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Defenderdawg : 2/9/2018 7:45 am
Giants

GM

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants GM Dave Gettleman adds former lieutenant Mark Koncz as consultant
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/56176/giants-gm-dave-gettleman-adds-former-lieutenant-mark-koncz-as-consultant

Dunleavy NJ.com: Dave Gettleman adds ex-Panthers executive Mark Koncz to Giants personnel department
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/02/dave_gettleman_adds_ex-panthers_personnel_executiv.html

OC

Dunleavy NJ.com: Giants can zero in on Kevin Stefanski after Vikings hire John DeFilippo
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/02/vikings_hiring_john_defilippo_means_giants_can_zer.html

Schwartz NYP: Pat Shurmur should hire rising star Duce Staley as Giants’ OC
https://nypost.com/2018/02/09/pat-shurmur-should-hire-rising-star-duce-staley-as-giants-oc/

TE

Schwartz NYP: Pat Shurmur makes first mark on Giants’ roster
https://nypost.com/2018/02/08/pat-shurmur-makes-first-mark-on-giants-roster/

LT

Giants.com: Inside the Film Room: OL Ereck Flowers
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Inside-the-Film-Room-OL-Ereck-Flowers/c6d03cf0-885e-4885-8bb1-52f9134529e4

LB

Duggan NJ.com: Long-time Giant Mark Herzlich wants to return after organization's overhaul
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/02/long-time_giant_mark_herzlich_wants_to_return_afte.html

NFL

Corry CBS Sports: Agent’s Take: Franchise-tag deadline and NFL's other crucial offseason financial dates
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-franchise-tag-deadline-and-nfls-other-crucial-offseason-financial-dates/

Warner-McGough CBS Sports: 2018 NFL Free Agency: Breaking down the tight end market, starting with Graham
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2018-nfl-free-agency-breaking-down-the-tight-end-market-starting-with-graham/

ARIZONA
Weinfuss ESPN Ariz: Cardinals' Super Bowl hopes hinge on a quarterback, any quarterback
http://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/29276/cardinals-super-bowl-hopes-hinge-on-a-quarterback-any-quarterback

Mellor PFF: 2018 Free Agency Preview: Arizona Cardinals
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2018-free-agency-preview-arizona-cardinals

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN Atlanta: Falcons need some fine-tuning to make return to Super Bowl
http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/31712/falcons-need-some-fine-tuning-to-make-return-to-super-bowl

Gayle PFF: 2018 Free Agency Preview: Atlanta Falcons
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/2018-free-agency-preview-atlanta-falcons

BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Fly, Ravens, fly? Super Bowl path needs playmakers, healthy Joe Flacco
http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/43112/fly-ravens-fly-path-to-super-bowl-involves-playmakers-improved-joe-flacco

McGuiness PFF: 2018 Free Agency Preview: Baltimore Ravens
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2018-free-agency-preview-baltimore-ravens

Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: While Ravens focus on improving offense, they shouldn't completely neglect defense
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-defense-20180208-story.html

Mink Ravens.com: With Defense Pretty Much Set, Ravens Looking for Increased Production
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/With-Defense-Pretty-Much-Set-Ravens-Looking-for-Increased-Production/5176667e-43a7-482f-bedc-01391735d837

BUFFALO
Rodak ESPN Buffalo: Bills are more than a quarterback away from competing for 2018 title
http://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/31082/bills-are-more-than-a-quarterback-away-from-competing-for-2018-title

Mellor PFF: 2018 Free Agency Preview: Buffalo Bills
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2018-free-agency-preview-buffalo-bills

CAROLINA
Newton ESPN Charlotte: Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly give Panthers the foundation for a title run
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/29157/cam-newton-luke-kuechly-give-panthers-foundation-for-a-title-run

Gayle PFF: 2018 Free Agency Preview: Carolina Panthers
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2018-free-agency-preview-carolina-panthers

Person Charlotte Observer: As candidates wait, how long can Panthers pause in general manager search?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article199230084.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: He molded Carolina Panthers defensive linemen into sack monsters. She taught him how.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article199020149.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers undergoes surgery, says he’s ‘recovering well’
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article199162684.html

CHICAGO
Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Bears far off in quest for return trip to Super Bowl
http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4707684/bears-far-off-in-quest-for-return-trip-to-super-bowl

Mellor PFF: 2018 Free Agency Preview: Chicago Bears
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2018-free-agency-preview-chicago-bears

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears Q& A: What to expect with RPOs? Which pass rushers could the Bears target in free agency?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mailbag-rpos-mitch-trubisky-20180208-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Roster rundown: Wide receivers missed the mark leaving Bears with much work to do
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-wide-receivers-season-review-20180208-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Roster rundown: After injury-plagued year, decisions to be made on Bears' O-line
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-offensive-line-season-review-20180207-story.html

CINCINNATI
Terrell ESPN Cincinnati: Bengals need to make aggressive moves to get to Super Bowl LIII
http://www.espn.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/29555/bengals-need-to-make-aggressive-moves-to-get-to-super-bowl-liii

Gayle PFF: 2018 Free Agency Preview: Cincinnati Bengals
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2018-free-agency-preview-cincinnati-bengals

CLEVELAND
McManomon ESPN Cleveland: Browns won't get to Super Bowl in 2018, but after that...
http://www.espn.com/blog/cleveland-browns/post/_/id/24775/browns-are-closer-to-the-super-bowl-than-0-16-would-indicate

Kosko PFF: 2018 Free Agency Preview: Cleveland Browns
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2018-free-agency-preview-cleveland-browns

Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Odds are in Browns favor to find the right quarterback -- or quarterbacks
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/02/odds_are_in_browns_favor_to_fi.html

DALLAS
Archer ESPN Dallas: Cowboys' Super Bowl chances seem more about hope than planning
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4765245/cowboys-super-bowl-chances-seem-more-about-hope-than-planning

Gayle PFF: 2018 Free Agency Preview: Dallas Cowboys
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2018-free-agency-preview-dallas-cowboys

Archer ESPN Dallas: Cowboys believe Taco Charlton's story is just beginning
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/268897/cowboys-believe-taco-charltons-story-is-just-beginning

Dallas Morning News: Cowboys sign S Jason Thompson, who was tabbed as one of PFF's 'freakiest athletes' of 2017 draft
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/02/08/cowboys-sign-s-jason-thompson-tabbed-one-pffs-freakiest-athletes-2017-draft

DENVER
Legwold ESPN Denver: Two years removed from parade, Broncos struggling to find Super fits
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/268840/two-years-removed-from-parade-broncos-struggling-to-find-super-fits

Mellor PFF: 2018 Free Agency Preview: Denver Broncos
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2018-free-agency-preview-denver-broncos

DETROIT
Rothstein ESPN Detroit: Lions' Super Bowl hopes are stuck in the middle -- as usual
http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/33138/lions-super-bowl-hopes-are-stuck-in-the-middle-as-usual

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Bob Quinn: 'Zero' fear Matt Patricia would break deal
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/02/08/bob-quinn-detroit-lions/319492002/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford's reign as highest-paid NFL player over
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/02/08/jimmy-garoppolo-contract-matthew-stafford-highest-paid-nfl-player-over/320348002/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Matt Patricia will determine positions for Glasgow, Diggs
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/02/08/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-bob-quinn-quandre-diggs-graham-glasgow/319065002/

GREEN BAY
Demovsky ESPN GB: Healthy Aaron Rodgers, improved defense make Packers Super Bowl contenders
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/43620/healthy-aaron-rodgers-improved-defense-make-packers-super-bowl-contenders

Nagler Mil JS: Jimmy Garoppolo deal extends buildup to Aaron Rodgers payday
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/02/08/jimmy-garoppolo-deal-extends-buildup-aaron-rodgers-payday/321295002/

Silverstein Mil JS: Packers lay foundation for future of running game
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/02/08/packers-lay-foundation-future-running-game/319941002/

HOUSTON
Barshop ESPN Houston: Texans have work to do to get to Super Bowl, but have right piece in Deshaun Watson
http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-texans/post/_/id/21777

INDIANAPOLIS
Wells ESPN Indianapolis: Even with a healthy Andrew Luck, Colts need a lot to be contenders again
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/69729/even-with-a-healthy-andrew-luck-colts-need-a-lot-to-be-contenders-again

Keefer Indianapolis Star: The Josh McDaniels Colts era: How it all fell apart
[url]https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/02/07/josh-mcdaniels-colts-era-how-all-fell-apart/312617002/]/url]

Keefer Indianapolis Star: Colts' new coaching search: Is Frank Reich the man to beat?
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/colts-insider/2018/02/08/colts-new-coaching-search-frank-reich-man-beat/320233002/

JACKSONVILLE
DiRocco ESPN Jacksonville: Jaguars will be Super Bowl contenders with some additions on offense
http://www.espn.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/24877/jaguars-will-be-super-bowl-contenders-with-some-additions-on-offense

KANSAS CITY
Teicher ESPN KC: Chiefs could contend for Super Bowl if Patrick Mahomes II delivers
http://www.espn.com/blog/kansas-city-chiefs/post/_/id/24057

Kerkhoff KC Star: Chiefs cut Darrelle Revis, veteran corner who was part of unlucky playoff play
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article199184934.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN LA: Chargers on verge of building Super Bowl contender
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/23565/chargers-on-verge-of-building-super-bowl-contender

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Gonzalez ESPN LA: Rams' Super Bowl chances could hinge on defense, not offense
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/37635/rams-super-bowl-chances-could-hinge-on-defense-not-offense

MIAMI
ESPN Miami: Dolphins' chances of contending for Super Bowl hinge on quarterback
http://www.espn.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/27296/dolphins-chances-of-contending-for-super-bowl-hinge-on-quarterback

Lieser Palm Beach Post: Jimmy Garoppolo’s 49ers contract: Dolphins’ Ryan Tannehill looks like bargain
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2018/02/08/jimmy-garoppolos-49ers-contract-dolphins-ryan-tannehill-looks-like-bargain/

Habib Palm Beach Post: Ex-Miami Dolphins DB Renaldo Hill likely to join Adam Gase’s coaching staff
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2018/02/08/ex-miami-dolphins-db-renaldo-hill-likely-to-join-adam-gases-coaching-staff/

MINNESOTA
Cronin ESPN Minn: Even with questions at quarterback, Vikings still in the mix for 2019 Super Bowl
http://www.espn.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/25720/even-with-questions-at-quarterback-vikings-still-in-the-mix-for-2019-super-bowl

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings hiring Eagles QB coach John DeFilippo as offensive coordinator
https://www.twincities.com/2018/02/08/vikings-hiring-eagles-qb-coach-john-defilippo-as-offensive-coordinator/

Chris Tomasson (@christomasson)
2/8/18, 10:14 PM
Good hire by the #Vikings in John DeFilippo. He had clearly emerged as their first choice. If one of the first four candidates interviewed had been hired, he would have had to take the job with it being known he was a second choice

Cronin ESPN Minn: Vikings make statement hire with respected offensive mind John DeFilippo
http://www.espn.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/25739/vikings-make-statement-hire-with-respected-offensive-mind-john-defilippo

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Even with possibility of changes, Patriots should contend again
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4810963/even-with-possibility-of-significant-change-patriots-should-contend-again

Breer MMQB: Not Even Robert Kraft Knew About the Malcolm Butler Benching
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/02/07/malcolm-butler-benching-super-bowl-52-new-england-patriots-owner-robert-kraft

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots working to bring back special-teams coach Joe Judge
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22373799/new-england-patriots-special-teams-coach-joe-judge-ironing-final-details-return-team

NEW ORLEANS
Triplett ESPN NO: Saints have rebuilt another Super Bowl contender around Drew Brees
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/29470/saints-have-rebuilt-another-super-bowl-contender-around-drew-brees

Underhill NO Advocate: Saints position outlook: With all five starters returning, the offensive line should remain a strength
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_b2c0c5b6-0d00-11e8-8d76-b7fb84e26458.html

Teope Nola.com: All-Pro Cameron Jordan remains the anchor for Saints defensive line
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/02/all-pro_cameron_jordan_remains.html

OAKLAND
Gutierrez ESPN Oakland: Chucky 2: Jon Gruden's return a step toward a Raiders Super Bowl revival
http://www.espn.com/blog/oakland-raiders/post/_/id/21035/chucky-2-jon-grudens-return-a-step-toward-a-super-bowl-revival

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles paraded up Broad Street. Now, the offseason begins
http://www.philly.com/philly/newsletters/eagles/eagles-parade-offseason-newsletter-early-birds-20180209.html

McLane Phil.com: Vikings hire Eagles QB coach John DeFilippo as offensive coordinator
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/vikings-eagles-john-defilippo-quarterbacks-coach-offensive-coordinator-pat-shurmur-20180208.html

Zach Berman (@ZBerm)
2/8/18, 9:03 PM
How do Eagles replace DeFilippo? Wouldn't be surprised if they consider moving Mike Groh to QB coach and promoting Press Taylor to WR coach. ...Groh, a former college QB, was once a college QB coach and off. coordinator. Press Taylor has worked with the WRs this season.

Sherman The Ringer: “Philly Special” Both Defined Super Bowl LII and Issued a Lesson in the Art of the Trick Play
https://www.theringer.com/nfl-playoffs/2018/2/9/16992994/philly-special-eagles-patriots-trick-play-super-bowl

PITTSBURGH
Starkey Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Steelers right to appease Ben Roethlisberger
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/joe-starkey/2018/02/08/Joe-Starkey-Steelers-right-to-appease-Ben-Roethlisberger-Todd-Haley-Mike-Tomlin-Randy-Fichtner-Le-Veon-Bell-Art-Rooney-II-NFL/stories/201802080275

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Steelers hire Alabama defensive line coach Karl Dunbar; John Mitchell remains assistant head coach
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/02/08/karl-dunbar-Mike-Tomlin-interview-Alabama-defensive-line-coach-john-mitchell/stories/201802080181

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Replacing Ryan Shazier is Steelers' No. 1 priority
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/02/08/inside-linebackers-Ryan-Shazier-Vince-Williams-Tyler-Matakevich-mock-draft-Rashaan-Evans-Roquan-Smith/stories/201802110021

Dulac Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Tom Bradley is the Steelers' new defensive backs coach
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/02/08/tom-bradley-steelers-secondary-coach-penn-state-football-ucla/stories/201802080234

SAN FRANCISCO
Wagoner ESPN SF: 49ers capable of quick turnaround but plenty of work remains
http://www.espn.com/blog/san-francisco-49ers/post/_/id/30257/49ers-capable-of-quick-turnaround-but-plenty-of-work-remains

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers sign Jimmy Garoppolo to $137.5 million deal
https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Report-49ers-sign-Jimmy-Garoppolo-to-137-5-12562167.php

Wagoner ESPN SF: How Jimmy Garoppolo's monster contract could become a bargain
http://www.espn.com/blog/san-francisco-49ers/post/_/id/30411/how-jimmy-garoppolos-monster-contract-could-become-a-bargain

Branch SF Chronicle: Aaron Rodgers, Larry Fitzgerald rave about 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo
https://m.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Aaron-Rodgers-Larry-Fitzgerald-impressed-by-12563212.php

Branch SF Chronicle: Joe Staley: 49ers in ‘good hands’ with Garoppolo in charge
https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Joe-Staley-49ers-in-good-hands-with-12563017.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: A slow period of Seahawks news is about to come to an end: Here’s a look at key upcoming dates
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-decisions-on-kam-chancellor-michael-bennett-looming-heres-a-look-at-key-upcoming-dates/

Bell News Tribune: Garoppolo’s new bar-setter shows QB deals are about timing as much as talent. And Russell Wilson’s will be ideal
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-insider-blog/article199229424.html

Henderson ESPN Seattle: Legion of Boom's uncertainty and other issues could keep Seattle from a title
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/29543/legion-of-booms-uncertainty-among-other-challenges-could-stand-in-the-way-of-another-seahawks-super-bowl

Henderson ESPN Seattle: Richard Sherman, now his own agent, expects to stay with Seahawks
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22375398/seattle-seahawks-richard-sherman-expects-back-team-next-season-acting-own-agent

TAMPA BAY
Laine ESPN TB: Bucs have a long way to go to reach playoffs in tough NFC South
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/268664/bucs-have-a-long-way-to-go-to-reach-playoffs-in-tough-nfc-south-division

TENNESSEE
Wolfe ESPN Nashville: Titans' Super Bowl quest hinges on Marcus Mariota, offseason moves
http://www.espn.com/blog/tennessee-titans/post/_/id/25501/titans-super-bowl-quest-hinges-on-marcus-mariota-improvement-offseason-aggression

Wyatt Titans.com: Titans Secondary Coach Kerry Coombs Fired Up, Ready to Go
http://titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Secondary-Coach-Kerry-Coombs-Fired-Up-Ready-to-Go/6fb60ddc-1b00-4ae3-9fc6-8822f719e396

WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Washington: 'Mixed messages' didn't help Kirk Cousins' situation in Washington
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/80426/mixed-messages-didnt-help-kirk-cousins-situation-in-washington

Bullock Washington Post: Redskins should consider targeting these two big-name free agent running backs
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2018/02/08/redskins-should-consider-targeting-these-two-big-name-free-agent-running-backs/?utm_term=.c342af15b6f2

Schreifels Redskins.com: Still Rehabbing, Chris Thompson Optimistic He'll Return To Last Year's Form
http://redskins.com/news/article-1/Still-Rehabbing-Chris-Thompson-Optimistic-Hell-Return-To-Last-Years-Form/2fba23d3-26eb-43d0-a195-285fdb8616ec

Draft

White CBS Sports: 2018 NFL Draft: All 336 prospects invited to the NFL combine in Indianapolis
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2018-nfl-draft-all-336-prospects-invited-to-the-nfl-combine-in-indianapolis/

White CBS Sports: 2018 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos move up to No. 1, and a trade for every first-round pick
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2018-nfl-mock-draft-broncos-move-up-to-no-1-and-a-trade-for-every-first-round-pick/

QB
Klemko MMQB: Baker Mayfield’s 10 Potential Landing Spots
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/02/08/baker-mayfield-draft-browns-jets-cardinals-dolphins-saints-giants-redskins-chargers-bills-broncos

Marvez TSN: Josh Rosen's NFL Draft prep includes managing own feelings for Eagles
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/josh-rosen-nfl-draft-2018-quarterback-projection-rumors-eagles-fan/9thf00jt87ok1hk6ef4soj38j

RB
Pflum BBV: 2018 NFL Draft: Top 10 running backs — Saquon Barkley and who else?
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/2/8/16986346/2018-nfl-draft-top-10-running-backs-saquon-barkley-sony-michel-derrius-guice-ny-giants

T
Pflum BBV: 2018 NFL Draft prospect profile: Orlando Brown Jr., OT, Oklahoma
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/2/8/16990418/2018-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-orlando-brown-jr-ot-oklahoma-scouting-report-ny-giants


History

Lombardi NJ.com: BLACK HISTORY NJ: ROSEY GRIER
https://bestofnj.com/black-history-nj-rosey-grier

Kraske KC Star: My boyhood hero Jerry Kramer finally gained a measure of justice with Hall of Fame enshrinement
http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/steve-kraske/article199129779.html

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Two former Dallas Cowboys elected to Black College Football Hall of Fame
http://www.star-telegram.com/latest-news/article199069169.html
That Dice Staley article  
BestFeature : 2/9/2018 12:39 pm : link
Dude may be the best offensive coordinator of all time if gets the chance. But Shwartz trying hard to make his story more interesting by saying how important it is that he's black is really offputting.
Street cred?  
Joey in VA : 2/9/2018 1:33 pm : link
Way to be out of touch Schwartzy. Should that be on his resume? Idiot.
I liked Staley as lot as a player (other than being on the Eagles)...  
Milton : 2/9/2018 3:14 pm : link
In fact, most of my mock drafts in 1997 included either him or Tiki, but usually in the 3rd round. And while Schwartz may have overstated it (regarding "street cred"), there is certainly value in having diversity among the coaching staff. And I think it helps that he was a former player who succeeded at the NFL level.

That being said, my spider sense tells me Stefansky is the better choice for the job (and not just because he went to my alma mater, but mostly because of that...and the fact that I think experience as a QB coach translates better to OC than RB coach experience).

It would be great if the Giants could somehow hire both Stefansky and Staley, giving one the OC title and the other Assistant Head Coach title (i.e., make Staley OC and give Stefansky the dual titles of QB coach and Asst. HC); but Minnesota and/or Philly may not be as amenable to letting a good coach go to a rival if they felt it was a sham promotion in title only.
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