Giants
Salomone Giants.com: Who stood out at Giants OTAs? (5/22)
https://www.giants.com/news/who-stood-out-at-giants-otas-5-22
Schmeelk Giants.com: Notes and observations from OTA practice (5/22
https://www.giants.com/news/notes-and-observations-from-ota-practice-5-22
Vrentas MMQB: Five Giants, and Those Forgotten After the Storm
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/05/23/landon-collins-eli-apple-new-york-giants-puerto-rico-hurricane-maria-recovery
WR
Rock Newsday: Giants’ Cody Latimer ready to change his career narrative
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/giants-cody-latimer-ready-to-change-his-career-narrative-1.18677951
Dunleavy NJ.com: Giants' Dave Gettleman signs Russell Shepard for 2nd straight offseason | Is he the No. 3 WR?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/giants_sign_russell_shepard_waive_tim_scott_where.html
Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
5/22/18, 12:21 PM
Shepard is a special teams signing first, a WR second. He was second on the team in special teams tackles in Carolina, had 14 with the Bucs two years ago. Sometimes you have to see the forest through the trees. The opportunities are not going to be there for WRs in this offense beyond the big names. So you need guys on 53 who can contribute in other ways on game day, not watch.
Cody Latimer and Russell Shepard might be those guys
Lombardo NJ.com: Giants' Hunter Sharp making most of opportunity with Odell Beckham limited at OTAs
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/giants_hunter_sharp_making_most_of_opportunity_wit.html
Willis NYP: Brandon Marshall thinks Giants are a contender
https://nypost.com/2018/05/23/brandon-marshall-thinks-giants-are-a-contender/amp/
DE
Canavan AP: Giants taking a chance on Mauro despite PED ban
http://www.recordonline.com/sports/20180522/giants-taking-chance-on-mauro-despite-ped-ban?
LB
Lombardo NJ.com: Eagles release Mychal Kendricks ... And Giants should try to sign him
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/eagles_release_mychal_kendricks_and_giants_should.amp
CB
Dunleavy NJ.com: Giants' Janoris Jenkins livid to be excluded from Top 10 NFL cornerbacks, vows big year
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/giants_janoris_jenkins_livid_to_be_excluded_from_t.amp
SS
Braziller NYP: Landon Collins a fan of Giants regime’s ‘no bulls—t’ approach
https://nypost.com/2018/05/22/landon-collins-a-fan-of-giants-regimes-no-bulls-t-approach/amp/
Rock Newsday: Landon Collins senses a different Giants regime and likes it
https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/landon-collins-giants-1.18683972
NFL
King MMQB: A New Look for the Kickoff, and Readers’ Messages of Thanks to Peter King
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/05/23/peter-king-mmqb-si-reader-emails-thanks-new-kickoff-rules
Jones MMQB: NFL’s New Targeting Rule About to Cause a World of Officiating Chaos
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/05/22/nfl-targeting-rule-change-lowering-head-helmet-hit
Pat Kirwan (@PatKirwan_NFL)
5/22/18, 6:07 PM
15 nfl teams have new offensive coordinators and 13 teams have new defensive coordinators. With very limited practice time and a number of players not attending OTAs tough to install
Schwartz SB Nation: NFL teams are making a terrible mistake at the goal line
Does it make sense for NFL teams to get into jumbo personnel inside the two yard line if they want to run the ball? Maybe not. I take a look at some data and talk about my favorite goal line run.
https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2018/5/22/17376788/nfl-offense-goal-line-package-patriots-run-the-ball
Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: How Sammy Watkins' contract is changing the game for the WR market
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-heres-why-sammy-watkins-contract-is-a-game-changer-for-the-wr-market/
ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals receiver Chad Williams broke the mold, but not in a good way
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/632823002
ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons don’t expect Julio Jones until minicamp
https://www.myajc.com/sports/football/julio-jones-sightings-day-two/oGobe2hjTIRlz4xTlMY2IL/amp.html
BALTIMORE
Mink Ravens.com: Kenneth Dixon Returns to the Field, Where He Could Make a Big Impact
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/kenneth-dixon-returns-to-the-field-where-he-could-make-a-big-impact
BUFFALO
Rodak ESPN Buffalo: Shaky offensive line and WRs could stunt Josh Allen's growth
http://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/31724/unproven-offensive-line-receivers-could-stunt-josh-allens-growth
CAROLINA
Charlotte Observer: Welcome, David Tepper. Avoid these mistakes of previous Charlotte owners
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/editorials/article211654129.html
Person Charlotte Observer: NFL owners approve David Tepper as Panthers owner; he immediately outlines team goals
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article211657134.html
Breer MMQB: David Tepper Hits the Ground Running as the NFL's Newest Owner
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/05/22/carolina-panthers-owner-david-tepper-nfl-meetings
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers players, football staff 'ready for closure' as NFL approves 'a football guy
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article211657704.html
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Cam, Peppers, Kuechly and more: 10 observations from the first full day of Panthers OTAs
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article211654269.html
CINCINNATI
Morrison Dayton Daily News: No longer playing catch up, Ross just catching passes as OTAs begin
https://www.mydaytondailynews.com/sports/longer-playing-catch-ross-just-catching-passes-otas-begin/e01jmFicENlVtaZUpBpZsI/amp.html
Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Carlos Dunlap misses the start of Cincinnati Bengals OTA
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/632385002
DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: Denver Broncos OTA No. 1 recap: Injury report, Shane Ray on declined option
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/05/22/denver-broncos-ota-no-1-recap/
Klis 9News Denver: BRONCOS NOTES: JORDAN TAYLOR'S HIPS; DE'ANGELO HENDERSON MAKES GOOD CALL FOR FIANCÉE
https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/broncos-notes-jordan-taylors-hips-deangelo-henderson-makes-good-call-for-fiancee/73-557189848
Legwold ESPN Denver: Case Keenum goes into preseason as undisputed starter
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23573865/case-keenum-adjusts-being-denver-broncos-starting-quarterback
Fredrickson Denver Post: Broncos RB De’Angelo Henderson participates in OTAs after harrowing car crash
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/05/22/deangelo-henderson-denver-broncos-otas-car-crash/
O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos linebacker Shane Ray focused on his play, not his contract
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/05/22/shane-ray-denver-broncos-contract-focus/
DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Gambling and the NFL? 'This isn't your grandfather's world of gaming'
https://amp.freep.com/amp/635170002#click=https://t.co/fqLjdVCTVO
Samuelsen Detroit Free Press: How will Detroit Lions satisfy stable of running backs?
https://amp.freep.com/amp/635151002
Twentyman Lions.com: New o-line coaches bringing a unique perspective to Lions
http://detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/New-o-line-coaches-bringing-a-unique-perspective-to-Lions/0702ea7d-dc63-4bd3-aa96-5a01caf9df5c
GREEN BAY
Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood)
5/22/18, 5:38 PM
Packers QB coach Frank Cignetti Jr. says Aaron Rodgers' playing style, specifically his ability to extend plays outside the pocket, will remain in wake of second broken collarbone: "Moving forward, we expect Aaron to play the way he always has."
Demovsky ESPN GB: Packers must pay up to Jaire Alexander for picking him at 18
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/44860/packers-must-pay-up-to-jaire-alexander-for-picking-no-18
HOUSTON
Robertson Houston Chronicle: Onus on Texans to turn potential into results
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/Robertson-Onus-on-Texans-to-turn-potential-into-12935087.php
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' Bill O'Brien pleased with Deshaun Watson during OTAs
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Bill-O-Brien-pleased-Deshaun-Watson-OTA-12934975.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans RB Lamar Miller hoping for bounce-back season
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-RB-Lamar-Miller-hoping-for-bounce-back-12933815.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans excited about healthy return of speedy Will Fuller
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-excited-healthy-return-Will-Fuller-OTA-12935061.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Jadeveon Clowney sidelined at OTA
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Jadeveon-Clowney-sidelined-at-OTA-12934683.php
Upadhyaya Houston Chronicle: Texans' Brandon Dunn hopes to build off his progress
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Brandon-Dunn-hopes-to-build-off-his-12935434.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: New Texans safety Tyrann Mathieu getting up to speed
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/New-Texans-safety-Tyrann-Mathieu-getting-up-to-12935250.php
JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS HC DOUG MARRONE WANTS TO SET THE STANDARD FOR PRACTICE DURING OTAS
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-hc-doug-marrone-wants-to-set-the-standard-for-practice-during-otas/77-557155863
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS OTAS RECAP: RAMSEY, BOUYE ABSENT FOR DAY 1, WIDE RECEIVERS IMPRESS DURING WORKOUT
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-otas-recap-ramsey-bouye-absent-for-day-1-wide-receivers-impress-during-workout/77-556983631
Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye)
5/22/18, 5:59 PM
A few thoughts following #Jaguars OTA 1:
1) BB5 looked sharp with accuracy, good touch on deep balls
2) Cody Davis could have a bigger role in the secondary than most envisioned, looked good in his "pajamas" reps (#PostMarrone uses the p word when discussing non-padded prax)
3) Rashad Greene has probably heard the roster bubble noise, he put on a "difficult catch clinic" this morning
4) ASJ looked like a JT today as a pass catcher
5) Fournette does look svelte as previously reported, looked smooth today
6) Logan Cooke nailed the roof at least 8 times
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Woike LA Times: Chargers tight end Hunter Henry to miss season after tearing knee ligament during team activities
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-ota-ingram-20180522-story.html
Williams ESPN LA: Chargers should be on the phone right now with Antonio Gates
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/81687/chargers-should-be-on-the-phone-right-now-with-antonio-gates
Shaikin UTSD: Chargers' Ingram a no-show at voluntary OTA workout
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-melvin-ingram-no-show-20180522-story.html
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Lago Rams.com: Peters, Talib Developing Chemistry in Secondary at OTAs
http://therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Peters-Talib-Developing-Chemistry-in-Secondary-at-OTAs/2273dd44-9059-4609-b4e1-abceeea29b67
MIAMI
Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz)
5/22/18, 2:59 PM
Ryan Tannehill, Raekwon McMillan and Tony Lippett - who all missed last season with injuries, of course - were full participants in Tuesday's first day of Dolphins' on-field OTA work. So good news there.
Beasley Miami Herald: Yet another encouraging sign in Ryan Tannehill's recovery from knee surgery
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article211657329.html
NEW ENGLAND
Guregian Boston Herald: With Tom Brady missing, it’s not a pretty picture in Foxboro
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/05/guregian_with_tom_brady_missing_it_s_not_a_pretty_picture_in_foxboro?
Volin Boston Globe: By skipping OTAs, Tom Brady leaves himself open to criticism
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/05/21/skipping-otas-tom-brady-leaves-himself-open-criticism/Dtg1YukHMCluayFtppBQRI/story.html
Reiss ESPN Boston: Brian Hoyer: Tom Brady's absence not a distraction 'in any way'
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23573423/tom-brady-not-participating-otas-new-england-patriots
McBride Boston Globe: After lost season, Derek Rivers is raring to go with Patriots
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/05/22/after-lost-season-derek-rivers-raring-with-patriots/5KhfleHrZ6ilTdvoVDidbI/amp.html
Guregian Boston Herald: Duron Harmon thanks team for support after Costa Rican incident
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/05/patriots_notebook_duron_harmon_thanks_team_for_support_after_costa_rican?
NEW YORK JETS
Cimini ESPN NY: Teddy Bridgewater looks good in 1st Jets OTA, says knee 'feels great'
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23573568/teddy-bridgewater-looks-sharp-1st-new-york-jets-ota-session
Cimini ESPN NY: NFL dream drives Nathan Shepherd from factory job to Jets
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/76123/nfl-dream-drives-nathan-shepherd-from-factory-job-to-jets
OAKLAND
Gehlken LV Review Journal: Raiders CB Gareon Conley shines, S Obi Melifonwu stalls
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders/raiders-cb-gareon-conley-shines-s-obi-melifonwu-stalls/amp/
PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Eagles practice observations: Carson Wentz is back (sort of); the first depth chart; Jay Ajayi shines
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-carson-wentz-otas-organized-team-activities-doug-pederson-depth-chart-nick-foles-jay-ajayi-20180522.html
Sielski Phil.com: Carson Wentz wants everyone, including Eagles, to know he plans to be ready for regular season
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/carson-wentz-eagles-acl-recovery-organized-team-activities-nick-foles-doug-pederson-practice-20180522.html
Silver NFL.com: Eagles declined Foles-Browns trade this offseason
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000933887/article/eagles-declined-nick-folesbrowns-trade-earlier-this-offseason
Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Eagles did right thing by resisting Browns' offer for Nick Foles
http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/blog/mc-spt-eagles-nick-foles-trade-offer-20180523-story.html
McLane Phil.com: Mychal Kendricks released by Eagles on first day of OTAs
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/mychal-kendricks-released-eagles-linebacker-20180522.html
Zach Berman (@ZBerm)
5/22/18, 3:59 PM
I think M. Kendricks can play. He'll be good somewhere else. Have been surprised Eagles couldn't get anything in trade, but I imagine the contract had something to do with it. But if Hicks/Bradham are injured this year, this decision will be in the spotlight.
Zach Berman (@ZBerm)
5/22/18, 7:35 PM
The argument that Mychal Kendricks was going to be the No.3 LB on a team that plays 70% of snaps in sub packages and his price did not justify that role is valid. (He’d make same argument.) The argument that Kendricks wasn’t a productive player is less valid and a rationalization
Bowen Phil.com: New Eagles linebacker Paul Worrilow likely out for season after suffering torn ACL
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/paul-worrilow-philadelphia-eagles-organized-team-activities-injured-20180522.html
Bowen Phil.com: Sidney Jones might be slotted for a key Eagles role this season
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-sidney-jones-slot-corner-ronald-darby-jalen-mills-20180522.html
Domowitch Phil.com: Brian Dawkins leaving Eagles front office to pursue his 'calling'
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/brian-dawkins-leaving-eagles-front-office-just-2-months-before-hall-of-fame-induction-20180522.html
PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Ben Roethlisberger is already helping rookie Mason Rudolph
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/05/22/mason-rudolph-steelers-otas-ben-roethlisberger-retirement-rumors/stories/201805220100
Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Ben Roethlisberger helping rookie QB Mason Rudolph
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23572254/pittsburgh-steelers-ben-roethlisberger-now-helping-mason-rudolph
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Tom Bradley's remade Steelers secondary features new terminology and plenty of film
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/05/22/Tom-Bradley-Joe-Haden-Sean-Davis-steelers-secondary-coach/stories/201805220108
SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: OTA notes: 49ers RB Jerick McKinnon looks sharp as receiver
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article211662339.html
Wagoner ESPN SF: Malcolm Smith's return could be critical for 49ers defense
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/129951/malcolm-smiths-return-could-be-critical-for-49ers-defense
Barrows Sac Bee: Richard Sherman striving for Seattle-like camaraderie in 49ers secondary
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article211397104.html
SEATTLE
Henderson ESPN Seattle: How will Seahawks’ OC Brian Schottenheimer and DC Ken Norton Jr. be similar?
http://sports.mynorthwest.com/457132/how-will-seahawks-oc-brian-schottenheimer-and-dc-ken-norton-jr-be-similar/amp/
Calkins Seattle Times: It doesn’t matter that Earl Thomas is skipping Seahawks OTAs — worry later
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/it-doesnt-matter-that-earl-thomas-is-skipping-seahawks-otas-worry-later/
John Clayton ESPN Seattle: NFL’s new kickoff rules are a positive for the Seahawks
http://sports.mynorthwest.com/457450/clayton-nfls-new-kickoff-rules-are-a-positive-for-the-seahawks/amp/
TAMPA BAY
Smith Buccaneers.com: Bucs Have Lofty Expectations for Chris Godwin
http://buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Have-Lofty-Expectations-for-Chris-Godwin/1c066e94-4ca0-4f5b-b4b9-3761b99be738
TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans' Marcus Mariota practicing without knee brace among 5 observations from workouts
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/628490002
Wyatt Titans.com: Heading Into Year 9, Titans OLB Derrick Morgan Still Evolving
http://titansonline.com/news/article-4/Heading-Into-Year-9-Titans-OLB-Derrick-Morgan-Still-Evolving/85bfa767-8350-4bb4-ac2b-5a0283869815
History
Borges Talk of Fame: STATE YOUR CASE: IS RICK CASARES HOF RUNNING BACK TIME FORGOT?
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/state-your-case-is-rick-casares-a-hof-running-back-time-forgot/
Stuart Football Perspective: Byron Leftwich and Average Length of Sack
http://www.footballperspective.com/byron-leftwich-and-average-length-of-sack/
Giants Training Camp Previews from prior years
1979 New Beginnings
7-23-1979
Katz NYT: Perkins Has 5 to Pick From
“PLEASANTVILLE. N.Y., July 13 — Phil Simms sat on a couch in the music room of Pace University Student Center today and said he expected to be “sitting on the bench when the first eame comes around.”
Rookies, even first& #8208;round draft choices, mind their manners on opening day of a National Football League training camp, and especially a camp that opened with more veterans than rookies. Only 12 Giant veterans, including Gordon Gravelle, the starting offensive tackle who has announced his retirement, failed to report to the rookie head coach, Ray Perkins.
That meant 37 veterans, including the four quarterbacks Simms will battle for the starting berth he does not expect to win so easily, were in their dormitories a week early, along with the 36 rookies who had to check in.
“The coach said he would like us here if we would like to be here,” said Harry Carson, the Pro Bowl middle linebacker celebrating a four& #8208;year contract that brings him up to the $100,000& #8208;a& #8208;season tax bracket. “That's some way to put it.”
Five Weeks Instead of Four
“It was not a demand& #8208;type of invitation,” said Perkins. “I told them that if we can start out with as many of them here as possible, that gives us five weeks of camp instead of four weeks.”
Perkins has much to do beside choose three quarterbacks from among Simms, Joe Pisarcik, Jerry Golsteyn, Randy Dean and Fred Besana, and then make one a starter for the league opener in Philadelphia Sept. 2.
“I've got a good idea of the first two, based on what I've seen so far,” said the coach. But he would not name the one besides Simms, saying, “That could very well change.”
Pisarcik, the incumbent starter, who is about 15 pounds trimmer than he was at Perkins's first of three minicamps, was more upset about not having Doug Kotar, his roommate, in camp than the possible slight by the coach.
“It gets lonely,” said Pisarcik. “I need someone to complain to.”
Grueling Camp Expected
Perkins does not appear like the kind of coach players will be able to complain to. The 37& #8208;year& #8208;old coach has almost intimidated the veterans with his intensity and the promise of what they know will be a grueling camp, unlike those run by Perkins's predecessor, John McVay.
Perkins inherited a last& #8208;place team, a team that has had only two winning seasons in 16 years, a team with more than just a quarterback problem. Replacing Troy Archer, the defensive tackle killed in an auto accident June 22, and Gravelle are just two of the other ones.
Perkins and his nine& #8208;man staff will have only until Aug. 16 to solve these problems here. Then, with still two of four preseason games remaining, the team will break camp and set up headquarters at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
The only physical activity today was the annual 12& #8208;minute run and Dean, the 2& #8208;to& #8208;5 favorite, won easily, covering 8& #8532; laps of the quarter& #8208;mile track. Gary Shirk, the tight end, was second with 7 7/8 laps.”
https://nytimes.com/1979/07/14/archives/perkins-has-5-to-pick-from-five-weeks-instead-of-four.html
Giants Birthdays 5-23
Ken Avery RLB D12-Southern Mississippi 1966 (Future) NYG 1967-1968 5-23-1944
Tom Costello OLB UDFA-Miami 1964 NYG 1964-1965 5-23-1941
Jay Feely PK FA-ATL 2005 NYG 2005-2006 5-23-1976
