Saturday Reading

Giants

Kernan NYP: Giants’ turnaround depends on the leadership of 2 young stars
https://nypost.com/2017/12/15/giants-turnaround-depends-on-the-leadership-of-2-young-stars/

Salomone Giants.com: 10 things to watch for vs. Eagles
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/10-things-to-watch-for-vs-Eagles/65680554-385d-4c7b-90cb-06f265fb18d2

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

Rock Newsday: Giants vs. Eagles preview
https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-eagles-eli-manning-1.15471362

Stapleton The Record: New York Giants mailbag: You asked, we answered
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/12/15/new-york-giants-mailbag-you-asked-we-answered/954786001/

Traina Inside Football: READER MAIL BAG | The “End of the Miserable Season is Near” Edition
https://insidefootball.com/reader-mail-bag-end-miserable-season-near-edition/

GM

Raanan ESPN NY: Kevin Abrams a serious candidate for Giants general manager position
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/261772/kevin-abrams-a-serious-candidate-for-giants-general-manager-position

Traina Inside Football: Interim Giants General Manager Kevin Abrams Eyes Permanent GM Role
https://insidefootball.com/interim-giants-general-manager-kevin-abrams-eyes-permanent-gm-role/

Coach

Domowitch Phil.com: Steve Spagnuolo tries to rally his 2-11 Giants as 11-2 Eagles loom
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-new-york-giants-steve-spagnuolo-ben-mcadoo-eli-manning-doug-pederson-20171215.html

Offense


Pizzuta BBV: Eagles at Giants, Week 15: When the Giants have the ball
https://www.bigblueview.com/2017/12/15/16781344/eagles-at-giants-week-15-when-the-giants-have-the-ball

WR

Raanan ESPN NY: Odell Beckham Jr. still chirping in teammates' ears while rehabbing
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/55463/odell-beckham-jr-s-still-chirping-in-teammates-ears-while-rehabbing

G

Duggan NJ.com: Damien Mama explains what it's like to go from the Chiefs' practice squad to the Giants' roster | 4 downs
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/12/damien_mama_explains_what_its_like_to_go_from_the.html

Defense

Eisen Giants.com: How are Giants prepping for Eagles' QB change?
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/How-are-Giants-prepping-for-Eagles-QB-change/8eaf1ac1-f2e1-4198-b89a-9c09b139d053

Pflum BBV: Giants vs. Eagles: When Philadelphia has the ball
https://www.bigblueview.com/2017/12/15/16771524/ny-giants-defense-landon-collins-eli-apple-philadelphia-eagles-offense-carson-wentz


DT

Traina Inside Football: Damon Harrison Accepts the Giants’ Captain Responsibilities
https://insidefootball.com/damon-harrison-accepts-giants-captain-responsibilities/

CB

Kratch NJ.com: Does Eli Apple want to be a Giant? A look at corner's future
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/12/does_eli_apple_want_to_be_a_giants_here_is_corners.html

Squadron NYP: Giants really hope this Eli Apple-Landon Collins feud blows over
https://nypost.com/2017/12/15/giants-really-hope-this-eli-apple-landon-collins-feud-blows-over/

Rubin Newsday: Giants hope Landon Collins, Eli Apple can work it out
https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-eli-apple-landon-collins-1.15470570

Traina Inside Football: Steve Spagnuolo: Eli Apple, Landon Collins Issue Will Get Worked Out
https://insidefootball.com/steve-spagnuolo-eli-apple-landon-collins-issue-will-get-worked/

SS

Squadron NYP: Giants might have to protect Landon Collins from himself
https://nypost.com/2017/12/15/giants-might-have-to-protect-landon-collins-from-himself/

Botte NYDN: Landon Collins may sit out for first time when Giants face Eagles
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/landon-collins-sit-time-giants-face-eagles-article-1.3701796

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants' leading tackler Landon Collins likely to miss first career game
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/55481/giants-leading-tackler-landon-collins-likely-to-miss-first-career-game

NFL

Pompei.B/R: Inside the NFL's Secret World of Injuries
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2749101-inside-the-nfls-secret-world-of-injuries

ARIZONA
Orr MMQB: Appreciating Adrian Peterson As His Season—and Maybe His Career?—Ends
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/12/15/adrian-peterson-injury-arizona-cardinals

Bickley AZ Central: Larry Fitzgerald's greatness still endures after all these years
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/12/14/bickley-larry-fitzgeralds-greatness-still-endures-after-all-these-years/954217001/

BALTIMORE
Lee Baltimore Sun: Ravens defense seeking to play tighter coverage on tight ends
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-defense-intent-on-limiting-opposing-tight-ends-20171215-story.html

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Injury update: With Panthers missing a Pro Bowl guard Sunday, what’s the backup plan?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article190041924.html

CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Blowout victory offered promising progress report for Mitch Trubisky
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-chicago-hope-mitch-trubisky-20171214-story.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Jordan Howard ready to 'play freely' as he pushes toward rushing title
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-jordan-howard-20171213-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Mike Zimmer: 'Tremendous loss' if Marvin Lewis wasn't back
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/12/13/mike-zimmer-tremendous-loss-if-marvin-lewis-wasnt-back/948758001/

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: The toll of losing and 13 other things we've learned about the Browns
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/12/the_toll_of_losing_and_13_othe.html

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys run game better than expected heading into final game without Elliott
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article189964584.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: Why recent play of Cowboys RT La'el Collins 'says a lot' about his professionalism, toughness
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/12/15/cowboys-think-rt-lael-collins-tough-dude

Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys DT David Irving likely to miss second consecutive game
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/12/15/dt-david-irving-likely-miss-second-consecutive-game-concussion

DENVER
Kiszla Denver Post: Hard to fire Vance Joseph after win in Indy. But if John Elway really loves coach, he’ll get Broncos a real QB
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/12/14/vance-joseph-john-elway-broncos-qb-mark-kiszla/

Jhabalva Denver Post: Brock Osweiler fills in for injured Trevor Siemian, guides Broncos to comeback win in Indy
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/12/14/brock-osweiler-broncos-beat-colts-week-15/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' season might have been different with win over Falcons
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/12/15/detroit-lions-2017-season-different-beat-falcons/955275001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions need to ride Matthew Stafford's arm, bag running game
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/12/15/dave-birkett-detroit-lions-passing-game/953288001/

Meinke Michigan Live: An All-22 look at how Teez Tabor's role finally expanded with the Lions
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/12/lions_replay_a_look_at_how_tee.html

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans backup QB Taylor Heinicke: 'I feel real good'
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-backup-QB-Taylor-Heinicke-I-feel-real-12433714.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Long runs have eluded Texans' Lamar Miller
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Long-runs-have-eluded-Texans-Lamar-Miller-12433904.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Indianapolis Star: Colts vs. Broncos: Let the kids play
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/12/13/colts-vs-broncos-let-kids-play/948464001/

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS HEAD COACH DOUG MARRONE ISN'T INTERESTED IN TALKING ABOUT THE PLAYOFFS
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mobile/article/amp/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-head-coach-doug-marrone-isnt-interested-in-talking-about-the-playoffs/499318686#click=https://t.co/4ZQRZ0mlWg

DiRocco ESPN Jacksonville: Blake Bortles making the case to be Jaguars' starter in 2018
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/69039/blake-bortles-making-the-case-to-be-jaguars-starter-in-2018

Heilman Florida Times Union: Jaydon Mickens went from living in his car to starring on punt returns for the Jaguars
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-12-15/jaydon-mickens-went-living-his-car-starring-punt-returns-jaguars

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs’ starting center Mitch Morse is done for the season
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article189989669.html

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs have faith in Steven Nelson to handle silent rigors of nickel corner
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article190105649.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Woike LA Times: No one has been more valuable than Philip Rivers during the Chargers' climb in the standings
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-report-20171213-story.html

Wang OC Register: Chargers defense ready to prove itself again in Kansas City
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/12/15/chargers-defense-ready-to-prove-itself-again-in-kansas-city/

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Hammond OC Register: Rams look for offensive balance against always-tough Seattle defense
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/12/15/rams-look-for-offensive-balance-against-always-tough-seattle-defense/

Klein LA Times: Todd Gurley has given the Rams plenty of reasons to keep giving him the ball
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-seahawks-rams-gurley-20171215-story.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: The Miami Dolphins believe their young talent is promising, but much more is needed
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article189976869.html

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Miami Dolphins' young nucleus starting to grow up
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-kelly-column-20171214-story.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: One year after ‘wake-up call,’ Vikings’ Michael Floyd says he’s sober and maturing
http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/15/one-year-after-wake-up-call-vikings-michael-floyd-says-hes-sober-and-maturing/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Depleted by injuries at tight end, Vikings turn to David Morgan, Kyle Carter
http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/15/depleted-by-injuries-at-tight-end-vikings-turn-to-david-morgan-kyle-carter/

Shipley Twincities.com: Vikings fans, your Super Bowl dreams come down to intact offensive line
http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/15/vikings-fans-your-super-bowl-dreams-come-down-to-intact-offensive-line/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Mike Gillislee on being inactive for past 5 games: 'I'm going to keep my faith
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4809286/mike-gillislee-on-being-inactive-for-last-5-games-im-going-to-keep-my-faith

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots take on limited financial risk with Kenny Britt contract
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4809241/patriots-take-on-limited-financial-risk-with-kenny-britt-contract

Volin Boston Globe: Among many Patriot failings vs. Dolphins, the secondary was primary
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/12/12/among-many-patriot-failings-dolphins-secondary-was-primary/pXSJRIAsZ6T0EzJF4HQvaP/story.html

Benoit MMQB: How the Patriots Will Deal with Antonio Brown
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/12/15/new-england-patriots-antonio-brown-pittsburgh-steelers-malcolm-butler-bill-belichick

Reiss ESPN Boston: 'Unpredictable' football journey leads DE Eric Lee to Patriots
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4809291/unpredictable-football-journey-leads-de-eric-lee-to-the-patriots

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Mark Ingram standing tall among NFL's best running backs
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/12/saints_jets_first-and-10.html

Underhill NO Advocate: This week may be Willie Snead's big chance for more opportunities on field
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_146b4420-e1e2-11e7-9bd6-776e29db347f.html

Teope Nola.com: Versatile Jonathan Freeny provides Saints flexibility for linebacker corps
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/12/linebacker_jonathan_freeny_hap.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints long snapper Zach Wood practicing with linebackers to improve tackling skills
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/12/saints_zach_wood_linebacker.html

NEW YORK JETS
Braziller NYP: Austin Seferian-Jenkins wants to stick with Jets for long haul
https://nypost.com/2017/12/15/austin-seferian-jenkins-wants-to-stick-with-jets-for-long-haul/

Willis NYP: Jets can't give Muhammad Wilkerson another chance
https://nypost.com/2017/12/15/jets-cant-give-muhammad-wilkerson-another-chance/

OAKLAND
Booker LV Review Journal: Raiders’ Jack Del Rio expects Amari Cooper to return this year
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders/raiders-jack-del-rio-expects-amari-cooper-to-return-this-year/

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Raiders’ Nicholas Morrow — a pleasant surprise in disappointing season
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/12/15/raiders-nicholas-morrow-a-pleasant-surprise-in-disappointing-season/

Kawahara SF Chronicle: Raiders rookie Obi Melifonwu has season-ending surgery
http://sfgate.com/raiders/article/Del-Rio-Raider-Obi-Melifonwu-season-ending-surgery-12434373.php

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles-Giants scouting report
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-giants-scouting-report-20171215.html

Berman Phil.com: How will the Eagles respond after Carson Wentz's injury? Doug Pederson, key veterans work to set the message
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/how-will-the-eagles-respond-after-carson-wentzs-injury-doug-pederson-key-veterans-work-to-set-the-message-20171215.html

McLane Phil.com: Film breakdown: The argument for (and against) Nick Foles
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-nick-foles-film-breakdown-carson-wentz-backup-quarterback-20171213.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Nick Foles feels he's better equipped to handle adversity now
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-nick-foles-quarterback-equipped-to-handle-adversity-20171214.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Nick Foles' biggest challenge will be developing rapport with his receivers
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-nick-foles-receivers-alshon-jeffery-nelson-agholor-carson-wentz-nfl-giants-football-20171214.html

McLane Phil.com: Will the Eagles finally play the Jay Ajayi card?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-giants-jay-ajayi-running-game-nick-foles-nfc-east-nfl-football-20171215.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Stefen Wisniewski hopes to play, but ankle is ailing
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/stefen-wisniewski-hopes-to-play-but-ankle-is-ailing-20171215.html

Grotz Delaware County Times: Eagles’ Graham values run defense as much as sacks
http://www.delcotimes.com/article/DC/20171215/SPORTS/171219774

PITTSBURGH
Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers, Patriots have taken different paths in dominant decade
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13073328-74/steelers-patriots-have-taken-different-paths-in-dominant-decade

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: How to beat Tom Brady and the Patriots: Interior pressure
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/12/15/how-to-beat-Tom-Brady-interior-pressure-Patriots-Javon-Hagrave-steelers-defensive-coordinator-keith-butler/stories/201712150155

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Rookie cornerback Cameron Sutton could make his first NFL start against Tom Brady and the Patriots
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/12/15/Rookie-cornerback-Cameron-Sutton-first-NFL-start-Tom-Brady-Patriots-Joe-Haden-Coty-Sensabaugh/stories/201712150146

Graves AP: Alive and kicking; Boswell delivering for Steelers
https://sports.yahoo.com/alive-kicking-boswell-delivering-steelers-214319418--nfl.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Krueger SJ Mercury News: What John Lynch will be watching closely for this bowl season
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/12/15/krueger-what-john-lynch-will-be-watching-closely-for-this-bowl-season/

Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers notes: Shoulder injury ends Trent Brown’s season, will bleed into ’18
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article190064574.html

Branch SF Chronicle: Sorry to stout: 49ers’ defense is stopping the run
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/Sorry-to-stout-49ers-defense-is-stopping-the-12434773.php

SEATTLE
Milles News Tribune: Signed a month ago, this former Big 12 MVP might be the Seahawks’ fourth linebacker on Sunday
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article189654419.html

Condotta Seattle Times: Kam Chancellor left big shoes for Bradley McDougald in Seahawks secondary
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-safety-bradley-mcdougald-says-kam-chancellor-walking-with-him-every-step-of-the-way/

TAMPA BAY
Fennelly TB Times: Why the Bucs need a Dungy more than a Gruden
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/Why-the-Bucs-need-a-Dungy-more-than-a-Gruden_163605801

Stroud TB Times: Nobody has Jameis Winston’s back more than Dirk Koetter, offensive coordinator Todd Monken insists
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2017/12/15/nobody-has-jameis-winstons-back-more-than-dirk-koetter-offensive-coordinator-todd-monken-insists/

Auman TB Times: Bucs journal: Adarius Glanton’s experience could come in handy for ailing LB corps
http://www.tbo.com/sports/football/bucs/Bucs-journal-Adarius-Glanton-s-experience-could-come-in-handy-for-ailing-LB-corps_163644462

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: How the Titans are attempting to solve 'very fixable' offensive struggles
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/12/15/titans-back-basics-effort-solve-offensive-struggles-marcus-mariota-demarco-murray-derrick-henry/954505001/

Wolf The Tennessean: Titans vs. 49ers keys to victory: Get Derrick Henry on field
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/12/15/titans-derrick-henry-needs-more-snaps-among-keys-victory-49-ers-marcus-mariota-turnovers/942073001/

WASHINGTON
Snider Washington Post: It doesn't matter how poorly the Redskins play. Bruce Allen isn't going anywhere
https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2017/12/13/it-doesnt-matter-how-poorly-the-redskins-play-bruce-allen-isnt-going-anywhere/

Martin Washington Post: Jay Gruden wants struggling Redskins to focus on the future instead of the past
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/jay-gruden-wants-struggling-redskins-to-focus-on-the-future-instead-of-the-past/2017/12/13/084e9e7c-e042-11e7-bbd0-9dfb2e37492a_story.html

Clarke Washington Post: Five story lines to follow in Sunday’s Redskins-Cardinals game
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/12/15/five-story-lines-to-follow-in-sundays-redskins-cardinals-game/

Bullock Washington Post: Redskins-Cardinals: Defending Larry Fitzgerald one of three key matchups for Redskins
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/12/15/redskins-cardinals-defending-larry-fitzgerald-one-of-three-key-matchups-for-redskins/

Keim ESPN Washington: Josh Doctson shows glimpses of talent, still must prove he can be top target
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/261807/josh-doctson-shows-glimpses-of-talent-still-must-prove-he-can-be-top-target

Martin Washington Post: Redskins rule out Zach Brown, Montae Nicholson against Arizona
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/12/15/redskins-rule-out-zach-brown-montae-nicholson-against-arizona/

Draft

Kratch NJ.com: NFL Draft 2018: Potential Giants targets to know on Day 1 of college bowl game season
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/12/nfl_draft_2018_potential_giants_targets_to_know_on.html

Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook: Updated 2018 Big Board Entering Bowl Season
“So here is my pre-bowl season top 32.
* RB Saquon Barkley, Penn State
* QB Sam Darnold, USC
* FS Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama
* QB Josh Rosen, UCLA
* DE Bradley Chubb, North Carolina State
* OG Quenton Nelson, Notre Dame
* OT Connor Williams, Texas
* RB Derrius Guice, LSU
* LB Rashaan Evans, Alabama
* QB Josh Allen, Wyoming
* SS Derwin James, FSU
* DE Harold Landry, Boston College
* SS Ronnie Harrison, Alabama
* QB Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma
* WR Calvin Ridley, Alabama
* LB Roquan Smith, Georgia
* DE Clelin Ferrell, Clemson
* DT Christian Wilkins, Clemson
* CB Josh Jackson, Iowa
* CB Denzel Ward, Ohio State
* CB Isaiah Oliver, Colorado
* OT Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame
* RB Ronald Jones II, USC
* RB Damien Harris, Alabama
* RB Kerryon Johnson, Auburn
* DE Sam Hubbard, Ohio State
* DT Vita Vea, Washington
* WR Courtland Sutton, SMU
* LB Malik Jefferson, Texas
* DT Maurice Hurst, Michigan
* TE Dallas Goedert, South Dakota State
* DT Da'Ron Payne, Alabama”
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2749076-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-updated-2018-big-board-entering-bowl-season

Media

Deitsch SI.com: Had a chance to do a long interview with Tony Romo on how he approaches calling the NFL, and specifically, what he is looking at pre-snap and post-snap. Think NFL fans will find interesting
https://www.si.com/longform/big-interview/tony-romo-broadcast-nfl-cbs-dallas-cowboys/index.html

History

Gabriel PFW: The greatest owner ever in the National Football League
Late Giants owner Wellington Mara made every one of his employees feel appreciated
http://www.profootballweekly.com/lists/2017/12/15/a76a59c5e0864d41938e29a60adad753/

Schultz AJC: Tommy Nobis never received recognition or Hall call he deserved
http://www.myajc.com/blog/jeff-schultz/tommy-nobis-never-received-recognition-hall-call-deserved/2ZXJS3Y9k3kwOYMhDfkRJL/

Brasch AJC: Tommy Nobis, the first Falcon, was also champion for the disabled
http://www.ajc.com/news/local/tommy-nobis-the-first-falcon-was-also-champion-for-the-disabled/ocwFHRlAkarByTPltq8LjJ/

Radcliffe Mil JS: That famous DeSean Jackson touchdown is NOT the thing that got the Super Bowl champion Packers into 2011 playoffs
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/12/15/famous-desean-jackson-touchdown-not-thing-got-super-bowl-champion-packers-into-2011-playoffs/948664001/

Nesbitt Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Seeds of the Steelers-Patriots rivalry were planted in Louisiana
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/12/15/steelers-patriots-afc-playoff-home-field-pittsburgh-new-england-terry-bradshaw-bill-cowher/stories/201712170061

Orr MMQB: The Original Chargers Turnaround
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/12/15/san-diego-chargers-1992-0-4-start-turnaround-bobby-ross-stan-humphries

Giants Birthdays 12-16

Roger Brown CB W-GB 1990 NYG 1990-1991 12-16-1966

Randy Bullock PK W-NYJ 2016 NYG 2016 12-16-1989

Don Davis LT/RDT D2-LA State 1966 NYG 1966 NYG IR 1967 12-16-1943

Bart Oates C FA-LA USFL 1985 NYG 1985-1993 12-16-1958

Antrel Rolle FS/SS FA-ARI 2010 NYG 2010-2014 12-16-1982