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Defenderdawg : 4/17/2018 8:47 am
Giants

Raanan ESPN NY: Mini-mock draft: Giants pass on a potential future franchise quarterback
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/56826/mini-mock-draft-giants-pass-on-a-potential-future-franchise-quarterback

Traina BBV: Exploring a potential three-way trade involving the Giants, Denver and Buffalo
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/4/16/17240196/2018-nfl-draft-rumors-exploring-a-potential-three-way-trade-involving-the-giants-denver-and-buffalo

Leonard NYDN: Giants Mailbag: No. 2 pick options, would Big Blue swap with Bills, how many more years for Eli Manning and more
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-mailbag-nfl-draft-questions-eli-future-article-1.3936780

Traina The Athletic: Draft a Quarterback? Trade Down? OBJ and More | New York Giants Mailbag
https://theathletic.com/314637/2018/04/16/draft-a-quarterback-trade-down-obj-and-more-new-york-giants-mailbag/

GM

Schwartz NYP: Why Giants GM’s preferred draft strategy isn’t in play this time
https://nypost.com/2018/04/16/why-giants-gms-preferred-draft-strategy-isnt-in-play-this-time/

QB

Lombardo NJ.com: NFL Draft 2018: Sam Darnold, Josh Allen visit Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/04/nfl_draft_2018_sam_darnold_josh_allen_visit_giants.html

Schwartz NYP: Draft’s top quarterbacks now can try to change Giants’ minds
https://nypost.com/2018/04/16/drafts-top-quarterbacks-now-can-try-to-change-giants-minds/

RB

Raanan ESPN NY: Louis Riddick: Strong sentiment for Saquon Barkley in Giants building
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/56845/louis-riddick-believes-there-is-strong-sentiment-for-saquon-barkley-in-giants-building

G

Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
4/16/18, 8:44 PM
I mean, Giants OL coach Hal Hunter flat-out told me he had no reason to go to Notre Dame for Quenton Nelson's Pro Day.
And didn't.

Don't think for a second that means NYG won't draft Nelson if opportunity presents itself. They set up their evaluation plan and stuck to it.

ILB

Salomone Giants.com: LB B.J. Goodson embracing switch to 3-4 defense
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/LB-BJ-Goodson-embracing-switch-to-3-4-defense/55ec6d54-04e1-44b5-82aa-2221839cde4d


NFL

ARIZONA
Urban Cardinals.com: Beau Sandland Latest Tight End Addition
http://azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Beau-Sandland-Latest-Tight-End-Addition/3539fe3b-1cd9-4db0-a2cb-19aa0d202ddc

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Ravens officially sign RB Alex Collins, finalize deals with six other exclusive-rights free agents
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-ravens-exclusive-free-agents-20180416-story.html

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: 6 Carolina Panthers players to watch as spring workouts begin
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article209029379.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers' James Bradberry has big plan for first season without embattled Daryl Worley
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article209028489.html

Josh Norris (@JoshNorris)
4/16/18, 10:18 AM
Stanford S Justin Reid is visiting the Panthers today

Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue)
4/16/18, 10:39 AM
Carolina will do its due diligence on its top guys of course and it may be coincidence, but I am speculating some significance in his visit coming the day the team is back in the building.

CINCINNATI
Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Injured Cincinnati Bengals working their way back
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cincinnati.com/amp/521389002

Owczarski Cin Enquirer: 2018 Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft strategy: The confounding linebacker trend
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cincinnati.com/amp/494887002

Marcum Cincy Jungle: Bengals host Mississippi State offensive lineman Martinas Rankin for visit
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/4/16/17242676/bengals-meet-with-mississippi-state-lineman-martinas-rankin

Dehner Cin Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals 2018 NFL Draft strategy: Edge rushers
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2018/04/16/cincinnati-bengals-2018-nfl-draft-defensive-line-edge-rushers-pass-rush-specialist-picks-grades/511373002/

CLEVELAND
Patsko Cleveland Plain Dealer: What positions have the Browns had the most success drafting?
http://www.cleveland.com/expo/erry-2018/04/1f9debce5d7623/what_position_have_the_browns.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Hue Jackson to his '18 Browns: 'Winning starts today, starts right now'
https://www.google.com/amp/s/articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/04/hue_jackson_to_the_2018_browns.amp

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns prospect Baker Mayfield is No. 1 for one analyst and drawing praise from evaluators
https://www.google.com/amp/s/articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/04/browns_candidate_baker_mayfiel_1.amp

Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi)
4/16/18, 11:47 PM
On NFL Network today, Kurt Warner, who knows Browns OC Todd Haley well, said he expects Browns to select QB Josh Allen No. 1. Warner said he would make Sam Darnold the pick.

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Josh Gordon and 3 other Browns sign their exclusive rights free agent contracts
https://www.google.com/amp/s/articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/04/josh_gordon_1.amp

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: Why Dez Bryant didn't deserve to be Cowboys captain
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/04/16/dez-bryant-didnt-deserve-cowboys-captain

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys DE David Irving showing commitment now in hopes of cashing in big later
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article209004409.html

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Earl Thomas, draft and other possible Cowboys spinoffs from Dez Bryant release
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article209018694.html

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Dallas Cowboys safety Byron Jones says he's a 'corner' now
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article209034049.html

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: BAKER MAYFIELD: HERE TODAY, BACK IN 10 DAYS?
http://www.9news.com/mobile/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/baker-mayfield-here-today-back-in-10-days/73-540395913

Mile High Sports: Anderson: Broncos ‘never offered’ him pay cut; he ‘probably’ would have declined anyway
https://milehighsports.com/anderson-on-release-pay-cut-was-never-offered-and-he-probably-wouldnt-have-taken-it/

Klis 9News Denver: WITH STATUS IN LIMBO, DIXON SKIPPING BRONCOS OFFSEASON PROGRAM
http://www.9news.com/mobile/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/with-status-in-limbo-dixon-skipping-broncos-offseason-program/73-540397974

GREEN BAY
Wood Mil JS: Packers still searching for quality depth at quarterback
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/04/15/packers-still-searching-quality-depth-quarterback/515024002/

Cohen Mil JS: NFL draft preview: Packers' running back competition intense
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/04/16/nfl-draft-preview-packers-running-back-competition-intense/515757002/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Early look at Texans' lineup is promising
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/McClain-Early-look-at-Texans-lineup-is-promising-12837715.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Florida International QB Alex McGough visits Texans
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Florida-International-QB-Alex-McGough-visits-12839563.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans center-guard Greg Mancz signing $1.9M tender
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-center-guard-Greg-Mancz-signing-1-9M-12837302.php

JACKSONVILLE
O’Halloran Florida Times Union: Jaguars 2018 Draft: OL may be target even after Norwell signing
http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180416/jaguars-2018-draft-ol-may-be-target-even-after-norwell-signing

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: POSLUSZNY'S JAGUARS LEGACY DEFINED BY HIS DESIRE TO HELP YOUNGER TEAMMATES
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/poslusznys-jaguars-legacy-defined-by-his-desire-to-help-younger-teammates/77-540186087

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: JAGUARS LB TELVIN SMITH OFFERS EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO PAUL POSLUSZNY
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-lb-telvin-smith-offers-emotional-tribute-to-paul-posluszny/77-540240865

KANSAS CITY
Grathoff KC Star: Chiefs' Sammy Watkins believes he's an advanced 'reptilian solar being'
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article208993569.html

Kerkhoff KC Star: What Travis Kelce didn't see still hurt him during Chiefs' playoff collapse
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article209065439.html

McDowell KC Star: Chiefs' Dee Ford says his leg went numb last year. But he feels ‘excellent’ now
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article209063464.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Woike LA Times: Some controversy, notable absences as Chargers open voluntary workouts
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-20180416-story.html

Williams ESPN LA: Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, shown here running sprints, said he hasn't felt this healthy at the start of his team's offseason program in a handful of years. "I can't remember a January where I really felt like I could go another season," Rivers said. "I usually have something that's been nagging you -- not on the injury report you're getting treated for -- but just some nagging deal that you can't wait to heal up. I had nothing to complain about."

Woike LA Times: Mike Pouncey is at the center of Chargers' plan to improve the offensive line
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-offensive-line-20180416-story.html

Williams ESPN LA: Chargers restructure DT Corey Liuget's contract
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/23932/chargers-restructure-dt-corey-liugets-contract

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Marvez TSN: Todd Gurley willing to wait his turn for a contract extension
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/todd-gurley-aaron-donald-los-angeles-rams-contract-extension/1r99jf60i7exc1d69t6fkjsfso

Klein LA Times: Rams' starting offensive line returns intact, but there is a need to plan for future
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-offensive-line-20180416-story.html

Klein LA Times: For second year in row, no new Aaron Donald contract so no defensive tackle at workouts
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-20180416-story.html

MIAMI
George Palm Beach Post: Early Gase momentum lost in constant churn of players
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/football/early-gase-momentum-lost-constant-churn-players/91SwdOsb7l1dDaVXmELisL/amp.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Former second-round tight end signs with Dolphins, but is he a legit NFL player?
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article209029569.html

MINNESOTA
Shipley Twincities.com: With five-year, $50 million extension, Vikings’ Eric Kendricks ‘hungry’ for Super Bowl
https://www.twincities.com/2018/04/16/vikings-extend-linebacker-eric-kendricks-for-five-years-50-million/amp/

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: UCLA offensive lineman visits Patriots Monday
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/04/16/ucla-offensive-lineman-visiting-patriots-monday/xhujL0ATThBwtEH24u5ZtK/amp.html

McBride Boston Globe: Patriots’ special teams are among the best — and they’ve gotten better
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/04/16/patriots-special-teams-units-are-among-best-and-they-gotten-better/d3KX4bsTdPvoJvOOQX0YxO/amp.html

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Sean Payton would be 'uneasy' if he had to take a top quarterback in this draft: report
https://www.google.com/amp/s/articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/04/sean_payton_2018_quarterbacks.amp

OAKLAND
Williams NBC Bay Area: Raiders' Conley Coming Back Slowly From Injury
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Conley-Coming-Back-Slowly-From-Injury-479650843.html

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles 2018 NFL Draft preview: Defensive tackle
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-2018-nfl-draft-preview-defensive-tackle/

Bowen Phil.com: Daryl Worley, released by Eagles, charged with DUI, firearms felony
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/daryl-worley-eagles-charges-dui-firearms-disorderly-conduct-released-charges-philadelphia-20180416.html

Shorr Parks NJ.com: Is Tre Sullivan the Eagles' answer at safety?
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2018/04/is_tre_sullivan_the_eagles_next_answer_at_safety.html

PITTSBURGH
Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Forget messy divorce: James Harrison remembered as Steelers great
http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/27677/forget-messy-divorce-james-harrison-remembered-as-steeler-great

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Two defensive linemen — LSU's Greg Gilmore and Delaware's Bilal Nichols — visit Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/04/16/nfl-draft-mock-visitors-defensive-linemen-LSU-Greg-Gilmore-Delaware-Bilal-Nichols/stories/201804160079

SAN FRANCISCO
Ostler SF Chronicle: If you’re the 49ers’ boss, please stand up
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/amp/If-you-re-the-49ers-boss-please-stand-up-12839128.php

Barrows Sac Bee: 49ers do extra homework on Oregon tackle Tyrell Crosby
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article209025419.html

Branch SF Chronicle: Analyst on potential 49ers’ target: ‘Roquan Smith is the truth, man’
https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/amp/Analyst-on-potential-49ers-target-Roquan-12838875.php

SEATTLE
Klemko MMQB: Russell Wilson’s No Jon Gruden, and That’s the Plan
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/04/17/espn-qb2qb-russell-wilson-jon-gruden

Bell News Tribune: Seahawks do it again: Sign Austin Davis instead of Colin Kaepernick to backup Russell Wilson
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article208993334.html

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: DeSean Jackson and Jameis Winston were in perfect harmony on Day 1
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/04/16/desean-jackson-and-jameis-winston-were-in-perfect-harmony-on-day-1/

Smith Buccaneers.com: Marpet's Latest Move is a "New Challenge"
http://buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Marpets-Latest-Move-is-a-New-Challenge/d1f9e5df-564e-48c0-863e-efb28b286de9

WASHINGTON
Clarke Washington Post: Richmond demands Redskins pay up to keep training camp deal
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/richmond-demands-redskins-pay-up-to-keep-training-camp-deal/2018/04/16/c9eb7440-4188-11e8-bba2-0976a82b05a2_story.html

Keim ESPN Washington: Running back Derrius Guice is visiting Redskins Park Monday, a source said. Guice had posted on Instagram Sunday night that he was in Washington, D.C. so this isn't a big surprise. The Redskins have been deeply interested in Guice; team president Bruce Allen had dinner with him the night before his pro day at LSU. The question remains as to whether or not they'd use the 13th overall choice on him.They do like a handful of other players in that spot, too. And they could always trade back and then take Guice, if that's who they desire. But they clearly have serious interest in him. Upgrading the running back position will be a priority entering the draft.

Copeland Washington Post: Vernon Davis thrilled to be reunited with Alex Smith; Redskins lock up O-linemen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/football-insider/wp/2018/04/16/vernon-davis-thrilled-to-be-reunited-with-alex-smith-redskins-lock-up-o-linemen/

Draft

Jeremiah NFL.com: DJ reveals 10 pieces of draft intel: Rosen is QB most likely to slide
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000926622/article/2018-nfl-draft-josh-rosen-could-slide-colts-looking-to-trade

Rang NFL Draft Scout: Rang Big Board 4.0: Top 100
“1. Sam Darnold, QB, Southern California, 6-3, 221, 4.85, redshirt sophomore
In true Hollywood form, Darnold emphatically answered Browns head coach Hue Jackson’s famous water-soaked ball test, delivering strikes to all levels of the field at his Pro Day through a steady rain. While a slightly elongated throwing motion contributed to too many turnovers at USC, Darnold is accurate, including on the move, and also shows very good instincts and anticipation for such a young quarterback. Darnold plays bigger than his size and shows good overall athleticism. His extensive experience in both a pro-style offense and media market should only make his ascension into a legitimate franchise NFL quarterback that much smoother.

2. Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA, 6-4, 226, 4.92, junior
While I give Darnold slightly higher grades in terms of leadership and durability, his crosstown rival, Rosen, is the most gifted and polished passer in the 2018 draft. Rosen earns blue-chip grades in the important areas of intelligence, release and accuracy with plenty of arm strength, size and athleticism to also project as a franchise quarterback well worthy of No. 1 overall consideration.

3. Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State, 6-0, 233, 4.40, junior
Barkley is arguably this draft’s most elite athlete. Despite his imposing frame, Barkley is not simply a bulldozer. NFL scouts salivate over his elusiveness and breakaway speed as a perimeter runner, receiver and returner. Expect Barkley to make an immediate impact at the next level, a la recent top-10 picks Leonard Fournette, Ezekiel Elliott and Todd Gurley, who is most similar to Barkley in size and style.

4. Quenton Nelson, OG, Notre Dame, 6-5, 325, 5.23 (est.), redshirt junior
It isn’t often that NFL teams are willing to invest a top five pick in an interior offensive lineman but Nelson’s talent is so obvious — and the need for blockers in the NFL so critical — that a team may opt to choose the pro-ready masher simply because it would allow it to essentially forget about the position for a decade. Massive and shockingly mobile, Nelson can dominate at the point of attack as well as in space, projecting as a future Pro Bowl guard, like his Notre Dame predecessor Zack Martin, now a star in Dallas.

5. Bradley Chubb, DE, North Carolina State, 6-4, 269, 4.65, senior
The 2018 NFL draft is not nearly as gifted among pass rushers as last year’s crop, but Chubb is clearly the crown jewel. The ACC Defensive Player of the Year and Ted Hendricks Award winner (defensive end of the year), Chubb is as polished as it gets, winning with athleticism, refined technique, physicality and hustle. A former linebacker whose commitment to maximizing his talent has earned him captain roles the past two years running, Chubb recorded career-highs in tackles (72), tackles for loss (23) and sacks (10) in 2017 posting similar numbers last year (56-21-10).”
http://nfldraftscout.com/rang-nfl-draft-top-100-big-board/

Brandt NFL.com: Hot 150: Gil Brandt's top-ranked prospects for 2018 NFL Draft
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000926642/article/hot-150-gil-brandts-topranked-prospects-for-2018-nfl-draft

Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout)
4/16/18, 11:02 PM
PJ Hall and Nathan Shepherd are my two favorite small school guys in this class. Both top 100 players too.

T
Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt)
4/16/18, 11:15 AM
.@ArizonaFBall OT Gerhard De Beer has great story. National U-16 and U-18 discus record-holder in South Africa, track scholarship at AZ, football walk-on even though he never played sport. Now draftable. Only 2 South Africans have played in NFL: PK Gary Anderson, WR Jerome Pathon

Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt)
4/16/18, 11:16 AM
Here are De Beer's numbers from his pro day:

6-6 1/2, 312, 34 1/8 arms
40: 5.24/5.21
VJ 30.5
BJ: 9-0
SS: 4.72
3-cone: 7.52
Bench: 35x

C
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
4/16/18, 6:55 PM
Iowa C James Daniels, the likely top center off the board, spent today visiting the Eagles, source said. He’s got the Bears tomorrow, then the 49ers on Wednesday.

DT
Henderson ESPN Seattle: A 350-pounder with track speed? Vita Vea is NFL draft's top freak
http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/story/_/id/23113846/2018-nfl-draft-tales-vita-vea-washington-huskies-impressive-athleticism-freaky-speed

Johnson Cincy Jungle: ‘He’s the MVP’ — during the national title game, 6 head coaches were going wild over Da’Ron Payne
https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/4/16/17030912/daron-payne-alabama-national-championship-game-nfl-draft

DE
Edholm PFW: NFL draft profile — No. 12: Boston College DE Harold Landry
http://www.profootballweekly.com/2018/04/16/nfl-draft-profile-no-12-boston-college-de-harold-landry/ai5lenx/

Huard ESPN Seattle: Brock Huard’s 2018 NFL Draft preview: UTSA DE Marcus Davenport
https://www.google.com/amp/sports.mynorthwest.com/441157/brock-huards-2018-nfl-draft-preview-utsa-de-marcus-davenport/amp/

Dunleavy NJ.com: NFL Draft 2018: Rutgers' Kemoko Turay compared to Pro Bowl pass-rusher from Big Ten
http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2018/04/kemoko_turay_nfl_draft.html

LB
Edholm PFW: Way We Hear It: Combine medical report disputes Leighton Vander Esch concerns
http://www.profootballweekly.com/2018/04/16/way-we-hear-it-combine-medical-report-disputes-leighton-vander-esch-concerns/a45fktj/

Charlie Campbell (@DraftCampbell)
4/16/18, 12:20 PM
Per sources some teams have medically flunked Boise State LB Leighton Vander Esch and have removed him from their draft board.

Chris Mortensen (@mortreport)
4/16/18, 1:50 PM
Some teams have flagged Vander Esch on neck but not all necessarily removed from draft board based on what I had gathered

Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr)
4/16/18, 1:46 PM
His agent Ronald Slavin, who has always shot it straight with me, vehemently denies this report. He was not asked to comeback for combine recheck. Played every game last year. No listing on combine report of injuries since 2016

CB
Schwartz AZ Central: NFL draft 2018 CB rankings: Denzel Ward is class of deep group
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2018/04/16/nfl-draft-2018-cb-rankings-denzel-ward-josh-jackson/450026002/

Pflum BBV: 2018 NFL Draft prospect profile: Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/4/16/17231646/2018-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-jaire-alexander-cb-louisville-scouting-report-ny-giants

S
Schwartz AZ Central: NFL draft 2018 safety rankings: Derwin James, Minkah Fitzpatrick shape board
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2018/04/16/nfl-draft-2018-safety-rankings-derwin-james-minkah-fitzpatrick/450186002/

History

Maraham NYDN: Farewell to Allan ‘Doc’ Levy, former Giants doctor who died at age of 90
“He served his country in World War II as a Navy medic. He graduated from Columbia University and went on to receive his medical degree at Cornell University. He began serving the community of Westwood, New Jersey, as a family physician/internist practicing out of the basement of his home.
As the local high schools required an onsite physician for their football games, Doc graciously volunteered. His practice quickly became overwhelmed with sports injuries and the specialty of Primary Care Sports Medicine was born. Doc became the team physician for the New York Giants and went on to become the Chief of Sports Medicine at Pascack Valley Hospital. Throughout his career, he treated professional and nonprofressional athletics with the utmost care...”
https://www.nydailynews.com/amp/sports/football/giants/farewell-allan-doc-levy-ex-giants-doctor-died-90-article-1.3936599

Giants Birthdays 4-17

Barry Brown OLB/TE TR-BAL 1968 NYG 1968 4-17-1943

J. T. Turner RG FA-Charlotte WFL 1977 NYG 1977-1983 4-17-1953
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Giants

QB

Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
4/16/18, 8:37 PM
Giants have essentially done all the same work on Darnold, Rosen and Allen. Same contingent was at the Pro Days for all 3. Likely would've been there for Mayfield, too, but his came on opening of free agency.
From where I sit, there's nothing to be read into their eval process

RB
Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
4/17/18, 8:38 AM
Some scouts/coaches quotes on Barkley, who I picked for Giants at No. 2: “He’s legit.” “Better prospect than Zeke and Fournette.” “You’re talking about a 230-pound dude who runs sub-4.4 that has balance and run skills. It’s rare.”

NFL

Farrar B/R: Can Dez Bryant Still Be a Top-Level Receiver?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2770488-can-dez-bryant-still-be-a-top-level-receiver

DENVER
Mike Klis (@MikeKlis)
4/16/18, 12:09 PM
Multiple teams have already called agent Peter Schaffer expressing interest in C.J. Anderson. As John Elway told Anderson this morning: "You're a helluva football player, there’s a lot of interest in you out there. You’ll land on your feet.’’

GREEN BAY
Robinson Yahoo Sports: Here's where things can get contentious between Aaron Rodgers and Packers
https://sports.yahoo.com/heres-things-can-get-contentious-aaron-rodgers-packers-044920881.html

MIAMI
Kelly Sun Sentinel: A mediocre crop of talent hints that Dolphins should be aggressive with the 2018 draft class
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-omar-kelly-20180417-story.html

NEW YORK JETS
Mehta NYDN: Nick Mangold, former Jets ironman center, to retire from NFL after signing one-day contract with team
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/nick-mangold-retire-signing-one-day-contract-jets-article-1.3938356

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles 2018 NFL Draft preview: Linebacker
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-2018-nfl-draft-preview-linebacker/

PITTSBURGH
Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1)
4/17/18, 8:45 AM
Such an interesting call the Steelers have with their WRs entering the draft. Rogers unsigned. Bryant 1 yr left on contract. There is a need long-term, but then I go back and look at 2016 and what Roethlisberger did with 84, Rogers and Coates as top 3 WR. Plus 26 of course

Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1)
4/17/18, 8:47 AM
7 managed to have a top 10 passing offense with Rogers as his second-leading WR (48 catches). Bell had 75, but Bell has been a constant. Coates was third-leading WR. Point is, 7 can do more with less if need be. But flip side is you want to surround him with talent for final yrs


Draft

WR
Miller B/R: Where's the Love for Calvin Ridley? Why the Draft's Top WR Doesn't Get More Hype
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2770859-wheres-the-love-for-calvin-ridley-why-the-drafts-top-wr-doesnt-get-more-hype
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