Giants
Schwartz NYP: Giants hope this is the roster that leads to turnaround
https://nypost.com/2018/05/20/giants-hope-this-is-the-roster-that-leads-to-turnaround/amp/
Dunleavy NJ.com: 7 position battles to watch as Giants start OTAs | Offensive line in flux?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/7_position_battles_to_watch_as_giants_start_otas_o.html#incart_2box_sports
Do the giants have a lot of cap space in 2019 how much ?
Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC)
5/20/18, 12:20 AM
Around $40M
Giants cap situation in 2019. Didn’t take a QB Eli not getting cut unless he bombs. Odell and Collins need extensions, do they have enough?
Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC)
5/20/18, 12:48 AM
Yes
WR
OBJ
Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC)
5/19/18, 11:52 PM
$17.5-$18M a year though Im not that confident on an extension being done this summer
LG
Traina Forbes.com: How Will Hernandez's High School Coach Helped Guide Him To The NFL
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciatraina/2018/05/19/how-will-hernandezs-high-school-coach-helped-guide-him-to-the-nfl/?ss=business
LB
Serby NYP: Alec Ogletree wants to have a record-setting year with Giants
https://nypost.com/2018/05/19/alec-ogletree-wants-to-have-a-record-setting-year-with-giants/amp/
NFL
Volin Boston Globe: SUNDAY FOOTBALL NOTES
NFL owners will kick around changes to kickoff rules
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/05/19/nfl-owners-will-kick-around-changes-kickoff-rules/JsERb1ABfRLRA9hhx2sfFN/story.html
Jason OTC
Which teams look like they are in the best Cap shape entering 2019
Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC)
5/20/18, 12:03 AM
Colts, Jets, Browns, Texans, and Bills
Jason OTC
The Worst Cap shape entering 2019?
Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC)
5/20/18, 1:00 AM
Eagles, Jaguars, Saints, Dolphins, Steelers
ARIZONA
Odegard Cardinals.com: Cardinals Trade For Cornerback Jamar Taylor
http://azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Trade-For-Cornerback-Jamar-Taylor/2a62cae5-a8ed-4b70-b15e-bee55c7625e0
Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss)
5/19/18, 12:07 PM
The Cardinals made the trade for CB Jamar Taylor official just now. They gave up a sixth-round pick in the 2020 draft for him.
ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons depth chart: A look at the roster at start of OTAs
https://www.myajc.com/sports/football/depth-chart-look-the-roster-start-otas/JZXYtZeRJvCF47i8xtoTgP/amp.html
Jason OTC: Julio Jones, “Updated” Contracts, and Contract Decisions
“It was just three years ago that Julio Jones agreed to a five year contract extension worth $14.25 million a season with the Falcons and now he is looking for an “update” to his contract, despite having three years remaining on the contract. I think it’s a good situation to examine and a good illustration as to why some players should consider thinking outside the box when it comes to contracts...”
https://overthecap.com/julio-jones-updated-contracts-contract-decisions/
McClure ESPN Atlanta: Falcons' Foyesade Oluokun out to validate Ivy Leaguers in NFL
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/275710/falcons-foyesade-oluokun-out-to-validate-ivy-leaguers-in-nfl
BALTIMORE
Mink Ravens.com: Breshad Perriman Enters This Critical Offseason ‘Very Hungry’
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/breshad-perriman-enters-this-critical-offseason-very-hungry
Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Ravens defense excited with more flexible, free-flowing approach under Don 'Wink' Martindale
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-defensive-flexibility-20180516-story.html
Eisenberg Ravens.com: Ravens Banking on Three Defensive Changes to Finally Stop Steelers Offense
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/eisenberg-ravens-banking-on-three-defensive-changes-to-finally-stop-steelers-off
BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: After losing Wood, Incognito, Bills' O-line focuses on blocking out noise, building chemistry
http://buffalonews.com/2018/05/19/bills-offensive-line-focused-on-blocking-out-the-noise/
CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: How much Pittsburgh will fans see in Panthers once David Tepper takes over as owner?
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article211435684.html
CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears Q& A: Could Bears trade for Jaguars' Dante Fowler? Will any Bears make the Pro Bowl this year?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mailbag-dante-fowler-brad-biggs-20180517-story.html
CINCINNATI
ArchDeacon Dayton Daily News: These 2 Bengals rookies share an almost inconceivable bond. They’ve coped in an inspiring way.
https://www.mydaytondailynews.com/sports/archdeacon-these-bengals-rookies-share-almost-inconceivable-bond-they-coped-inspiring-way/T2NTHQko37PR37wokVlPZN/amp.html
CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns' trade of Jamar Taylor to the Cardinals for 6th round pick in '20 is official
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/05/browns_trade_of_jamar_taylor_t.amp.
DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Cowboys WR Terrance Williams issues statement after Lamborghini crash, arrest on public intoxication charge
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/05/19/report-cowboys-wr-terrance-williams-arrested-public-intoxication-frisco
DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos coach Vance Joseph discusses 4 hot topics heading into OTAs
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/05/20/vance-joseph-denver-broncos-otas/
Ottewill Mileage High Sports: Need for Speed: Where Phillip Lindsey and the modern athlete go to get faster
https://milehighsports.com/need-for-speed-where-phillip-lindsey-and-the-modern-athlete-go-to-get-faster/amp/#click=https://t.co/RCgzFuZFFV
Klis 9News Denver: WHY NFL'S TOP 5 DRAFT PICKS, INCLUDING DENVER'S CHUBB, COULD TAKE TIME TO SIGN
https://www.9news.com/amp/article?section=sports& headline=why-nfls-top-5-draft-picks-including-denvers-chubb-could-take-time-to-sign& contentId=73-555757700
GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Why the Packers are prioritizing press-man cornerbacks
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/05/19/packers-defense-cornerbacks-mike-pettine/624139002/
INDIANAPOLIS
Walker Colts.com: Coach Speak: Dave DeGuglielmo Talks Colts Offensive Line
http://colts.com/news/article-1/Coach-Speak-Dave-DeGuglielmo-Talks-Colts-Offensive-Line/815f8f51-6520-4462-817a-bfb3ac23cab7
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN LA: Why Chargers QB Philip Rivers can play another five years
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/24171/why-chargers-qb-philip-rivers-can-play-another-five-years
Williams ESPN LA: Chargers LB Jatavis Brown renews faith, focused on bounce-back season
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/24162/chargers-lb-jatavis-browns-renews-faith-focused-on-bounce-back-season
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Lago Rams.com: Kelly Focused on Daily Improvement in Year 1 With Rams
http://therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Kelly-Focused-on-Daily-Improvement-in-Year-1-With-Rams/78b9dd58-5cbe-4d58-9867-e27c27667c69
MIAMI
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins must get top-shelf production from these three positions to have successful 2018 season
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-perkins-20180519-story.html
MINNESOTA
Scoggjns Minn Star Tribune: Vikings ask cap guy Rob Brzezinski to pull a rabbit out of that hat
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-ask-cap-guy-rob-brzezinski-to-pull-a-rabbit-out-of-that-hat/483134261/
Rand Minn Star Tribune: 'QB Confidence Index' illustrates what Vikings gained with Kirk Cousins
http://m.startribune.com/qb-confidence-index-illustrates-what-vikings-gained-with-kirk-cousins/483052361/
NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts/notes around Patriots and NFL (first on-field look at team this week; Lane Johnson’s remarks; Adrian Clayborn slowed down with quad; Steve Nelson on Andy Johnson etc.).
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4813587/lane-johnsons-remarks-about-patriots-warrant-scrutiny
Reiss ESPN Boston: Would Tom Brady be present if Jimmy G were still in N.E.?
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4813547/would-tom-brady-be-present-if-jimmy-g-were-still-in-n-e
Guregian Boston Herald: NFL notes: Don't be surprised if Wise, Rivers rise up for Patriots
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/05/nfl_notes_dont_be_surprised_if_wise_rivers_rise_up_for_patriots?
NEW ORLEANS
Erickson NO Advocate: Saints might have landed 'an absolute steal' in undrafted tight end Deon Yelder
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_d6203840-5b78-11e8-9b8c-27ae3bda02a3.amp.html
OAKLAND
Davidson Sac Bee: Kolton Miller already a student of the Raiders’ game. ‘I take it very seriously’
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/hometown-report/article211177044.html
PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Five Eagles camp battles to watch heading into OTAs
http://www.phillyvoice.com/five-eagles-camp-battles-watch/amp/
PITTSBURGH
Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Tall task: Replacing Martavis Bryant won't be easy for Steelers
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/94583/tall-task-replacing-martavis-bryant-wont-be-easy-for-steelers
SAN FRANCISCO
Fann 49ers.com: D.J. Reed Brings Athleticism, Foot Quickness to 49ers Secondary
https://www.49ers.com/news/d-j-reed-brings-athleticism-foot-quickness-to-49ers-secondary
SEATTLE
Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC)
5/19/18, 11:59 PM
They could extend him [Earl Thomas] if they want. Not sure that they will though
Bob Condotta (@bcondotta)
5/20/18, 12:17 AM
I agree with this assessment of Earl Thomas. It's not a matter of them having the money to do it, it's whether they want to make that kind of commitment to him at this point, given where the team is and what has happened to some of the other older players the last few years.
TAMPA BAY
Laine ESPN TB: Bucs' message to Jameis Winston: Stop trying so hard
http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/20676/bucs-message-to-jameis-winston-stop-trying-so-hard
Stroud TB Times: Pillow talk: O-line coach says Bucs need tougher approach to run the ball
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/19/pillow-talk-o-line-coach-says-bucs-need-tougher-approach-to-run-the-ball/
Auman TB Times: O-line coach ‘ecstatic’ about Bucs drafting Vita Vea
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/19/o-line-coach-ecstatic-about-bucs-drafting-vita-vea/
TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Titans HC Mike Vrabel: Mistakes Can Be Teachable Moments
http://titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-HC-Mike-Vrabel-Mistakes-Can-Be-Teachable-Moments/b027b4fe-bd7d-4a58-8476-f0fd8f60c740
WASHINGTON
Finlay NBC Sports Washington: The Redskins will face tough contract decisions on these five upcoming free agents
https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/redskins-will-face-tough-contract-decisions-these-five-upcoming-free-agents
Tandler NBC Sports Washington: Redskins 2017 draft picks who must step up this season
https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/need-know-redskins-2017-draft-picks-who-must-step-season
Tandler NBC Sports Washington: A post-draft look at the possible 2021 Redskins offense
https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/need-know-post-draft-look-possible-2021-redskins-offense
Keim ESPN Washington: Final pick Trey Quinn confident he'll be relevant with Redskins
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/36509/final-pick-trey-quinn-confident-hell-be-relevant-with-redskins
Tandler NBC Sports Washington: A post-draft look at the possible 2021 Redskins defense
https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/need-know-post-draft-look-possible-2021-redskins-defense
Draft
CFL
Schwab Yahoo Sports: Johnny Canadian Football: Manziel says he has signed with CFL's Tiger-Cats
https://sports.yahoo.com/johnny-canadian-football-manziel-says-signed-cfls-tiger-cats-152644585.html
Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN)
5/19/18, 11:06 AM
Press conference later today in Hamilton, per source. Reminder: CFL rookie contracts are for two years. Manziel will be locked in through end of 2019 CFL season
Former Giants News
Willis NYP: Ex-Giant refuses to let sordid past define him any longer
https://nypost.com/2018/05/19/ex-giant-refuses-to-let-sordid-past-define-him-any-longer/amp/
Barrow Sac Bee: 'An absolutely brilliant talent evaluator': 49ers' John McVay to be honored in San Francisco
“DeBartolo insists that McVay is worthy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well. After all, McVay is credited with finding 50 All-Pro players and 41 Pro Bowlers during his time in San Francisco. He's also one of the few former 49ers with five Super Bowl rings.”
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article211475774.html
History
Giants Training Camp Previews from prior years
7-21-2000 Changes
Jim Fassel
''There are certain times when you can't play the safe hand,'' Fassel said last week as he made final preparations for his team's four-week training camp, which opens on the campus of the State University at Albany. ''You've got to take calculated risks that you believe in. I've got to make moves, and put my faith in certain guys.''
Pennington NYT: PRO FOOTBALL; Giants' Fassel Gambles on Shuffled Lineup
“The team heads to training camp trying to win in different ways with a host of new players. There could be as many as 11 new starters by the time the Giants open the regular season against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 3 at Giants Stadium.
''You lose, you make changes,'' said Fassel, whose 1999 team lost its final three games for a 7-9 record.
Most notably, the Giants have put a priority on speed and athleticism.
Why is Shaun Williams, who has never started a National Football League game at free safety, the new starter at the position instead of last year's starter, Percy Ellsworth?
Because Williams is faster, stronger and more athletically gifted. Will that make Williams the better free safety? Time will tell.
It is a recurring theme. With change comes risk.
Why is Mike Barrow, the Giants' principal off-season acquisition, the new middle linebacker?
Because his quickness can keep him on the field for every down, making him valuable as a pass rusher or in coverage. Corey Widmer, his predecessor, was more of a traditional run-stopping linebacker who came out on passing downs. Still, Barrow was cut by the Carolina Panthers, who aren't exactly a defensive powerhouse.
Why is Kerry Collins the quarterback?
Because he has every physical tool one would mold into the modern quarterback. In practice, the theoretical laboratory of football, Collins's passing abilities inspire awe.
When it comes to playing for keeps, there have been moments of awe and moments of awful for Collins. He put on a quarterback clinic in the 41-28 victory over the Jets last year, throwing for 341 yards. But over all, in his last 21 games, Collins has thrown 20 touchdowns and 26 interceptions.
Can Fassel, long called a quarterback guru, bring out the Collins who dominates practices and eliminate the Collins who creates turnovers? It is the most pivotal question of all as the Giants begin their seventh consecutive season searching for a replacement for Phil Simms.
No quarterback can play without protection, which leads to yet another prominent gamble. The offensive line will have four new starters. Gone is center Brian Williams, along with both tackles, Scott Gragg and Roman Oben. Luke Petitgout, last year's top draft pick, and the free-agent acquisition Lomas Brown are slated to be the new tackles. Glenn Parker, another veteran free-agent signee, takes over at left guard and Dusty Zeigler, a free agent from Buffalo, is the new center.
This refitted crew will not only have to keep Collins upright but open holes for Ron Dayne, the Heisman Trophy winner the Giants drafted to stop the revolving-door system of running backs that eventually ruined the Giants' rushing attack.
Some called the drafting of Dayne last April a gamble. How do you emphasize speed with a 258-pound running back?
Ernie Accorsi, the Giants' general manager, believes Dayne's best attribute is his quickness.
There are other gambles up and down the lineup. Was Joe Jurevicius worth a second-round pick two years ago? Because he, or someone, has to blossom into the much-needed third receiver? Who is going to play left cornerback now that Phillippi Sparks is gone, along with his planned replacement, Conrad Hamilton? Can the Giants finally find a way to get tight end Pete Mitchell into the mix? Can cornerback Jason Sehorn stay healthy and, moreover, can he prove he's still the Pro Bowl-caliber talent he was three years ago?
There is a lot on the table for the courteous, affable Fassel, the N.F.L.'s coach of the year in 1997 who now faces an uncompromising, 16-game, win-or-else assignment. Fassel has responded by pushing all his chips to the center of the table.
''There never are any safe choices in this business,'' Fassel said. ''And I don't want there to be any.''
https://nytimes.com/2000/07/21/sports/pro-football-giants-fassel-gambles-on-shuffled-lineup.html
Giants Birthdays 5-20
Tramain Jacobs: CB W-BAL 2015 NYG 2015 5-20-1992
Chris Ogbonnaya RB W-CAR 2014 NYG 2014 5-20-1986
