Tuesday Reading

Giants

Stapleton For USA Today: Giants training camp questions: Can Eli Manning reclaim his mojo?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2018/06/25/giants-training-camp-questions-eli-manning-saquon-barkley-odell-beckham/731758002/

Kempski Phillyvoice: 10 reasons the Giants will be a dumpster fire this season
http://www.phillyvoice.com/10-reasons-giants-will-be-dumpster-fire-season-2018/amp/#click=https://t.co/tDzq6Pjp6r

Coach

Palladino WFAN Radio: Shurmur’s Call To Tiki Barber Returns Retired RB To Giants Fold
https://wfan.radio.com/blogs/ernie-palladino/palladino-shurmur-s-call-tiki-barber-returns-retired-rb-giants-fold

Offense

Traina B/R: How The New York Giants Offense May Be Different Under Pat Shurmur
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciatraina/2018/06/25/how-new-york-giants-offense-may-be-different-under-shurmur/amp/

Patricia Traina (@Patricia_Traina)
6/25/18, 3:40 PM
Eli & NYG % of play-action passes per PFF: 19.4% last year; 16.4% in 2016; 15.9% in 2015; 21.3% in 2014 (MCAdoo Era). 15.8% in 2013, 14.4 in 2012 (tail end of Gilbride era).

RB

Grossman ESPN Mag: Saquon Barkley spills on those viral lift sessions
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23853857/new-york-giants-rb-saquon-barkley-hurdling-lifting-record-breaking-body-issue-2018

WR

Schwartz NYP: Giants don’t have a choice with Odell Beckham: Phil Simms
https://nypost.com/2018/06/25/giants-dont-have-a-choice-with-odell-beckham-phil-simms/

Dunleavy NJ.com: Plaxico Burress was in Odell Beckham's position with Giants and here is his advice: 'Don't have him disgruntled'
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/06/plaxico_burress_was_in_odell_beckhams_position_wit.html

TE

Giants.com: “50 Yards" with Rhett Ellison (Video)
https://www.giants.com/video/50-yards-with-rhett-ellison-19336377

LG

Kaplowitz El Paso, Inc: Ex-Miner showing tough side as Giants rookie
http://www.elpasoinc.com/columns/local_columnists/ex-miner-showing-tough-side-as-giants-rookie/article_333810d8-77fe-11e8-88d2-fb847248dc60.html

Defense

Pizzuta BBV: Here’s more proof to show “base defense” doesn’t matter
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2018/6/25/17500000/heres-more-proof-to-show-base-defense-doesnt-matter

DB

Rock Newsday: Giants want to turn fractured secondary into close-knit group
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/giants-want-to-turn-fractured-secondary-into-close-knit-group-1.1942271

SS

Duggan The Athletic: ‘I’d love to have the ‘C’ on my chest, but it’s up to my guys’: Landon Collins looks to fill leadership void on the Giants defense
https://theathletic.com/406960/2018/06/25/id-love-to-have-the-c-on-my-chest-but-its-up-to-my-guys-landon-collins-looks-to-fill-leadership-void-on-the-giants-defense/

NFL

Renner PFF: The NFL's prototypical wide receiver for each alignment
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-wr-prototypes-for-2018

Kemko MMQB: Greg Hardy, the UFC and the Limits of the Second Chance
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/06/25/greg-hardy-ufc-nfl

ARIZONA
Urban Cardinals.com: J.J. Nelson Wants To Offer More Than Speed
https://www.azcardinals.com/news/wide-receiver-j-j-nelson-wants-to-offer-more-than-speed

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Parker coming off his worst NFL season
https://www.myajc.com/sports/football/parker-coming-off-his-worst-nfl-season/hNVI9WElvmSccUWLt1gwgK/amp.html

BALTIMORE
Preston Baltimore Sun: Rebuilding the offense is fine, but the Ravens need to find pass rushers, too
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-pass-rushers-20180625-story.html

CHICAGO
Kenney Chicago Sun Times: Bears RB Tarik Cohen on new role with Matt Nagy’s offense
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-rb-tarik-cohen-on-new-offensive-role-with-matt-nagys-offense/amp/

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: The Browns signing Greg Robinson got me thinking about the 2014 draft. Yeah, there's Manziel-Gilbert thing, but this is overall still an interesting class to try to figure out in hindsight
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/06/919518c21c276/2014_nfl_draft_a_look_back_at.html

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Dak Prescott hoping to cash in with new agent
http://www.star-telegram.com/latest-news/article213809819.html

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Still unemployed Dez Bryant says 'the last problem I have is finding a team'
http://www.star-telegram.com/latest-news/article213658894.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: Here's who is replacing Jason Witten behind the scenes; 'My impact has to be greater than it ever has been'
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/06/25/replacing-jason-witten-behind-scenes-impact-greater-ever

DENVER
Legwold ESPN Denver: Rookie Royce Freeman could finally be Denver's feature-back answer
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/277142/rookie-royce-freeman-could-finally-be-denvers-feature-back-answer

Jhabalva The Athletic: Jake Butt was simply asked to help coach a game for individuals with Down syndrome. He did much more
https://theathletic.com/406848/2018/06/24/denver-broncos-jake-butt-down-syndrome-dare-to-play-game/

Fredrickson Denver Post: Listen to Marquette King’s words: Broncos’ enigmatic punter/singer explains himself
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/06/25/denver-broncos-marquette-king-punter/

DETROIT
Rogers Detroit News: The Detroit News ranks the top 25 Lions in value for 2018
https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/730456002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions 2018 most important: No. 19 T.J. Lang must stay healthy
https://amp.freep.com/amp/729213002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions 2018 most important: Can No. 20 Teez Tabor be a starter?
https://amp.freep.com/amp/728703002

GREEN BAY
Spofford Packers.com: Ty Montgomery wants to bring ‘mismatches and big plays’ to Packers’ offense
https://www.packers.com/news/ty-montgomery-wants-to-bring-mismatches-and-big-plays-to-packers-offense

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' defensive resurgence tied to health
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/McClain-Texans-defensive-resurgence-tied-to-13023871.php

Lane Greenville News: Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien wishes more people would talk about D.J. Reader
https://amp.greenvilleonline.com/amp/731444002

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Kareem Jackson on move to safety: 'I like it'
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Kareem-Jackson-on-move-to-safety-I-like-it-13024966.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Ind Star: Colts on selling tickets: 'We've got our work cut out for us'
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/730451002

JACKSONVILLE
Heilman Florida Times Union: Jaguars QB Blake Bortles embracing higher expectations
http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180625/jaguars-qb-blake-bortles-embracing-higher-expectations

Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam)
6/25/18, 3:47 PM
The Jaguars defense was awesome...unless you ran outside zone against them in 2017.
They surrendered 5.5 yards per carry and 1.5 yards per carry BEFORE first contact, both the worst marks in the league.

KANSAS CITY
Grathoff KC Star: Linebacker Tamba Hali hints at possible return to the Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article213779159.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Henne Chargers.com: Evaluating the Wideouts with WR Coach Phil McGeoghan – Part 1
https://www.chargers.com/news/evaluating-the-wideouts-with-wr-coach-phil-mcgeoghan-part-1

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Simmons Rams.com: Phillips has High Expectations for Versatile Secondary
https://www.therams.com/news/phillips-has-high-expectations-for-versatile-secondary

MINNESOTA
Young Vikings.com: Cousins Evaluates Offseason Transition into Vikings Offense
https://www.vikings.com/news/cousins-evaluates-offseason-transition-into-vikings-offense

NEW ENGLAND
Thomas Forbes.com: Patriots' 2016 Draft Class Approaches Training Camp With Few Certainties
https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliverthomas/2018/06/26/patriots-2016-draft-class-will-enter-training-camp-with-few-certainties/amp/

NEW ORLEANS
Underhill NO Advocate: Saints have a lot of options at wide receiver, but have to find best way to use them
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_3a8f217c-77cd-11e8-8d1b-d75c5ed53d90.html

Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints 2018 roster rankings: No. 20 Kurt Coleman
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/06/new_orleans_saints_2018_roster.amp

OAKLAND
Williams NBC Bay Area: Raiders' Guenther Believes in Reggie Nelson
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Raiders-Guenther-Believes-in-Reggie-Nelson-486463581.html

PHILADELPHIA
Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Don't count Nate Gerry out for Eagles starting LB role
http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/mc-spt-eagles-nate-gerry-0624-story.html

PITTSBURGH
Bittner Pittsburgh Post Gazette: David Carr thinks the Steelers' stars are carrying Ben Roethlisberger
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/06/25/ben-roethlisberger-steelers-nfl-quarterback-rankings-david-carr-jimmy-garoppolo/stories/201806250114

Varley Steelers.com: Rudolph: ‘It’s an adrenaline rush'
https://www.steelers.com/news/rudolph-it-s-an-adrenaline-rush

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Le'Veon Bell remains optimistic about a new contract with the Steelers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/06/26/Le-Veon-Bell-remains-optimistic-about-a-new-contract-He-s/stories/201806260084

Rutter Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Le'Veon Bell has 'confidence' he will sign deal with Steelers
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13801632-74/leveon-bell-has-confidence-he-will-sign-deal-with-steelers

SAN FRANCISCO
Fann 49ers.com: Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers Coaching Staff Have Taken Notice of Kendrick Bourne
https://www.49ers.com/news/jimmy-garoppolo-49ers-coaching-staff-have-taken-notice-of-kendrick-bourne

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Might the Seahawks take a DB in the NFL’s Supplemental Draft on July 11?
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/nfl-supplemental-draft-set-for-july-11-could-the-seahawks-make-a-pick/

TAMPA BAY
Farrar B/R: Suspension Would Be Another Hindrance to Jameis Winston's Development
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2782471-suspension-would-be-another-hindrance-to-jameis-winstons-development

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: How temporary absence of Taylor Lewan, Jack Conklin might benefit Titans some
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/727271002

Wyatt Titans.com: Rookie LB Rashaan Evans Makes Strides with Titans
https://www.titansonline.com/news/rookie-lb-rashaan-evans-makes-strides-with-titans

WASHINGTON
Meister Redskins.com: Ike Hilliard Pleased With How His Receivers Are Connecting With Alex Smith
https://www.redskins.com/news/ike-hilliard-pleased-with-how-his-receivers-are-connecting-with-alex-smith

Draft

RB
Gabriel PFW: Gabriel's early 2019 NFL draft breakdown: Stanford RB Bryce Love
http://amp.profootballweekly.com/articles/2018/06/25/e9358f94482c406f92a8a65a98e3ab7f/

LB
Trapasso CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Draft: Here's an early introduction to six of the potential top linebackers
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-heres-an-early-look-at-six-of-the-potential-top-linebackers/amp/

Amy Schwartz (@TheAmySchwartz)
6/25/18, 5:29 PM
Beavers OLB Bright Ugwoegbu announces today he will be moving on from Oregon State and declaring for the supplemental draft.

CB
Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt)
6/25/18, 3:37 PM
Official pro day results for CB Brandon Bryant (supplemental draft date July 11):

Ht/Wt: 5-11/207
Arms: 32 7/8
Hands: 9 3/8
40: 4.45/4.52 (field turf)
SS: 4.23
3-cone: 7.26/7.52
VJ: 34
BJ: 10-3
Bench: DNP

*11 teams attended (NYG)


History

Kenney Chicago Sun Times: Fred Mitchell visits Bears Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, who suffers dementia
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/fred-mitchell-visits-bears-hall-of-famer-gale-sayers-who-suffers-dementia/amp/

Canepa UTSD: Alzheimer’s plays no favorites, now afflicts ex-Chargers great Ed White
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/columnists/nick-canepa/sd-sp-canepa-alzheimers-white-chargers-0625-story.html

Gosselin Talk of Fame: STATE YOUR CASE: WHY FORMER G ED WHITE DESERVES A LOOK FROM THE HOF
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/state-your-case-why-ed-white-need-a-first-longer-look-from-the-hof/

Giants Birthdays 6-26

Ben Apuna LB W-STL 1980 NYG 1980 6-26-1957

Bill Berthusen NT D12-Iowa State 1987 NYG 1987 6-26-1964

Carlton Gray CB FA-IND 1998 NYG 1998 6-26-1971

Chris Jones C UDFA-Delaware State 1987 NYG 1987 6-26-1964

Robert Walker RB UDFA- West Virginia 1996 NYG 1996 6-26-1972