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Defenderdawg : 1/13/2018 6:36 am
Giants

GM

Tarbay ISportsWeb: New York Giants: Analyzing GM Dave Gettleman’s draft tendencies
https://www.isportsweb.com/2018/01/12/new-york-giants-analyzing-gm-dave-gettlemans-tendencies/

Coach

Schwartz NYP: Giants’ hiring plan of attack going into playoff weekend
“The Giants insider prefers Shurmur to Patricia and prefers Patricia to McDaniels, lauding Shurmur’s work with the Vikings, while heavily criticizing McDaniels’ tenure as head coach of the Broncos. The insider also praised Shurmur for his two years as head coach of the Browns, stating he “did the right thing’’ by going with young, homegrown players, an approach that produced only nine wins and eventually got him fired.
“He is solid,’’ the Giants insider said of Shurmur.
Hiring Shurmur could allow Steve Spagnuolo to remain as defensive coordinator. The two got their NFL initiation in 1999 on Andy Reid’s staff with the Eagles and spent eight years together in Philadelphia.”
https://nypost.com/2018/01/12/giants-hiring-plan-of-attack-going-into-playoff-weekend/amp/#click=https://t.co/S8pDXhOeBB

Leonard NYDN: Giant eyes will be on Patriots DC Matt Patricia on Saturday
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giant-eyes-patriots-dc-matt-patricia-saturday-article-1.3753917

Stapleton The Record: Patriots DC Matt Patricia: 3 reasons why he's moved to front of Giants head coaching pack
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2018/01/12/patriots-matt-patricia-front-giants-head-coaching-pack/1028626001/

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants Coaching Search: Making a Case for an Offensive-minded Head Coach
https://insidefootball.com/making-a-case-for-an-offensive-minded-head-coach/

Duggan NJ.com: What makes Giants coaching candidate Pat Shurmur an attractive option?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/01/what_makes_giants_coaching_candidate_pat_shurmur_a.html

Dunleavy NJ.com: What is 'Plan D' (as in doomsday) for Giants coach? If no Patricia, McDaniels, Shurmur, then what?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/01/what_is_plan_d_as_in_doomsday_for_giants_coach_if.html

QB

Traina BBV: What are the cap ramifications if Giants move on from Eli Manning?
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/1/12/16868224/what-are-the-salary-cap-ramifications-if-giants-move-on-from-eli-manning

Traina Inside Football: Is drafting a quarterback in the 1st round a “sure thing”?
https://insidefootball.com/analysis-drafting-quarterback-1st-round-sure-thing/

RG/RT

Schmeelk Giants.com: Anatomy of a Play: Pugh's fundamentals help his versatility
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Anatomy-of-a-Play-Pughs-fundamentals-help-his-versatility/479b94d3-c69f-47ea-83ba-4e1cac14eb3c

NFL

Brooks NFL.com: Don't fret about Dak Prescott; plus, what Norv can do for Cam
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000905527/article/dak-prescott-has-tons-of-potential-norv-turners-perfect-for-cam

Benoit MMQB: Breaking Down Key X's and O's for NFL's Divisional Playoff Weekend
Steelers' defense against Bortles's legs, Vikings must be sharp when blitzing Brees, Tennessee takes on Gronkowski, Philly's chance to run on Atlanta and more from the tape.
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/12/divisional-playoffs-preview-eagles-falcons-patriots-titans-steelers-jaguars-saints-vikings

Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: 2017 NFL Contract Awards feature the good, the bad and the ugly
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-2017-nfl-contract-awards-feature-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/

Stuart Football Perspective: The Gunslinger Disappeared in 2017 — Or Maybe Just Got Hurt
http://www.footballperspective.com/the-gunslinger-disappeared-in-2017-or-maybe-just-got-hurt/

Vrentas MMQB: Punting Takes a Left Turn
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/11/lefty-left-footed-punters-bill-belichick-dustin-colquitt-zoltan-mesko-ryan-allen

ARIZONA
King MMQB: Bruce Arians: On Bear Bryant, Love of the Long Ball, and Why the Game Should Survive
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/12/bruce-arians-arizona-cardinals-coach-retirement

AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald addresses retirement decision before golf tournament
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2018/01/12/arizona-cardinals-larry-fitzgerald-retirement-decision-timetable-golf/1028764001/

ATLANTA
Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Chris Maragos praises simplicity of Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn's system
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-falcons-nfl-playoffs-dan-quinn-scouting-playobook-injury-report-dannel-ellerbe-zach-ertz-20180109.html

Farmer LA Times: Falcons' Matt Ryan returns to Philadelphia for playoff game against Eagles in front of some conflicted supporters
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-matt-ryan-falcons-eagles-20180112-story.html

Brookover Phil.com: Matt Ryan's leadership pushed Falcons past devastating Super Bowl defeat
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/matt-ryan-atlanta-falcons-philadelphia-eagles-2018-nfl-playoffs-super-bowl-patriots-defeat-20180111.html

Hummer AJC: Both Trufant and Falcons want him to get in on postseason fun
http://www.myajc.com/sports/both-trufant-and-falcons-want-him-get-postseason-fun/LSa0vOvVCWj8eoeSci4U1J/

BALTIMORE
Preston Baltimore Sun: New Ravens DC Don Martindale a fit for position with diminished prestige
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-preston-column-martindale-0111-story.html

Lee Baltimore Sun: After frustrating start to NFL career, Ravens DE Bronson Kaufusi focusing on what's next
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-onus-on-bronson-kaufusi-20180111-story.html

BUFFALO
Rodak ESPN Buffalo: Bills firing Rick Dennison is start of offseason makeover on offense
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/266407/bills-firing-rick-dennison-is-start-of-offseason-makeover-on-offense

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers to hire Norv Turner as new offensive coordinator
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article194280764.html

Person Charlotte Observer: What will Norv Turner do with Panthers’ Cam Newton? We asked men who know Turner best
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article194510284.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Why future of Panthers assistant Steve Wilks could be tied to Vikings’ Pat Shurmur
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article194359449.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers’ Thomas Davis says 2018 will be his last season
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article194476804.html

CHICAGO
Kane Chicago Tribune: How roots of Matt Nagy’s career grew from small rural Pennsylvania borough
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-matt-nagy-life-story-20180113-story.html

Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Rams or Reid? Defining expectations for new Bears coach Matt Nagy
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/rams-or-reid-defining-expectations-for-new-bears-coach-matt-nagy/

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Former Bears rave about team’s new line coach Harry Hiestand
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-harry-hiestand-offensive-line-20180110-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cincinnati Enquirer: Less is more in Bengals' scouting department
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2014/05/03/less-bengals-scout-dept/8669375/

Cosenza Cincy Jungle: How to fix the Bengals in 2018: Fully commit to quarterback success
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/1/11/16851712/how-to-fix-the-bengals-in-2018-fully-committing-to-quarterback-success

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Hue Jackson overhauls staff, adding Ken Zampese and Adam Henry; parting with Chris Tabor, Kirby Wilson and others
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/01/browns_coach.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns hiring Ken Zampese as quarterbacks coach in reunion with Hue Jackson
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/01/browns_hiring_ken_zampese_as_q.html

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys interview Colts receivers coach Sanjay Lal, Miles Austin
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article194493889.html

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: BRONCOS NOTES: KUBIAK CONTRACT WITH BRONCOS WOULD OVERRULE COORDINATOR OPPORTUNITIES
http://www.9news.com/mobile/article/sports/broncos-notes-kubiak-contract-with-broncos-would-overrule-coordinator-opportunities/73-507623611

Jhabalva Denver Post: With focus on development, Broncos take new approach with recent coaching hires
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/11/broncos-coaching-hires-focus-development/

Kosmider Denver Post: Riding their running backs was a formula for success for the Broncos in 2017. But it often was an elusive goal
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/12/broncos-running-backs-review/

Renck The Denver Channel: Demaryius Thomas' Broncos contract contains interesting wrinkle
https://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/broncos/broncos-demaryius-thomas-contract-contains-interesting-wrinkle

Kosmider Denver Post: A Broncos tight end produced the team’s longest play of 2017. But consistency from the group was hard to find
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/09/denver-broncos-tight-ends-review/

Jhabalva Denver Post: LB Brandon Marshall on Broncos’ QB options: “We played against a guy in Week 16 that was pretty good.”
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/11/brandon-marshall-qb-free-agency-john-elway-kirk-cousins/

Kosmider Denver Post: The Broncos’ youth movement at safety, led by Justin Simmons, could pay dividends after encouraging signs in 2017
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/11/denver-broncos-safety-review/

DETROIT
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Lions coaching search: Why Matt Patricia should pick Detroit over N.Y.
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/01/12/matt-patricia-should-pick-detroit-lions-over-n-y/1029970001/

Wetzel Yahoo Sports: With a NFL coaching decision to make, would a rocket scientist (Matt Patricia) equate Detroit & gt; New York?
https://sports.yahoo.com/matt-patricia-unthinkable-choose-detroit-new-york-180422455.html

Marvez TSN: CALVIN JOHNSON STAYING AWAY FROM THE FOOTBALL FIELD — AND THE LIONS
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/calvin-johnson-return-lions-jim-caldwell-fired-catch-head-coach/mpj1838vfcdy1vtoi7wgvfdil

Meinke Michigan Live: Lions don't know yet how to proceed with Ezekiel Ansah
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/01/lions_dont_know_yet_how_to_pro.html

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Kerry Hyder excited for return from torn Achilles
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/01/12/detroit-lions-kerry-hyder-torn-achilles/1028686001/

GREEN BAY
Brandt MMQB: Change in Titletown: Ted Thompson Transitioning from Packers GM into Senior Advisor Role
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/09/packers-ted-thompson-transition-senior-advisor

Cohen Mil JS: Murphy: Rodgers injury may have helped spur Packers' housecleaning
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/01/12/murphy-rodgers-injury-may-have-helped-spur-packers-housecleaning/1029833001/

Silverstein Mil JS: Packers pluck Patrick Graham for defensive coaching staff
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/01/11/packers-pluck-patrick-graham-defensive-coaching-staff/1027144001/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans linebacker Zach Cunningham shined in rookie season
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-linebacker-Zach-Cunningham-shined-in-12494515.php

JACKSONVILLE
Belson NYT: Tom Coughlin’s Return Coincides With Jacksonville’s Revival
Tom Coughlin’s Return Coincides With Jacksonville’s Revival
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/12/sports/football/tom-coughlin-jacksonville-jaguars-playoffs.html

O’Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars Notes: Blair Brown, Jaydon Mickens only injury concerns
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-12/jaguars-notes-blair-brown-jaydon-mickens-only-injury-concerns

Reid Florida Times Union: Jaguars set on getting their ground game back on track against Steelers
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-12/jaguars-set-getting-their-ground-game-back-track-against-steelers

Frenette Florida Times Union: A Lombardi trophy would solidify greatness for Jaguars’ defense
http://jacksonville.com/sports/columnists/gene-frenette/2018-01-12/gene-frenette-lombardi-trophy-would-solidify-greatness

Serby NYP:
https://nypost.com/2018/01/11/jaguars-stud-de-talks-fathers-death-and-hall-of-fame-sack-list/

DiRocco ESPN Jacksonville: Jalen Ramsey's mix of talent, preparation 'why he can be an elite player'
http://www.espn.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/24456/doug-marrone-natural-talent-work-ethic-makes-jalen-ramsey-elite

Heilman Florida Times Union: Progress of Steelers rookie receiver Smith-Schuster has Jaguars’ attention
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-11/progress-steelers-rookie-receiver-smith-schuster-has-jaguars-attention

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Final snap analysis (special teams): Who won the D.J. Alexander trade?
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article194499279.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN LA: A year after relocation, Chargers still a work in progress in Los Angeles
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/266385/a-year-after-relocation-chargers-still-a-work-in-progress-in-los-angeles

Woke LA Times: Chargers sign kicker Roberto Aguayo, a former second-round pick who has flamed out so far in the NFL
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-kicker-aguyao-20180110-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams now on the rise, GM Les Snead has some fine-tuning (and contracts) to do
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-snead-20180110-story.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: The Miami Dolphins spent all season dealing with a surprise problem no one could solve
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article194358364.html

Salguero Miami Herald: The Dolphins want a QB, but these obstacles might prevent them from drafting one early
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article193978414.html#click=https://t.co/cfZc8CgYUf

Lieser Palm Beach Post: Free agents? NFL Draft? A look at what Dolphins need on offensive line
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2018/01/12/free-agents-nfl-draft-a-look-at-what-dolphins-need-on-offensive-line/

Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins’ T.J. McDonald receives extension to complete obligations related to 2016 accident, source says
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-mcdonald-20180110-story.html

MINNESOTA
Vrentas MMQB: The Vikings Have Made It Work With Case Keenum at QB—and Pat Shurmur Deserves the Credit
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/12/minnesota-vikings-offense-pat-shurmur-case-keenum

Pompei B/R: How Case Keenum Went from Unwanted Free Agent to Leader of the NFC Favorites
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2753351-how-case-keenum-went-from-unwanted-free-agent-to-leader-of-the-nfc-favorites

Goessling Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' Teddy Bridgewater returns to playoffs in a different role, but with same perspective: 'I just want us to win'
http://www.startribune.com/vikings-teddy-bridgewater-returns-to-playoffs-in-a-different-role-but-with-same-perspective-i-just-want-us-to-win/469033813/

NEW ENGLAND
Howe Boston Herald: Tom Brady has usually gotten the best of matchups with Dick LeBeau
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/01/tom_brady_has_usually_gotten_the_best_of_matchups_with_dick_lebeau

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots notebook: Healthy James White ready to contribute when needed again
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/01/patriots_notebook_healthy_james_white_ready_to_contribute_when_needed_again

Sullivan Boston Globe: Receiver Kenny Britt believes this is a career restart with Patriots
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/01/10/receiver-kenny-britt-believes-this-career-restart-with-patriots/aXEZdhhKf9fyuDVSSu5bJI/story.html

Gulizia Boston Globe: Patriots’ Shaq making noise with his blocks, too
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/01/09/patriots-shaq-making-noise-with-his-blocks-too/o8pYLZnkRbed99aONGMdQL/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Triplett ESPN NO: Friends Sean Payton, Mike Zimmer are 'same guy' in different packages
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/29263/friends-sean-payton-mike-zimmer-are-same-guy-in-different-packages

Underhill NO Advocate: Michael Thomas' shadow: What to expect if Vikings' star corner follows Saints WR
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_9c9d86c8-f655-11e7-932e-73d3a9a35a18.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Saints, best in NFL against tight ends this season, now face Minnesota's Kyle Rudolph after Greg Olsen's big day
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_8868912e-f7d2-11e7-9b26-433068fdcf29.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Wil Lutz didn't realize he was kicking from 57 yards in playoffs until after he'd already hit it
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_52ed638a-f65b-11e7-989a-eb7c9c9c793d.html

OAKLAND
Grabowski USA Football: You’ve heard the stories about what Gruden has in his lab. Get a sneak peak from a man that actually studied film with Gruden for hours in the storied Office
https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/5285/what-i-learned-from-jon-gruden

Corkran Raiderssnakepi: Hiring Rich Gannon would have been boon for Raiders, Derek Carr
https://raiderssnakepit.redescribe.com/2018/01/10/hiring-rich-gannon-would-have-been-boon-for-raiders-derek-carr/

PHILADELPHIA
Sielski Phil.com: Eagles coach Doug Pederson takes on edgier tone ahead of his first playoff game
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/doug-pederson-philadelphia-eagles-atlanta-falcons-2018-nfl-playoffs-pro-football-20180110.html

Mullin Phillyvoice: Eagles say they've 'been disrespected all year,' so playing underdog role is 'in our DNA now'
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-say-theyve-been-disrespected-all-year-so-playing-underdog-role-our-dna-now/amp/#click=https://t.co/1TmQbG86x8

Berman Phil.com: Eagles veterans who have never been to playoffs appreciate ending a long wait
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-falcons-nfl-playoffs-alshon-jeffery-rodney-mcleod-nigel-bradham-20180110.html

McLane Phil com: Film breakdown: How the Eagles' offense can beat the Falcons' defense in the playoffs
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-falcons-nfl-playoffs-analysis-doug-pederson-nick-foles-zach-ertz-jay-ajayi-20180111.html

Krasovic UTSD: From La Jolla High to NFL playoffs: Dave Fipp leads Eagles special units
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-eagles-specials-teams-coach-dave-fipp-nfl-20180112-story.html

Dunne B/R: All Eyes on Nick Foles: Does the Eagles QB Have a Playoff Run in Him?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2753729-all-eyes-on-nick-foles-does-the-eagles-qb-have-a-playoff-run-in-him

McLane Phil.com: A confident Nick Foles would throw down the field
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-falcons-nick-foles-confidence-nfc-playoffs-divisional-round-20180110.html

McLane Phil.com: Are the Eagles over the Carson Wentz hangover?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-falcons-carson-wentz-hangover-nfc-playoffs-atlanta-falcons-divisional-round-20180112.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Carson Wentz was the most aggressive quarterback in the NFL in 2017
http://www.phillyvoice.com/carson-wentz-was-most-aggressive-quarterback-nfl-2017/

Mullin Phillyvoice; Ajayi compares 'Jay Train' persona to Brian Dawkins' 'Weapon X' alter-ego
http://www.phillyvoice.com/ajayi-compares-jay-train-persona-brian-dawkins-weapon-x-alter-ego/

Domowitch Phil.com: Eagles' fearless Lane Johnson faces another challenge in Falcons' Vic Beasley
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-falcons-nfl-nfc-playoffs-lane-johnson-vic-beasley-matchup-preview-20180110.html

Eckel Player Engagement Insider: For Eagles Stefen Wisniewski the playoffs were a long time coming
http://www.nflplayerengagement.com/life/articles/wisniewski/

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Dan Rooney still inspiring the Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/01/11/dan-rooney-death-steelers-jaguars-preview-afc-playoffs/stories/201801110027

Zeise Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Steelers defense, like Ben Roethlisberger, is happy for a second shot at the Jaguars
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/zeise-is-right/2018/01/12/Steelers-defense-like-Roethlisberger-happy-for-a-second-shot-at-the-Jaguars/stories/201801120159

Dulac Pittsburgh Post Gazette: A decade ago, the Jaguars won twice at Heinz Field. Can they do it again?
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/01/12/steelers-jaguars-afc-playoff-preview-2007-season-david-garrard-maurice-jones-drew-fred-taylor/stories/201801140060

Nesbitt Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Ben Roethlisberger-Blake Bortles comparisons started early
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/01/12/blake-bortles-jaguars-ben-roethlisberger-steelers-nfl-playoffs-divisional-round-gruden-qb-camp/stories/201801110114

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Those perceived distractions are 'not drama' to the Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/01/12/le-veon-bell-franchise-tag-antonio-brown-calf-injury-steelers-jaguars-playoff-preview-nfl/stories/201801120176

Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Le'Veon Bell says he'd consider sitting out or retiring if tagged again
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22044556/leveon-bell-pittsburgh-steelers-sit-2018-retire-tagged-again

Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Le'Veon Bell's master plan is in full motion and isn't going away
http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/26855/leveon-bells-master-plan-is-in-full-motion-and-isnt-going-away

Gorman Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Le'Veon Bell's retirement talk 'not drama to us,' Steelers' Mike Tomlin says
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13174424-74/mike-tomlin-on-leveon-bells-retirement-talk-its-not-drama-to-us

Bodani York Daily Record: Steelers vs. Jaguars pits Hanover-area's Pat Flaherty, John Norwig against each other
https://www.ydr.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/01/12/penn-state-nfl-playoffs-hanover-areas-pat-flaherty-john-norwig/1019487001/

SAN FRANCISCO
Maiocco CSN Bay Area: Beathard's lesson from Shanahan and Garoppolo after benching
https://sports.yahoo.com/going-bench-beathard-continued-learn-185108450.html

SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Reuben Foster arrested on marijuana charge
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-Reuben-Foster-arrested-on-marijuana-12495489.php

SEATTLE
Stone Seattle Times: At age 66, Pete Carroll isn’t slowing down. He’s ushering in the next era of Seahawks football
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/pete-carroll-is-not-standing-pat-or-taking-it-slow-with-seahawks/

Henderson ESPN Seattle: Brian Schottenheimer, John DeFilippo among names to know as Seattle OC
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/29317/brian-schottenheimer-john-defilippo-among-names-to-know-with-seahawks-oc-opening

Condotta Seattle Times: Analysis: Five reasons the Seahawks fired Darrell Bevell and Tom Cable
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/analysis-five-reasons-the-seahawks-fired-darrell-bevell-and-tom-cable/

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans GM Jon Robinson sends upstart roster against monster Patriots he helped create
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2018/01/12/titans-vs-patriots-jon-robinson-tennessee-football-new-england-nfl-divisional-playoff-bill-belichick/1028200001/

Rexrode The Tennessean: Titans need some Dick LeBeau magic to stun Bill Belichick and Patriots
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2018/01/12/nas-1-rexrode-titans-pats-advance-column/1017319001/

Wolf The Tennessean: How Titans are preparing for Patriots' Rob Gronkowski
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2018/01/11/titans-patriots-scout-team-gronk-how-preparing-face-superstar-tight-end-rob-gronkowski-nfl-playoffs/1025785001/

Wolf The Tennessean: Titans' All-Pro safety Kevin Byard aims to make Tom Brady 'look like Blake Bortles'
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2018/01/09/titans-all-pro-safety-kevin-byard-aims-make-tom-brady-look-like-blake-bortles/1018757001/

WASHINGTON
Martin Washington Post: Redskins’ assistant offensive line coach leaving to join Stanford’s staff
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2018/01/12/redskins-assistant-offensive-line-coach-leaving-to-join-stanfords-staff/

Draft

QB
Jared Tokarz (@NFLDraftInsider)
1/11/18, 7:56 PM
Off of evaluation alone if we were to rank last years Draft QBs with this years:

Deshaun Watson
Josh Rosen
Sam Darnold
Mitch Trubisky
Baker Mayfield
Patrick Mahomes

Jared Tokarz (@NFLDraftInsider)
1/11/18, 7:49 PM
Talked to scouts/watched film

Rosen is the better QB if you’re looking for a QB to start now. concern is, is he 100% in this?questions authority, doesn’t need football.

Darnold not as polished/born leader.Eat sleeps breaths football. playmaker. Needs a little work


Jared Tokarz (@NFLDraftInsider)
1/11/18, 8:11 PM
The #Giants are the perfect situation for Sam Darnold. Eli and Darnold have the same mindsight. Obsessed with football. Darnold needs a few years. PERFECT

Jared Tokarz (@NFLDraftInsider)
1/11/18, 8:14 PM
Honestly, #Giants should be praying for Darnold. He’s the better long term play. Under the tutelage of Eli? He could be your next franchise QB

Lott TSN: TRENT DILFER: JOSH ROSEN WILL 'PISS OFF' A LOT OF PEOPLE
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/nfl-draft-2018-josh-rosen-will-piss-off-people-trent-dilfer-elite-11-browns-giants/1v6da6sekzr4n15ti8b1h50afj

Jared Tokarz (@NFLDraftInsider)
1/11/18, 2:24 PM
Todd McShay speaking to Josh Rosen's attitude on the Rich Eisen Show "I get a lot of Jay Cutler type reports back"

Schultz Yahoo Sports: Baker Mayfield is the next Russell Wilson
https://sports.yahoo.com/baker-mayfield-next-russell-wilson-154719100.html

Waldman RSP: RSP Film Room No. 119: QBs Lamar Jackson And Josh Allen In The Pocket
https://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2017/12/30/rsp-film-room-no-119-qbs-lamar-jackson-and-josh-allen-in-the-pocket/

Greg Gabriel (@greggabe)
1/11/18, 7:49 PM
Some feel they will be able to separate the QB’s at Sr Bowl. I doubt it. Only 2 days of real good practice and 8 QB’s splitting reps. Unless a guy is real bad you won’t find out much

RB
Waldman RSP: RSP Film Room No. 120: RB Sony Michel (Georgia), Extended Look
https://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2018/01/08/rsp-film-room-no-120-rb-sony-michel-georgia-extended-look/

WR
Waldman RSP: RSP Boiler Room No. 124: WR Calvin Ridley And The Technique of Sudden
https://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2018/01/07/rsp-boiler-room-no-124-wr-calvin-ridley-and-the-technique-of-sudden/

History

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers: Without ‘The Tackle,’ there might not have been ‘The Catch’
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/amp/49ers-Without-The-Tackle-there-might-not-12486018.php#click=https://t.co/8w7QDZWHFn

Tynes SB Nation: Aaron Maybin’s fight for Baltimore schools won’t end with turning the heat back on
https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/10/16858844/aaron-maybins-baltimore-schools-heating-tweet

Giants Birthdays 1-13 to 1-19

1-13

Clarence Childs RCB/HB/KR W-BOS AFL 1963 NYG 1964-1967 1-13-1938

1-14

Jon Beason MLB TR-CAR 2013 NYG 2014-2015 1-14-1985

Brandon Meriweather SS FA-WAS 2015 NYG 2015 1-14-1984

Hakeem Nicks WR D1-North Carolina 2009, W-TEN 2015 NYG 2009-2013, 2015 1-14-1988

1-15

Bill Bryant LCB FA-WFL 1976 NYG 1976-1978 1-15-1951

LeShon Johnson RB FA-AZ 1998 NYG IR 1998 NYG 1999 1-15-1971

Henry Reed LDE D10-Weber State 1971 NYG 1971-1974 1-15-1948

1-16

Justin Anderson ILB UDFA-Louisiana Lafayette 2014 NYG 2014 1-16-1991

Chuck Crist SS UDFA-Penn State 1972 NYG 1972-1974 1-16-1951

Jim Files MLB/LLB D1-Oklahoma 1970 NYG 1970-1973 1-16-1948

1-17

Carl Wafer DE W-DEN 1974 NYG 1974 1-17-1951

1-18

Bruce Anderson RDE/LDE TR-LA 1967 NYG 1967-1970 1-18-1944

Jim Holifield CB D12-Jackson State 1968 NYG 1968-1969 1-18-1946

Ryan Kuehl LS FA-CLE 2004 NYG 2004-2006 1-18-1972

Chris Snee RG D2-Boston College 2004 NYG 2004-2013 1-18-1982

1-19

Ottis Anderson RB TR-STL 1986 NYG 1986-1992 1-19-1957

Conrad Goode T/C D4-Missouri 1984 NYG 1984-1985 1-19-1962

Dan Reeves HC NYG 1993-1996 1-19-1944

Tyrone Wheatley RB D1-Michigan 1995 NYG 1995-1998 1-19-1972

Chad Wheeler LT/RT UDFA-USC 2017 NYG 2017 1-19-1994



I want to get excited about Shurmur  
Chris684 : 1/13/2018 7:16 am : link
but I just can’t. Possibly bringing back Spagnuolo? That would be just about the worst case scenario, emerging from this search with McAdoo staff members still in place. Spags is a good man, but his time should be up here in any capacity.

To me, Shurmur would represent another Mara “safe” plan. Sure he’s got a really nice track record as QB guru/OC, but that’s not HC. I’m also not sure what makes his personal stint as HC in Cleveland any better than anyone else’s failure there.
Part 2  
Defenderdawg : 1/13/2018 7:44 am : link
Giants

Coach

Rapoport NFL.com: Where things stand for Cardinals, Colts, Giants, Lions vacancies
“New York Giants
The Giants have not officially eliminated any candidates, but it's clear there are four left with legitimate chances at the head coaching job -- McDaniels, Patricia, Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, and Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. Patricia has received a lot of love inside the building, but the search is not to the point where anyone is considered a favorite. In fact, Shurmur is highly regarded inside the Giants' building, far more than people realize. As for Wilks, the respect GM Dave Gettleman has for him has gone a long way, and he's very much in the picture. This remains open, though a Vikings loss could force a Monday decision between Shurmur and Wilks.”
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000905745/article/where-things-stand-for-cardinals-colts-giants-lions-vacancies

OLB

Duggan NJ.com: Giants' Devon Kennard explains what it's like being a free agent for a team without a coach
"When I say (I want to return), it's just the respect and confidence that I have in the organization overall and the owners and assuming they've hired a great GM and they're going to hire a great coach," Kennard said after training NFL hopefuls at Parabolic in Manalapan. "There are a lot of questions there, so I don't know if it's going to make sense or what that's going to look like, but I'm hopeful."
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/01/giants_devon_kennard_explains_what_its_like_being.html

NFL

CINCINNATI
Judis Cincy Jungle: Frank Pollack’s broad NFL experience will benefit the Bengals in numerous ways
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/1/13/16883538/frank-pollacks-broad-nfl-experience-will-benefit-the-bengals-in-numerous-ways

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Connecting the dots as the Broncos remake their coaching staff and roster
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/09/broncos-connections-tyrod-taylor-gary-kubiak/

MINNESOTA
Pell Wash Post: Before NFL success with Vikings, Stefon Diggs was impossible to stop in high school
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/before-nfl-success-with-vikings-stefon-diggs-was-impossible-to-stop-in-high-school/2018/01/11/583b4426-f569-11e7-91af-31ac729add94_story.html

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Q&A on Patriots hot topics (James Harrison could be key player; projecting the inactives; Chris Hogan's workload; weather conditions etc.).
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4810277/james-harrisons-sturdy-presence-on-edge-should-show-up-vs-titans

TENNESSEE
Wolfe ESPN Nashville: Dick LeBeau vs. Bill Belichick: Legends talk friendship, lessons, chess match
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/266430/dick-lebeau-vs-bill-belichick-legends-talk-friendship-lessons-chess-match

Part 3  
Defenderdawg : 1/13/2018 9:14 am : link
Giants

Coach

Duggan NJ.com: Everything you need to know for Day 13 of the Giants' coaching search: A sleeper candidate?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/01/everything_you_need_to_know_for_day_13_of_the_gian.html

RG

Eisen Giants.com: Justin Pugh: Football and Family
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/LifeFitnessFeatured/article-1/Justin-Pugh-Football-and-Family/8685fd96-4419-49c2-ac87-b97fd37b5b19

NFL

Belson NYT: Vital Figure Excludes Family From N.F.L. Settlement: Date of Death
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/13/sports/football/nfl-cte-mike-webster.html

CAROLINA
Schefter ESPN: NFL to consider knee injury during concussion protocol investigation
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22076055/knee-injury-contributed-cam-newton-fall-wild-card-game

DALLAS
Dallas Morning News: Cowboys can't afford to ignore this grain of truth hidden in Brice Butler's comments
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/01/12/cowboys-cant-ignore-grain-truth-hidden-brice-butlers-comments

Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Cowboys rookie review: How did cornerback Jourdan Lewis handle his heavy workload?
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/01/12/cowboys-rookie-review-cornerback-jourdan-lewis-handle-heavy-workload

DETROIT
Dave Birkett (@davebirkett)
1/13/18, 9:10 AM
It’s like a big game of chicken right now. Lions are staring at Patricia, Vrabel at the Lions, Giants are cross eyed & Cardinals are enjoying the weather.

INDIANAPOLIS
Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer)
1/13/18, 9:07 AM
Per sources, Patriots OC Josh McDaniels and Texans DC Mike Vrabel have emerged as finalists for the Colts job. Indy could still add a candidate, I’m told. But those are the 2 in it now.

JACKSONVILLE
O’Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars’ Free-Agent Jackpot: Three defensive starters have all enjoyed career years
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-13/jaguars-free-agent-jackpot-three-defensive-starters-have-all-enjoyed

NEW ORLEANS
Triplett ESPN NO: Steve Jordan's son, Cameron Jordan, eager to 'destroy' dad's old
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/29277/steve-jordans-son-cameron-jordan-eager-to-destroy-dads-old-team

PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil.com: Did extra week help Eagles offense transition better to Nick Foles?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-falcons-nfl-nfc-preview-bye-week-nick-foles-offense-20180113.html

Draft

Miller B/R: Scouting Notebook: Who Are the Biggest Early 2018 NFL Draft Sleepers?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2753645-scouting-notebook-who-are-the-biggest-early-2018-nfl-draft-sleepers

QB
Jeremiah NFL.com: 2018 NFL Draft: Sam Darnold a playmaker in mold of Tony Romo
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000905575/article/2018-nfl-draft-sam-darnold-a-playmaker-in-mold-of-tony-romo

DT
Emerson AJC: Trenton Thompson leaving Georgia to play in NFL
http://www.ajc.com/sports/college-football/trenton-thompson-leaving-georgia-play-nfl/xNcbDG3fiTUldv7SFV49cK/

History

Giants.com:
New York Giants (@Giants)

10 years ago today, the NYGiants topped the Cowboys 21-17 to advance to the NFC Championship!

Giants Chronicles gives a complete recap with insight from key members of the 2007 team

http://giants.com/videos/videos/Giants-Chronicles-Giants-top-Cowboys-en-route-to-SBXLII/9d365954-6bcd-4392-a0d5-85da7032eb10
Part 4  
Defenderdawg : 1/13/2018 9:44 am : link
Giants

Coach

Stapleton The Record: Patriots DC Matt Patricia: 3 reasons why he's moved to front of Giants head coaching pack
“according to a source familiar with the Giants' thinking, with Patricia being viewed as the likeliest of the three to end up as the successor to Ben McAdoo, who was fired Dec. 4.”
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2018/01/12/patriots-matt-patricia-front-giants-head-coaching-pack/1028626001/

Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
1/13/18, 9:36 AM
Just because Patricia has emerged at the front of pack for Giants, that does not mean he's the next head coach. Go back at read what I've written.
Lions and Giants for Patricia, that's why it was complicated and I shied away from calling him "the favorite" without a disclaimer

Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
1/13/18, 9:39 AM
I wouldn't say that Shurmur is the Giants' 3rd choice. As I've written, he definitely opened eyes in the interview and his resume is solid.

Remember: Wilks is only "4th" because of the McAdoo factor. In other years, he might be the guy.
Part 5  
Defenderdawg : 1/13/2018 10:08 am : link
NFL

ARIZONA
Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss)
1/13/18, 9:56 AM
So far it’s been reported that Shurmur was the clubhouse leader for the Cardinals’ job, Munchak was a “dark horse” and Wilks was a favorite. Basically, no one knows who’s getting the Cards job.

BUFFALO
Field Yates (@FieldYates)
1/13/18, 10:04 AM
One way to demonstrate that an offensive coordinator change was needed in Buffalo: in 7 games this season against teams that made the playoffs, the Bills managed a grand total of 3 offensive touchdowns.

CHICAGO
Haugh Chicago Tribune: Brainy Bears bring back Vic Fangio as Matt Nagy off to good start
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-vic-fangio-staff-haugh-20180112-story.html

HOUSTON
John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL)
1/13/18, 9:54 AM
The Texans have reached agreements with new general manager Brian Gaine and extended the contract of coach Bill O’Brien.

John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL)
1/13/18, 9:59 AM
In 2014, Rick Smith hired Brian Gaine as director of pro personnel and promoted him to director of player personnel during his three seasons with the Texans. Gaine worked on four drafts and free agent periods for the
Texans before he left for Buffalo in May of last year.

INDIANAPOLIS
Zak Keefer (@zkeefer)
1/13/18, 9:53 AM
*IF* Colts can land Josh McDaniels -- most coveted coaching candidate in this cycle -- one would assume they've given him assurances they believe Andrew Luck's shoulder will be fine. Still: There's no way anyone can truly know that at this point.

Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
1/13/18, 9:57 AM
My understanding is the #Colts have been honest about Andrew Luck’s shoulder. They are optimistic, but no promises. No BS.

PHILADELPHIA
Florio PFT: DeFilippo’s contract expires after the season, making him free to leave
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/01/13/defilippos-contract-expires-after-the-season-making-him-free-to-leave/

TENNESSEE
Field Yates (@FieldYates)
1/13/18, 9:57 AM
Against the top 5 QBs on their schedule this season (Wilson, Watson, Roethlisberger, Garoppolo, Goff), the Titans allowed 327.4 passing yards/game, 17 TD, 1 INT. Won't be easy against Brady tonight.
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