Giants
Traina Forbes.com: New York Giants Statistical Shortcomings That Need To Improve In 2018
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciatraina/2018/05/18/new-york-giants-statistical-shortcomings-that-need-to-improve-in-2018/amp/
Traina The Athletic: Eight position battles that will begin to unfold at Giants OTAs
https://theathletic.com/358581/2018/05/18/eight-position-battles-that-will-begin-to-unfold-at-giants-otas/
Lombardo NJ.com: Giants OTAs: Andrew Adams, Lorenzo Carter, Cody Latimer among 9 players with most to gain
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/giants_otas_andrew_adams_lorenzo_carter_cody_latim.html
Pizzuta BBV: Bold over/under predictions for the 2018 Giants rookie class
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/5/18/17365274/bold-over-under-predictions-for-the-2018-giants-rookie-class-saquon-barkley
Salomone Giants.com: A Beginner's Guide to Giants OTAs
https://www.giants.com/news/a-beginner-s-guide-to-giants-otas
BBV: Giants’ 90-man roster preview: Profiling every player going to training camp
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/5/8/17332888/ny-giants-90-man-roster-preview-profiling-every-player-going-to-training-camp
QB
Raanan ESPN NY: The dilemma of the QB succession plan
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/57134/win-now-or-prepare-for-future-the-qb-succession-plan-dilemma
RB
Lombardo NJ.com: Saquon Barkley opens up about relationship with Odell Beckham: 'We talked Giants drafting me into existence
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/saquon_barkley_opens_up_about_relationship_with_od.html
Lombardo NJ.com: Odell Beckham to report to Giants OTAs | Here's why it matters
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/odell_beckham_to_report_to_giants_otas_heres_why_i.html
Sears NYP: Odell Beckham took Saquon Barkley under his wing before draft
https://nypost.com/2018/05/18/odell-beckham-took-saquon-barkley-under-his-wing-before-draft/
Healy NYDN: Saquon Barkley dismisses need to break rookie record, says he’s focused on winning championships
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/saquon-barkley-not-focused-records-championships-article-1.3995236?outputType=amp
Serby NYP: Saquon Barkley’s devastating ability broken down by Penn State QB
https://nypost.com/2018/05/16/penn-state-qb-breaks-down-the-inner-saquon-barkley/
WR
Healy NYDN: Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. plans to attend voluntary OTAs: report
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-wr-odell-beckham-jr-plans-attend-voluntary-otas-article-1.3997418?outputType=amp
Schwartz NYP: Odell Beckham is staying on his best Giants behavior
https://nypost.com/2018/05/18/odell-beckham-is-staying-on-his-best-giants-behavior/
NYP: Odell Beckham puts on a show during Rays batting practice
https://nypost.com/2018/05/19/odell-beckham-put-on-a-show-during-rays-batting-practice/
OL
Stapleton The Record: NY Giants: State of the offensive line reclamation project
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2018/05/16/ny-giants-state-offensive-line-reclamation-project/609964002/
RT
Giants.com: Giants Insider: T Chad Wheeler (Video)
http://www.giants.com/videos/videos/Giants-Insider-T-Chad-Wheeler/26fb6ea8-87a3-4fda-8fca-53e985befad7
LG
Raanan ESPN NY: Will Hernandez could be the Giants' next Chris Snee
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/57163/will-hernandez-could-be-the-giants-next-chris-snee
LT
Lombardo NJ.com: Is Giants' Nate Solder superhuman? 'Runs like a deer ... wingspan of a vulture
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/giants_nate_solder_will_be_difficult_for_patriots.amp
CB
Schwartz NYP: Giants’ moves put them all-in with Eli Apple’s second chance
https://nypost.com/2018/05/16/why-giants-are-giving-eli-apple-an-unlikely-second-chance/
NFL
Breer MMQB: Speed, Discipline and a Whole Bunch of Cash: Inside the Odd Sale of the Carolina Panthers
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/05/17/carolina-panthers-sale-david-tepper-mmqb-albert-breer
Freeman B/R: Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: When Will the NFL Have Its Own Becky Hammon?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2775814-mike-freemans-10-point-stance-when-will-the-nfl-have-its-own-becky-hammon.amp.html
Rotoworld: Superior Strength of Schedule
Based on Vegas win total projections, both the Giants and Washington actually have tougher schedules than the Eagles.l
http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/79906/298/superior-strength-of-schedule
Seifert ESPN: NFL owners to vote on proposal to make all ejections subject to review
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23522963/nfl-vote-replay-review-all-ejections
Paylor Yahoo Sports: This four-minute video captures why some fans will keep coming back to NFL, despite its flaws
https://sports.yahoo.com/four-minute-video-captures-fans-will-keep-coming-back-nfl-despite-flaws-200743084.html
Brooks NFL.com: Scout's Notebook: The wisdom of spending heavily on a QB
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000933367/article/franchise-player-or-cap-hog-the-wisdom-of-heavy-qb-spending
Renner PFF: Top NFL wide receivers in contested catch situations
“2. STERLING SHEPARD (63.6 PERCENT)
Another receiver who wouldn’t be one of the first to come to mind, Shepard didn’t have a ton of contested opportunities, but he hauled them in well when he did. Oddly, the Giants receiver’s 14 contested catches netted him only 117 yards and zero touchdowns. That’s a lot of contested slants in Ben McAdoo’s offense.”
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-top-wrs-in-contested-catch-situations?utm_content=buffer50cd4& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=nfl
ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: Do the Arizona Cardinals finally have a receiving threat at tight end?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.azcentral.com/amp/615732002
Morgan Arizona 98.7 FM: Cardinals OL Justin Pugh: Don’t include me on your injury-prone list
“We were struggling up front and they moved me to a position I hadn’t played in two years,” Pugh said. “I’m out there playing right tackle and then they were like, ‘we need you to play left guard’ and then next week it’s back to right tackle.
“That’s not good for your body. You can’t get used to it that fast and there was some anxiety because I hadn’t played the position in two years, going to right tackle. They were like, ‘OK, we’re playing [Broncos linebacker] Von Miller this week. We need you to go to right tackle. We’re playing [Rams tackle] Aaron Donald. You’ve got to go back to left guard.’
“I just put one on the back for the team, no pun intended, and it ended up not helping me too much. It would have been a totally different story this past year if I wasn’t in that situation.”
http://arizonasports.com/story/1530599/cardinals-justin-pugh-dont-include-me-on-your-injury-prone-list/
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
5/18/18, 12:57 PM
The #AZCardinals are finalizing a trade for #Browns starting CB Jamar Taylor, sources say. Corner is a big need for Arizona and Taylor fills it. Cleveland had shopped him during the draft and the two sides kept talking. The trade is expected to happen after 4 pm.
Urban Cardinals.com: Veteran cornerback Breeland on Cards’ radar
https://www.google.com/amp/blog.azcardinals.com/2018/05/16/veteran-cornerback-breeland-on-cards-radar/amp/
ATLANTA
D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC)
5/18/18, 8:00 PM
I don’t buy the Julio “reports.” Unless Jim Sexton is whispering to folks. Doubt it. He’s following the once a week OTA program that Roddy taught him. However, he is a businessman. When he’s ready, I’m sure I’ll get an “on the record” call.
BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Ravens.com: On call with fans, Ravens' Terrell Suggs reiterates his belief he has plenty of football left
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-suggs-fan-call-20180516-story.html
BUFFALO
LoVallo Bills.com: Bills Today: McDermott outlines plans for new-look offense and rebuilding the defense
http://buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-Today-McDermott-outlines-plans-for-new-look-offense-and-rebuilding-the-defense/52b69e07-09ee-49ed-a092-07c522b72207
CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers announce deal to sell team to billionaire David Tepper
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article211234089.html
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Even at $2.275 billion, new Panthers owner David Tepper still might have bought low
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article211264799.html
Peralta Charlotte Observer: David Tepper has agreed to buy the Panthers. So what happens next?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article211256059.html
Sorensen Charlotte Observer: ‘That’s my guy.’ Undrafted Panthers rookie makes an impression at minicamp
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/tom-sorensen-blog/article211306434.html
CHICAGO
Arkush Chicago Daily Herald: Health of Long, Robinson key for Chicago Bears offense
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailyherald.com/amp-article/20180516/sports/180519130/
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears defense showing flashes of promise as organized team activities heat up
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-defense-progress-vic-fangio-20180517-story.html
Kane Chicago Tribune: Prince Amukamara drawn to 'greatness' in Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mitch-trubisky-prince-amukamara-20180516-story.html
Kane Chicago Tribune: Eddie Jackson excited to have Bears defensive coaches back so he can build on rookie season
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-eddie-jackson-second-year-20180517-story.html
CINCINNATI
Judis Cincy Jungle: Andy Dalton offers praise for speedy Bengals WR John Ross
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/5/17/17360504/bengals-offense-rallying-around-john-ross-wide-receiver-washington-first-round-pick
Schulze Cincy Jungle: Best-case-scenario for each of the Bengals’ offensive line positions in 2018
https://www.cincyjungle.com/platform/amp/2018/5/16/17357864/best-case-scenario-bengals-offensive-line-positions-ogbuehi-fisher-price-glenn-boling-hopkins-hart#click=https://t.co/5xUzyB2pnR
Terrell ESPN Cincinnati: Eight hours inside rookie camp with Bengals' Teryl Austin
http://www.espn.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/30001/eight-hours-inside-rookie-camp-with-new-defensive-coordinator-teryl-austin
CLEVELAND
Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer: Hard Knocks will shine a light on the Browns, which is exactly what they've needed
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/05/hard_knocks_will_shine_a_light.html
Cleveland Plain Dealer: The Browns on Hard Knocks: 5 reasons the timing is right
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/05/why_the_timing_is_right_for_th.html
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns' Hue Jackson and John Dorsey admit they were soft on Hard Knocks at first
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/05/hue_jackson_and_john_dorsey_ad.html
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Baker Mayfield on Hard Knocks: 'It can be good if you handle it right'
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/05/baker_mayfield_on_hard_knocks.amp#click=https://t.co/17RlorfoFw
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns' Denzel Ward on giving back to his mom, how his hip feels and where the bar is set
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/05/denzel_ward_on_what_hes_doing.html
DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Dak Prescott not fazed by contract talk, wants to be best QB in Cowboys history
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article211310129.html
Archer ESPN Dallas: Cowboys' D-line looks ready to return to dominant form
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4766527/cowboys-d-line-finally-looks-like-it-can-catch-up-to-its-past-success
Machota Dallas Morning News: DeMarcus Lawrence not worried about long-term contract; 'If I do my thing ... they ain't got no choice but to sign me'
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/05/17/demarcus-lawrence-not-worried-long-term-contract-thing-aint-got-no-choice-sign
Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith hopes to play brace-free in 2018, says he can be better than he was pre-injury
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/05/16/cowboys-lb-jaylon-smith-hopes-play-brace-free-2018-says-can-better-pre-injury
Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Cowboys' Byron Jones talks transition back to corner, new secondary coach Kris Richard
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/05/17/cowboys-byron-jones-talks-transition-back-corner-new-secondary-coach-kris-richard
DENVER
Renck Denver Channel: Broncos quarterback Chad Kelly ready to 'compete at high level'
https://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/broncos/broncos-quarterback-chad-kelly-ready-to-compete-at-high-level-
Mizell Denver Post: Chad Kelly transforms from “little tubby kid” to Denver Broncos’ backup quarterback contender
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/05/14/chad-kelly-denver-broncos-backup-qb-contender/
O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos sign former Colorado State quarterback Nick Stevens
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/05/17/broncos-quarterback-nick-stevens/
DiLalla Broncos.com: Brandon McManus turns to self-reflection to improve after 2017 season
http://denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Brandon-McManus-turns-to-self-reflection-to-improve-after-2017-season/1494b404-d329-4ef7-96dd-7c1840bce59c
DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Golden Tate's advice to high school athletes: Hard work pays off
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.freep.com/amp/615400002
Birkett Detroit Free Press: 'Everybody's excited' about Detroit Lions' first-round pick Frank Ragnow
https://amp.freep.com/amp/620039002#click=https://t.co/ODLQmAyz1P
Atkins Michigan Live: Devon Kennard is spending time learning defensive end and linebacker
https://www.google.com/amp/s/articles.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/05/devon_kennard_is_spending_time.amp
GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Packers notes: Oren Burks' skills suited for hybrid role
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/05/17/packers-oren-burks-hybrid-role/620988002/
Wilde State Journal: Guard? Tackle? Rookie Cole Madison ready for wherever Packers put him
https://www.google.com/amp/host.madison.com/sports/football/professional/guard-tackle-rookie-cole-madison-ready-for-wherever-packers-put/article_55316fba-d643-5603-b2fc-bd87b257a03a.amp.html
Wood Mil JS: Edge rusher Reggie Gilbert sees stock rise after Packers' draft
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/05/16/packers-reggie-gilbert-edge-rusher-stock/615993002/
HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' tight end competition to heat up at OTAs
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/Texans-tight-end-competition-to-heat-up-at-OTAs-12919284.php
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' revamped offensive line set for competitive OTAs
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/Texans-revamped-offensive-line-set-for-12925540.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans have very specific plan for Tyrann Mathieu
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-want-Tyrann-Mathieu-focused-playing-safety-12912612.php
INDIANAPOLIS
Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen)
5/18/18, 4:17 PM
FYI, I would continue to classify all the Colts' recent free agent visits as mostly informational. Vaccaro, Boston and Breeland as well. My understanding is that no signings are imminent.
Vantryon Indianapolis Star: Yes, you still have to take tests in the NFL. At least if you play for the Colts.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.indystar.com/amp/615481002
Holder Indianapolis Star: Insider: Rookie Colts coordinators expect divergent backgrounds to come together on field
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/05/15/colts-coordinators-sirianni-eberflus-and-ventrone-expect-divergent-backgrounds-mesh/610728002/
Holder Indianapolis Star: Coach Tom Rathman challenging Colts running backs to get tougher
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.indystar.com/amp/614927002
JACKSONVILLE
Heilman Florida Times Union: Jaguars, Vikings to hold joint practices in August
http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180517/jaguars-vikings-to-hold-joint-practices-in-august?/
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: KAYE'S TAKE: TAKING A LOOK AT THE JAGUARS' ROSTER BEFORE THE START OF OTAS
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/amp/article?section=sports& subsection=nfl& topic=jacksonville-jaguars& headline=kayes-take-taking-a-look-at-the-jaguars-roster-before-the-start-of-otas& contentId=77-551865957#click=https://t.co/zA41EsKxSD
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS QB CODY KESSLER EXCITED ABOUT 'FRESH START' IN JACKSONVILLE
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/amp/article?section=sports& subsection=nfl& topic=jacksonville-jaguars& headline=jaguars-qb-cody-kessler-excited-about-fresh-start-in-jacksonville& contentId=77-552279707#click=https://t.co/CUyLzIgrpi
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS TE SEFERIAN-JENKINS DISCUSSES HIS 'REFRESHING' TRIP TO ISRAEL, FREE AGENCY AND CHARITY WORK
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-te-seferian-jenkins-discusses-his-refreshing-trip-to-israel-free-agency-and-charity-work/77-553085032
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS QUICK HITS: TODD WASH DISCUSSES ROOKIE CLASS, PLAYERS AND COACHES OFFER HELP FOR GOOD CAUSE
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/amp/article?section=sports& subsection=nfl& topic=jacksonville-jaguars& headline=jaguars-quick-hits-todd-wash-discusses-rookie-class-players-and-coaches-offer-help-for-good-cause& contentId=77-552575296#click=https://t.co/VDU3Iekveu
Heilman Florida Times Union: Punting runs in the family for Jaguars rookie Logan Cooke
http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180518/punting-runs-in-family-for-jaguars-rookie-logan-cooke?template=ampart#click=https://t.co/1ClElAEmlk
KANSAS CITY
Kerkhoff KC Star: 'I like being in Kansas City.' Patrick Mahomes is the Chiefs' man about town
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article211298509.html
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Farmer LA Times: Rams free agent quarterback Luis Perez has pro bowler skills
https://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-rams-bowler-perez-20180516-story.html
Lago Rams.com: For Okoronkwo, Playing for the Rams is an Edge Rusher's Dream
http://therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/For-Okoronkwo-Playing-for-the-Rams-is-an-Edge-Rushers-Dream-/47ed0aa2-4725-47fe-b2b6-b10530d9758c
MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: The reason the next week is a milestone for Ryan Tannehill
https://miamiherald.relaymedia.com/amp/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article211166064.html
Hyde Sun Sentinel: Tannehill is good enough — if the other Dolphins around him are
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-tannehill-hyde-20180518-story.html
Habib Palm Beach Post: Ryan Tannehill’s comeback for Miami Dolphins: Marino, other QBs have rebounded quickly
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2018/05/16/ryan-tannehills-comeback-for-miami-dolphins-marino-other-qbs-have-rebounded-quickly/
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins' Adam Gase impressed by WR Danny Amendola's work ethic
https://www.google.com/amp/www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-amendola-20180516-story.html
Beasley Miami Herald: Meet Durham Smythe, the Miami Dolphins' ping-pong whiz who (briefly) broke Mom's heart
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article211410719.html#click=https://t.co/5MzWtcO2tr
Richardson Sun Sentinel: Dolphins defensive line preparing for life after Ndamukong Suh
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-note-20180512-story.html
Beasley Miami Herald: Ryan Shazier an inspiration for Dolphins' Jerome Baker: 'He's never going to quit'
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article211321834.html
MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings to host Jacksonville Jaguars for joint practices at training camp
https://www.twincities.com/2018/05/17/vikings-to-host-jacksonville-jaguars-for-joint-practices-at-training-camp/amp/#click=https://t.co/Orou7E8V4X
Tomasson Twincities.com: In ‘year of the twins,’ Mackensie Alexander hopes brother Mackenro joins him with Vikings
https://www.twincities.com/2018/05/05/mackensie-alexanders-twin-brother-mackenro-trying-out-for-vikings/
NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: Patriots bringing in martial arts expert to help their pass rushers
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/05/14/the-patriots-will-try-new-approach-coaching-their-pass-rushers/Hl7EkOIPLOnHJPrQi6C8cM/story.html
Reiss ESPN Boston: Not easy for Patriots to replace 'ridiculously large mammal'
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4813549/not-easy-for-patriots-to-replace-ridiculously-large-mammal
Reiss ESPN Boston: History shows Patriots would be OK if Danny Shelton is 1-year rental
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4813566/history-shows-patriots-would-be-ok-if-danny-shelton-is-1-year-rental
NEW ORLEANS
Marvez TSN: A matter of when: Dan Campbell on deck for real shot at NFL head coaching
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/amp/nfl/news/dan-campbell-nfl-head-coach-saints-dolphins-cowboys-colts/2808dcb6pxoo131f095zz7qgp#click=https://t.co/DfItDcUA85
Dabe Nola.com: How Boston Scott, once considered too small for football, became a Saints' draft pick
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/05/boston_scott_saints.amp#click=https://t.co/izo9uMOMhS
Erickson NO Advocate: Former LSU, Breaux Bridge receiver Travin Dural prepares for hard-fought position battle with Saints
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_0ece4bd6-5a03-11e8-b21c-1fc7359e1581.html
Morale Nola.com: Saints rookie Tre'Quan Smith gets attention from his new coaches
https://www.google.com/amp/s/articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/05/saints_rookie_trequan_smith_ge.amp
Erickson NO Advocate: Rookie tackle Rick Leonard's familiarity with Saints offensive line dates back to Florida State days
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_d0c97514-590c-11e8-b1b1-db4d3394d249.html
Benoit MMQB: Craig Robertson has made it in the NFL thanks to a sharp eye and keen sense of what’s coming next. The Saints linebacker walks us through five plays—telling us how he can figure out what’s coming—from a game against the Rams last fall
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.si.com/nfl/2018/05/16/linebacker-reads-plays-snap-film-study-craig-robertson-new-orleans-saints
Erickson NO Advocate: Saints release linebacker, local fan favorite Michael Mauti
https://www.google.com/amp/www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_7cbf0af6-5948-11e8-8f56-c7c26f596cd2.amp.html
NEW YORK JETS
Breer MMQB: The Jets’ Long Road to Sam Darnold
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/05/16/new-york-jets-sam-darnold-2018-draft
Cimini ESPN NY: A Cannon ball! Why Jets took the plunge for a small-school RB
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/76205/cannon-ball-why-jets-took-the-plunge-for-a-small-school-rb
OAKLAND
Gutierrez ESPN Oakland: Raiders hope P.J. Hall joins litany of successful small-school picks
http://www.espn.com/blog/oakland-raiders/post/_/id/21661/raiders-hope-p-j-hall-joins-litany-of-successful-small-school-picks
PHILADELPHIA
Wharton.com: Wharton People Analytics Conference 2018: Howie Roseman with Cade Massey (Video)
https://wpa.wharton.upenn.edu/video/wharton-people-analytics-conference-2018-howie-roseman-cade-massey/
Kempski Phillyvoice: Philadelphia Eagles surgery tracker
http://www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-eagles-surgery-tracker/
Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Brandon Graham will miss workouts after ankle surgery
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/brandon-graham-eagles-surgery-espn-injury-20180516.html
McPherson Eagles.com: Josh Sweat Can 'Be Free' In Eagles Defense
https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/josh-sweat-can-be-free-in-eagles-defense
PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Gabe Rivera, paralyzed former Steeler, pulling for Ryan Shazier
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/05/17/ryan-shazier-update-gabe-rivera-steelers-draft-paralyzed-pittsburgh/stories/201805160153
SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Garoppolo poised to break 49ers’ embarrassing 16-season streak
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/amp/Garoppolo-poised-to-break-49ers-embarrassing-12919916.php
Branch SF Chronicle: Ex-girlfriend of 49er Reuben Foster testifies she lied about domestic violence
https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Ex-girlfriend-of-49ers-Reuben-Foster-testifies-12922821.php
Barrows Sac Bee: Legal analyst on Reuben Foster case: 'It was a very good day for Mr. Foster'
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article211419224.html
Killion SF Chronicle: Reuben Foster case: Ex-girlfriend’s testimony a setback for domestic violence victims
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Reuben-Foster-case-Ex-girlfriend-s-testimony-a-12923841.php
SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: Seahawks expected to sign former Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds as a receiver, return man
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article211288149.html
TAMPA BAY
Auman TB Times: Cameras still high, but Bucs staff safe on groun
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/16/cameras-still-high-but-bucs-staff-safe-on-ground/
Laine ESPN TB: Todd Monken: Buccaneers made decision 'as an offense, to play poorly'
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23533541/tampa-bay-buccaneers-offensive-coordinator-todd-monken-said-team-absolutely-chose-suck-last-season
Stuart Football Perspective: Jameis Winston Had An Unusual 2017 Season
http://www.footballperspective.com/jameis-winston-had-an-unusual-2017-season/
Auman TB Times: More praise for Bucs WR Chris Godwin: ‘I see him as a starter’
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/17/more-praise-for-bucs-wr-chris-godwin-i-see-him-as-a-starter/
Auman TB Times: George Warhop on Donovan Smith: ‘You have something here that’s special’
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/17/george-warhop-on-donovan-smith-you-have-something-here-thats-special/
Greg Auman (@gregauman)
5/17/18, 3:44 PM
Bucs offensive line coach George Warhop says Ali Marpet's transition from center to left guard "should be really easy." Said he's smart, takes coaching well: "He'd be the one I have the least concerns about."
Auman TB Times: Mike Smith: Bucs defense must be ‘hell of a lot better’ in 2018
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/16/mike-smith-bucs-defense-must-be-hell-of-a-lot-better-in-2018/
Smith Buccaneers.com: Buckner: I Need Super Friends, Not Superman
http://buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buckner-I-Need-Super-Friends-Not-Superman/8222368c-76eb-44f9-aff2-04bd875045bf
Stroud TB Times: Gerald McCoy has some ‘Super Friends’ to help him on the D-line
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/16/gerald-mccoy-has-some-super-friends-to-help-him-on-the-d-line/?
Auman TB Times: Next step for Bucs LBs David, Alexander: ‘Quicker decision-makers’
http://www.tampabay.com/article/20180516/ARTICLE/305169423/1120
Stroud TB Times: Vernon Hargreaves has the starting right cornerback job in the Bucs base defense. For now.
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/17/vernon-hargreaves-has-the-starting-right-cornerback-job-in-the-bucs-base-defense-for-now/
Auman TB Times: Bucs eye improved kickoff return coverage after two TDs in 2017
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/17/bucs-eye-improved-kickoff-return-coverage-after-two-tds-in-2017/
TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Rookie Dane Cruikshank Adjusting to NFL, "Big" Playbook
http://titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Rookie-Dane-Cruikshank-Adjusting-to-NFL-Big-Playbook/cd35f5ac-9959-4302-9988-09f94c08b6c2
WASHINGTON
Schreifels Redskins.com: Troy Apke Eager To Show Off Speed, Refine His Technique
https://www.redskins.com/news/troy-apke-eager-to-show-off-speed-refine-his-technique
Zielonka Washington Times: Undrafted safety Quin Blanding wants to last with the Redskins
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/16/quin-blanding-virginia-safety-competes-redskins-ro/
Draft
Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook: An Early Look to the Future During NFL OTAs
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2776525-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-an-early-look-to-the-future-during-nfl-otas
RB
Fran Duffy (@fduffy3)
5/14/18, 8:40 PM
UCLA RB Soso Jamabo should do well in the new system with the Bruins. A strong, patient track runner who can be tough to bring down and, while he’s not dynamic athletically, he can play on third down. I expect him to have a career year this fall as a senior.
WR
Fran Duffy (@fduffy3)
5/14/18, 8:43 PM
SouthCarolina WR Deebo Samuel is the real deal. Hurt most of last yr; has had durability issues all three years, but he’s 6’0, 210 LBs and he’s got juice to make plays at every level. Great YAC. Pretty good route runner. That entire GamecockFB WR corps is extremely well-coached
G
Fran Duffy (@fduffy3)
5/14/18, 8:53 PM
SouthCarolina OL Zack Bailey played RT last year but sounds like he’s sliding back into guard this year (pro position). Not the most athletic kid you’ll find but he’s a mailer inside that wants to get after people. Hope he can be fully healthy this year bc he’s another fun one
DT
Fran Duffy (@fduffy3)
5/14/18, 8:47 PM
Low-hanging fruit but Houston DT Ed Oliver has outstanding potential. Freak show athlete. Great first step. Has NOT reached his ceiling yet, though. Best ball should be ahead of him. Not all the way there as a pass rusher. Can get stronger. He could be a great one.
DE
Fran Duffy (@fduffy3)
5/17/18, 9:03 PM
One game and change into Oregon DL Jalen Jelks. This kid is dripping with potential. Some Everson Griffen to the way he plays. Lightning quick off the ball. Twitched up. Lines up everywhere. Competitive. I like what I’ve seen so far.
OLB
Fran Duffy (@fduffy3)
5/14/18, 8:45 PM
I like Kentucky WILB Jordan Jones - athletic kid who should test very well at next year’s Combine. Lack of size is a concern, but he’s rangy, tough, and pretty instinctive. Likes to come downhill despite his frame. Guys with his skill set went higher than projected this year
CB
Fran Duffy (@fduffy3)
5/14/18, 8:51 PM
I’m glad Miami CB Michael Jackson went back to TheU but he’s a fun one to study. Good size. Instinctive kid. Made some great plays in zone and has a pretty good feel for hip-pocketing in man. Tools are good - not great - and I’m excited to see him start a full season down there
History
Patriots.com: Former Patriots running back Andy Johnson passes away
http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/05/16/former-patriots-running-back-andy-johnson-passes-away
Condotta Seattle Times: Don Testerman, the Seahawks’ original fullback, dies at age 65
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/don-testerman-the-seahawks-original-fullback-dies-at-age-65/
Ryman GB Press Gazette: Jerry Kramer's Hall of Fame induction will be happy, despite the crying
https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2018/05/17/pro-football-hall-fame-jerry-kramer-credits-daughter-hall-nod/595605002/
Vito Denton Record Chronicle: DRC: UNT great "Mean" Joe Greene calls school naming a dorm after him an "incredible honor." Here's the story on the school's decision, reaction of Greene, UNT student senator who started petition to have hall named after a minority:
https://www.dentonrc.com/news/unt-regents-approve-naming-residence-hall-after-joe-greene/article_1510ec86-9444-56ca-9c70-3c69ea12ce87.html
Gosselin Talk of Fame: RICK GOSSELIN’S ALL-TIME NFL SPECIAL TEAMS UNIT
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/rick-gosselins-time-nfl-special-teams-unit/
Giants Training Camp Previews from prior years
1986: The Holdouts
Litsky NYT: GIANTS OPEN CAMP WITHOUT 7 ROOKIES
“The Giants opened training camp today with half of their 14 draft choices missing.
In a year in which the National Football League's 28 teams are trying to limit salaries for rookies, less than a third of the 333 draftees have signed. The Giants are doing better than most teams.
They signed Ron Brown, a Colorado wide receiver, and Steve Cisowski, a Santa Clara offensive tackle, Monday; Solomon Miller, a Utah State wide receiver, this morning and Jim Luebbers, an Iowa State defensive end, and Jerry Kimmel, an inside linebacker from Syracuse, this afternoon.
John Washington, an Oklahoma State defensive end, and Jon Francis, a Boise State running back, were here at the Pace University camp. However, league rules banned them from the team meeting this morning and the weight lifting and sprinting tests this afternoon because they had not agreed on contracts. Lasker Near Camp
Greg Lasker was at the Elmsford Holiday Inn, six miles from camp, where his agent, Tom Selakovich, held an afternoon news conference to discuss the state of negotiations. The other draftees - Eric Dorsey, Mark Collins, Erik Howard, Pepper Johnson, Vince Warren and Len Lynch -were absent and unaccounted for.
In all, 44 of the 53 expected players were here. The 53 are draftees, free-agent rookies, veteran and rookie quarterbacks, veterans returning from injured reserve and a handful of other veterans. The remaining veterans will undergo physical tests Monday and join the rookies in two-a-day workouts Tuesday.
The unsigned rookies include Dorsey, a Notre Dame defensive end chosen on the first round, and the Giants' four second-round choices -Collins, a Fullerton (Calif.) State cornerback; Howard, a Washington State nose tackle; Johnson, an Ohio State linebacker, and Lasker, an Arkansas safety.
Selakovich, Lasker's agent, said the Giants had offered identical $810,000, four-year contracts to their four second-round choices. He said that at 12:30 this morning, George Young, the Giants' general manager, raised his offer to Lasker to $860,000. Seeks $950,000
Selakovich said he had been seeking $950,000. However, he said he would settle for $930,000, which he said was the average value of last year's contracts for second-round draftees.
The Giants acquired the extra second-round draft choices in trades for Mark Haynes and Gary Zimmerman. Selakovich said the agents for the other second-round draftees and the general managers of other teams were delaying their negotiations to see what the Giants would pay.
The only second-round choice who has signed is Kenneth Davis, a running back for the Green Bay Packers. The only first-round choices signed are Tony Casillas, a nose tackle for the Atlanta Falcons, and Rod Jones, a cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Selakovich said Young's hands were tied because Young had to clear his contracts with Jack Donlan, the executive director of the N.F.L. Management Council.
''George Young is a fair man,'' said Selakovich, ''but he is being told how to negotiate. This is not a New York Giants problem, it's a league problem. How can a league tell a club how much to pay a player? That's socialistic.'' Young Will Not Comment
Young would not comment on the contract numbers. And while saying he had a good relationship with Selakovich, he seemed angered by the agent's comments.
''Jack Donlan is not a factor here,'' said Young. ''We're into the bogey-man techniques. Find a bogey man and blame him. All Jack Donlan does is collect information and make it available to us, the same way the union makes information available to agents. He doesn't tell us what to do. Nobody in this league told me what to sign a guy for.
''I'm not rapping Jack Donlan. It's easy to make him the culprit. I'm the culprit. I'm looking for what fair deals are and trying to get it done. I was ahead of the market when I made my offers. What am I suppose to be, Santa Claus?''
Young also was upset by Selakovich's statement that the Giants made a gross profit of $4.65 million last year. The agent said the information was supplied by the N.F.L. Players Association, the players' union.
''That information is wrong,'' said Young. ''And some people have the attitude that if an N.F.L. team announces a profit, it's a public disgrace.''
https://nytimes.com/1986/07/17/sports/giants-open-camp-without-7-rookies.html
Giants Birthdays 5-19
Leon Bright RB/KR FA-CFL 1981 NYG 1981-1983 5-19-1955
Odis McKinney SS D2-Colorado 1978 NYG 1978-1979 5-19-1957
Dave Tollefson DE PSQ-OAK 2007 NYG 2007-2011 5-19-1981
Giants Birthdays 5-18
Jeff Roehl LT UDFA-Northwestern 2003 NYG 2003 5-18-1980
Giants Birthdays 5-17
Chris Godfrey RG FA-MICH USFL 1984 NYG 1984-1987 5-17-1958
Lou Kirouac G UDFA-Boston College 1962 NYG IR 1962 NYG 1963 5-17-1940
Curtis McGriff LDE/NT UDFA-Alabama 1980 NYG 1980-1985 5-17-1958
Ernest Pough WR TR-PIT 1978 NYG 1978 5-17-1952
John Skorupan ROLB W-BUF 1978 NYG 1978-1980 5-17-1951
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