Saturday Reading

Giants

Eisen Giants.com: Is Sunday's game a "must win" for Big Blue?
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Is-Sundays-game-a-must-win-for-Big-Blue/d4bae712-bb25-49be-9afa-ebaeb8670435

Salomone Giants.com: Giants vs. Eagles: 10 things to watch for
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-vs-Eagles-10-things-to-watch-for/33058733-8829-42da-84a1-e6262539ff00

Myers NYDN: Real Giants needed in Philly vs. Eagles, or season could be over
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/real-giants-needed-philly-eagles-season-article-1.3515738

Stapleton The Record: Unmistakable desperation awaits Giants in Philly's Big Blue House of Horrors
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/09/22/unmistakable-desperation-awaits-giants-phillys-big-blue-house-horrors/693225001/

Rock Newsday: Giants Gameday preview: Week 3 at Eagles
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-gameday-preview-week-3-at-eagles-1.14251656

Stapleton The Record: How the Giants match up with the Eagles in Week 3
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/09/23/how-giants-match-up-eagles-week-3/695146001/

Traina B/R: 7 Keys to Victory in New York Giants' Week 3 Matchup
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2733656-7-keys-to-victory-in-new-york-giants-week-3-matchup

Magliocchetti Inside Football: Preview: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
https://insidefootball.com/preview-new-york-giants-at-philadelphia-eagles/

Bartolis SB Nation: Third Down Is Killing The Giants — On Offense And Defense
https://www.bigblueview.com/2017/9/23/16354200/third-down-is-killing-the-giants-on-offense-and-defense

Duggan NJ.com: Have teams figured out Giants' offense? | Observations
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/09/have_opponents_figured_out_the_giants_offense_rand.html

Kratch NJ.com: Could Giants have afforded Whitworth? | Mailbag
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/09/could_giants_have_afforded_andrew_whitworth_in_fre.html

Coach

Eisen Giants.com: The McAdoo Report: "Complete team football" needed
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/The-McAdoo-Report-Complete-team-football-needed/f7c00c21-27e2-45ef-b660-426f305d3885

Leonard NYDN: Upon further review, Giants coach takes some blame for delay
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/review-giants-coach-takes-blame-delay-article-1.3513443

Duggan NJ.com: Sloppy coaching? Giants' Ben McAdoo takes delayed blame for penalty
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/09/sloppy_coaching_giants_ben_mcadoo_finally_takes_so.html

Heifetz The Ringer: With Ben McAdoo, the Giants Don’t Have a Head Coach or an Offensive Coordinator
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2017/9/23/16353042/ben-mcadoo-new-york-giants-head-coach-play-calling-eli-manning

OC

Kussoy NYP: Giants coordinator: I know what’s wrong with offense, and it’s not McAdoo
http://nypost.com/2017/09/22/mike-sullivan-play-calling-not-the-biggest-problem-with-giants-o/

Offense

Traina Inside Football: A Proposed Blueprint to Fix the New York Giants Offensive Woes
https://insidefootball.com/a-proposed-blueprint-to-fix-the-new-york-giants-offensive-woes/

RB

Healy NYDN: Giants' Shane Vereen offers ‘prayers’ to Aaron Hernandez’s family
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-shane-vereen-offers-prayers-aaron-hernandez-family-article-1.3514192

WR

Valentine BBV: Getting To Know Giants Wide Receiver Ed Eagan
https://www.bigblueview.com/2017/9/22/16348282/getting-to-know-ny-giants-wide-receiver-ed-eagan

TE

Leonard NYDN: Giants rook Evan Engram fined for crotch-grabbing TD celebration
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-rookie-evan-engram-fined-crotch-grabbing-td-celebation-article-1.3514432

Duffy Eagles.com: Eagle Eye: Evan Engram Adds Different Dynamic To Giants' Offense
http://philadelphiaeagles.com/s/31567/358?itemUri=-198310327/574130541131210933109111558

OL

Raanan ESPN NY: What Giants offensive line should look like vs. Eagles
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/53887/what-giants-offensive-line-should-look-like-vs-eagles

Shook NFL.com: Giants' season could depend on whether they fix O-line issues
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000849238/article/giants-season-could-depend-on-whether-they-fix-oline-issues

RT

Rock Newsday: Justin Pugh is vocal leader, defender of Giants’ offensive line
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/justin-pugh-is-vocal-leader-defender-of-giants-offensive-line-1.14252454

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Justin Pugh sets record straight: Here's why he loves Philly (but not Eagles)
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/09/giants_justin_pugh_sets_record_straight_heres_why.html

LT

Leonard NYDN: Giants need to give Ereck Flowers more help vs. Eagles pass rush
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-give-ereck-flowers-eagles-pass-rush-article-1.3513950

Stapleton The Record: In defense of Ereck Flowers, Giants choosing to stick together for better or worse
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/09/22/defense-ereck-flowers-giants-choosing-stick-together-better-worse/692605001/

Pflum SB Nation: Philosoraptor’s Corner: About Ereck Flowers ...Has the Giants’ left tackle already sunk their season?
https://www.bigblueview.com/2017/9/22/16344716/ny-giants-offense-offensive-line-ereck-flowers-ben-mcadoo-jerry-reese

Defense

Eisen Giants.com: Giants gameplan for Eagles' dynamic tight end Zach Ertz
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-gameplan-for-Eagles-dynamic-tight-end-Zach-Ertz/7e7eac5f-9ccd-448f-8b9c-3bf676dffa08

DE

Kussoy NYP: Jason Pierre Paul knows Giants season is at a tipping point
http://nypost.com/2017/09/23/jason-pierre-paul-knows-giants-season-is-at-a-tipping-point/

Raanan ESPN NY: Jason Pierre-Paul: Giants face 'must-win game' vs. Eagles
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20786266/jason-pierre-paul-says-new-york-giants-face-win-game-week-3

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul is treating Eagles game 'like this is a Super Bowl'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/09/jpp_details_giants_must-win_mentality_vs_eagles_go.html

Healy NYDN: Jason Pierre-Paul calls Giants vs. Eagles ‘a must-win game
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/jason-pierre-paul-calls-giants-eagles-must-win-game-article-1.3514097

Rock Newsday: Jason Pierre-Paul stresses importance of Giants needing to beat Eagles in Week 3
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/jason-pierre-paul-stresses-importance-of-giants-needing-to-beat-eagles-in-week-3-1.14250602

Traina Inside Football: JPP: Sunday’s Game a “Must Win”
https://insidefootball.com/4545-2/

LB

Duggan NJ.com: Giants LB Keenan Robinson ready to return after 'very scary' concussions
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/09/giants_lb_keenan_robinson_ready_to_return_after_ve.html

Giants.com: Calvin Munson answers questions in Twitter Q& A
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Calvin-Munson-answers-questions-in-Twitter-QA/dceb2951-d08f-47e1-a4af-259a60a108dc

CB

Kussoy NYP: Giants hope ‘good news’ turns into a Janoris Jenkins return
http://nypost.com/2017/09/22/giants-hope-good-news-turns-into-a-janoris-jenkins-return/

Duggan NJ.com: Janoris Jenkins doesn't know how ankle injury happened
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/09/giants_cb_janoris_jenkins_doesnt_know_how_ankle_in.html

Duggan NJ.com: Ross Cockrell is getting up to speed fast with Giants | 4 downs
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/09/ross_cockrell_is_getting_up_to_speed_fast_with_gia.html

SS

Duggan NJ.com: Collins believes he's figured out how to stop Ertz
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/09/giants_s_landon_collins_believes_hes_figured_out_h.html

PK

Olenyn KCRTV: Not just for kicks - Glenn Co. coach mentors two prep players into NFL
http://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/glenn/not-just-for-kicks-glenn-co-coach-mentors-two-prep-players-into-nfl/625033842

NFL

Brooks NFL.com: Dez Bryant no longer elite; a Giant problem; Panthers' D is BACK

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"GIANTS' OFFENSE: Stop blaming the line for all of the struggles "The narrative surrounding the 2017 New York Giants is that their offensive woes are primarily due to an inept offensive line that features five turnstiles at the line of scrimmage. A popular notion going around is that Big Blue's front line is the worst collection of offensive linemen in the league, given their inability to keep a two-time Super Bowl MVP upright in the pocket or generate a push in the running game. While I can't completely absolve Ereck Flowers, Justin Pugh, Weston Richburg, John Jerry and Bobby Hart from blame for the team's dismal 0-2 start, I'm here to tell you the Giants' woes primarily fall on the shoulders of Ben McAdoo, Eli Manning and an underachieving set of pass catchers and ball carriers who've failed to live up to the hype that preceded the season. My film study and some close statistical analysis suggests the team's front line is being unfairly blamed for all the Giants' woes when it's really the skill guys who are consistently coming up short. From Manning's struggles with accuracy, ball placement and decisiveness to the pass catchers' problems creating separation and holding onto the ball to the running backs' lack of explosiveness between the tackles, New York's offensive ineptitude can be pinned on a number of factors that have little to do with the play of the big boys up front. For instance, the Giants are providing Manning with more time to throw in the pocket than he experienced a season ago. Next Gen Stats show that he has averaged 2.76 seconds from snap to throw, which is significantly higher than his 2016 mark (2.53) and well above league average (2.63). In addition, the G-Men have improved their average time-to-sack-allowed figure to 4.38 seconds, after conceding quarterback takedowns at an average clip of 3.95 seconds last fall. Considering league average is 4.44 seconds, the Giants' pass protection hasn't been nearly as leaky as some have suggested. Granted, the issues with Flowers' game are significant. The No. 9 overall pick in 2015 is coming off an awful performance against Detroitwhere he surrendered three sacks to Ziggy Ansah while showing questionable lateral quickness, hand skills and balance. Flowers was thoroughly whooped by the 2015 Pro Bowler, and the prime-time beatdown left a smudge on his resume, especially in the wake of his preseason struggles. He looks out of place at left tackle, which made the team's refusal to send help to his side one of the most perplexing moves of the game. On the other side, Hart has been through his fair share of tough moments on the edge. He has struggled to neutralize speed or power off the edge, which makes him vulnerable to energetic pass rushers positioned at left defensive end. Despite those challenges, the Giants have still provided Manning with enough time to get the ball out of his hands in an offense built around a quick-rhythm passing game. New York primarily uses quick routes off catch-and-fire drops or quick-rhythm intermediate throws where the quarterback is expected to throw as soon as he reaches the top of his drop. Based on the aforementioned Next Gen Stats' information, Manning is clearly holding onto the ball too long, which is leading to unnecessary sacks in the pocket. Part of Manning's indecisiveness and hesitancy can be attributed to the receivers' lack of separation. Against Detroit in Week 2, Manning was forced to throw 40.6 percent of his passes into tight windows (defenders within one yard of the receiver at the target point) -- that was the highest tight-window percentage in a game for Eli over the last two seasons. With the tight coverage leading to more tips and overthrows, it's not surprising that he has failed to post a passer rating above 90 in his last five games (going back to last season). I must admit that I'm a little surprised at the lack of separation created by the Giants' receivers, based on the talent among the corps. The Giantshave three legitimate pass catchers with big-time games in the lineup, yet Odell Beckham Jr., Brandon Marshall and Sterling Shepardcouldn't shake free from coverage against a feisty secondary. Although Evan Engram has had his moments as a mismatch player, it is hard to count on a rookie to consistently win his one-on-one battles unless he is put in a position to succeed on the perimeter. That's why McAdoo and the Giants' offensive staff are also accountable for the team's woes. The Giants' game plans have lacked formational or personnel diversity -- the G-Men have been in "11" personnel on more than 90 percent of their snaps in 2017 -- and there simply isn't enough pre-snap window dressing to mask their favorite routes. Without exotic shifts or motions to throw defenders off the scent, New York is allowing defensive coordinators to read its mail. Think about it this way: The older and more limited the quarterback, the more the play caller and supporting cast need to help him. Thus, the Giants must find a way to address the lack of offensive creativity to help the team end its eight-game streak (going back to 2016) with 20 or fewer points. One way the Giants can alleviate the burden on Manning is to put a greater emphasis on the running game. The presence of a strong ground attack opens up the field for the passer off play-action, while also creating more "off" coverage looks, with the defense likely to counter with "plus-one" fronts (eight-man fronts vs. two backs, etc.). If the Giants get the running game untracked, the defense will lift the blanket off the receivers and the offense will regain the rhythm that made it a high-powered unit in McAdoo's early days with the squad. Sounds great, right? It should sound like music to Giants fans' ears, despite the perceived issues with the offensive line. The much-maligned quintet has actually blocked well at the point of attack. According to Next Gen Stats, the Giantsrank 10th in yards per carry before a defender closes to within one yard of the runner -- but they only rank 22nd in yards per carry. Thus, the problem with the running game rests on the ball carriers more than the blockers. If Orleans Darkwa or Paul Perkins can find a rhythm, I think we will see the Giants' running game and offense finally reach their potential. Overall, the Giants' offense is a mess, but contrary to popular belief, the offensive line isn'tsolely responsible."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000849394/article/dez-bryant-no-longer-elite-a-giant-problem-panthers-d-is-back

Gil Bra& #128016;dt (@Gil_Brandt)
9/22/17, 7:59 PM
Most sacks allowed through Week 2:
Watson, DEN 5.5
Seumalo, PHI 4
Flowers, NYG 4
Coleman, CLE 4

Breer MMQB: NFL Week 3: Previewing the Five Best Games
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/09/21/nfl-week-3-preview-falcons-lions-chargers-chiefs-cowboys-cardinals-patriots-texans-giants-eagles

King MMQB: Football in America: The Bay Area
http://amp.timeinc.net/si/nfl/2017/09/20/football-america-san-francisco-cal-oakland?source=dam

Maske Washington Post: Analysis | It’s already time to wonder if the NFL made a big mistake putting two teams in Los Angeles
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/sports/wp/2017/09/22/its-already-time-to-wonder-if-the-nfl-made-a-big-mistake-putting-two-teams-in-l-a/

Mays The Ringer: St. Louis Is Over Its Rams Breakup
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2017/9/22/16350608/rams-49ers-st-louis-bar-scene

ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: It's huntin' season for Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden and quarterbacks are the quarry
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/693926001

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Matt Ryan ready to face his buddy Matthew Stafford
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/matt-ryan-ready-face-his-buddy-matthew-stafford/gSYQODi9dLOzggDRUdH20K/

McClure ESPN Atlanta: Falcons' OC Steve Sarkisian hopes to feed Julio Jones all four quarters
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/69066/falcons-oc-steve-sarkisian-hopes-to-feed-julio-jones-all-four-quarters

Winklejohn AJC: Falcons’ Takk McKinley’s back, not that he went anywhere
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-takk-mckinley-back-not-that-went-anywhere/UsKFkTzPXd5fVEhWxS0S2M/amp.html

BALTIMORE
Pitts Baltimore Sun: Ravens' early kickoff time a pain for some, a blessing for others
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-md-ravens-early-game-time-20170920-story.html

Preston Baltimore Sun: Ravens' O-line greats see poor line play becoming common in NFL
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-preston-ravens-line-20170920-story.html

Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Eight is a crowd at defensive line for the Ravens, but it's one they feel worth keeping
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-jaguars-advance-20170922-story.html

Lee Baltimore Sun: Ravens suddenly thin at inside linebacker after loss of rookie Bam Bradley
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-lost-depth-at-inside-linebacker-20170922-story.html

Lee Baltimore Sun: Lardarius Webb surprised, but pleased to be tied for Ravens lead in interceptions
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-lardarius-webb-tied-for-ravens-lead-in-interceptions-20170921-story.html

Lee Baltimore Sun: Brandon Carr coming up with more interceptions as he thrives with Ravens defense
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-cornerback-brandon-carr-coming-up-with-interceptions-20170920-story.html

Shaffer Bal Sun: After first true miss since 2015, Ravens' Justin Tucker moves on to the next kick
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-justin-tucker-jaguars-20170921-story.html

BUFFALO
Kiszla Denver Post: There’s old friend of the Broncos lurking in Buffalo, itching to ruin Denver’s 2-0 start
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/09/21/rick-dennison-buffalo-bills-broncos-old-friend/

Fairburn Syracuse.com: Buffalo Bills QB coach on Tyrod Taylor throwing deep: 'We're going to do more'
http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/09/buffalo_bills_qb_coach_on_tyrod_taylor_throwing_deep_were_going_to_do_more.html

Rodak ESPN Buffalo: Jordan Matthews wants fans to withhold judgment on Bills' receivers
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/249288/jordan-matthews-wants-fans-to-withhold-judgment-on-bills-receivers

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Fearless predictions: Expect big moments for Ted Ginn Jr., Ed Dickson, Julius Peppers
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article174821276.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Back with Panthers, Austin Duke appreciates call – even if he hasn’t answered yours
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article174663401.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Unappreciated in Baltimore, tight end Dickson ready for bigger role with Panthers
http://www.greensboro.com/unappreciated-in-baltimore-tight-end-dickson-ready-for-bigger-role/article_24a6b22f-b7e0-5a2c-85ff-70ede6097b65.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers’ Ryan Kalil will miss Saints game. What we know about his long-term status
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article174840181.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: A year later, are Panthers’ maturing DBs better prepared to face Saints Drew Brees?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article174838501.html

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Steelers at Bears: It's hard to see any way Bears can come out on top
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-steelers-prediction-time-tv-0170922-story.html

Potash Chicago Sun Times: With reinforcements, can Bears’ Mike Glennon stave off inevitability?
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/with-reinforcements-can-bears-mike-glennon-stave-off-inevitability/

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Mitch Trubisky says learning process 'a lot more complex than people think'
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-mitch-trubisky-rookie-growth-20170922-story.html

Finley Chicago Sun Times: What exactly is little-used Adam Shaheen’s role with the Bears?
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/what-exactly-is-little-used-adam-shaheens-role-with-the-bears/amp/

LeGere Chicago Daily Herald: Healthy Amukamara a welcome addition to Bears secondary
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170922/healthy-amukamara-a-welcome-addition-to-bears-secondary

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cincinnati Enquirer: Tyler Eifert, John Ross out for Bengals at Packers
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/09/22/tyler-eifert-john-ross-out-bengals-packers/693686001/

Marcum Cincy Jungle: Bengals roster news: Jake Kumerow waived from IR list
https://www.cincyjungle.com/platform/amp/2017/9/22/16350400/bengals-roster-news-jake-kumerow-waived

Cosenza Cincy Jungle: Geno Atkins paving his way to a Hall of Fame career with the Bengals
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/9/22/16348876/geno-atkins-hall-of-fame-career-bengals

CLEVELAND
Patsko Cleveland Plain Dealer: Kevin Hogan, the backup QB nobody expected, remains just one play (or migraine) away
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/09/kevin_hogan_the_backup_qb_nobo.html

Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Trevon Coley saw an opportunity with the Browns and he wasn't about to let it get away
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/09/trevon_coley_cleveland_browns.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Jamie Collins' understudy has big shoes to fill vs. Colts and 4 other Browns' things we learned
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/09/jamie_collins_understudy_has_b.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Why Jabrill Peppers is Gregg Williams' angel
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/09/why_jabrill_peppers_is_gregg_w.amp

DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Jason Witten: Ezekiel Elliott did 'great job' handling criticism; Dez Bryant: 'We stand behind Zeke 100 percent'
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/09/22/jason-witten-ezekiel-elliott-great-job-handling-criticism-dez-bryant-stand-behind-zeke-100-percent

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Elliott will play at least 2 more games; court sets stay hearing for Oct. 2
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article174808776.html

George Dallas Morning News: NFL careers of Jason Witten, Larry Fitzgerald mirror each other in more ways than you may realize
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/09/22/nfl-careers-jason-witten-larry-fitzgerald-mirror-ways-may-realize

Archer ESPN Dallas: Cowboys offensive line knows it has to improve
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/249580/cowboys-offensive-line-knows-it-has-to-improve

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Here’s the secret to Demarcus Lawrence’s domination on defense
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article174943931.html

DENVER
Kosmider Denver Post: Third down was a nightmare for Broncos offense in 2016. Why that’s changed so far this season.
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/09/20/broncos-big-strides-third-down/

Jhabalva Denver Post: After 16 starts, Broncos’ QB Trevor Siemian defying the “seventh-round stigma”
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/09/22/trevor-siemian-broncos-qb-defying-seventh-round-stigma/

Kiszla Denver Post: His Broncos teammates have a man crush on quarterback Trevor Siemian. Here’s why
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/09/20/trevor-siemian-man-crush-broncos/

Kosmider Denver Post: How a six-second play provided a glimpse into the growth of Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/09/22/adam-gotsis-growth-denver-broncos/

DETROIT
Clark The Ringer: How Matthew Stafford Can Become Matt Ryan in Just Three Easy Steps
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2017/9/22/16349946/matthew-stafford-matt-ryan-detroit-lions-atlanta-falcons

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Odell Beckham avoids fine for block on Detroit Lions LB Jarrad Davis
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/09/22/odell-beckham-detroit-lions-jarrad-davis/694666001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons: Replacing Jarrad Davis key to upset
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/09/23/detroit-lions-atlanta-falcons/693088001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Darius Slay ready for Julio Jones, talks NFL's best WRs
https://amp.freep.com/amp/694783001

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions S Miles Killebrew ready for expanded role as a starter
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/09/22/detroit-lions-miles-killebrew/695121001/

GREEN BAY
Maillet Mil JS: Packers-Bengals game Sunday could be hottest ever at Lambeau Field
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/09/22/packers-bengals-game-sunday-could-hottest-ever-lambeau-field/693803001/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Quick study: Deshaun Watson will face a master in Bill Belichick
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Quick-study-rookie-Deshaun-Watson-will-face-a-12222136.php

Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans' Deshaun Watson needs more help than just DeAndre Hopkins
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/smith/article/Deshaun-Watson-needs-more-help-than-just-DeAndre-12221441.php

Bean CSNNE: Bill Belichick: Patriots 'spent quite a bit of time' with Texans rookie D'Onta Foreman leading up to draft
http://www.csnne.com/new-england-patriots/bill-belichick-patriots-spent-quite-bit-time-texans-rookie-donta-foreman

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Indianapolis Star: Chudzinski on Brissett: 'It’s as much me learning him as it's him learning the playbook'
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/09/22/chudzinski-brissett-its-much-me-learning-him-its-him-learning-playbook/685576001/

JACKSONVILLE
Frenette Florida Times Union: Without quick flip, Bortles’ career with Jaguars ticking away
http://jacksonville.com/sports/columnists/gene-frenette/2017-09-22/gene-frenette-without-quick-flip-bortles-career-jaguars

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Who’s your daddy? Chiefs’ Marcus Peters calls opposing star receivers ‘my kids’
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article175033171.html

Paylor KC Star: Terrance Mitchell is being targeted more than ever, and the Chiefs are OK with that
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article174676896.html

Gregorian KC Star: Forgiveness and faith buoy Chiefs’ James Winchester through murder of his father
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article174904761.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Kelly The Ringer: The Chargers Can’t Lose Close Games Forever … or Can They?
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2017/9/22/16347942/los-angeles-chargers-cursed-close-games

Woike LA Times: Chargers looking for Jatavis Brown to prove them right
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-jatavis-brown-linebacker-20170922-story.html

Woike LA Times: Chargers put their confidence in kicker Yunghoe Koo in hopes it will help push the turnaround
http://beta.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-chiefs-20170923-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Benoit MMQB: Jared Goff Is Evolving into a Franchise QB
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/09/22/jared-goff-sean-mcvay-rams-49ers-thursday-night-football

Hammond OC Register: These are weird times for the high-scoring Rams, who must clean up on defense
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/09/22/these-are-weird-times-for-the-high-scoring-rams-who-must-clean-up-on-defense/

Klein LA Times: Rams encouraged by Aaron Donald's progress following clutch play in win over 49ers
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-report-20170922-story.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: The curious steps in the ongoing relationship between Jay Ajayi and the Miami Dolphins
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article174964511.html

Walker ESPN Miami: Dolphins defensive coordinator wants tighter coverage vs. Jets
http://www.espn.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/26338/dolphins-defensive-coordinator-wants-tighter-coverage-vs-jets

Kaufman Miami Herald: Jupiter’s Cody Parkey was destined to kick for the Dolphins
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article174913461.html

MINNESOTA
Krammer Minn Star Tribune: Against the Bucs, Vikings QB Case Keenum has played some of his best football
http://m.startribune.com/against-the-bucs-vikings-qb-case-keenum-has-played-some-of-his-best-football/446987163/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs look to end Vikings’ 1,000-yard receiver drought
http://www.twincities.com/2017/09/23/adam-thielen-stefon-diggs-look-to-end-vikings-1000-yard-receiver-drought/

NEW ENGLAND
Gasper Boston Globe: Bill Belichick’s coaching tree remains fruitless
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/09/20/bill-belichick-coaching-tree-remains-fruitless/e0QPZ8QouFIRLkoMmTdH8O/story.html

Benoit MMQB: Tom Brady: On Film, As Good As He’s Ever Been
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/09/22/week-2-film-notes-tom-brady-deatrich-wise-trevor-siemian-lael-collins

Reiss ESPN Boston: Tom Brady's success against Texans has to start with heart of O-line
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4805963/tom-bradys-success-against-texans-has-to-start-at-heart-of-the-line

Howe Boston Herald: Danny Amendola, Rob Gronkowski say they’re ready to go for Patriots
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/09/danny_amendola_rob_gronkowski_say_they_re_ready_to_go_for_patriots

Reiss ESPN Boston: How should Patriots handle Rob Gronkowski? It's complicated
http://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4806007/how-should-patriots-handle-rob-gronkowski-its-complicated

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots sign 'spitting image of Welker' to their practice squad
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4806034/patriots-sign-spitting-image-of-welker-to-their-practice-squad

Perry CSNNE: Belichick on poor NFL offensive line play: It's hard when you can't practice

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"I just think in general, fundamentally it’s difficult to play on the offensive and defensive line," Belichick said. "You’re playing a contact position with pads, and you’re practicing it without pads the majority of the time. That usually develops a lot of bad habits, and a lot of the techniques that a player would have the chance to work on and improve with pads, that opportunity just isn’t there without pads. So, it’s hard to improve at those positions when, a lot of times, you’re practicing techniques that are really not the ideal technique or, in some cases, incorrect, and it just develops bad habits, especially on the offensive line. "I think that . . . without being able to practice, favors the defensive players a little more, whereas the offensive unit has to work together and be able to block things at more of a game tempo with pads and penetration and combination blocks and things like that. It’s just hard to simulate those and hard to get the timing of those when you’re just standing up watching each other without pads on a lot." "I mean, look, we’re all coaching under the same rules, but I think it’s harder, especially at that position, to improve when you really can’t practice your skill," Belichick said. "It’s like, you go out to the driving range and hit drives and hit balls, but you can’t go on the putting green. And then, to think that your putting is going to be at the same level as your driving when you can’t really practice it, it’s not really realistic. "But, again, all teams are operating under the same set of rules, so it is what it is. But, it’s hard. It’s hard at that position. It’s hard to tell a guy, ‘This is what you should do,’ but he really can’t go out and practice it."

http://www.csnne.com/new-england-patriots/belichick-poor-nfl-offensive-line-play-its-hard-when-you-cant-practice

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots defense aiming to eliminate big play problem
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/09/patriots_defense_aiming_to_eliminate_big_play_problem

Reiss ESPN Boston: Once a Rams fans, Marquis Flowers joined Pats team that broke his heart
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4806043/once-a-rams-fans-marquis-flowers-joined-pats-team-that-broke-his-heart

Lazar Pats Pulpit: Film Review: Devin McCourty Leading By Example for the Patriots
https://www.patspulpit.com/2017/9/22/16347016/film-review-devin-mccourty-leading-by-example-for-the-patriots

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: The 2015 Saints NFL Draft deal that got away: First-and-10
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/09/saints_panthers_first-and-10_2.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Mark Ingram reaches new milestone with Saints despite being in timeshare throughout career
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/09/mark_ingram_saints_milestone.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints wide receiver Willie Snead to rejoin team before London flight Sunday night
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/09/saints_willie_snead_london.html

Triplett ESPN NO: What's behind the downfall of the Saints' defense?
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/27820/whats-behind-the-downfall-of-the-saints-defense

Erickson NO Advocate: Saints coordinator Dennis Allen takes aim at highlighting strengths, eliminating secondary's uncertainty
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_f09c8b40-9fdc-11e7-a691-3751a8fe1e4f.html

Teope Nola.com: Saints lean to another next-man up scenario at the cornerback position
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/09/saints_lean_to_another_next-ma.html

NEW YORK JETS
Lewis NYP: Jets are black and blue entering home opener against Dolphins
http://nypost.com/2017/09/23/jets-are-black-and-blue-entering-home-opener-against-dolphins/amp/

Mehta NYDN: Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins is easy to root for after transforming his life
http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/sports/football/jets/jets-te-seferian-jenkins-easy-root-transforming-life-article-1.3512229

OAKLAND
McDonald SJ Mercury News: Raiders showing they know how to close the deal
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/09/23/raiders-showing-they-know-how-to-close-the-deal/

Babb Washington Post: I went to Marshawn Lynch's Oakland, and in a very Beast Mode way he let me know I was trespassing.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/marshawn-lynch-and-oakland-are-ready-for-one-last-ride-and-youre-not-invited/2017/09/22/163ede00-9e59-11e7-9083-fbfddf6804c2_story.html

Reid The Undefeated: Amari Cooper strengthens Raiders’ chances to return to prominence
https://theundefeated.com/features/amari-cooper-strengthens-raiders-chances-to-return-to-prominence-week-3/amp/

Voison Sac Bee: Crabtree just keeps getting better. What changed for him from 49ers to Raiders?
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ailene-voisin/article174732471.html

Schneidman SJ Mercury News: Versatile Cordarrelle Patterson enjoying the rhythm of the Raiders
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/09/22/cordarrelle-patterson-has-showed-why-the-raiders-signed-him/

Gutierrez ESPN Oakland: Karl Joseph coming into his own at back end of Raiders defense
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/249513/karl-joseph-coming-into-his-own-at-back-end-of-raiders-defense

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles-Giants scouting report
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-new-york-giants-scouting-report-20170922.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Eagles will be facing a desperate Giants team on Sunday
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/paul_domowitch/philadelphia-eagles-new-york-giants-carson-wentz-eli-manning-20170922.html

Shorr-Parks NJ.com: Eagles aren't taking the sinking Giants lightly
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/09/eagles_arent_taking_the_sinking_giants_lightly.html

Giglio NJ.com: Upset brewing? Why Giants won't be easy task for Eagles
http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2017/09/upset_brewing_why_giants_wont_be_easy_task_for_eag.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles-Giants injury report, with analysis
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-giants-injury-report-analysis-2017/amp/

Hayes Phil.com: Pederson learning as he evolves as Eagles coach
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/pederson-learning-as-he-evolves-as-eagles-coach-marcus-hayes-20170922.html

Braziller NYP: Carson Wentz’s big start inspiring Eagles’ big talk
http://nypost.com/2017/09/23/carson-wentzs-big-start-inspiring-eagles-big-talk/amp/

Berman Phil.com: Carson Wentz's running ability can be asset to Eagles offense
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-carson-wentz-scrambling-doug-pederson-quarterback-20170923.html

Lombardo NJ.com: Eagles' RB Corey Clement could be 'X-factor' vs. Giants
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/09/eagles_rb_corey_clement_could_be_x-factor_vs_giant.html

Hunt Philadelphia Tribune: Ageless Sproles still productive
http://www.phillytrib.com/sports/ageless-sproles-still-productive/article_acbab030-0e89-5856-923c-c502e1010c2a.html

Bowen Phil.com: Guarded outlook: Eagles' Isaac Seumalo says he'll work through struggles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-isaac-seumalo-chance-warmack-20170922.html

McManus ESPN Phil: Frightening Eagles D-Line awaits skittish Eli Manning, Giants
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/249595/matchup-with-giants-offensive-line-key-to-eagles-defensive-success

Braziller NYP: NJ player goes from unknown quantity to Eagles starter
http://nypost.com/2017/09/23/nj-player-goes-from-unknown-quantity-to-eagles-starter/amp/

Bowen Phil.com: Safety demonstration: Eagles' Rodney McLeod hopes Sunday warmup will show he's ready
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/safety-demonstration-eagles-rodney-mcleod-hopes-sunday-warmup-will-show-hes-ready-20170922.html

PITTSBURGH
Cook Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Steelers rookie JuJu Smith-Schuster not overwhelmed by his situation
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2017/09/20/Ron-Cook-receiver-JuJu-Smith-Schuster-Steelers-NFL-Eli-Rogers-Martavis-Bryant-Casino-Night-touchdown-celebration/stories/201709200064

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Stephon Tuitt practices again, but no decision yet on Bears game
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/09/22/stephon-tuitt-injury-biceps-steelers-injury-report-bears-nfl-week-3/stories/201709220149

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Anthony Chickillo's emergence is no surprise to the Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/09/21/anthony-chickillo-james-harrison-bench-t-j-watt-injury-steelers-pass-rush/stories/201709210166

Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers' James Harrison unfazed by lack of playing time, 'just doing what I'm asked'
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/12763045-74/steelers-james-harrison-unfazed-by-lack-of-playing-time-just-doing-what

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: Sad sacks: 49ers making it easy on opposing passers
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article174921741.html

SEATTLE
Clayton My Northwest: John Clayton’s 5 things to watch in Seahawks vs Titans
https://sports.mynorthwest.com/343157/john-claytons-5-things-to-watch-in-seahawks-vs-titans/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks tight end Luke Willson glad leap into free agency led to landing back in Seattle
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-tight-end-luke-willson-glad-leap-into-free-agency-led-to-landing-back-in-seattle/

Dugar Seattle PI: Seahawks TE Jimmy Graham expected to play vs. Titans
http://m.seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Seahawks-TE-Jimmy-Graham-expected-to-play-vs-12221961.php

Bell Daily Herald: Richardson having an impact on Seattle’s defensive line
https://www.heraldnet.com/sports/richardson-having-an-impact-on-seattles-defensive-line/

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Bucs-Vikings: What could make Tampa Bay's defense elite again
http://www.tbo.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-vikings-what-could-make-tampa-bays-defense-elite-again/2338429

Laine ESPN TB: Bucs face huge test against Dalvin Cook with Kwon Alexander out
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/69093/bucs-face-huge-test-against-dalvin-cook-if-kwon-alexander-cant-play

Jones TB Times: Wish the Bucs had taken Dalvin Cook? Read this
http://www.tbo.com/sports/football/bucs/wish-the-bucs-had-taken-dalvin-cook-read-this/2338437

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans vs Seahawks: Michael Bennett 'going to have fun tackling' Marcus Mariota
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/09/23/titans-vs-seahawks-michael-bennett-going-have-fun-tackling-marcus-mariota/693736001/

Wolfe ESPN Nashville: Derrick Henry is ready if DeMarco Murray can't go vs. Seahawks
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/68110/derrick-henry-is-ready-if-demarco-murray-cant-go-vs-seahawks

WASHINGTON
Jones Washington Post: Five story lines to follow when the Redskins take on the Raiders
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/football-insider/wp/2017/09/22/five-story-lines-to-follow-in-redskins-raiders-game/

Keim ESPN Washington: Rams', 49ers' respective starts could impact Kirk Cousins' future
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/33297/rams-49ers-respectie-starts-could-impact-kirk-cousins-future

Brewer Washington Post: Final test for Kirk Cousins: Can he win when the going gets tough?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/final-test-for-kirk-cousins-can-he-win-when-the-going-gets-tough/2017/09/22/0bc10364-9fa7-11e7-9c8d-cf053ff30921_story.html?utm_term=.6559ed3a7fc6

Testfatsion Washington Post: The Insider
Redskins will ‘stick with’ the running game as long as it’s successful
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/09/23/redskins-will-stick-with-the-running-game-as-long-as-its-successful/?utm_term=.13526dd2d9d7

Testfatsion Washington Post: ‘You have to have some type of girth’: Redskins LT Trent Williams tweaks his vegan diet
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/09/20/you-have-to-have-some-type-of-girth-redskins-lt-trent-williams-tweaks-his-vegan-diet/?utm_term=.4bf1a0d8efb3

Draft

Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook: Why Does the NFL Hate Star College QBs?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2734400-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-why-does-the-nfl-hate-star-college-qbs

Miller B/R: 2018 NFL Draft Big Board: Matt Miller's Early Rankings
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2733378-2018-nfl-draft-big-board-matt-millers-early-rankings

Brooks/Jeremiah NFL.com: Scout's evaluation of Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph; Silver lining for Texas in its loss to USC; A look at a WR who's stepping out of the shadow of a 2017 first-round pick
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000848845/article/josh-allen-poses-nfl-dilemma-round-1-look-for-mason-rudolph?

History

Borges Talk of Fame: THIRTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK, A 24-DAY NFL STRIKE BEGAN THAT MADE SOME HEROES AND ZEROS
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/thirty-years-ago-24-day-nfl-strike-began/

Glauber Newsday: 1987 NFL strike still haunts ex-Giants coach Bill Parcells
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/1987-nfl-strike-still-haunts-ex-giants-coach-bill-parcells-1.14252817

Giants Birthdays 9-23

Lorenzo Bromell DE FA-OAK 2004 NYG 2004 9-23-1975

Daniel Fells TE W-NE 2014 NYG 2014-2015 9-23-1983

Ed Marshall WR FA-Memphis WFL 1976 NYG 1976-1977 9-23-1947
The World Football League Web site presents an interview with former Memphis Southmen and New York Giant wide receiver Ed Marshall
http://wfl.charlottehornetswfl.com/pages_multimedia/interviews_11.php

Kevin Norwood WR W-SD 2016 NYG PSQ 2016 NYG Training Camp 2017 9-23-1989

Ed Reynolds RILB FA-NE 1992 NYG 1992 9-23-1961

Adrien Robinson TE D4-Cincinnati 2012 NYG 2012-2014 9-23-1988