Thursday Reading

Giants

Dunleavy NJ.com: Why do Giants have so little salary cap space? When does relief arrive?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/why_are_giants_so_close_to_salary_cap_when_does_re.html

Pizzuta BBV: How far away are the Giants from top-three units at each position?
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2018/5/23/17385468/how-far-away-are-the-giants-from-top-three-units-at-each-position

Traina The Athletic: Giants mailbag, OTAs edition: New personnel, scheme deployment, salary questions and more
https://theathletic.com/358679/2018/05/23/giants-mailbag-otas-edition-new-personnel-scheme-deployment-salary-questions-and-more/

Coach

Rock Newsday: Tiki Barber welcomed back into Giants fold by new coach Pat Shurmur
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/tiki-barber-welcomed-back-into-giants-fold-by-new-coach-pat-shurmur-1.18695159

QB

Raanan ESPN NY: Who is next in line for the Giants behind Eli Manning
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/57199/who-is-next-in-line-for-the-giants-behind-eli-manning

CB

Healy NYDN: Eli Apple uses Giants’ relief trip to Puerto Rico to mend relationship with Landon Collins
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eli-apple-mends-relationship-landon-collins-giants-trip-article-1.4005596?outputType=amp

Dunleavy NJ.com: William Gay 'needs another Super Bowl ring bad and soon,' and thinks Giants' Eli Manning is right for job
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/william_gay_needs_another_super_bowl_ring_and_thin.amp

S

Lombardo NJ.com: Giants' defensive backs 'closer than ever,' Andrew Adams says, after tumultuous 2017
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/giants_defensive_backs_closer_than_ever_andrew_ada.amp

NFL

Volin Boston Globe: NFL owners adopt new rules for kickoffs
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/05/23/here-what-nfl-owners-have-approved-far-their-spring-meetings/jTfTSUzC1Oba0xSn3lcvBN/amp.html

Breer MMQB: NFL Anthem Policy: Why Owners Decided on the New Rule
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/05/24/national-anthem-policy-owners-meetings-roger-goodell-kirk-cousins-vikings-johnny-manziel-cfl

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons sign fullback Ricky Ortiz
https://www.myajc.com/sports/football/falcons-sign-fullback-ricky-ortiz/KDo8aLgl0LkvmLV22lERmI/amp.html

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Organized team activities will provide best glimpse yet at new-look Ravens roster
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-ota-storylines-20180523-story.html

Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: The 10 Ravens with plenty to gain from OTAs, mandatory minicamp
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-10-players-otas-20180522-story.html

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Could David Tepper's '2 Carolinas' idea include S.C. practice facility for Panthers?
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article211745094.html

Fowler Charlotte Observer: Charlotte already offering opportunities for Panthers draft pick Jermaine Carter Jr.
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article211697199.html

CHICAGO
Kane Chicago Tribune: Mitch Trubisky excited about what Anthony Miller brings to Bears wide receivers group
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-anthony-miller-mitch-trubisky-20180523-story.html

Kane Chicago Tribune: If public perception changes on Kevin White, it will be because of his play, not his words
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-kevin-white-confidence-20180523-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals' Frank Pollack debuts new-look offensive line
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/637192002

Marcum Cincy Jungle: Billy Price knows Bengals’ history of injured first-round picks; wants to buck the trend
https://www.cincyjungle.com/platform/amp/2018/5/23/17385302/billy-price-bengals-history-injured-first-round-picks

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: A A very different-looking Browns team takes the field: What we saw during OTAs on Wednesday
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/05/there_are_reasons_to_feel_good.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Why Browns' Duke Johnson is 'very optimistic' about ongoing extension talks
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/05/why_browns_duke_johnson_very_o.amp

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns' Jarvis Landry: 'I consider myself the best receiver in the NFL"
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/05/browns_jarvis_landry_i_conside.amp#click=https://t.co/tbYZ4kjyc5

DALLAS
Archer ESPN Dallas: Cowboys set to unveil Dak-friendly offense in OTAs
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4766583/cowboys-set-to-unveil-dak-friendly-offense-in-otas

Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Cowboys' new-look receiving corps is ready to 'prove the world wrong'
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/05/23/cowboys-overhauled-receiving-corps-aware-underwhelmingpredictions-2018

George Dallas Morning News: Cowboys TE Rico Gathers is ready to 'make sure I'm able to be on somebody's 53-man roster'
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/05/23/cowboys-te-rico-gathers-ready-make-sure-able-somebodys-53-man-roster

Moore Dallas Morning News: Zack Martin's absence from Cowboys OTAs isn't an ultimatum. It's a gentle nudge
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/05/23/report-zack-martin-misses-start-otas-amid-contract-talks

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans rookie Justin Reid impressive to Tyrann Mathieu
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-rookie-Justin-Reid-impresses-Tyrann-Mathieu-12937025.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Indianapolis Star: Colts observations: Revamped O line in action, receivers battling
https://amp.indystar.com/story/626245002

Keefer Indianapolis Star: Colts 'not worried' about Andrew Luck: He’ll throw when he throws
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/638316002

JACKSONVILLE
Heilman Florida Times Union: Bigger role brings bigger expectations for Jaguars LB Blair Brown
http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180523/bigger-role-brings-bigger-expectations-for-jaguars-lb-blair-brown?

MIAMI
Kelly Sun Sentinel: New Dolphins slot receiver Danny Amendola's intensity apparent on Day 2 of OTAs
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-danny-amendola-20180523-story.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: Swagger on an offensive line? Josh Sitton brings it to Miami Dolphins
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2018/05/23/swagger-on-an-offensive-line-josh-sitton-brings-it-to-miami-dolphins/

Beasley Miami Herald: Miami's top corner in 2017 looked the part Wednesday - you might be surprised who it is
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article211761759.html

MINNESOTA
Krammer Minn Star Tribune: Anthony Barr is a no-show at Vikings OTAs as he enters final year of contract
http://m.startribune.com/anthony-barr-is-a-no-show-at-vikings-otas-as-he-enters-the-final-year-of-contract/483485171/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Intriguing competition at wide receiver for Patriots
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4813649/intriguing-competition-at-wide-receiver-for-patriots

Garven Providence Journal: After season lost to injury, Patriots' Rivers eager to begin next chapter
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20180523/after-season-lost-to-injury-patriots-rivers-eager-to-begin-next-chapter?

Daniels Providence Journal: Patriots: DB Duron Harmon changes number and approach as a person, player
http://www.telegram.com/news/20180523/patriots-db-duron-harmon-changes-number-and-approach-as-person-player?

NEW ORLEANS
Triplett ESPN NO: Too short? Saints rookie RB Boston Scott shrugs off doubters
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/71588/too-short-saints-rookie-rb-boston-scott-shrugs-off-doubters

Morale Nola.com: Undrafted rookie Henry Mondeaux joins Saints after team success at Oregon
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/05/saints_henry_mondeaux.amp

OAKLAND
Paskal Raiders.com: Amari Cooper Poised For Bounce Back 2018 Season
https://www.raiders.com/news/amari-cooper-poised-for-bounce-back-2018-season

PHILADELPHIA
Weinberg Atlantic City Press: Holy Spirit grad Callahan working to fit in with Eagles
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/eagles/holy-spirit-grad-callahan-working-to-fit-in-with-eagles/article_c1ea80dd-82fc-5124-9982-18dfca1a1a58.amp.html

Hayes Phil.com: Duce Staley and Donnel Pumphrey make peace during Eagles offseason
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/duce-staley-donnel-pumphrey-philadelphia-eagles-2017-nfl-draft-running-back-making-peace-20180523.html

Moore The Intelligencer: Eagles' Mack Hollins again willing to work for bigger role
http://www.theintell.com/sports/20180523/moore-eagles-mack-hollins-again-willing-to-work-for-bigger-role/1?

McLane Phil.com: Did Eagles or Mychal Kendricks have the right evaluation of his abilities?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/mychal-kendricks-philadelphia-eagles-release-correct-evaluation-20180523.html?

Kempski Phillyvoice: Doug Pederson wants safety Corey Graham to return to the Eagles
http://www.phillyvoice.com/doug-pederson-wants-safety-corey-graham-return-eagles/amp/

PITTSBURGH
Rutter Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers' T.J. Watt adjusting to snaps at left outside linebacker spot
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13682751-74/steelers-watt-adjusting-to-snaps-at-left-outside-linebacker-spot

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Sean Davis: 'We’re the Steelers defense. We have to be able to stop the run.
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/05/23/steelers-OTAs-2018-run-defense-t-j-watt-bud-dupree-art-rooney-ii/stories/201805230172

SAN FRANCISCO
Williams NBC Bay Area: Joe Williams Begins Quest to Earn Role With 49ers
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Joe-Williams-Begins-Quest-to-Earn-Role-With-49ers-483466291.html

Pashelka SJ Mercury News: 49ers’ Buckner hungry for more QB sacks in 2018
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/05/23/49ers-buckner-hungry-for-more-qb-sacks-in-2018/amp/

TAMPA BAY
Smith Buccaneers.com: Bernard Reedy Returns to Bucs
http://buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bernard-Reedy-Returns-to-Bucs/e637e57a-5661-4405-ac7b-acda8a93d81f

Vitali Buccaneers.com: McCoy Appreciates Experience Brought in to D-Line
http://buccaneers.com/news/article-1/McCoy-Appreciates-Experience-Brought-in-to-D-Line/f76138ff-e11f-43d2-a9bb-ff7db42d0e82

WASHINGTON
Martin Washington Post: Redskins Paul Richardson and D.J. Swearinger say chippy practices help preparation
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2018/05/23/redskins-paul-richardson-and-d-j-swearinger-say-chippy-practices-help-preparation/

Draft

Trapasso CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Draft: An early introduction to the potential top DL in next year's draft
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-an-early-introduction-to-the-potential-top-dl-in-next-years-draft-nick-bosa/amp/

History

Christl Packers.com: Dick Deschaine dies at 87
He was Packers' first true specialist
https://packers.com/news/article/dick-deschaine-dies-at-87-d10a145b-e838-42de-82fa-ad85c82dda19

Giants Training Camp Previews from prior years

1974 Pickets and Pigskins; New Coaches and New Leagues

AP 7-09-1974

“The Giants have four quarterbacks in camp—Hart, Carl Summerall, a fourth& #8208;round draft choice from East Carolina, Bobby Stewart and Leo Gasienica. If the season were to open this weekend, , with. Norman Snead and Randy Johnson still on strike, Hart probably would be No. 1.
The fact that Johnson has signed a contract with the Honolulu Hawaiians of the World Football League for 1975 also means that Arnsparger will be looking for another talented young arm.
“When I first saw him at the Senior Bowl game a few years ago,” Arnsparger recalled, “he was real thin, like a pencil. He's filled out now, and he's willing to listen and learn. Maybe this is his turn.”
Five New York Giants football players set up a picket line at the gate to the Giants rookie training camp today as part of the National Football League Players Association strike. The free agents had arrived overnight and were on the Fairfield University campus when the pickets arrived at 10 a.m. The demonstrators were led by Charlie Evans, Giants’ player representative, who said they were at the gate to persuade players to stay out of the camp “by talking.” He said, “If they want to walk in, there is nothing we can do to stop them.” One unidentified player arrived at the gate and asked, “Is this free agent day?” Picketer Dan Goich said “It is. Are you going in? I’d like to talk to you first.” After a quiet discussion, the player walked into camp. In addition to Goich and Evans, the picketers included safety Carl “Spider” Lockhart, defensive end Carter Campbell and defensive tackle Rich Glover. Coach Bill Arnsparger said he will give the veterans a chance to speak to the rookies sometime today or Wednesday. Interviewed before the picketing began Arnsparger said he still hoped the Giants veterans would arrive on Sunday. He said strikers would not be penalized when he fills positions on the team. “I’m not going to make up my mind on anybody unless it helps
us have a good football team.” Evans said the strikers would picket until noon and 2 to 4 p.m. today and return daily. At the university the first of 50 rookies and free agents were getting room assignments, meeting coaches and having physicals. They will begin “strength tests” at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Thursday will be the first day in protection pads, Arnsparger said. Giants’ veterans aren’t due officially at pre-season camp until next Sunday, with workouts slated for Monday. At full strength, the Giants’ pre-season roster is expected to number 04 players. Newcomers slated to be there include Roy Hilton, a 6-foot-6, 240-pound defensive end from the Baltimore Colts. He was obtained in an off-season trade for running back Joe Orduna and a draft choice. Quarterback Leo Hart, 6-foot-4, 213 pounds, a three-year veteran acquired from the Buffalo Bills for a draft choice also is among the new personalities on the Giants roster. The club also has a new head coach, former Miami Dolphin assistant coach Bill Arnsparger. He and his assistant coachds met Monday at the university. The Giants, who held their preseason camp at Fairfield in the ’60s, left in 1969 for other sites in the metropolitan New York areas, feeling they would be closer to Yankee Stadium. Then extensive renovation began at the stadium, shutting it down until 1976; and the Giants decided to move to a proposed sports complex in New Jersey.”

Amdur NYT: Hart Leads 4 Passers in Giant Camp
The Giants have four quarterbacks in camp—Hart, Carl Summerall, a fourth& #8208;round draft choice from East Carolina, Bobby Stewart and Leo Gasienica. If the season were to open this weekend, , with. Norman Snead and Randy Johnson still on strike, Hart probably would be No. 1.
The fact that Johnson has signed a contract with the Honolulu Hawaiians of the World Football League for 1975 also means that Arnsparger will be looking for another talented young arm.
“When I first saw him at the Senior Bowl game a few years ago,” Arnsparger recalled, “he was real thin, like a pencil. He's filled out now, and he's willing to listen and learn. Maybe this is his turn.”
https:// nytimes.com/1974/07/19/archives/hart-leads-4-passers-in-giant-camp-jets-add-1-drop-2.html

Giants Birthdays 5-24

Zak DeOssie LS D4-Brown 2007 NYG 2007-2017 5-24-1984

Kareem McKenzie RT FA-NYJ 2005 NYG 2005-2011 5-24-1979