Friday Reading

Giants

WR

Cohen Giants.com: Sterling Shepard hungry for offensive turnaround
https://www.giants.com/news/sterling-shepard-hungry-for-offensive-turnaround-in-2018

Giants.com: Giants Insider: WR Sterling Shepard (Video)
https://www.giants.com/video/giants-insider-wr-sterling-shepard

OLB

Traina BBV: Is Olivier Vernon poised to have a monster year?
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/7/19/17468764/ny-giants-90-man-roster-preview-olivier-vernon-linebacker-poised-to-have-monster-year

CB

Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
7/19/18, 10:38 AM
Third-round supplemental pick Sam Beal's rookie contract is for four years and $4,082,094. He gets a $1,048,940 signing bonus. Deal is almost identical to LB Lorenzo Carter, who was taken with the second pick of the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.

S

Traina The Athletic: Giants training camp positional preview: safeties
https://theathletic.com/436738/2018/07/20/new-york-giants-training-camp-preview-safeties/

ST

Stapleton The Record: NY Giants: Will Aldrick Rosas make most of second chance and retain the kicking job?
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2018/07/20/ny-giants-aldrick-rosas-make-most-chance-keep-kicking-job/801870002/

NFL

Orr MMQB: The Five Hours That Forced the NFL to Reconsider Its Anthem Policy
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/07/19/miami-dolphins-national-anthem-policy-rule-nfl-training-camp

Don Banks for Patriots.com: Some pressing NFL questions that need answers as training camps start to open
https://www.patriots.com/news/some-pressing-nfl-questions-that-need-answers-as-training-camps-start-to-open

Vrentas MMQB: NFL's Female Owners Are Changing the Narrative as They Continue to Gain Power, Influence
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/07/19/nfl-female-owners-influence-martha-firestone-ford-kim-pegula

Tanier B/R: NFL Teams Need to Open the Books and Show Players (and Taxpayers) the Money
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2786655-nfl-teams-need-to-open-the-books-and-show-players-and-taxpayers-the-money

Stuart Football Perspective: Playing Time, Roster Spots, and the Current CBA
http://www.footballperspective.com/playing-time-roster-spots-and-the-current-cba/

PFF: NFL run-defense rankings: All 32 teams entering 2018
“14. NEW YORK GIANTS
TOP THREE RUN-DEFENSE GRADES AMONG RETURNING PLAYERS:
Damon Harrison, defensive interior – 94.2 run-defense grade
Dalvin Tomlinson, defensive interior – 86.5
Landon Collins, safety – 83.8
Missed tackle % on run plays, 2017: 12.3% (T21st)
The Giants run defense can be attributed almost entirely to one player – nose tackle Damon Harrison. He’s earned the top run-stop percentage among defensive linemen for each of the past five seasons. He got some added help though last year with rookie Tomlinson, whose 86.5 run-defense grade looks on the rise, and should be even better heading into Year 2.”
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-nfl-run-defense-rankings-all-32-teams-entering-2018

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons’ offense hopes to get its groove back in 2018
https://www.myajc.com/sports/football/falcons-offense-hoping-get-its-groove-back-2018/5aqeWV1hCzrV7uembiNwML/

BALTIMORE
Preston Baltimore Sun: In reopening training camp to more fans, Ravens trying to rekindle the old and new
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-training-camp-20180719-story.html

Lee Baltimore Sun: Ravens training camp highlights: Uneven start for rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-training-camp-rail-20180719-story.html

Lee Baltimore Sun: Ravens treating guard Marshal Yanda carefully after shoulder surgery
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-marshal-yanda-recovering-from-shoulder-surgery-20180719-story.html

Lee Baltimore Sun: Ravens defensive end Brent Urban looking to pick up where he left off
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-brent-urban-eager-to-play-again-20180719-story.html

Walker Baltimore Sun: C.J. Mosley ignores contract uncertainty as he prepares to lead revamped Ravens 'D'
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-training-camp-cj-mosley-0720-story.html

BUFFALO
La Canfora CBS Sports: How the Bills shocked themselves and landed Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds in 2018 NFL Draft
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/how-the-bills-shocked-themselves-and-landed-josh-allen-tremaine-edmunds-in-2018-nfl-draft/amp/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: ‘I’d pay him.’ Panthers’ Thomas Davis approaches training camp as if it were his last.
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article215164475.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears betting a more grueling training camp will pay off during season
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-physical-training-camp-biggs-20180719-story.html

Haugh Chicago Tribune: Matt Nagy's commitment 'to callous' the Bears is promising for a team in need of physical and mental toughness
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-haugh-training-camp-callous-20180719-story.html

Kane Chicago Tribune: Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson ‘100 percent,’ ready to trust his knee again
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-allen-robinson-training-camp-20180719-story.html

CLEVELAND
Gribble Browns.com: Browns 2018 training camp preview: Analyzing the O-line
https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-2018-training-camp-preview-analyzing-the-o-line

Patsko Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns 2018 Training Camp: Guards, centers preview
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/07/1c9db8787d1284/browns-2018-training-camp-guar.html

DALLAS
George Dallas Morning News: Cowboys camp preview: Can Jaylon Smith return to college form?
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/07/19/cowboys-camp-preview-can-jaylon-smith-return-college-form

DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: Denver Broncos position preview 2018: Running back rotation a top camp sub-plot
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/07/19/denver-broncos-running-back-preview-2018/

DETROIT
Meinke Michigan Live: Detroit Lions training camp preview: Just how good could Matthew Stafford be?
https://articles.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_pr_30.amp

GREEN BAY
Nagler Mil JS: Red-zone weapon Jimmy Graham gives Packers' offense wider range of options
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/07/19/packers-jimmy-graham-marcedes-lewis-tight-end/784776002/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Sizing up the Texans' coaching staff
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/Sizing-up-the-Texans-coaching-staff-13087125.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans CB Aaron Colvin: 'I'll wake everybody up this year'
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-corner-Aaron-Colvin-Ill-wake-everybody-up-13088556.php

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Schwab Yahoo Sports: 2018 NFL Preview: L.A. might not care, but Chargers are absolutely loaded
https://sports.yahoo.com/2018-nfl-preview-l-might-not-care-chargers-absolutely-loaded-125352390.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Mays The Ringer: How Brandin Cooks Explains the Modern NFL
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2018/7/19/17589504/brandin-cooks-rams-contract-league-value-structure#click=https://t.co/5oOEehxLnU

Simmons Rams.com: Countdown to Camp: Rams Poised to Have Elite Defensive Line
https://www.therams.com/news/countdown-to-camp-rams-poised-to-have-elite-defensive-line

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: NFL hits pause on national anthem policy — five hours too late for the Dolphins
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article215213805.html

Beasley Miami Herald: The Dolphins’ Danny Amendola perfectly sums up the difference between Gase and Belichick
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article215155715.html

NEW ENGLAND
Duffy Boston Herald: History not on Patriots side to return to Super Bowl following a loss in championship game
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/07/history_not_on_patriots_side_to_return_to_super_bowl_following_a_loss_in?

Duffy Boston Herald: James Harrison explains why Patriots coaches are better than Steelers
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2018/07/james_harrison_explains_why_patriots_coaches_are_better_than?

Daniels Providence Journal: Patriots' receiver McCarron fits a familiar profile
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20180719/patriots-receiver-mccarron-fits-familiar-profile?

Reiss ESPN Boston: Rookies Ja'Whaun Bentley, Christian Sam are wild cards in Patriots' LB mix
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4814015/rookies-bentley-sam-are-wild-cards-in-patriots-lb-mix

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints 2018 roster rankings: No. 2 Cam Jordan
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/07/new_orleans_saints_2018_roster_18.amp

La Canfora CBS Sports: Sean Payton on why Marcus Davenport was the Saints trade he simply couldn't pass up
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/sean-payton-on-why-marcus-davenport-was-the-saints-trade-he-simply-couldnt-pass-up/

PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil.com: Carson Wentz's recovery isn't the only Eagles injury story entering camp
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/carson-wentz-recovery-brandon-graham-alshon-jeffery-sidney-jones-tim-jernigan-philadelphia-eagles-training-camp-injuries-20180720.html

PITTSBURGH
Hartman SB Nation: Eli Rogers is healthy and ready to return, but will it be with the Steelers?
https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/platform/amp/2018/7/19/17589958/eli-rogers-is-healthy-and-ready-to-return-but-will-it-be-with-the-steelers-free-agent-news-rumors

Rutter Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers training camp preview: Can Quadree Henderson earn spot as top returner?
https://triblive.com/sports/-topstories/13882442-74/steelers-training-camp-preview-can-quadree-henderson-earn-spot-as-top-returner

SAN FRANCISCO
Williams NBC Bay Area: Former Charger Getting Fresh Start With 49ers
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Former-Charger-Getting-Fresh-Start-With-49ers-488623131.html

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Ranking the Seahawks’ roster | Positions 60-46: Backup quarterbacks, Brandon Marshall and more
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/ranking-the-seahawks-roster-positions-60-46/

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans training camp: Will Corey Davis become Marcus Mariota's top wide receiver?
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/800733002

Wyatt Titans.com: Training Camp Preview: Breaking Down the Cornerback Position for Titans
https://www.titansonline.com/news/training-camp-preview-breaking-down-the-cornerback-position-for-titans

WASHINGTON
Allen Washington Post: Redskins take new steps to upgrade FedEx Field experience — and limit visiting fans
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2018/07/19/redskins-take-new-steps-to-upgrade-fedex-field-experience-and-limit-visiting-fans/

Snider Washington Post: New-look Redskins need these five players to thrive in training camp
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/express/wp/2018/07/19/new-look-redskins-need-these-five-players-to-thrive-in-training-camp/

Cohen Redskins.com: 2018 Redskins In Richmond: Safeties
https://www.redskins.com/news/2018-redskins-in-richmond-safeties

Draft

T
Gabriel PFW: Greg Gabriel's early 2019 NFL Draft breakdown: Ole Miss OT Greg Little
http://www.profootballweekly.com/2018/07/19/greg-gabriels-early-2019-nfl-draft-breakdown-ole-miss-ot-greg-little/aoz2br4/

DE
Benbow Boston Globe: Zach Allen hopes to follow in Harold Landry’s footsteps
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/colleges/2018/07/19/zach-allen-hopes-follow-harold-landry-footsteps/Cjsm6G8JQld8IdnrWT4LNM/story.html

History

Giants Birthdays 7-20

Dave Hathcock DB TR-GB 1967 NYG 1967 NYG IR 1968 7-20-1943

Mike Lansford PK D12-Washington 1980 NYG Training Camp 1980 7-20-1958

Ron Stone RG RFA-DAL 1996 NYG 1996-2001 7-20-1971

Jaquian Williams D6-South Florida 2011 NYG 2011-2014 7-20-1988