Saturday Reading

Giants

Dunleavy NJ.com: Fired Giants equipment staffers 'did not see this coming' after memorabilia suit settlement
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/fired_giants_equipment_managers_did_not_see_this_c.amp

Owner

Sirius XM Hear & Now: John Mara on Giants’ offseason: ‘So far, so good’
https://blog.siriusxm.com/john-mara-on-giants-offseason-so-far-so-good/

WR

Dunleavy NJ.com: Tempting fate? Giants, Odell Beckham navigating tricky spot with mounting ACL injuries in OTAs
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/tempting_fate_giants_odell_beckham_navigating_tric.html

Defense

Lombardo NJ.com: Giants position-by-position depth chart rankings | Defense
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/giants_position-by-position_depth_chart_rankings_d.html

S

Dunleavy NJ.com: New Giants safety Michael Thomas master of 1st impression (just ask Tom Brady)
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/05/new_giants_safety_michael_thomas_master_of_1st_imp.html

NFL

Stuart Football Perspective: Best Passing Teams At Picking Up First Downs
http://www.footballperspective.com/best-passing-teams-at-picking-up-first-downs/

Schultz Football Zebras.com: NFL and CFL continue officiating partnership
http://www.footballzebras.com/2018/05/24/nfl-and-cfl-continue-officiating-partnership/

ARIZONA
Odegard Cardinals.com: Ray Brown Finally Gets To Coach D.J. Humphries
http://azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Ray-Brown-Finally-Gets-To-Coach-DJ-Humphries/a986c014-fa2c-4dbb-b3f7-480664569183

Morin AZ Central: Cardinals rookie, slowed by car accident, fights to excel with passion for football
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/641419002

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons’ defense looks to keep climbing the charts
https://www.myajc.com/sports/football/falcons-defense-looks-keep-climbing-the-charts/QYDvtIiRDK9lLFdFsM5r4N/amp.html

BALTIMORE
Mink Ravens.com: Robert Griffin III Is Making a Great Impression on Ravens' John Harbaugh
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/robert-griffin-iii-is-making-a-great-impression-on-ravens-john-harbaugh

CAROLINA
Fowler Charlotte Observer: New Carolina Panthers RB C.J. Anderson makes a heavy bet on himself for 2018
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article211753944.html

CINCINNATI
Judis Cincy Jungle: Frank Pollack changing culture of what some Bengals coaches referred to as a ‘soft’ offensive line
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/5/25/17393982/frank-pollack-is-changing-culture-bengals-coaches-soft-offensive-line

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Johnny Manziel has more advice for Baker Mayfield
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/05/johnny_manziel_has_more_advice.html

DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Why Ezekiel Elliott was more vocal than usual at Cowboys OTAs last week
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/05/25/ezekiel-elliott-vocal-usual-cowboys-otas-last-week

Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: 'All the motivation I need': What you can expect from Cowboys' fired-up WR corps in 2018
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/05/25/cowboys-overhauled-receiving-corps-aware-underwhelmingpredictions-2018

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys WR Allen Hurns feels no pressure to replace Dez Bryant; still has a lot to prove
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article211937919.html

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: BRONCOS OTA NOTES: JEWELL OF A ROOKIE; THE CASE FOR KEENUM; LIGHTER MARSHALL
https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/broncos-ota-notes-jewell-of-a-rookie-the-case-for-keenum-lighter-marshall/73-558324691

O’Halloran Denver Post: The Broncos should focus on improving their woeful red zone offense
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/05/25/broncos-situational-improvement-woeful-red-zone-offense/

Legwold ESPN Denver: Being Broncos' backup would be huge step up for Chad Kelly
http://www.espn.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/31464/being-broncos-backup-would-be-huge-step-up-for-chad-kelly

DETROIT
Atkins Michigan Live: The Lions are installing different parts of their new-look run game
https://articles.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/05/the_lions_are_installing_diffe.amp

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions LeGarrette Blount values time spent with service members
https://amp.freep.com/amp/645496002

Niyo Detroit News: Lions' Tate could hit slot jackpot with new deal
https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/35368289

Rogers Detroit News: Patricia: New kickoff rules will have significant impact
https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/645570002

GREEN BAY
Demovsky ESPN GB: No. 17 minus No. 87 means Davante Adams equals Packers' No. 1 WR
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/44887/no-17-minus-no-87-means-davante-adams-equals-packers-no-1-wr

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Deshaun Watson, J.J. Watt embracing rehab process together
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Deshaun-Watson-J-J-Watt-rehab-process-12943797.php

JACKSONVILLE
Reid Florida Times Union: 5 takeaways from the first week of Jaguars OTAs
http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180525/5-takeaways-from-first-week-of-jaguars-otas?

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: This former Miami Dolphins player wishes DeVante Parker would respond to him
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article211364274.html

Lieser Palm Beach Post: Laremy Tunsil, Josh Sitton cohesive on left side of Miami Dolphins’ o-line
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2018/05/25/laremy-tunsil-josh-sitton-cohesive-on-left-side-of-miami-dolphins-o-line/

Lieser Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins add to offensive line depth by signing Mike Matthews
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2018/05/25/miami-dolphins-add-to-offensive-line-depth-by-signing-mike-matthews/

Habib Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins’ Raekwon McMillan: As MLB, ‘I need to know’ the answers
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2018/05/25/miami-dolphins-raekwon-mcmillan-as-mlb-i-need-to-know-the-answers/

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Reshad Jones works on building lasting Dolphins legacy
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-reshad-jones-20180525-story.html

MINNESOTA
Mizutani Twincities.com: After starring in the Minnesota Miracle, Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs is focused on next step
https://www.twincities.com/2018/05/25/life-after-the-minnesota-miracle-stefon-diggs-is-focused-on-taking-next-step/amp/

Coller 1500 ESPN Minn: Vikings lack of offseason O-line moves shows confidence in Nick Easton
http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/05/vikings-lack-offseason-o-line-moves-shows-confidence-nick-easton/

Krammer Minn Star Tribune: How kickoff and kickoff return rule changes will impact Vikings' approach
http://m.startribune.com/rule-changes-will-force-vikings-to-tweak-setups-on-kickoff-and-kickoff-return/483691591/

NEW ENGLAND
Garven Providence Journal: Patriots: Rookie QB Danny Etling seeks consistency while learning
http://www.telegram.com/news/20180525/patriots-rookie-qb-danny-etling-seeks-consistency-while-learning?

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints rookies adjusting to NFL practices in OTAs
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/05/saints_rookies_2018.amp

Erickson NO Advocate: Saints QB Drew Brees: On Manning passing record, his famous offseason routine, more
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_370c957c-6042-11e8-b91a-7b84fe0291f2.amp.html

Dabe Nola.com: Could new NFL kickoff rules give Saints' Alvin Kamara more chances to score?
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/05/nfl_new_kickoff_rule_saints.amp

OAKLAND
Galaviz Fresno Bee: Why Raiders coach Jon Gruden wants Derek Carr to take an approach like Peyton Manning
http://amp.fresnobee.com/sports/nfl/article211894879.html

PHILADELPHIA
Domowitch Phil.com: Seeds for Eagles' red-zone and third-down success were sown last spring in OTAs
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-championship-red-zone-third-down-success-organized-team-activities-otas-20180525.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles' Mack Hollins looking to get his freak on with new wide receivers coach
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/mack-hollins-philadelphia-eagles-depth-chart-wide-receiver-dez-bryant-20180525.html

Bowen Phil.com: Jordan Mailata is so big, it's hard to keep expectations small
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-jordan-mailata-otas-rookie-rugby-australia-practice-camp-20180525.html

McManus ESPN Philadelphia:
Never play again? Gruesome injury didn't derail Josh Sweat
http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/25315/eagles-rookie-continues-miraculous-recovery-from-career-threatening-injury

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Some Steelers are embracing the NFL's new helmet rule
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/05/25/nfl-helmet-rule-change-2018-steelers-ramon-foster-mike-mitchell-roger-goodell/stories/201805240107

Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Steelers bet big on James Conner after humbling rookie year
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/276060/steelers-bet-big-on-james-conner-after-humbling-rookie-year

Varley Steelers.com: Washington: 'I have already picked up things'
https://www.steelers.com/news/washington-i-have-already-picked-up-things

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Is Steelers tight end Vance McDonald primed for a breakout season?
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/05/25/vance-mcdonald-tight-end-jesse-james-randy-fichtner-nfl-pro-bowl/stories/201805250140

Rutter Pittsburgh Tribune Review: New coach Karl Dunbar eager to turn tide for Steelers defense
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13686177-74/new-coach-karl-dunbar-eager-to-turn-tide-for-steelers-defense

Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: He might not be the next James Harrison, but Steelers' Olasunkanmi Adeniyi looks the part
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13689618-74/he-might-not-be-the-next-james-harrison-but-steelers-olasunkanmi-adeniyi

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Jimmy Garoppolo has a new backpack
With the Patriots, Cassius Marsh says he knew the QB with the $1.37 backpack was a $137 million man: "He’d shred the first team every day, and it looked no different than when Tom was on the field."
https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Jimmy-Garoppolo-has-a-new-backpack-12942180.php

Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers' Shanahan on Joshua Garnett: 'He's had a good two days’
“center Weston Richburg, who was one of the 49ers' two biggest free-agent additions in March. Shanahan's offense puts a lot of responsibility on the center and finding a good one has been something Shanahan has made a priority in previous stops.
Shanahan: "The main thing is, how well does he work with the guys? How well does he communicate with the guards, the tackles and the quarterback? There’s a lot of stuff the center is involved in getting all 11 guys on the same page, and that takes a lot of time … He’s been real good. You can tell he’s a natural center, and he’s done it his whole life. He had a very successful college career. That’s why I think he was a second-round draft pick and did a heck of a job in New York. (He) got to play a lot of center, got to play guard, so he’s been through it. Just the way he’s handling himself in the meeting rooms, even before we got out there, we could tell quickly it wasn’t going to be an issue.”
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article211920224.html

Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster's marijuana case is dismissed
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article211934669.html

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks mailbag: Germain Ifedi’s future, the offensive line, and more!
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-mailbag-germain-ifedis-future-the-offensive-line-and-more/

John Clayton ESPN Radio Seattle: Observations from Seahawks’ OTAs
http://sports.mynorthwest.com/458503/clayton-observations-from-seahawks-otas/amp/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks using OTAs to begin assessing impact of new kickoff rules changes
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-using-otas-to-begin-assessing-impact-of-new-kickoff-rules-changes/

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: The Bucs’ Mike Evans is among the NFL’s best receivers, except when it came to this
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/25/the-bucs-mike-evans-is-among-the-nfls-best-receivers-except-when-it-came-to-this/

Stroud TB Times: Bucs’ Gerald McCoy welcomes Vita Vea to his rookie school
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/25/bucs-gerald-mccoy-welcomes-vita-vea-to-his-rookie-school/

Stroud TB Times: Why interceptions are up at One Buc Place
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/05/25/why-interceptions-are-up-at-one-buc-place/

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans' Marcus Mariota working on accuracy by focusing on his feet
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/643099002


Draft

Miller B/R: OTAs, Minicamps and Off Days: How Rookies Can Thrive in Their First NFL Summer
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2777589-otas-minicamps-and-off-days-how-rookies-can-thrive-in-their-first-nfl-summer

WR
Birch Des Moines Register: What the NFL told Iowa State's Hakeem Butler when he asked for feedback
https://amp.desmoinesregister.com/amp/643900002

Former Giants News

Gehman Eagles.com: Where Are They Now? DT Mike Patterson
“Well, Giant fans are more mellow. I would say that,” he laughed. “I don’t think there’s any comparison to Philly fans. I think they’re just one of a kind. They bleed and die green. I didn’t feel that way with the Giant fans.”
https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/where-are-they-now-dt-mike-patterson

History

Schultz Football Zebras.com: Tom Dooley, retired NFL referee and line judge passes away
http://www.footballzebras.com/2018/05/23/tom-dooley-retired-nfl-referee-and-line-judge-passes-away/

Goodbread NFL.com: Top 10 all-time NFL players from service academies

“4) DeWitt "Tex" Coulter, C/OT, Army
Pro teams: New York Giants (1946-49, 1951-52), Montreal Alouettes (1953-56).
The skinny: Coulter was an All-American performer on a national championship Army team in 1945. He then went on to a strong career playing in both the NFL and the Canadian Football League. Remarkably, he made two Pro Bowls for the Giants in 1951 and '52 after he'd spent 1950 in retirement, during which time he worked for a newspaper as a reporter and cartoonist. After retiring for good, he went from cartoons to paintings -- sports paintings, in particular. His art had an "almost photographic realism" and was in high demand, per a 1960 issue of Sports Illustrated.

7) Bob Mischak G Army
Pro teams: New York Giants (1958), New York Titans (1960-62) and Oakland Raiders (1963-65).
The skinny: After earning All-America honors at Army, Mischak was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1954. But due to his three years of Army service, they had to wait until 1957 to get him on the field. Injured his first year, Mischak was traded to the New York Giants and played in the NFL championship game against the Baltimore Colts in 1958. He became one of the AFL's best guards with the New York Titans and Oakland Raiders. He later was a tight ends coach for three Super Bowl-winning teams with the Raiders.

9) Chris “Red” Cagle, RB/DB, Army
Pro teams: New York Giants (1930-32), Brooklyn Dodgers (1933-34).
The skinny: Cagle was a three-time All-American at West Point in the late 1920s. In 1929, he was Army's team captain, starting quarterback, top rusher and he served as both punter and kicker. He was dismissed from Army before graduating because it was learned he was secretly married, which was not permitted for cadets. After a brief coaching stint at Mississippi State, he signed with the Giants and played three seasons for Big Blue. He finished his career with the NFL's Brooklyn Dodgers, for whom he became part owner in 1933. He later helped found the New York Touchdown Club. He died at the age of 37 after a fall down a flight of New York City subway stairs.

10) Phil McConkey, WR, Navy
Pro teams: New York Giants (1984-85, 1986-88), Green Bay Packers (1986), Phoenix Cardinals (1989), San Diego Chargers (1989).
The skinny: A receiver and return specialist for the Midshipmen from 1975-78, McConkey served in the Navy for five years after graduation. Bill Parcells signed him to the New York Giants as a 27-year-old rookie after a tip from Steve Belichick, a longtime Navy assistant coach who also happened to be the father of one of Parcells' assistants at the time. McConkey had a six-year NFL career highlighted by the Giants' victory in Super Bowl XXI. He caught a TD pass and broke a 25-yard punt return in the Giants' 39-20 win over the Denver Broncos. McConkey caught 67 passes over his NFL career, but was more effective as a return man, logging more than 3,000 total yards (1,832 on punts, 1,324 on kickoffs).”
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000934453/article/top-10-alltime-nfl-players-from-service-academies?

Giants Training Camp Previews from years past

1959: The 5 quarterbacks

Charlie Conerly came within minutes of being the MVP in what would become known as the “Greatest Game” ever played...his reward was a 5 way battle for the Giants starting quarterback job in 1959:

WINOOSKI PARK, V:., July 30.- Thc New York football Giants today acquired veteran Quarterback George Shaw from the Champion Baltimore Colts in exchange for a high 1959 draft choice and the Giants' No. 1 draft choice for I960. Shaw was the Colts' bonus selection in the 1955 college draft but, lost his starting job to Johnny Unitas two years ago and has been Baltimore's No. 2 man ever since. Ths 25-year-old former NCAA passing king stirred up a hornet's nest this spring when he notified the Colts that he wanted to be traded unless he could play more. No amount of persuasion by Baltimore Coach Webb Ewbank could change Shaw's mind, and he threatened to quit the game unless he was dealt to another NFL club. The four-year veteran thus becomes the fifth quarterback candidate with the Giants this season. Currently bidding for the job in camp are Charlie Conerly, Don Hcinrich and Frank Glfford, the all-league halfback who is attempt-ing to make the big jump to quarter. Rcokie Lee Grosscup, New York's first draft pick this season, is now with the College All-Stars in Chicago. He will join the Giants in Hershcy, Pa., Aug. 15. The Giants, of course, will not go into the regular campaign with
five quarterbacks on the roster. "We may carry three," said Head Coach Jim Lee Howell, "but which three is something that remains to be seen. Conerly, at the moment, is still my starting quarterback. And Gifford and Heinrich are in the picture with Shaw, too."

Today in Pro Football History: 1959: Colts Trade George Shaw to Giants
“Coming to the Giants, Shaw faced a crowded quarterback situation that included the 38-year-old starter, Charlie Conerly, plus veteran backup Don Heinrich, and the team’s first draft choice, rookie Lee Grosscup. In addition, star HB Frank Gifford was being given a trial at quarterback, although he ended up staying put at running back.

Shaw made the team, but was hindered by an injured thumb on his throwing hand. He started one game in place of Conerly, who had an outstanding season as the Giants won the Eastern Conference for the third time in four years, and was a more effective passer than Heinrich when he did play - he completed 66.7 percent of his throws for 433 yards while Heinrich was successful on just 37.9 percent for 329 yards while tossing 22 more passes than Shaw (58 to 36); he also threw six interceptions to Shaw’s one, and each threw a TD pass. Grosscup was shunted off to the taxi squad...”
https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2011/07/1959-colts-trade-george-shaw-to-giants.html

Maule SI.com: THE BATTLE-WISE COLTS TEACH THE COLLEGE ALL-STARS A LESSON AND PROVE THE PROS CAN WIN THIS GAME WHEN THEY WANT
“Most of the All-Stars began their postgraduate football studies a couple of days after the game, as rookies on the various teams in the National Football League. Grosscup, who belongs to the New York Giants, flew out of Chicago Saturday morning to Hershey, Pa., where he watched the Giants lose their first exhibition game to the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17.

"I got to start all over," he said before he left. "The Giants use different terminology and a different cadence and I'll be just about starting from scratch."

Saturday's game must have been an interesting one for Grosscup, one of five candidates for the quarterback's job on the Giant team. Coach Jim Lee Howell tested all four of the other candidates—Frank Gifford, who wants to convert from halfback; George Shaw, recent acquisition from the Colts; Don Heinrich, No. 2 behind Charley Conerly for several years, and Conerly himself.

Howell opened the game with Gifford, who was surprisingly capable, mixing short and long passes with keeper plays in which he ran the ball well. Gifford completed three of six passes, Shaw three of 10, Conerly two of four and Heinrich two of six. Probably the most effective of the quartet, though, was Conerly. The aging (38) Giant quarterback marched his team 65 yards in 11 plays in the third quarter for a touchdown and apparently has lost none of the cunning and poise which have made him the Giants' top quarterback for 11 years.

Grosscup, handicapped by his late start, may have a tough time breaking into the Giant lineup. But he is probably the best passer of the five quarterbacks and he is a cool operator under pressure, as he showed abundantly in the time he played against the Colts. He has gained some 20 pounds in the last couple of years, mostly through working with barbells, and, as Otto Graham pointed out after working with Lee in the All-Star camp, he is smart.

He has the additional advantage of being the youngest of the aspirants. Gifford, who would certainly return to his halfback post should he fail in the bid for a quarterback job, is 29; Heinrich, Conerly's well-used understudy, is 28. Shaw, probably the best second-string quarterback in football during the time he watched Unitas play from the Colt bench, is 26.

Howell has said that he will carry only two quarterbacks; and Gifford, before the training camp began, said, "I will have to be good enough to be the No. 1 quarterback or else I will be back at halfback."

Seldom has a pro coach been so pleasantly embarrassed by riches at this position. Regardless of which two quarterbacks he keeps, Howell will have prime trading material in the ones he decides to let go...”
https://www.si.com/vault/1959/08/24/606056/nice-boys-but-no-match

Note: The trade for Shaw involved the Giants first and second round draft selections...the first round selection went from the Colts to the 49ers who selected a QB from UCLA named Billy Kilmer...it was the presence of young (at the time) mobile quarterbacks in Red Hickey’s shotgun formation like Kilmer, John Brodie, and Bobby Waters that led the 49ers to trade the immobile Y.A. Tittle to the Giants in 1961.

The Giants would recoup the first round draft selection by trading Shaw to expansion Minnesota in 1961. Shaw would not be able to attain success with the Vikings despite high expectations from new Head Coach and recently retired quarterback of the 1960 championship Eagles, Norm Van Brocklin.

The Vikings also would acquire Grosscup from the Giants in 1962, but the Vikings QB job would belong to future Giants’ QB Fran Tarkenton.

The Giants would use the valuable first round selection acquired from expansion Minnesota as a bargaining chip with LA Rams. There were two trades in the 1961 offseason where the Giants sent a 1962 first round selection to another team; the first was in the three team deal that allowed the Giants to acquire Erich Barnes from the Rams [UPI 1-28-1961 “The Giants gave up their No. 1 draft choice to the Rams, but they still have a first pick which they acquired previously from the new Minnesota”], the second trade was when the Giants acquired Del Shofner from the Rams.

It could well have been the Giants sent their own 1962 selection (which figured to be at the end of the first round) to the Rams in the Barnes trade, then modified that to the Vikings pick (which figured to be one of the top two picks in the 1962 draft) when the Giants acquired Shofner from the Rams. The Giants then used their own selection in 1962 to draft LB Jerry Hillebrand.

Regardless, the Rams used the pick they acquired from the Giants (through Minnesota) at the top of the 1962 draft to select QB Roman Gabriel.

Conerly would keep his starting QB job until 1961, Gifford would return to HB, and Heinrich would join the expansion Cowboys in 1960.

Giants Birthdays 5-26

Louis Guy DB W-PHI 1963 NYG 1963 5-26-1941

Robb White NT/DE W-WASH 1988 NYG 1988-1989 5-26-1965