Saturday Reading

Giants

Coach

Schwartz NYP: Ex-player reveals why a boring Pat Shurmur is perfect for Giants
https://nypost.com/2018/01/20/ex-player-reveals-why-a-boring-pat-shurmur-is-perfect-for-giants/

Rock Newsday: Pat Shurmur is ‘like another Chuck Noll,’ former coach George Perles says
https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/pat-shurmur-giants-coaching-career-1.16260430

Duggan NJ.com: What type of offense will Pat Shurmur bring to the Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/01/what_type_of_offense_will_pat_shurmur_bring_to_the_1.html

Dunleavy NJ.com: 5-year study on how 1st-year NFL coaches fare: Attention, Pat Shurmur and Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/01/pat_shurmur_and_giants_results_of_5-year_study_on.html

Duggan NJ.com: Pat Shurmur receives rave reviews from the 1 Giant who played for him in Cleveland
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/01/pat_shurmur_receives_rave_reviews_from_the_1_giant.html

Brookover Phil.com: Pat Shurmur's magical ride with Vikings earns him job with Giants
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/pat-shurmur-vikings-giants-head-coach-nfc-championship-eagles-2018011.html

Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Former Eagles assistant coach Pat Shurmur has worked wonders with Vikings
http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/mc-spt-vikings-pat-shurmur-20180119-story.html

QB

Raanan ESPN NY: Josh Rosen or Sam Darnold is a choice for Giants in this Mel Kiper scenario
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/56009/josh-rosen-or-sam-darnold-is-a-choice-for-giants-in-this-mel-kiper-scenario

RB

Rock Newsday: Giants’ Wayne Gallman excited to learn more about Pat Shurmur
https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/pat-shurmur-wayne-gallman-giants-1.16261683

Cohen Giants.com: Orleans Darkwa aims to build off career-year
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Orleans-Darkwa-aims-to-build-off-career-year/7326d611-9e0e-4ea3-a085-26410357750a

@Jason_OTC Should the Giants look to re-sign Orleans Darkwa? If so, how much
could he command?

A: I have him under $2M a year


NFL

Benoit MMQB: How the Vikings Will Make Things Blurry for Nick Foles
The Vikings know exactly what Foles is, and they have the personnel to make it a long afternoon for the Eagles passer. Plus, the Vikings O-line will miss an injured starter, the Eagles get one back, and an X-factor for Philly’s receiving corps
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/19/nfc-championship-minnesota-vikings-philadelphia-eagles-nick-foles

Jason OTC: 2018 Free Agent Preview: Quarterback
https://overthecap.com/2018-free-agent-preview-quarterback/

Jason OTC: 2018 Free Agent Preview: Running Backs
https://overthecap.com/2018-free-agent-preview-running-backs/

ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: Happy in retirement, Bruce Arians reflects on Cardinals tenure
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2018/01/19/arizona-cardinals-bruce-arians-retirement-deshaun-watson-patrick-mahomes-michael-bidwill/1049398001/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Dan Quinn: Steve Sarkisian ‘is coming back in 2018’
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/quinn-sark-coming-back-2018/1I3tdYuHm2snBiR1fgdnNI/

Schultz AJC: Dan Quinn miscalculated a ‘seamless’ transition to Steve Sarkisian
http://www.myajc.com/blog/jeff-schultz/dan-quinn-miscalculated-seamless-transition-sarkisian/zdixVP5JAnNbuHNNxkfJYL/

Ledbetter AJC: A scathing critique of Steve Sarkisian’s play-calling against the Eagles
http://atlantafalcons.blog.myajc.com/2018/01/19/a-scathing-critique-of-steve-sarkisians-play-calling-against-the-eagles/

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons to interview Ken Dorsey, Darrell Bevell for QB coach position
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/falcons-interview-ken-dorsey-for-vacant-coach-spot/3vyXUQqoGAkna49UhbTJRM/amp.html#click=https://t.co/xn2fmxmIDn

Burns AJC: Falcons prioritize Matt Ryan extension, see parallels with Tom Brady
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/falcons-prioritizing-matt-ryan-extension-see-parallels-with-tom-brady/lSWqo108YIUQszobTMzIiL/

Ledbetter AJC: Position-by-position analysis of Falcons’ 2017 offense 
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/position-position-analysis-the-falcons-2017-offense/dG0RnpPdvO02LWjVJDmnhP/

Joel Corry (@corryjoel)
1/19/18, 11:45 AM
Ambitious thinking by Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff in suggesting that Devonta Freeman & Tevin Coleman can be kept together long term. It may require Atlanta making a similar financial commitment as Carolina did when DeAngelo Williams & Jonathan Stewart were a RB tandem.

McClure ESPN Atlanta: Falcons GM: Keeping Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman could work financially
http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/31597/falcons-gm-keeping-devonta-freeman-tevin-coleman-could-work-financially

Burns AJC: Dan Quinn excited about Falcons’ developing defensive identity
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/dan-quinn-excited-about-falcons-developing-defensive-identity/b752LHQODWTNyPOttY3xwI/

Ledbetter AJC: Vic Beasley moving back to defensive end -- permanently 
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/beasley-moving-back-defensive-end-permanently/JIWLhz9BFPIgIUCsrbIpMK/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Ravens news, notes and opinions on drafting offensive players, playoffs, team's myriad needs
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-news-notes-draft-20180115-story.html

Walker Baltimore Sun: Ravens look to another reset at receiver after disappointing season for playmakers
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-wide-receivers-0108-story.html

Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Ravens' Don 'Wink' Martindale humbled to get second chance to lead NFL defense
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-martindale-news-conference-20180118-story.html

Lee Baltimore Sun: Marlon Humphrey content with biding time to start at cornerback for Ravens
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-marlon-humphrey-in-no-rush-to-start-20180118-story.html

BUFFALO
Maiorana Rochester Democrat & Chronicle: Rookie class gave Bills tremendous production, foundation pieces to build on
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/2018/01/19/tredavious-white-dion-dawkins-matt-milano-zay-jones-led-buffalo-bills-rookie-class/1047316001/

Maiorana Rochester Democrat & Chronicle: Bills positioned for process of finding a QB: Sign a veteran or wheel and deal in draft
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/2018/01/18/buffalo-bills-2018-nfl-draft-first-round-picks-quarterback-search/1043423001/

CAROLINA
Fowler Charlotte Observer: The ‘P’ in PSL stands for ‘permanent,’ but Panthers fans wonder if that will be true
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article195474309.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Hall of Famer: Norv Turner will give Christian McCaffrey ‘premier role’ for Panthers
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article195461649.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Why Panthers LB Luke Kuechly won’t be going to the Pro Bowl
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article195235069.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers promote Chase Blackburn to special teams coordinator. A look into team's decision to part ways w/ Thomas McGaughey, who could be reuniting with Dave Gettleman.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article195478254.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Worst to first? A look at the climb ahead for Bears
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-worst-to-first-biggs-20180120-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears expand offensive vision with new coordinator Mark Helfrich
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-vision-mark-helfrich-biggs-20180118-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears will retain QB coach Dave Ragone
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-retain-qb-coach-dave-ragone-20180118-story.html

Kane Chicago Tribune: Bears offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich sees Mitch Trubisky as coachable, accurate
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mitch-trubisky-mark-helfrich-20180118-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Back for Season 4 with Bears, Vic Fangio stresses room for improvement
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-vic-fangio-returns-20180118-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears hiring Brock Olivo as assistant special teams coach
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-hiring-brock-olivo-assistant-special-teams-coach-20180119-story.html

CINCINNATI
Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown explains why Marvin Lewis is back as head coach
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2018/01/19/cincinnati-bengals-owner-mike-brown-why-marvin-lewis-back-head-coach/1048725001/

Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals Xtra: The free agents: Who stays, who goes?
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2018/01/19/cincinnati-bengals-free-agents-who-stays-who-goes/1033836001/

Kirkendoll Cincy Jungle: Bengals’ Bill Lazor: John Ross needs to figure out who he is
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/1/18/16907644/bengals-bill-lazor-john-ross-opportunity-step-up

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ben McAdoo still in the running for Browns OC; LSU's Tommie Robinson interviewed for running backs coach
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/01/ben_mcadoo_still_in_the_runnin.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Mike Mularkey on the Browns' radar for offensive coordinator
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/01/mike_mularkey_on_browns_radar.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns should draft Josh Allen No. 1, says one NFL exec, and Mel Kiper Jr. agrees
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/01/browns_should_draft_josh_allen.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Joe Thomas aiming to let the Browns know before free agency if he'll retire
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/01/joe_thomas_aiming_to_let_the_b.html

Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns to hire Amos Jones as special teams coordinator
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/01/browns_hire_amos_jones_as_spec.amp#click=https://t.co/3nHr0RD7bU

DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Ranking the Dallas Cowboys' roster: Nos. 10-1
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/01/19/ranking-dallas-cowboys-entire-53-man-roster-top-10

Machota Dallas Morning News: Ranking the Dallas Cowboys' 2017 roster: Nos. 20-11
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/01/18/ranking-dallas-cowboys-2017-roster-nos-20-11

Machota Dallas Morning News: Part 3 of the Dallas Cowboys' roster rankings: Numbers 30-21
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/01/17/ranking-the-dallas-cowboys-2017-roster-nos-30-21

DENVER
Kiszla Denver Post: The Broncos have a Von Miller problem. Here’s what John Elway can do to fix it.
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/17/broncos-von-miller-problem-mark-kiszla/

Kosmider Denver Post: Broncos’ three-headed cornerback monster faces tough calls
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/16/broncos-cornerback-season-review/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Matt Patricia's story: Sleepless nights, hard work paved way to Detroit Lions
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/01/18/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-coach/1016622001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions hiring Matt Patricia 'done' deal; will Cooter be his OC?
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/01/17/detroit-lions-jim-bob-cooter-matt-patricia-analysts/1039693001/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Matt Patricia should be his own man, fire Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter
[url[https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/01/19/matt-patricia-detroit-lions/1048917001/[/url]

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Matt Patricia worked magic with Kyle Van Noy; can he for Detroit Lions?
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/01/19/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-kyle-van-noy/1046126001/

GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Mike Pettine brings track record of postseason success to Packers
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/01/18/mike-pettine-brings-track-record-postseason-success-packers/1044930001/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' new general manager watching plenty of tape, getting up to speed
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/Texans-new-general-manager-watching-plenty-of-12505950.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans hire 3 assistant coaches
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-hire-3-assistant-coaches-12511595.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Decisions loom in Texans' secondary
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Decisions-loom-in-Texans-secondary-12508179.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Indianapolis Star: Patriots on Josh McDaniels: Smart. Innovative. Forward-thinking.
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/01/19/patriots-josh-mcdaniels-smart-innovative-forward-thinking/1045462001/

Keefer Indianapolis Star: Has expected Colts coach Josh McDaniels learned from his failures in Denver?
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/colts-insider/2018/01/17/has-expected-colts-coach-josh-mcdaniels-learned-his-failures-denver/1040546001/

Keefer Indianapolis Star: What Josh McDaniels would mean for Colts quarterback Andrew Luck
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/colts-insider/2018/01/16/what-josh-mcdaniels-would-mean-colts-quarterback-andrew-luck/1036756001/

JACKSONVILLE
Klemko MMQB: When Throwing Shade at the Jaguars Backfires
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/19/jacksonville-jaguars-afc-championship-game-trash-talk-throwing-shade

Palladino CBS Radio NY: Coughlin Aura Could Beat Belichick Again In AFC Championship Game
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/01/19/tom-coughlin-bill-belichick-afc-championship/

Farinella Sun Chronicle: Coughlin part of Jaguars’ past, current success
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/sports/local_sports/coughlin-part-of-jaguars-past-current-success/article_f3f6cd02-03a4-5226-bbea-bde16465aae4.html

Morrell ESPN: Doug Marrone's revival: How one shot, and Tom Coughlin, brought him back
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22152850/revival-doug-marrone-jacksonville-jaguars-how-tom-coughlin-brought-back

Klein LA Times: USC, UCLA players contribute to Jaguars' run to AFC championship game against Patriots
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-jaguars-patriots-20180118-story.html

O’Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars Game Day: Position by position — who has the edge?
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-19/jaguars-game-day-position-position-who-has-edge

O’Halloran Florida Times Union: Bortles vs. Brady: New stage for one, old hat for the other
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-20/bortles-vs-brady-new-stage-one-old-hat-other

Hayes Phil.com: Jaguars' Blake Bortles endures insults - and wins
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/jaguars-blake-bortles-afc-championship-tom-brady-patriots-20180118.html

O’Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars Insider: Offensive line will need to be special again to pull off upset
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-19/jaguars-insider-offensive-line-will-need-be-special-again-pull-upset

Heilman Florida Times Union: Jaguars DT Malik Jackson eager to pass on experience facing Patriots to teammates
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-17/jaguars-dt-malik-jackson-eager-pass-experience-facing-patriots-teammates

Serby NYP: Myles Jack on facing Tom Brady, game-day fasting and Josh Rosen
https://nypost.com/2018/01/19/myles-jack-on-facing-brady-not-eating-on-game-day-and-josh-rosen/

Reid Florida Times Union: Beyond Gronk: Patriots’ running backs provide challenge for Jaguars
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-17/beyond-gronk-patriots-running-backs-provide-challenge-jaguars

Reid Florida Times Union: Jaguars’ secondary preparing for Tom Brady despite allowing 462 yards passing last week
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-18/jaguars-secondary-preparing-tom-brady-despite-allowing-462-yards-passing

Reid Florida Times Union: Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey: `I say what the team is thinking, but might not want to say’
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-19/jaguars-cb-jalen-ramsey-i-say-what-team-thinking-might-not-want-say

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Move to Jacksonville pays off in many ways for A.J. Bouye
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Move-to-Jacksonville-pays-off-in-many-ways-for-12511324.php

KANSAS CITY
Mellinger KC Star: Fixing The Chiefs In Five Steps: a self-help guide for a chronically underachieving franchise
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article195379104.html

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs add defensive quality control coach from Georgia
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article194741669.html

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs sign nose tackle to reserve-futures deal
https://kansascity.relaymedia.com/amp/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article194995199.html#click=https://t.co/0HgAP9uYrN

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
LA Times: Chargers' Keenan Allen voted NFL comeback player of the year
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-allen-comeback-player-of-the-year-20180119-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: Only two ways Dolphins can rise above mediocrity. And one isn’t an option right away.
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article195369284.html

Lieser Palm Beach Post: New OC Dowell Loggains: Reunion with Dolphins coach Adam Gase ‘no-brainer’
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2018/01/19/new-oc-dowell-loggains-reunion-with-dolphins-coach-adam-gase-no-brainer/

Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins' Jarvis Landry seeks to be paid as a No. 1 WR
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-landry-20180119-story.html

Salguero Miami Herald: A hidden back story will drive the Dolphins’ decision whether to sign Jarvis Landry
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article194920564.html#click=https://t.co/1DbjHnY834

MINNESOTA
McClain Houston Chronicle: Case Keenum's rise to stardom through eyes of former coaches
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Case-Keenum-s-rise-to-stardom-through-eyes-of-12510401.php

Klein LA Times: Jeff Fisher has enjoyed watching success of his former QBs, the Vikings' Keenum and the Eagles' Foles
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-jeff-fisher-keenum-foles-20180118-story.html

Brookover Phil.com: Darrell Hazell's right turn leads to a magical ride with Vikings
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/darrell-hazell-minnesota-vikings-philadelphia-eagles-magical-ride-nfc-championship-game-20180117.html

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings’ Mike Remmers has bucked the odds and is close to another Super Bowl
https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/19/vikings-mike-remmers-has-bucked-the-odds-and-is-close-to-another-super-bowl/

Minn Star Tribune: Vikings guard Joe Berger has built quite the career as his NFL time winds down
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-guard-joe-berger-has-built-quite-the-career-as-his-nfl-time-winds-down/470037743/

Frederick Twincities.com: Vikings lead NFL’s new era of championship defenses
https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/19/vikings-lead-nfls-new-era-of-championship-defenses/

Minn Star Tribune: Linval Joseph's vision for success with Vikings becomes reality
http://m.startribune.com/linval-joseph-s-vision-for-success-with-vikings-becomes-reality/470043573/

George SB Nation: Linval Joseph brings a little bit of everything to the Vikings. Now he wants to bring a legacy
https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/19/16909354/nfl-playoffs-2018-vikings-linval-joseph-defense-eagles

Tomasson Twincities.com: If Vikings’ Terence Newman wins a Super Bowl, he might return at 40 to ‘try to get two’
https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/18/if-vikings-terence-newman-wins-a-super-bowl-he-might-return-at-40-to-try-to-get-two/

NEW ENGLAND
Orr MMQB: I Scouted the Patriots Using Steve Belichick’s Scouting Manual. Here’s What I Learned
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/16/scouting-new-england-patriots-using-steve-belichicks-scouting-manual

Vrentas MMQB: Belichick and Saban: The Stories Behind Football’s Most Powerful Friendship
“They agreed to meet in West Point, N.Y., at a little hotel with a name neither can remember. For two men with deep connections to Navy, the locale was a surprising choice. All the better.
This was in the late 1980s, summertime; they were both a couple years away from turning 40, and neither man’s name meant then what it does today. Nick Saban flew in from Houston, where he coached the Oilers’ defensive backs. Bill Belichick, then the Giants’ defensive coordinator, drove up from New Jersey with 16-millimeter film canisters and a projector stashed in his car.
They were two assistants from opposing teams, planning to spend the weekend discussing the intricacies of the Cover-2 defense. The rendezvous might have gotten either man fired had their bosses found out about it, so it was conducted with a stealth more befitting of the military academy down the road. “We kind of had a secret mission,” says Saban, “to go where nobody would expect us to be.”
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/18/bill-belichick-nick-saban-friendship-relationship-patriots-alabama-browns

Reiss ESPN Boston: Bill Belichick rewriting the record books for head coaches in playoffs
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4810586/bill-belichick-rewriting-the-record-books-for-head-coaches-in-playoffs

Howe Boston Herald: Jaguars defense can be susceptible to Patriots offense
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/01/jaguars_defense_can_be_susceptible_to_patriots_offense

Reiss ESPN Boston: Tom Brady has traditionally sizzled against the Jaguars
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4810635/tom-brady-has-traditionally-sizzled-against-the-jaguars?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

McBride Boston Globe: Patriots officially list Tom Brady as ‘questionable’ for Sunday
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/01/19/bill-belichick-has-few-answers-tom-brady-injury/s5N7tW1DPyNdPb3Xy3RNON/story.html

Volin Boston Globe: Fear grips Patriots Nation
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/01/18/tom-brady-will-play-but-will-himself/4l41Cred8qBVe1EJmCIT6M/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Q& A on Patriots hot topics (Brady practices well on Friday; debut seasons for Cooks/Gilmore; projecting inactives; Jaguars' D etc.).
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4810466/tom-bradys-work-in-practice-helps-boost-confidence-level-hell-be-ok

Holder Indianapolis Star: No regrets for former Colts first-round pick Phillip Dorsett
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/01/19/no-regrets-former-colts-first-round-pick-phillip-dorsett/1045481001/

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots offensive line OK being underestimated against Jaguars
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/01/patriots_offensive_line_ok_being_underestimated_against_jaguars

Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe)
1/19/18, 5:32 PM
Crazy but true: 14 sacks against the Colts, 14 sacks against the Texans, 27 in 12 games against everyone else.

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots run defense needs to slam the brakes on Jaguars and Leonard Fournette
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/01/patriots_run_defense_needs_to_slam_the_brakes_on_jaguars_and_leonard

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots on alert for Jaguars' aggressiveness on fourth down
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4810594/patriots-on-alert-for-jaguars-aggressiveness-on-fourth-down

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Ex-Detroit Lion Johnson Bademosi on verge of Super Bowl after trade to Patriots
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/01/19/johnson-bademosi-detroit-lions-new-england-patriots/1047591001/

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: 9 Saints issues (not Drew Brees) heading into the offseason
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/01/9_saints_issues_not_drew_brees.html

Duncan Nola.com: Sean Payton making Saints NFL's most hated team this side of Patriots
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/01/sean_payton_making_saints_most.html

OAKLAND
Gutierrez ESPN Oakland: Some 16 years later, 'Tuck Rule' still has Jon Gruden all fired up
http://www.espn.com/blog/oakland-raiders/post/_/id/20937/some-16-years-later-tuck-rule-still-has-jon-gruden-all-fired-up

PHILADELPHIA
Masisak NYP: The Eagles are the NFL’s version of Moneyball
https://nypost.com/2018/01/19/the-eagles-are-the-nfls-version-of-moneyball/

Grathoff KC Star: Nick Foles nearly quit NFL, but prayer led him to Chiefs. Now he’s on cusp of Super Bowl
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article195550129.html

Bowen Phil.com: Before reflecting on a hectic year, Jay Ajayi wants a Super Bowl win
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-jay-ajayi-nfc-championship-super-bowl-running-back-20180118.html

Sielski Phil.com: Why did Alshon Jeffery sign with the Eagles? Sunday says it all
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/mike_sielski/alshon-jeffery-philadelphia-eagles-nfc-championship-game-minnesota-vikings-chicago-bears-nfc-championship-20180119.html

Sielski Phil.com: Eagles' Trey Burton strengthened by strange, sad family situation
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-trey-burton-family-situation-nfc-championship-game-minnesota-vikings-20180118.html

McLane Phil.com: Jim Schwartz has his Eagles defense prepared for every possibility against Vikings
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/nfc-championship-philadelphia-eagles-minnesota-vikings-jim-schwartz-defense-coach-20180118.html

Brookover Phil.com: Eagles-Vikings: Which top defense is the best?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/mychal-eric-kendricks-brothers-eagles-vikings-nfc-championship-game-20180118.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins embraces spokesman role
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-vikings-malcolm-jenkins-team-leader-spokesman-20180119.html

PITTSBURGH
Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Cold pizza and 'money' playcalls: Get to know Steelers OC Randy Fichtner
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/267089/cold-pizza-and-money-play-calls-get-to-know-steelers-oc-randy-fichtner

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Le’Veon Bell blew off the Steelers' last walk-through — and more from a wild season
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/01/19/leveon-bell-contract-negotation-holdout-Mike-Tomlin-Kevin-Colbert-Art-Rooney-Ryan-Shazier/stories/201801180124

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Steelers led the NFL in sacks, so why none against the Jaguars?
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/01/19/mike-tomlin-defensive-game-plan-jaguars-sacks-cameron-heyward-blake-bortles/stories/201801190182

SAN FRANCISCO
Kurtenbach SJ Mercury News: Here’s the contract the 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo should sign
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/01/18/jimmy-garoppolo-san-francsico-49ers-contract-salary-news-negotiations-franchise-tag-free-agents-value-qb-2018-nfl/

SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: A first-hand scouting report on Seahawks’ new play caller Brian Schottenheimer: “That’s a good fit.”
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-insider-blog/article195485674.html

TENNESSEE
Rexrode The Tennessean: Titans' season in review — unfulfilled potential, historic achievement, new direction
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2018/01/19/nas-rexrode-titans-mularkey-mariota-season-recap-jon-robinson/1046640001/

Wolfe ESPN Nashville: Titans can't sacrifice strong culture in finding new head coach
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/267053/titans-cant-sacrifice-strong-culture-in-finding-new-head-coach

Wolf The Tennessean: Titans coaching search: Mike Vrabel appears early favorite to replace Mike Mularkey
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2018/01/19/titans-coaching-search-mike-vrabel-appears-early-favorite-replace-mike-mularkey/1046449001/

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Titans interview Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Titans-interview-Texans-defensive-coordinator-12508293.php

LA Times: Rams offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur interviewed by Tennessee Titans
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-lafleur-titans-20180119-story.html

WASHINGTON
Clarke Washington Post: The Redskins have many needs and the Kirk Cousins contract drama will shape them all
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2018/01/18/the-redskins-have-many-needs-and-the-kirk-cousins-contract-drama-will-shape-them-all/?utm_term=.dee8ef17a37d

Tandler NBC Sports Washington: Former Redskins GM Scot McCloughan gives Kirk Cousins a tepid endorsement
http://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/former-redskins-gm-scot-mccloughan-gives-kirk-cousins-tepid-endorsement

Draft

NFL.com: List of underclassmen granted eligibility for 2018 NFL Draft
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000908163/article/list-of-underclassmen-granted-eligibility-for-2018-nfl-draft

Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook: Top Storylines to Watch for at the Senior Bowl
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2754795-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-top-storylines-to-watch-for-at-the-senior-bowl

Pflum BBV: 2018 East-West Shrine Game: Ten players to watch
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/1/17/16900706/2018-east-west-shrine-game-10-players-to-watch-nfl-draft-ny-giants-news

Magliocchetti Inside Football: East-West Shrine Game Players Giants Fans Should Watch
https://insidefootball.com/east-west-shrine-game-players-giants-fans-watch/

Miller B/R: 2018 NFL Mock Draft: Matt Miller's Latest Picks Entering AFC, NFC Title Games
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2753823-2018-nfl-mock-draft-matt-millers-latest-picks-entering-afc-nfc-title-games

Daniels B/R: NFL Mock Draft 2018: Breaking Down Early Forecast for Entire 1st Round
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2754846-nfl-mock-draft-2018-breaking-down-early-forecast-for-entire-1st-round

QB

Adelson ESPN: Lamar Jackson works on NFL draft prep and has message for skeptics
http://www.espn.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/100496/lamar-jackson-gets-to-work-on-nfl-draft-prep-with-a-message-for-skeptics

Traylor Huntington Herald Dispatch: Herd QB Litton eager for challenge of NFL
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/marshall_sports/herd-qb-litton-eager-for-challenge-of-nfl/article_6fdc3e52-56e5-5afe-b17d-1112dc4b9ad7.html

Knight TB Times: Quarterback or bust for Quinton Flowers in the NFL?
http://www.tbo.com/blogs/bulls/2018/01/19/quarterback-or-bust-for-quinton-flowers-in-the-nfl/

DE
Pflum BBV: 2018 NFL Draft prospect profile: Kentavius Street, DL, NC State
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/1/19/16905214/2018-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-kentavius-street-dl-nc-state-news-ny-giants-scouting-report

Pflum BBV: 2018 NFL Draft prospect profile: Chad Thomas, DE, Miami
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/1/18/16892660/2018-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-chad-thomas-de-miami-ny-giants-news-scouting-report

History

Giants.com: Giants Chronicles: Giants defeat Packers in frozen Lambeau in NFC Championship
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Giants-Chronicles-Giants-defeat-Packers-in-frozen-Lambeau-in-NFC-Championship/fea24a10-c91d-4f0b-b57e-dc765e535302

Giants.com: 2007 Flashback: Q& A with kicker Lawrence Tynes
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/2007-Flashback-QA-with-kicker-Lawrence-Tynes/7bbb2372-98ea-4acc-9f69-1fa38b9589bc

Giants Birthdays 1-20 to 1-26

1-20

Darnell Dinkjns TE UDFA-Rhein Fire 2002 NYG 2092-2003 1-20-1977

Cullen Jenkins DT FA-PHI 2013 NYG 2013-2015 1-20-1981

Anthony Mix WR UDFA-Auburn 2006 NYG 2006-2007 1-20-1983

Milt Plum QB TR-LA 1969 NYG 1969 1-20-1935

1-21

Damane Duckett DT W-CAR 2004 NYG 2094-2005 1-21-1981

Peyton Hillis RB W-TB 2013 NYG 2013-2014 1-21-1986

Eric Moore RG/LT D1-Indiana 1988 NYG 1988-1993 1-21-1965

1-22

Marcus Dowtin LB W-BUF 2013 NYG 2013 1-22-1989

Jeff Rutledge QB TR-LA 1983 NYG 1983-1989 1-22-1957

1-23

Kevin Alexander WR UDFA-Utah State 1996 NYG 1996-1997 1-23-1975

Gary Harrell WR UDFA-Howard 1994 NYG 1995 1-23-1972

Trey Junkin LS W-DAL 2002 NYG 2002 1-23-1961

Kelcy Quarles DT UDFA-South Carolina 2014 NYG PSQ 2014 1-23-1992

Frank Winters C BFA-CLE 1989 NYG 1989 1-23-1964

1-24

Travis Beckum TE D3-Wisconsin 2009 NYG 2009-2013 1-24-1987

Ernie Hughes C W-SF 1981 NYG 1981-1983 1-24-1955

Randy Staten DE W-MIN 1967 NYG 1967 1-24-1944

1-25

Rich Buzin RT D2-Penn State 1968 NYG 1968-1970 1-25-1946

Dan DeRose LB UDFA-University of Southern Colorado 1987 NYG 1987 1-25-1962

Don Maynard FL D9-UTEP 1957 NYG 1958 1-25-1935

Tim Scott S W-WAS 2017 NYG 2017 1-25-1993

Reggie Torbor OLB D4-Auburn 2004 NYG 2004-2007 1-25-1981

Rodney Young S D3-LSU 1995 NYG 1995-1998 1-25-1973

1-26

Len Johnson C/G NYG W-PHI 1970 NYG 1970 1-26-1946