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
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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
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/pat-shurmur-vikings-giants-head-coach-nfc-championship-eagles-20180119.html
ST
Traina Inside Football: Report: Thomas McGaughey to Become New Giants Special Teams Coordiantor
https://insidefootball.com/report-thomas-mcgaughey-become-new-giants-special-teams-coordiantor/
NJ.com: Giants expected to hire Thomas McGaughey as special teams coach, report says
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/01/giants_could_interview_new_special_teams_coach_rep.html
NFL
Volin Boston Globe: Sunday Football Notes: After the ‘Minnesota Miracle,’ Vikings fans believe that this is their time
“As for Patricia, our source said he was never really a finalist for the Giants job that came down to McDaniels and Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur.”
“The Giants are looking for a do-over on their 2016 coaching search. Their three finalists were Ben McAdoo, Doug Pederson, and Shurmur. Two of them will be coaching in today’s NFC Championship game, while we all know how McAdoo fared in his two seasons as head coach.”
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/01/20/after-minnesota-miracle-vikings-fans-believe-that-this-their-time/k8Ql8WxuY9sbnSSK2246oI/story.html
Myers NYDN: Sunday Morning QB: Trying to grasp how Matt Patricia chose Lions
“Patricia indeed was the Giants’ first choice and the source added that there was discontent in the organization that it didn’t go their way...”
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/sunday-morning-qb-grasp-matt-patricia-chose-lions-article-1.3768018
DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Broncos head to Alabama to (maybe) find answers for 2018
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/20/denver-broncos-senior-bowl-preview/
JACKSONVILLE
Forde Yahoo Sports: Jags may have NFL playoffs’ biggest underdog (sorry, Eagles) in Keelan Cole
https://sports.yahoo.com/jags-may-nfl-playoffs-biggest-underdog-sorry-eagles-keelan-cole-174912199.html
Kosmider Denver Post: Calais Campbell anguished over his free agent decision. Now, after spurning the Broncos, he has the Jaguars one win from the Super Bowl
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/20/calais-campbell-spurned-broncos-has-jaguars-near-super-bowl/
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS KICKER JOSH LAMBO PROVING HIS CONSISTENCY ISN'T A 'FLUKE' IN THE PLAYOFFS
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-kicker-josh-lambo-proving-his-consistency-isnt-a-fluke-in-the-playoffs/77-509391405
MINNESOTA
Krammer Minn Star Tribune: Vikings notes: Rashod Hill confident in his plan for Brandon Graham. Thomas not fined. Practice stays indoors.
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-stick-with-rashod-hill-at-right-tackle-against-eagles-despite-late-struggles-vs-cameron-jordan-saints/470175053/
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings look to pressure sometimes erratic Eagles QB Nick Foles
https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/20/vikings-look-to-pressure-sometimes-erratic-eagles-qb-nick-foles/amp/#click=https://t.co/Kll0IsOdMS
NEW ENGLAND
Daniels Providence Journal: Last offseason, Gronk made sweeping changes in the way he ate, trained and lived. Here's an inside look at his new life full of water, electrolytes, plant-based protein and essential fats - aka the TB12 method.
It's paying off for Gronk and the Patriots
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20180120/tb12-method-pays-off-for-gronkowski-this-season
Cimini ESPN: Ageless James Harrison prepares for showdown with 'monster'
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4810701/ageless-james-harrison-prepares-for-showdown-with-monster
NEW ORLEANS
Duncan Nola.com: Saints' 2017 season will be remembered for the resolve as much as the records
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/01/saints_2017_season_will_be_rem.html
PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: What's more unbelievable than Nick Foles vs. Case Keenum in the NFC title game?
What's more unbelievable than Nick Foles vs. Case Keenum in the NFC title game? The QB carousel that led to that point. From Chip Kelly blindsiding Foles with a March 2015 phone call to starting against the QB that replaced him in St. Louis:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-vikings-nfc-championship-nick-foles-case-keenum-sam-bradford-trade-chip-kelly-20180120.html
McLane Phil.com: Eagles film review: Nick Foles' tale of two halves could lead to a Super Bowl
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-vikings-falcons-nfc-championship-nick-foles-doug-pederson-film-breakdown-nick-foles-tale-divisional-playoff-20180116.html
Draft
QB
Pflum BBV: 2018 NFL Draft prospect profile: Riley Ferguson, QB, Memphis
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/1/20/16905324/2018-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-riley-ferguson-qb-memphis-ny-giant-news-scouting-report
G
Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler)
1/20/18, 11:34 AM
Isaiah Wynn belongs on the list of prospects who helped themselves the most in 2017. Looks like a longtime starting NFL OG and a top-50 prospect
History
Stuart Football Perspective: Did you know: this is the first ever conf championship game featuring two starring QBs who began week 1 on the bench
http://www.footballperspective.com/keenum-foles-is-the-first-conference-championship-game-with-two-backup-qbs/