Tuesday Reading

Giants

Salomone Giants.com: Sideline View: Practice observations (8/7)
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Sideline-View-Practice-observations-87/e1dc6e1d-59c2-4289-b7de-3bcdcc1b9f7e

Cohen Giants.com: 5 things we learned at Training Camp (8/7)
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/5-things-we-learned-at-Training-Camp-87/610cdfe1-6480-4afb-bb15-9d49863e6361

Salomone Giants.com: 3 standout players at Training Camp (8/7)
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/3-standout-players-at-Training-Camp-87/f8f6a877-6f1a-4aaa-ac50-e16ccca735fb

Traina Inside Football: New York Giants Training Camp Report: August 7, 2017
https://insidefootball.com/new-york-giants-training-camp-report-august-7-2017/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' defense dominates offense when it counts | Practice report for Monday
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/giants_defense_dominates_offense_when_it_counts_pr.html

Rock Newsday: Giants’ defense stands tall in two-minute drills
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-defense-stands-tall-in-two-minute-drills-1.13948332

Schwartz NYP: Giants cut down the pranks but ramp up the dancing in camp
http://nypost.com/2017/08/07/giants-cut-down-the-pranks-but-ramp-up-the-dancing-in-camp/

Traina B/R: What We've Learned from New York Giants Training Camp so Far
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2725606-what-weve-learned-from-new-york-giants-training-camp-so-far

Giants.com: Cover 3: Players to watch vs. Steelers
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Cover-3-Players-to-watch-vs-Steelers/24a34ff8-6e8e-43a8-a5f7-37551796b8d0

Sullivan The Record: For current NFL players, concussions remain a tough subject to discuss
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/columnists/tara-sullivan/2017/08/07/sullivan-current-nfl-players-concussions-remain-tough-subject-discuss/547251001/

Owner

Stapleton The Record: Quotable and notable: 5 highlights from Giants fan forum with Roger Goodell and John Mara
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/08/07/quotable-and-notable-5-highlights-giants-fan-forum-roger-goodell-and-john-mara/546339001/

QB

Eisen Giants.com: Eli building chemistry with new targets
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Eli-building-chemistry-with-new-targets/bae1a14e-862f-4c43-889e-a9ae7200b162

Leonard NYDN: Eli Manning on concussions, CTE findings: ‘I don't think much about it
http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-concussions-cte-don-article-1.3391991

Kratch NJ.com: Is Eli Manning's preseason game workload something Giants should care about?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/is_eli_mannings_preseason_game_workload_something.html

Rock Newsday: How much will Eli Manning play, if at all, vs. Steelers?
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/how-much-will-eli-manning-play-if-at-all-vs-steelers-1.13948298

Stapleton The Record: Eli Manning: I don't need preseason action this summer to be ready for Week 1 in Dallas
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/08/07/eli-manning-dont-need-preseason-action-summer-ready-week-1-dallas/544769001/

RB

Serby NYP: Giants backfield a three-headed monster that’s ready to attack
http://nypost.com/2017/08/07/giants-backfield-a-three-headed-monster-thats-ready-to-attack/

Eisen Giants.com: Vereen's health is key to Giants run game
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Vereens-health-is-key-to-Giants-run-game/140c0bca-1b96-4455-98df-6351895c096e

FB

Schwartz NYP: Ex-quarterback gets hard lesson in new position with Giants
http://nypost.com/2017/08/07/ex-quarterback-gets-hard-lesson-in-new-position-with-giants/

WR

Rock Newsday: Brandon Marshall looks as confident as ever at Giants practice
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/brandon-marshall-looks-as-confident-as-ever-at-giants-practice-1.13948927

Raanan ESPN NY: Brandon Marshall reminds Giants QB Eli Manning of Plaxico Burress
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/52836/brandon-marshall-reminds-eli-manning-of-plaxico-burress

Hughes NJ.com: Sheldon Richardson rips Brandon Marshall for 'drama queenish' ways, 'quitting' on 2016 Jets
https://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2017/08/sheldon_richardson_rips_brandon_marshall_for_drama.html

Botte NYDN: Sheldon Richardson said ‘drama-queenish' Brandon Marshall quit
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/sheldon-richardson-drama-queenish-brandon-marshall-quit-article-1.3392020

Withiam NYP: Sheldon Richardson revives Brandon Marshall feud with fire
http://nypost.com/2017/08/07/sheldon-richardson-revives-brandon-marshall-feud-with-fire/

Cimini ESPN NY: Jets' Sheldon Richardson: Brandon Marshall 'knows what he did'
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20278426/sheldon-richardson-new-york-jets-renews-hostilities-vs-brandon-marshall-new-york-giants

Martin Newsday: Jets’ Sheldon Richardson rips ex-teammate Brandon Marshall again
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-sheldon-richardson-rips-ex-teammate-brandon-marshall-again-1.13949594

Raanan ESPN NY: Sterling Shepard returns to practice, not ruled out of preseason opener
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/52830/sterling-shepard-returns-to-practice-not-ruled-out-of-preseason-opener

Rock Newsday: Darius Powe impresses as he tries to win WR spot on Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/darius-powe-impresses-as-he-tries-to-win-wr-spot-on-giants-1.13949555

Stapleton The Record: Powe-r of competition: Young Giants wide receiver fighting for time in talented crowd
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/08/07/powe-r-competition-young-giants-wide-receiver-fighting-time-talented-crowd/544659001/

TE

Duggan NJ.com: Giants TE Matt LaCosse aiming to be more than an 'OTAs warrior'
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/giants_te_matt_lacosse_aiming_to_be_more_than_an_o.html

RT
Friedman Times of Israel: New York Giants player shows Jewish pride on and off the field
http://www.timesofisrael.com/new-york-giants-player-shows-jewish-pride-on-and-off-the-field/

LT

Leonard NYDN: Ereck Flowers is key to Giants’ offense as lineman is improving
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ereck-flowers-key-giants-offense-lineman-improving-article-1.3391948

DT

Duggan NJ.com: Giants DT Jay Bromley ready for 'big year' after watching Johnathan Hankins cash in
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/giants_dt_jay_bromley_ready_for_big_year_after_wat.html

OLB

Rock Newsday: Giants’ Stansly Maponga motivated by birth of son
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-stansly-maponga-motivated-by-birth-of-son-1.13947015

CB

Kratch NJ.com: Mykkele Thompson embracing his 'best chance to make' Giants at cornerback
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/08/mykkele_thompson_giants_cornerback_move.html

NFL

King MMQB: Monday Morning QB: Aaron Rodgers Never Wants to Retire (While Jay Cutler Changes His Mind)
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/08/07/aaron-rodgers-packers-jay-cutler-dolphins-nfl-training-camp-peter-king

Myers NYDN: Roger Goodell rightly wants to reduce number of preseason games
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/roger-goodell-rightly-reduce-number-preseason-games-article-1.3392051

Glauber Newsday: Roger Goodell wants NFL preseason reduced to three games
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/roger-goodell-wants-nfl-preseason-reduced-to-three-games-1.13950784

Corry CBS Sports.com: Agent's Take: What's next for Aaron Donald, Le'Veon Bell and other NFL holdouts
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-whats-next-for-aaron-donald-leveon-bell-and-other-nfl-holdouts/

ESPN: NFL Insiders debate best under-25 players, first-year coach, more
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20248550/nfl-insiders-debate-best-25-talent-first-year-coaches-more-2017

Farmer LA Times: Ask Sam Farmer: How contracts work for injured players
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-0928-ask-farmer-20140928-story.html

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Garland No. 1 at right guard on Falcons’ first official depth chart 
https://www.myajc.com/sports/football/garland-right-guard-falcons-first-official-depth-chart/KaEAImUG7FzHGzCbrIzbEO/

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons don’t plan to immediately release Collins
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-don-plan-immediately-release-collins/ENRlU55TwN330VhjGmq0lI/

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ryan Mallett will get opportunity Thursday to put tumultuous start to camp further behind
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-mallett-preseason-opener-20170807-story.html

Hensley ESPN Bal: Quincy Adeboyejo becoming Ravens' surprise big-play pass (and shark) catcher
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/91854/quincy-adeboyejo-becoming-ravens-surprise-big-play-pass-and-shark-catcher

Lee Bal Sun: James Hurst on giving up Ravens right tackle job to Austin Howard: ‘I want to be the starter
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-james-hurst-competing-with-austin-howard-for-ravens-right-tackle-job-20170807-story.html

Preston Bal Sun: After strong offseason, Matthew Judon on verge of becoming Ravens' best linebacker
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-preston-column-0808-story.html

Mink Ravens.com: The Ravens swapped cornerbacks Monday morning, signing Trevin Wade and releasing Al-Hajj Shabazz. The move adds more experience to Baltimore's secondary
http://baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Swap-Cornerbacks-Add-More-Experience-to-Secondary/cc034c07-3150-4ad6-afcf-aae8dc3a391d

BUFFALO
Talbot NY Upstate: Jonathan Williams is feeling fast in second year with Buffalo Bills
http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/08/jonathan_williams_is_feeling_fast_in_second_year_with_buffalo_bills.html

Carucci Buffalo News: How much help will Anquan Boldin be to Bills' desperate situation at receiver?
http://buffalonews.com/2017/08/07/2082520/

Carucci Buffalo News: Cordy Glenn returns to practice for Bills, but status remains uncertain
http://buffalonews.com/2017/08/06/cordy-glenn-returns-practice-bills-status-remains-uncertain/

Carucci Buffalo News: Lorenzo Alexander drops weight, but not expectations for another big year with Bills
http://buffalonews.com/2017/08/06/lorenzo-alexander-drops-weight-not-expectations-another-big-year-bills/

Newcomb Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Super Bowl champion Steven Hauschka feels the passion of the Buffalo Bills
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/2017/08/07/super-bowl-champion-hauschka-feels-passion-bills-fan-base/544487001/

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer:Handicapping a field of underdog receivers trying to make Panthers’ roster
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article165913992.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Matt Kalil says playing for Panthers is different – for more reasons than brother Ryan
http://charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article165923587.html

CHICAGO
Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Are the Bears’ receivers being overlooked?
http://chicago.suntimes.com/football/are-the-bears-receivers-being-overlooked/

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears lose offensive lineman Eric Kush for the season with torn hamstring
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-eric-kush-out-for-season-torn-hamstring-spt-0808-20170807-story.html

Potash Chicago Sun Times: Rookie safety Eddie Jackson making bid for key role in Bears’ defense
http://chicago.suntimes.com/football/rookie-safety-eddie-jackson-making-bid-for-key-role-in-bears-defense/

CINCINNATI
Marcum Cincy Jungle: C.J. Uzomah carted off field with injury during Bengals training camp
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/8/7/16109468/c-j-uzomah-carted-off-field-with-injury-during-bengals-training-camp

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Should DeShone Kizer sit the first 4 games to learn from the sidelines? Hey, Mary Kay
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/08/should_deshone_kizer_sit_the_f.html

Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: The offense had a strong day and everything else we learned at Browns training camp
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/08/the_offense_had_a_strong_day_a.html

DALLAS
Jon Machota (@jonmachota)
8/7/17, 9:57 PM
Stephen Jones asked about players that have stood out in camp so far: Jaylon Smith, Chidobe Awuzie, Charles Tapper, Noah Brown, Andy Jones

Schwartz NYP: Roger Goodell steps in to shoot down Ezekiel Elliott rumor
http://nypost.com/2017/08/07/roger-goodell-steps-in-to-shoot-down-ezekiel-elliott-rumor/

Moore Dallas Morning News: Jerry Jones is trying to trick you into thinking an Ezekiel Elliott suspension is unfair
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/08/07/jerry-jones-trying-trick-nfl-goodell-cowboys-ezekiel-elliott-suspension-unfair

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: NFL has taken too long on Ezekiel Elliott investigation, Stephen Jones says
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article165973022.html

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Stephen Jones: Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith healthy enough to play
http://star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article165974572.html

Dallas Morning News: Cowboys LB Sean Lee: Only 'a matter of time' before Jaylon Smith is dominating
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/08/06/cowboys-lb-sean-lee-matter-time-jaylon-smith-dominating?

DENVER
Kosmider Denver Post: Broncos’ top pick Garett Bolles moves closer to starting position
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/07/garett-bolles-broncos-left-tackle/

DETROIT
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Lions rookie QB Brad Kaaya used to play 'Madden' as Matthew Stafford
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/08/07/detroit-lions-brad-kaaya-matthew-stafford-madden/546979001/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Lions' Darren Fells showing off after crossover from basketball to NFL
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/08/07/detroit-lions-darren-fells/546259001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: No T.J. Lang? No problem for Detroit Lions' other new OL, Rick Wagner
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/08/07/detroit-lions-t-j-lang-rick-wagner/547136001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions observations: Will DJ Hayden win nickel CB job?
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/08/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-dj-hayden/546844001/

GREEN BAY
Dougherty Mil JS: Packers Camp Insider: DeAngelo Yancey takes big step forward in WR derby
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/08/07/packers-camp-insider-deangelo-yancey-takes-big-step-forward-wr-derby/543465001/

Mil JS: Analysis: Packers rookies Kevin King, Josh Jones look the part early in camp
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/baranczyk/2017/08/06/analysis-packers-rookies-kevin-king-josh-jones-look-part-early-camp/540727001/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans QB Tom Savage wants consistency Wednesday
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-QB-Tom-Savage-wants-consistency-Wednesday-11739998.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' D'Onta Foreman excited for NFL preseason debut
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-D-Onta-Foreman-excited-for-NFL-preseason-11739709.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Whitney Mercilus looking for solid performance in Texans' first preseason game
http://m.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Whitney-Mercilus-looking-for-solid-performance-in-11739626.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Indianapolis Star: Colts sign Olympic sprinter Bracy to compete at WR
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/547325001

Holder Indianapolis Star: Colts observations: Big nose tackle Al Woods' expanding role
https://indystar.com/amp/543809001

Keefer Indianapolis Star: 3 visions of a Colts pass rusher: rookie, veteran, mentor
https://indystar.com/amp/543819001

Bremer Herald Bulletin: Colts' Sheard attempting to put new spin on old tricks
http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/colts-sheard-attempting-to-put-new-spin-on-old-tricks/article_9156d8b8-7b04-11e7-90c8-372a56a6b93b.html

Doyel Ind Star: Colts safety Matthias Farley is weird off the field, wow on it
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2017/08/07/gregg-doyel-matthias-farley-weird-off-field-surprising/541702001/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars players see benefits of practicing against Patriots QB Tom Brady
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-08-07/jaguars-players-see-benefits-practicing-against-patriots-qb-tom-brady

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS VETERAN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN SAYS LEONARD FOURNETTE'S VISION IS STANDING OUT IN PRACTICE
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mobile/article/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-veteran-defensive-lineman-says-leonard-fournettes-vision-is-standing-out-in-practice/77-462571427

O'Halloran Florida Times Union: Report: Branden Albert may be returning to Jaguars
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-08-07/report-branden-albert-may-be-returning-jaguars

KANSAS CITY
KC Star: Chiefs get more specific with Tyreek Hill’s role
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article165757742.html

Kerkhoff KC Star: Has new Chiefs running back C.J. Spiller lost a step? ‘Still the juice man,’ he says
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article165898872.html

KC Star: Size, ball skills help Seantavius Jones open some eyes at Chiefs camp
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article165772402.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
High-powered offense should help Chargers score points with L.A. fans
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-whisenhunt-20170806-story.html

DiGiovanna LA Times: Injury to Chargers teammate gives lineman Kenny Wiggins a clear path to the starting lineup
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-training-camp-20170807-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Former USC running back Justin Davis hitting his stride with Rams
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-training-camp-20170806-story.html

Gonzalez ESPN LA: Rams still lack a vertical threat for Sean McVay's offense
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/34614/rams-still-lack-a-vertical-threat-for-sean-mcvays-offense

Klein LA Times: Things could loosen up for Rams' tight ends in new coach Sean McVay's offense
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-tight-ends-20170807-story.html

MIAMI
Breer MMQB: Jay Cutler Is Miami’s Present, and the Future Just Got Interesting
http://timeinc.net/si/nfl/2017/08/06/jay-cutler-miami-dolphins-ryan-tannehill-contract-adam-gase-2018?source=dam

Salguero Miami Herald: The reasons adding Jay Cutler is a terrible idea: Give me a minute
http://miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article165971317.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Jay Cutler has landed in Miami and the Dolphins are giddy
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article165821662.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Here’s exactly how Gase helped Cutler; Cutler chatter:
http://miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article165970187.html

Neal Miami Herald: Dolphins player investigated for battery. His girlfriend says he didn’t touch her
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article165830872.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Calvin Johnson helping Dolphins receivers; depth chart released
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article165831102.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings’ Mike Zimmer says Sam Bradford throws ‘the heck out of the ball’ with time
http://www.twincities.com/2017/08/07/vikings-mike-zimmer-says-sam-bradford-throws-the-heck-out-of-the-ball-with-time/amp/

Minn Star Tribune: Rashod Hill's 'scare' a reminder of Vikings' tenuous OL depth
http://m.startribune.com/rashod-hills-scare-a-reminder-of-vikings-tenuous-ol-depth/438992703/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings: College teammate Stacy Coley says Danny Isidora will ‘shock the world’
http://www.twincities.com/2017/08/06/vikings-college-teammate-stacy-coley-says-danny-isidora-will-shock-the-world/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings confident: ‘We’ve got the best defense in the NFL’
http://www.twincities.com/2017/08/07/vikings-confident-weve-got-the-best-defense-in-the-nfl/

NEW ENGLAND
Daniels Providence Journal: For talented Patriots, biggest hurdle is getting on same page
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170807/for-talented-patriots-biggest-hurdle-is-getting-on-same-page

Howe Boston Herald: Brandin Cooks put on a show Monday full of highlight-reel catches, including a one-handed grab. "He's a beast."
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2017/08/patriots_camp_observations_brandin_cooks_puts_on_a_show_against

Hewitt Boston Herald: Only 23, Trey Flowers taking to leadership role on Patriots D-line
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2017/08/only_23_trey_flowers_taking_to_leadership_role_on_patriots_d_line

Kyed NESN: Adam Butler Unexpectedly Rising Up Patriots’ Defensive Tackle Depth Chart
http://nesn.com/2017/08/adam-butler-unexpectedly-rising-up-patriots-defensive-tackle-depth-chart/

NEW ORLEANS
Prisco CBS Sports: The most dangerous mind in the NFL: How Drew Brees continues to defy the odds
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/the-most-dangerous-mind-in-the-nfl-how-drew-brees-continues-to-defy-the-odds/amp/

Triplett ESPN NO: Adrian Peterson 'itching' to run in preseason for first time since 2011 (maybe)
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/27061/adrian-peterson-itching-to-run-in-preseason-for-first-time-since-2011-maybe

Underhill NO Advocate: Alvin Kamara impresses Saints on the field — and off it — with his Marshall Faulk-like 'traits'
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_d5531268-7b84-11e7-b0f5-43ba1d8ec3bb.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints giving defensive end Alex Okafor chance to help with interior rush
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/08/saints_alex_okafor_inside.html

Saints bring back long snapper Justin Drescher, waive Chase Dominguez: sources
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/08/saints_bring_back_long_snapper.html

NEW YORK JETS
Cimini ESPN NY: Quincy Enunwa's injury underscores major problem for Jets
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/70136/quincy-enunwas-injury-underscores-major-problem-for-jets

OAKLAND
Raiders Offensive Tackle Vadal Alexander Is Ready To Earn His Keep
http://raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Offensive-Tackle-Vadal-Alexander-Is-Ready-To-Earn-His-Keep/0c3dea23-5510-4491-9973-e1d3f7512ca1

Bruce Irvin relishes ‘bad cop’ role in teaching Raiders’ players
http://sfgate.com/raiders/article/Irvin-relishes-bad-cop-role-with-Raiders-11737797.php

Gutierrez ESPN Oakland: Raiders' Sean Smith, from starting cornerback to nickel linebacker?
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/243311/raiders-sean-smith-from-starting-cornerback-to-nickel-linebacker

PHILADELPHIA
Hofmann Phillyvoice: After two rough seasons, Nelson Agholor discusses mentality in trying to bounce back
http://www.phillyvoice.com/after-two-rough-seasons-nelson-agholor-working-hard-play-his-best-football-philadelphia-eagles/

Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Tight ends figure to play big role for Birds
http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/mc-spt-eagles-tight-ends-20170807-story.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Rookie linebacker Nate Gerry impressing Jim Schwartz
http://www.phillyvoice.com/rookie-linebacker-nate-gerry-impressing-jim-schwartz/

PITTSBURGH
Zeise Pitt Post Gazette: Todd Haley is an excellent and underappreciated coordinator
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/zeise-is-right/2017/08/07/steelers-Todd-Haley-underappreciated-excellent-offensive-coordinator/stories/201708070085

Collier Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Joshua Dobbs set to launch with Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/gene-collier/2017/08/07/Steelers-Joshua-Josh-Dobbs-quarterback-Collier-aerospace-alopecia/stories/201708060107

Steelers hope Martavis Bryant will return to practice this week
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/08/06/Steelers-Martavis-Bryant-return-to-practice/stories/201708060179

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Injuries threaten Steelers' plans in secondary
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/08/07/steelers-injury-report-2017-training-camp-artie-burns-coty-sensabaugh/stories/201708070074

SAN FRANCISCO
Barrows Sac Bee: On 49ers: Why an angry but happy Carlos Hyde is good news for San Francisco
http://sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article165744267.html

Wagoner ESPN SF: 49ers getting exactly what they expected from Pierre Garcon
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/243285/49ers-getting-exactly-what-they-expected-from-pierre-garcon

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Beadles aims to keep starting streak intact
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/amp/49ers-Beadles-aims-to-keep-starting-streak-11740696.php

Barrows Sac Bee: Bowman-Foster ’17: 49ers get first look at potential starting combination
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article165959092.html

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Foster welcomes reporters, chance to start as rookie
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/amp/49ers-Foster-welcoming-reporters-chance-to-11740528.php

Kawakami The Athletic: 49ers' Reuben Foster on running with the first team, getting yelled at by Nick Saban and much more
https://theathletic.com/82714/2017/08/07/kawakami-49ers-reuben-foster-on-running-with-the-first-team-getting-yelled-at-by-nick-saban-and-much-more/

Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers notes: Rough treatment doesn’t deter Ahkello Witherspoon
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article165928742.html

SEATTLE
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Jimmy Graham sheds 20 pounds, feels 'a hundred times' better than last year
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/243407/jimmy-graham-sheds-20-pounds-feels-a-hundred-times-better-than-last-year

Henderson My Northwest: Pete Carroll: Seahawks’ top pick Malik McDowell will be out ‘quite a while
http://sports.mynorthwest.com/320691/pete-carroll-says-seahawks-top-pick-malik-mcdowell-will-be-out-quite-a-while/

Henderson My Northwest: Frank Clark’s absence in Seahawks practice has been a ‘coach’s decision,’ Pete Carroll says
https://sports.mynorthwest.com/320680/frank-clarks-absence-in-seahawks-practice-has-been-a-coachs-decision-pete-carroll-says/

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Ryan Griffin, Ryan Fitzpatrick battle for Bucs backup QB job
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/ryan-griffin-ryan-fitzpatrick-battle-for-bucs-backup-qb-job/2332971?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Laine ESPN TB: Bucs rookie LB Kendell Beckwith details miraculous recovery from torn ACL
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/68431/bucs-rookie-lb-kendell-beckwith-details-miraculous-recovery-from-torn-acl

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Derrick Henry shines, DeMarco Murray sits at Titans training camp
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/08/07/derrick-henry-shines-again-titans-training-camp/

Wolfe ESPN Nashville: How will Titans feed all of their new offensive weapons?
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/67561/how-will-titans-feed-all-of-their-new-offensive-weapons

WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Washington: Redskins' depth chart provides some clues, but clarity remains weeks away
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/243286/redskins-depth-chart-provides-some-clues-but-clarity-remains-weeks-away

Graziano ESPN: Kirk Cousins says his life is built on faith, not value of contract
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20267606/kirk-cousins-washington-redskins-peace-contract-status

Keim ESPN Washington: Terrelle Pryor a good reason for Kirk Cousins to extend plays in red zone
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/32297/terrelle-pryor-a-good-reason-for-kirk-cousins-to-extend-plays-in-red-zone

Czarda Redskjns.com: Robert Davis Impressing In All Areas At First Training Camp
http://redskins.com/news/article-1/Robert-Davis-Impressing-In-All-Areas-At-First-Training-Camp/d136be3f-d900-4c0d-894e-b5a582af8f28

Jones Washington Post: Finally healthy, nose tackle Phil Taylor positioned to land starting job with the Redskins
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/football-insider/wp/2017/08/07/finally-healthy-nose-tackle-phil-taylor-positioned-to-land-starting-job-with-the-redskins/

Jones Washington Post: At training camp, the Redskins’ Su’a Cravens continues his safety education
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/08/06/at-training-camp-the-redskins-sua-cravens-continues-his-safety-education/?utm_term=.5484d9d64ee8

Draft

DT
NFL.com: CFBTop25: No. 15, Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000826569/article/cfbtop25-no-15-dexter-lawrence-dt-clemson

Former Giants News

Harmon Deseret News: Former Cougar Dallas Reynolds returns to aid in rebuilding BYU's offensive line
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865686336/Former-Cougar-Dallas-Reynolds-returns-to-aid-in-rebuilding-BYUs-offensive-line.html

History

Myers NYDN: Giants to honor 2007 Super Bowl XLII team during home opener
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-honor-2007-super-bowl-xlii-team-home-opener-article-1.3391944

Stuart Football Perspective: Which QBs have spread their TDs around the most? The least? Answers here footballperspective.com/passing-td-con…
http://www.footballperspective.com/passing-td-concentration-index-by-receiver/

Judge Talk of Fame: THE BACKS WHO COULD GAIN MOST FROM T.D. REACHING THE HALL
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/21311-2/

Giants Birthdays 8-8

Brandon Bing CB W-Buffalo 2011 NYG PSQ 2011 NYG 2012 8-8-1989

Howard Cross D6-Alabama 1989 NYG 1989-2001 8-8-1967