Tuesday Reading

Giants

Raanan ESPN NY: Cause for concern for Giants: OBJ, Marshall injuries, offensive struggles
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/53205/obj-and-brandon-marshall-injuries-offensive-struggles-leave-cause-for-concern

PFF: Refocused: Cleveland Browns 10, New York Giants 6
Top 5 grades:

ED Olivier Vernon, 86.3 overall grade

C Brett Jones, 84.9 overall grade

S Landon Collins, 83.5 overall grade

LB Jonathan Casillas, 81.9 overall grade

ED Avery Moss, 81.7 overall grade
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-refocused-cleveland-browns-10-new-york-giants-6

Schwartz NYP: Giants close to hitting panic button on anemic offense
http://nypost.com/2017/08/22/giants-close-to-hitting-panic-button-on-anemic-offense/

Rock Newsday: Eli Manning and new Giants offense lack pop against Browns
http://www.newsday.com/beta/sports/eli-manning-and-new-offense-lack-pop-against-browns-1.14081788

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' 1st team rushing attack tanks again vs. Browns | Instant Analysis
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/giants_1st_team_offense_ereck_flowers_eli_manning.html

Duggan NJ.com: Winners and losers from Giants preseason game vs. Browns
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/winners_and_losers_from_giants_preseason_game_vs_b.html

Traina Inside Football: Giants Injury Report: Receivers Take a Beating
https://insidefootball.com/giants-injury-report-receivers-take-beating/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants injuries vs. Browns: Brandon Marshall 'sore' after shoulder injury
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/giants_injuries_vs_browns_brandon_marshall_shoulde.html

GM

Leonard NYDN: Jerry Reese's reliance on draft picks is Giant gamble of 2017
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/jerry-reese-reliance-draft-picks-giant-gamble-2017-article-1.3429847

Coach

Leonard NYDN: Ben McAdoo frustrated after Giants’ turnovers, poor offense in loss to Browns
http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/sports/football/giants/ben-mcadoo-frustrated-giants-turnovers-poor-offense-article-1.3431339

QB

Rock Newsday: Giants’ Eli Manning puts glove to the test vs. Browns
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-eli-manning-to-put-glove-to-the-test-vs-browns-1.14079866

Rock Newsday: Pick near goal line ends Geno Smith’s night on sour note
http://www.newsday.com/beta/sports/pick-near-goal-line-ends-geno-smith-s-night-on-sour-note-1.14081804

Nathan Jahnke (@PFF_NateJahnke)
8/21/17, 11:41 PM
The duo of Geno Smith and Josh Johnson didn't attempt a single pass beyond 7 yards in the air once they entered the field.

FB

Stapleton The Record: Shane Smith's a big hit as Giants rookie fullback out to prove he deserves to stay
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/08/21/shane-smiths-big-hit-giants-rookie-fullback-out-prove-he-deserves-stay/579162001/

WR

Serby NYP: Giants got lucky this time but can’t risk Odell Beckham again
http://nypost.com/2017/08/22/giants-got-lucky-this-time-but-cant-risk-odell-beckham-again/

Leonard NYDN: Giants breathe a sigh of relief as Odell Beckham Jr. sprains his ankle, but avoids disastrous injury
http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-exits-preseason-game-apparent-leg-injury-article-1.3430648

Leonard NYDN: Giants’ Damon Harrison, Landon Collins livid after Browns DB’s hit on Odell Beckham Jr. 
http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/sports/football/giants/giants-damon-harrison-landon-collins-livid-hit-odell-article-1.3431346

Duggan NJ.com: Giants' Landon Collins 'can't respect' Browns player's low hit on Odell Beckham
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/giants_landon_collins_cant_respect_browns_players.html

Raanan ESPN NY: Odell Beckham Jr. sprains ankle on hit after catch: 'I'll be all right'
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20409371/odell-beckham-jr-new-york-giants-leaves-game-cleveland-hit-ankle

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Odell Beckham: Relieved 'is a great word' after injury scare
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/giants_odell_beckham_relieved_is_a_great_word_afte.amp

Rock Newsday: Odell Beckham leaves game after spraining ankle on low hit
http://www.newsday.com/beta/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-leaves-giants-preseason-game-vs-browns-after-taking-low-hit-1.14081457

Stapleton The Record: Giants hold breath as Beckham leaves preseason game vs. Browns with sprained ankle
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/08/21/giants-beckham-leaves-preseason-game-vs-browns-sprained-ankle/588037001/

Seifert ESPN: Why hit to Odell Beckham Jr.'s leg was perfectly legal
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/244687/why-hit-on-odell-beckham-jr-s-leg-was-perfectly-legal

Schwab Yahoo Sports: Was the hit that took out Odell Beckham a dirty one?
https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/hit-took-odell-beckham-dirty-one-032933316.html

LT

Pizzuta SB Nation: Ereck Flowers Watch: Ups and Downs In Preseason Week 2 Against Cleveland Browns
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2017/8/21/16180302/ny-giants-ereck-flowers-watch-preseason-week-2-against-cleveland-browns-news-analysis-myles-garrett

Rock Newsday: Giants’ Ereck Flowers holds his own against Myles Garrett
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-ereck-flowers-holds-own-against-myles-garrett-1.14081619

DE

Schwartz NYP: Jason Pierre-Paul did it again in his favorite stadium
http://nypost.com/2017/08/22/jason-pierre-paul-did-it-again-in-his-favorite-stadium/

MLB

Serby NYP: The NFL draft ignored him — now he’s making Giants take notice
http://nypost.com/2017/08/21/the-nfl-draft-ignored-him-now-hes-making-giants-take-notice/

NFL

Skiver CBS Sports: The safest helmet in football: What's inside the NFL's newest headgear
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/the-safest-helmet-in-football-whats-inside-the-nfls-newest-headgear/

ARIZONA
Weinfuss ESPN AZ: Bruce Arians: AZCardinals ILB Deone Bucannon may be activated off PUP list this week
http://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/26726/bruce-arians-deone-bucannon-may-be-activated-off-pup-list-this-week

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atlanta: A Falcons locker room that refuses to wallow in Super Bowl disaster
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20381873/2017-not-redemption-tour-dan-quinn-atlanta-falcons-super-bowl-li-disaster-nfl

Pompei B/R: LB De'Vondre Campbell Has 'That Dog in Him' the Falcons Need to Bounce Back
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2727910-lb-devondre-campbell-has-that-dog-in-him-the-falcons-need-to-bounce-back.amp.html

BALTIMORE
Benoit MMQB: Baltimore Ravens: 10 Things You Need to Know
Why the Ravens can and should change their approach on offense, and why a free-agent addition on defense and the continued presence of a future Hall of Fame edge player should make this defense a force
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/08/21/baltimore-ravens-training-camp-season-preview-joe-flacco-terrance-west-terrell-suggs-tony-jefferson-0

Mink Ravens.com: Ravens Rookie Tim Williams Views His First Sack as a 'Building Block'
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Rookie-Tim-Williams-Views-His-First-Sack-as-a-Building-Block/e63b313e-11c8-46c6-a913-cccdfe282e58

Lee Baltimore Sun: Promise of a new season has Ravens linebacker Za'Darius Smith smiling again
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-linebacker-zadarius-smith-looking-to-rebound-from-2016-story.html

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Jordan Poyer's 'quiet' summer a good sign for the Bills
http://buffalonews.com/2017/08/21/jordan-poyers-quiet-summer-good-sign-bills/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers’ line protecting well this preseason, even without Pro Bowl center
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article168452727.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers’ punting competiton heating up
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article168457652.html

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears cling to positives as offense regroups for third exhibition
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-offense-improvement-spt-0822-20170821-story.html

LeGere Chicago Daily Herald: Bears impressed by backup DE Robertson-Harris
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170821/bears-impressed-by-backup-de-robertson-harris

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears' Pernell McPhee progressing in recovery from knee surgery
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-pernell-mcphee-recovering-knee-surgery-spt-0822-20170821-story.html

Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Bears might have drafted something special in safety Eddie Jackson
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-might-have-drafted-something-special-in-safety-eddie-jackson/

CINCINNATI
Marcum Cincy Jungle: Trey Hopkins primed for starting RG spot with Bengals
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/8/21/16176150/trey-hopkins-primed-starting-rg-spot-bengals

Dehner Cin Enquirer: Bengals do the safety dance
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/08/21/bengals-do-safety-dance/587081001/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Hue Jackson on DeShone Kizer vs. Brock Osweiler: 'I want to put this thing to bed by Wednesday'
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/08/hue_jackson_on_deshone_kizer_v.amp

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: DeShone Kizer keeps himself in mix during Browns' 10-6 victory over Giants
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/08/deshone_kizer_browns_giants.amp

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Backup controversy? Cooper Rush takes second-team reps Monday
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article168519597.html

George Dallas Morning News: What Michael Irvin, Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith think of Ezekiel Elliott's suspension
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/08/21/michael-irvin-troy-aikman-emmitt-smith-think-ezekiel-elliotts-suspension-dallas-cowboys

George Dallas Morning News: DL Tyrone Crawford gives update on his status for Cowboys' season opener
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/08/21/cowboys-dl-tyrone-crawford-schedule-back-opener-feeling-great

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Trevor Siemian named Broncos’ starting quarterback for 2017
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/21/trevor-siemian-broncos-starting-quarterback-2017/

Kiszla Denver Post: In race to be Broncos starting quarterback, Trevor Siemian wins and John Elway loses
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/21/broncos-trevor-siemian-wins-john-elway-loses-mark-kiszla/

Heifetz The Ringer: For Denver to Be Good, Trevor Siemian Just Needs to Be Decent
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2017/8/21/16180910/denver-broncos-trevor-siemian-quarterback-paxton-lynch

Klis 9News Denver: Siemian and Lynch each have burdens, advantages
http://www.9news.com/mobile/article/sports/siemian-and-lynch-each-have-burdens-advantages/73-466194420

Kosmider Denver Post: Broncos first-round pick Garett Bolles wins starting left tackle job
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/21/garett-bolles-denver-broncos-starting-left-tackle/

Legwold ESPN Denver: Either Max Garcia or Allen Barbre will win Broncos' left guard job
http://www.espn.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/27526/either-max-garcia-or-allen-barbre-will-win-left-guard-job

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Matthew Stafford: 'No determination' on in-season contract talks
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/08/21/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-contract/586661001/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Lions' T.J. Lang 'felt pretty good' after exhibition debut with Lions
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/08/21/detroit-lions-t-j-lang-felt-pretty-good-preseason/588148001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Ex-Lion Stephen Tulloch returns to Allen Park to work with LBs this week
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/08/21/detroit-lions-stephen-tulloch-training-camp/587508001/

GREEN BAY
Baranczyk Mil JS: We break down the tough start for Packers LT Jason Spriggs
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/baranczyk/2017/08/20/packers-still-waiting-signs-jason-spriggs-pick-pay-off/581329001/

Silverstein Mil JS: Packers' run defense prepared for stiff early-season tests
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/08/21/packers-main-0822-run-defense/587036001/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' Bill O'Brian says rookie D'Onta Foreman has 'long way to go'
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Bill-O-Brian-says-rookie-D-Onta-Foreman-11947890.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Injuries catching up to Texans' receivers in camp
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/Injuries-catching-up-to-Texans-receivers-in-camp-11948203.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' undrafted rookie Dylan Cole making strong case for himself
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-undrafted-free-agent-Dylan-Cole-strong-case-11948452.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Tony Washington making up for lost time
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Tony-Washington-making-up-for-lost-time-11947768.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Doyel Indianapolis Star: Goodbye 'Cheerleader Chuck,' hello to a coach not going down quietly
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/585835001

Keefer Ind Star: Can Stephen Morris supplant Scott Tolzien as the Colts' starter?
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/08/21/can-stephen-morris-supplant-scott-tolzien-colts-starter/583753001/

Wells ESPN Indianapolis: Rookie RB Marlon Mack a bright spot for sputtering Colts offense
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/67774/rookie-running-back-marlon-mack-a-bright-spot-for-sputtering-colts-offense

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS MAILBAG: DOES THE COACHING CHANGE MAKE MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE? WHAT'S THE DEAL AT LEFT GUARD?
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mobile/article/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-mailbag-does-the-coaching-change-make-much-of-a-difference-whats-the-deal-at-left-guard/465749067

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS PRACTICE REPORT: FOWLER MISSES SESSION, BOWANKO IN THE MIX AT LEFT GUARD
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mobile/article/amp/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-practice-report-fowler-misses-session-bowanko-in-the-mix-at-left-guard/465963864

Tucker SOE: QB DONE? BORTLES SITUATION PERPLEXES
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/249736088/blake-bortles-jaguars-qb-competition

KANSAS CITY
Kerkhoff KC Star: As Patrick Mahomes settles in, a little discomfort is serving Chiefs’ Alex Smith well
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article168429397.html

Teicher ESPN KC: Kareem Hunt secured playing time with big game against Bengals
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/78966/kareem-hunt-secured-playing-time-with-big-game-against-bengals

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs activate Parker Ehinger, who enters open competition at left guard
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article168417932.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Woike LA Times: Chargers offense is off to a frustratingly slow start
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-20170821-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams rookie receivers Cooper Kupp and Josh Reynolds are catching on fast
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-20170821-story.html

Klein LA Times: Rams' secondary wants to turn the corner
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-secondary-20170821-story.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Gase: Miami Dolphins offense taking shape despite setbacks
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article168482232.html

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Dolphins OL Kraig Urbik could miss season opener with knee injury
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-kraig-urbik-20170821-story.html

Lieser Palm Beach Post: Former castoff Jesse Davis vying for starting job with Miami Dolphins
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/08/21/former-castoff-jesse-davis-vying-for-starting-job-with-miami-dolphins/

MINNESOTA
Goessling Minn Star Tribune: Vikings not taking any chances on a quarterback shortfall
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-not-taking-any-chances-on-a-quarterback-shortfall/441349883/

NEW ENGLAND
Kurkjian Boston Herald: Patriots far from freaking out about winless start to preseason
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/08/patriots_far_from_freaking_out_about_winless_start_to_preseason

Kurkjian Boston Herald: Patriots notebook: Running back Rex Burkhead knows the importance of catching the football
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/08/patriots_notebook_running_back_rex_burkhead_knows_the_importance_of_catching

Bowers Boston Globe: These three players are in contention for the Patriots' third tight end
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/08/21/these-three-players-are-contention-for-patriots-third-tight-end-spot/NlkVFsUwUDTnEvOHPKR8ML/story.html

Kyed NESN: Figure Out What To Do With Rookie Harvey Langi
http://nesn.com/2017/08/patriots-still-trying-to-figure-out-what-to-do-with-rookie-harvey-langi/

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Alvin Kamara has three explosive plays out of 10 offensive touches this preseason
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/08/alvin_kamara_saints_run.amp

Erickson NO Advocate: Saints rookie running back Alvin Kamara 'wants to be great,' and so far, so good
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_c4dbf024-867b-11e7-ab02-a3120acb70f8.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Despite technique errors, Saints' Ryan Ramczyk relished learning opportunity vs. Chargers
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/08/ryan_ramczyk_saints_debut.html

Triplett ESPN NO: Saints' defense gets jolt from three new starting linebackers
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/68679/saints-d-gets-jolt-from-three-new-starting-linebackers

Teope Nola.com: Special teams ace Chris Banjo excels in Saints' 13-7 win over Chargers
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/08/special_teams_ace_chris_banjo.html

NEW YORK JETS
Vaccaro NYP: If you think Jets will be bad, take a walk down memory lane with the worst team in NFL history
http://nypost.com/2017/08/21/jets-at-least-can-find-solace-in-forgettable-piece-of-nfl-history/amp/

OAKLAND
The Athletic: Raiders film room: Marshawn Lynch has juice & offense looks capable of reaching another gear
https://theathletic.com/87339/2017/08/21/raiders-film-room-marshawn-lynch-still-has-juice-and-offense-looks-capable-of-reaching-another-gear__trashed/

Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders’ Donald Penn expected to return this week
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/amp/Raiders-Penn-expected-to-return-this-week-11948603.php

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Raiders’ Jihad Ward taken off PUP, returns to roster
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/08/21/raiders-jihad-ward-taken-off-pup-returns-to-roster/

PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil.com: Eagles injury luck holds; Jordan Hicks, Brandon Graham ought to be OK for opener
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-jordan-hicks-brandon-graham-injury-list-preseason-nfl-20170822.html

Berman Phil.com: Eagles, Dolphins benefit from 'a little different competition,' but it's still only practice
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-miami-dolphins-joint-practice-alshon-jeffery-jay-cutler-trainnig-camp-20170821.html

McLane Phil.com: Adam Gase offers opportunity to appraise Doug Pederson
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-doug-pederson-miami-dolphins-adam-gase-20170822.html

Ford Phil.com: Dolphins QB Jay Cutler says the Eagles need not worry about Alshon Jeffery, his ex-teammate
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/jay-cutler-alshon-jeffery-chicago-bears-miami-dolphins-philadelphia-eagles-20170821.html

Cataldi Phillyvoice: Baffling Lane Johnson owes the Eagles and their fans a helluva lot more
http://www.phillyvoice.com/baffling-lane-johnson-owes-eagles-and-their-fans-helluva-lot-more/

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles send Matt Tobin to Seattle in pick exchange: another vet reserve tackle gone
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-trade-matt-tobin-seattle-seahawks-offensive-line-training-camp-nfl-draft-picks-20170821.html

Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane)
8/21/17, 5:20 PM
Eagles have now traded 2 OL this camp that were on roster last season - Allen Barbre and Tobin. Speaks to how they feel about their depth.

Bowen Phil.com: Why have Byron Maxwell and Kiko Alonso found success in Miami, after flopping as Eagles?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/why-have-maxwell-and-alonso-found-success-in-miami-after-flopping-as-eagles-20170822.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Abandoned as an infant, Steelers RB Terrell Watson makes a name for himself
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/08/21/Steelers-running-back-Terrell-Watson-abandoned-infant-Billy-Eagles-Bengals/stories/201708210117?pgpageversion=pgevoke

Rutter Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Anthony Chickillo joins Arthur Moats among valuable depth at Steelers outside LB
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/12644828-74/anthony-chickillo-joins-arthur-moats-among-valuable-depth-at-steelers-outside-lb

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Jordan Dangerfield making plays again in push to make Steelers roster
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/08/21/Steelers-safety-Jordan-Dangerfield-reserve-safety-interceptions/stories/201708210135?pgpageversion=pgevoke

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: How Levi’s Stadium was remodeled to link to ‘what was already a super-rich legacy’
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article168432657.html

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Eric Reid relishing new role
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/amp/49ers-Reid-clearly-relishing-new-role-11948066.php

Wagoner ESPN SF: 49ers hopeful free safety Jimmie Ward will return this week
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/245261/49ers-hopeful-free-safety-jimmie-ward-will-return-this-week

SEATTLE
Calkins Seattle Times: If the Seahawks are going to be Super Bowl contenders, Russell Wilson must produce
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/if-the-seahawks-are-going-to-be-super-bowl-contenders-russell-wilson-must-produce/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks giving Rees Odhiambo a shot to take left tackle job in wake of George Fant injury
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-giving-rees-odhiambo-a-shot-to-take-left-tackle-job-in-wake-of-george-fant-injury/?utm_content=buffer73fe4& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter& utm_campaign=owned_buffer_tw_m

Henderson My Northwest: Seahawks acquire OL Matt Tobin in trade with Eagles
https://sports.mynorthwest.com/326783/seahawks-acquire-ol-matt-tobin-in-trade-with-ealges/

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: So far, Blair Walsh's comeback bid with Seahawks is right on track
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/26312/so-far-blair-walshs-comeback-bid-with-the-seahawks-is-right-on-track

TAMPA BAY
Fennelly TB Times: Simeon Rice: Bucs' total eclipse of the quarterback
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/simeon-rice-bucs-total-eclipse-of-the-quarterback/2334562

TENNESSEE
Rexrode The Tennessean: Titans get Tajae Sharpe back, like rookie Adoree' Jackson's progress
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/08/21/tennessee-titans-get-tajae-sharpe-back-like-rookie-adoree-jacksons-progress/587842001/

WASHINGTON
Jones Washington Post: Five areas to monitor as the Redskins enter Week 3 of the preseason
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/08/21/five-areas-to-monitor-as-the-redskins-enter-week-3-of-the-preseason/?utm_term=.72fcec62500c

Allen Washington Post: Kirk Cousins understands that when the Redskins win, "this city comes alive"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/08/21/kirk-cousins-understands-that-when-the-redskins-win-this-city-comes-alive/

Clarke Washington Post: The big offseason change Kirk Cousins made to be more like Tom Brady
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/kirk-cousins-wants-to-be-like-tom-brady-so-he-started-eating-like-him/2017/08/21/bf1753b8-868a-11e7-961d-2f373b3977ee_story.html

Finlay CSN Mid Atlantic: Redskins struggling O-line takes hit as Spencer Long gets knee scope, per report
http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/washington-redskins/redskins-struggling-o-line-takes-hit-spencer-long-gets-knee-scope-report

History

Talk of Fame: With the senior meeting on tap this week, HOFer Curley Culp plugs candidacies of Johnny Robinson & Robert Brazile
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/curley-culp-on-why-robinson-brazile-hall-of-fame-worthy/

Giants Birthdays 8-22

Jim Cordle C UDFA-Ohio State 2010 NYG 2010-2013 8-22-1987