Monday Reading

Giants

Schmeelk Giants.com: Practice Notes (8/19): Observations from the sidelines
https://www.giants.com/news/practice-notes-8-19-observations-from-the-sidelines

Salomone Giants.com: Standouts (8/19): TE Garrett Dickerson flashes
https://www.giants.com/news/standouts-8-19-te-garrett-dickerson-flashes

Dunleavy NJ.com: Giants' unusual solution to temporary shortage of running backs | Sights and sounds from practice
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/08/giants_unusual_solution_to_temporary_shortage_of_r.html

Traina The Athletic: Seven roster battles that should become clearer for the Giants this week
https://theathletic.com/479125/2018/08/20/traina-seven-roster-battles-that-should-become-clearer-for-the-giants-this-week/

Dunleavy NJ.com: Ranking 11 Giants' position groups weakest to strongest | Anything better than WR? Best on defense? Bigger concern at OT or CB?
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/08/ranking_11_giants_position_groups_weakest_to_stron.html

Coach

Willis NYP: Pat Shurmur’s pregame speech shows how he differs from McAdoo
https://nypost.com/2018/08/19/pat-shurmurs-simple-blueprint-paying-dividends-for-giants/

QB

Rock Newsday: Davis Webb's solid game didn't guarantee him No. 2 quarterback job
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/giants-davis-webb-1.20578965

Cyrgalis NYP: The race to be Eli Manning’s backup is heating up
https://nypost.com/2018/08/20/the-race-to-be-eli-mannings-backup-is-heating-up/

Traina Football Maven: Shurmur: Giants QB Depth Chart Still Unsettled Behind Eli Manning
https://footballmaven.io/nygiants/news/the-battle-for-new-york-giants-quarterback-eli-manning-s-understudy-has-apparently-turned-into-one-JNTsEPr200W3UlqkjTIhAA/

RB

Leonard NYDN: With this rookie QB class flashing talent early on, Giants have to hope they were right to bet on Saquon Barkley
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-giants-rookie-qbs-leonard-20180819-story.html

Lombardo NJ.com: LeGarrette Blount impressed by Saquon Barkley | 'Giants got a very, very good player
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/08/legarrette_blount_impressed_by_saquon_barkley_gian.amp

Serby NYP: Meet the other Giants rookie RB, whose mom’s love got him here
https://nypost.com/2018/08/19/meet-the-other-giants-rookie-rb-whose-moms-love-got-him-here/

Stapleton The Record: NY Giants: How did Rob Martin go from Rutgers' No. 2 running back to pushing for NFL job?
https://amp.northjersey.com/amp/1037174002

WR

Eisen Giants.com: Cody Latimer sees Giants opportunity as a fresh start
https://www.giants.com/news/cody-latimer-sees-giants-opportunity-as-a-fresh-start

OL

Pflum BBV: What did we learn about the Giants’ offensive line against the Lions?
https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/8/18/17744594/2018-ny-giants-offensive-line-detroit-lions-film-study-analysis-news-ereck-flowers-patrick-omameh

DB

Rock Newsday: Curtis Riley, B.W. Webb earning spots in Giants' secondary
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/b-w-webb-giants-1.20578536

NFL

King Football Morning in America: FMIA: With or Without Laces, Jon Gruden Just Wants to Compete
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/08/20/jon-gruden-raiders-training-camp-fmia-peter-king/

Breer MMQB: Drew Brees, Sean Payton and the Level of Expectation for the Saints
Brees and Payton have played together in New Orleans for 13 years now—and they’re long past the ‘finishing each other’s sentences’ phase. The two recall what it was like in the early days and what has gotten them to where they are today (hint: communication). Also, checking in on Ryan Tannehill in Miami, previewing the trade action that we may or may not see around cut-down day, a conversation with new head coach Mike Vrabel and much more.

“2. We mentioned the trade market. It’s still a little ways off from really heating up, but a number of teams are sniffing around for offensive line help. The reason why has been on everyone’s TV over the last couple of weeks—depth at those positions is spotty. So if your team has a few spare big guys, the return could actually be pretty good.”

http://amp.si.com/nfl/2018/08/20/drew-brees-sean-payton-saints-ryan-tannehill-dolphins-mike-vrabel-titans

ARIZONA
AZ Central: Cardinals' 2nd-string offensive line comes together for bounce-back performance
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/1037765002

McManaman AZ Central: Cardinals linebacker Deone Bucannon anxiously awaiting return to practice
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2018/08/19/arizona-cardinals-deone-bucannon-anxiously-awaits-return-practice/1038100002/

ATLANTA
Conway Falcons.com: Dan Quinn says he’ll consider Calvin Ridley being the Falcons’ starting kick returner
https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/dan-quinn-says-he-ll-consider-calvin-ridley-being-the-falcons-starting-kicker-re

Ledbetter AJC: Quinn: Riley shined while replacing Jones at middle linebacker vs. Chiefs
https://www.myajc.com/sports/football/quinn-duke-riley-shined-while-replacing-deion-jones-middle-linebacker/1kD1HxDQaHv19yjKukaKLO/amp.html

BALTIMORE
Shaffer Baltimore Sun: Three big questions for Ravens vs. Colts: Will Ravens starters get their first fair fight?
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-colts-preseason-preview-20180819-story.html

Lee Baltimore Sun: Pair of rookie wide receivers look to continue climb up Ravens' depth chart
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-wide-receivers-20180819-story.html

Holler AZ Central: A look back: Terrell Suggs' 2002 ASU season paved way for NFL success
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/ncaaf/asu/2018/08/18/terrell-suggs-2002-asu-season-paved-way-nfl-success/1017672002/

BUFFALO
Rodak ESPN Buffalo: Bills' AJ McCarron getting second opinion on injured shoulder
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24417475/aj-mccarron-buffalo-bills-getting-second-opinion-shoulder

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: As position competition heats up, here’s a Carolina Panthers 53-man roster projection
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article216988075.html

Fowler Charlotte Observer: Under the Hood: Elijah provides some power for Carolina Panthers. Can he make team?
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article216922225.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: A notable absence at Carolina Panthers practice once again reshuffles offensive line
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article216984980.html

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: 5 observations after rewatching the Bears-Broncos preseason game
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-broncos-mitch-trubisky-trey-burton-20180819-story.html

Stephens Denver Post: Former Wyoming and Grandview football star Tanner Gentry fighting to make Chicago Bears roster
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/08/19/chicago-bears-tanner-gentry/

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Rise of young defenders is exactly what the Cincinnati Bengals need
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/1038743002

Terrell ESPN Cincinnati: Bengals release veteran safety George Iloka

“Although the move seemed like a stunner because the Bengals tend to let their veterans play out their contracts, it became clear after last season that the team would like to keep its options open. A team source said the Bengals weren't happy with Iloka's play in 2017, and they went hard after free agent Kurt Coleman when the Carolina Panthers released him on Feb. 26.”

http://tv5.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24417425/cincinnati-bengals-release-veteran-safety-george-iloka

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Josh Gordon returns to the Browns: Berea report
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/08/josh_gordon_returns_to_the_bro_1.amp

DALLAS
Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: The latest move in the Cowboys' locker room that reinforces this is QB Dak Prescott's team
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/08/19/latest-move-cowboys-locker-room-reinforces-qb-dak-prescotts-team

Gosselin Dallas Morning News: How Jason Witten's footprints still remain in Cowboys' offense
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/08/19/jason-wittens-footprints-still-remain-cowboys-offense?tab=conversation

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: When will Cowboys Pro Bowl RG Zack Martin be ready after preseason injury?
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article216990445.html

David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN)
8/19/18, 4:54 PM
While injury news on Zack Martin is positive, a source said the club is still trying to determine the severity of hamstring injury to S Xavier Woods. His availability for opener is clearly in doubt

DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos Journal: Five things we learned from loss to Chicago Bears
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/08/19/broncos-journal-five-things-we-learned-from-loss-to-chicago-bears/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions things to watch: Too much practice? Where's the offense?
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1036185002

Meinke Michigan Live: What to make of Kenny Golladay playing over Golden Tate in Lions' 2-WR formations
https://articles.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/08/kenny_golladay_plays_over_gold.amp

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions, still looking for answers at CB, sign Sterling Moore
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1036923002

Meinke Michigan Live: Detroit Lions sign ex-49ers safety Marcus Cromartie
https://articles.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/08/detroit_lions_sign_ex-49ers_sa.amp

GREEN BAY
Spofford Packers.com: Nick Perry fired up for his return to action
https://www.packers.com/news/nick-perry-fired-up-for-his-return-to-action

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: How Joe Webb is making the case for Texans to keep 3 QBs
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/How-Joe-Webb-is-making-the-case-for-Texans-to-13166710.php

Robertson Houston Chronicle: Texans rookie Duke Ejiofor has the early edge
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/Texans-rookie-Duke-Ejiofor-has-the-early-edge-13166374.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans CB Kevin Johnson doing "great" after concussion
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-CB-Kevin-Johnson-doing-great-concussion-13166686.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Indianapolis Star: Colts vs. Ravens: Three things to watch
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/1018664002

Horner Indianapolis Star: Report: Colts turn down 2nd-round pick for Jacoby Brissett
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/1037708002

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: KAYE'S TAKE: THOUGHTS ON EVERY POSITION ON JAGUARS' ROSTER ENTERING MIDWAY POINT OF THE PRESEASON
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/amp/article?section=sports& subsection=nfl& topic=jacksonville-jaguars& headline=kayes-take-thoughts-on-every-position-on-jaguars-roster-entering-midway-point-of-the-preseason& contentId=77-585569064

Heilman Florida Times Union: Jaguars Review: 5 observations halfway through preseason
http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180819/jaguars-review-5-observations-halfway-through-preseason?

KANSAS CITY
Pryor KC Star: Before NFL, Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes had to win another starting job ... in high school
http://amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article216756940.html

Pryor KC Star: Inside the ‘beautiful mind’ of new Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins
http://amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article216757735.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Miller LA Times: What we learned from the Chargers' 24-14 win over Seattle Seahawks
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-what-we-learned-20180818-story.html

Miller LA Times: A lighter Rochelle more nimble and effective for Chargers
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-20180819-story.html

Williams ESPN LA: Chargers put safety Jaylen Watkins on IR, claim rookie off waivers
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24418555/los-angeles-chargers-place-safety-jaylen-watkins-acl-ir

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: What we learned from the Rams' 19-15 preseason victory over the Oakland Raiders
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-what-we-learned-raiders-20180819-story.html

Klein LA Times: Rams will work out veteran linebacker Junior Galette despite troubling history
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-20180819-story.html

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Dolphins’ red-zone offense ‘hasn’t been good.’ Two reasons why it might improve soon
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article216982415.html

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Battle to determine Dolphins' backup quarterback too close to call
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-osweiler-20180819-story.html

Lieser Palm Beach Post: Dolphins WR Albert Wilson ‘getting comfortable’ as he fights through learning curve
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/football/dolphins-albert-wilson-getting-comfortable-fights-through-learning-curve/xE8jS2uVzRAIvLAGwkxwDN/amp.html

Lieser Palm Beach Post: Adam Gase explains why Dolphins WR Jakeem Grant is so difficult to cover
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/football/adam-gase-explains-why-dolphins-jakeem-grant-difficult-cover/1Ipf7xuLHdU8p6GpMOHFkL/amp.html

MINNESOTA
Mizutani Twincities.com: With injuries piling up, Aviante Collins proving to be utility man Vikings need
https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/19/with-injuries-piling-up-aviante-collins-proving-to-be-utility-man-vikings-need/amp/

NEW ENGLAND
Duffy Boston Herald: Early-round squanders in draft cut to core of Patriots future
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/08/early_round_squanders_in_draft_cut_to_core_of_patriots_future?

Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: Adrian Clayborn's tattoos serve up reminder of '314' roots
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4814488/adrian-clayborns-tattoos-serve-up-reminder-of-314-roots

Duffy Boston Herald: Patriots notebook: Kenny Britt’s return from hamstring injury still uncertain
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/08/patriots_notebook_kenny_britt_s_return_from_hamstring_injury_still_uncertain?

Princiotti Boston Globe: Rob Gronkowski eager to snag footballs, not just sharks
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/08/19/patsnotes/ymjBgCF2U952KF982kDKyO/amp.html

NEW ORLEANS
Underhill NO Advocate: Saints training camp Day 25: Marshon Lattimore takes over
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_30dc22ca-a3dc-11e8-b4b3-bf387837c93d.amp.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Saints tight end Benjamin Watson still looks ageless in 15th NFL season
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_d3499f56-a3eb-11e8-9fb0-bf0ab3cc8ae1.amp.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Saints defensive line excited to see what Marcus Davenport can do
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_b2db85d6-a3eb-11e8-a3d1-03323bff5ce6.amp.html

NEW YORK JETS
Slater NJ.com: What Jets' Sam Darnold thinks of 'top-tier' Giants (who passed on him), Saquon Barkley
https://articles.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2018/08/what_jets_sam_darnold_thinks_of_top-tier_giants_wh.amp

Waszak AP: Jets' McCown still leads, competes even as Darnold emerges
https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/amp/Jets-McCown-still-leads-competes-even-as-13167074.php

Joyce NYP: Jets tights ends are making this roster decision impossible
https://nypost.com/2018/08/19/jets-tights-ends-are-making-this-roster-decision-impossible/amp/

Lange Jets.com: Jets S Jamal Adams Is of Two Minds About Jets-Giants Rivalry
https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-s-jamal-adams-is-of-two-minds-about-jets-giants-rivalry

OAKLAND
Kawahara SF Chronicle: Former Stanford receiver Griff Whalen making plays in Raiders’ camp
https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/amp/Former-Stanford-receiver-Griff-Whalen-making-13167213.php

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Good news for Eagles quarterbacks: Carson Wentz is back in 11-on-11 drills, Nick Foles practices after injury scare
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/carson-wentz-nick-foles-eagles-quarterbacks-practice-season-opener-20180819.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Halapoulivaati Vaitai upset with himself for coming up small at New England
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/halapoulivaati-vaitai-eagles-patriots-tackle-20180819.html

PITTSBURGH
Benz Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Can the Steelers defense be that bad? Real vs. hype from 2nd preseason game
https://triblive.com/pghtrib/localsports/13990417-74/tim-benz-can-the-steelers-defense-that-bad-real-vs-hype-from

Dulac Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Sean Davis will get his first shot as the last line of defense for the Steelers. He can't wait
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/08/19/family-fest-steelers-night-practice-sean-davis-free-safety-james-conner/stories/201808190187

SAN FRANCISCO
Inman SJ Mercury News: 49ers backups battered, could be headed to injured reserve
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/19/49ers-backups-battered-could-be-headed-to-injured-reserve/amp/

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Trent Taylor, recovering from back surgery, makes opponent look ill
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-Trent-Taylor-recovering-from-back-13167373.php

Inman SJ Mercury News: 49ers Richard Sherman says ‘idiotic’ helmet rule should be annulled
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/19/new-helmet-rule-causing-chaos-for-49ers-others/amp/

SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: 4 things learned in Seahawks’ 2nd preseason game, from Ifedi through Green, Marshall, Carson
http://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article216981365.html

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Nothing is going to stand in way of Peyton Barber and his goal to be Bucs’ starting running back
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/08/19/nothing-is-going-to-stand-in-way-of-peyton-barber-and-his-goal-to-be-bucs-starting-running-back/

Stroud TB Times: Bucs claim defensive tackle Adam Reth off waivers from the Eagles
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/08/19/bucs-claim-defensive-tackle-adam-reth-off-waivers-from-the-eagles/?

TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Hot Topics From Titans Coach Mike Vrabel's Sunday Presser
https://www.titansonline.com/news/hot-topics-from-titans-coach-mike-vrabel-s-sunday-presser?

WASHINGTON
Copeland Washington Post: Redskins will work out Adrian Peterson on Monday as they search for running back depth
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/football-insider/wp/2018/08/19/adrian-peterson-to-work-out-for-redskins-on-monday/

Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland)
8/19/18, 1:48 PM
Can confirm Orleans Darkwa worked out with the Redskins this morning. Flew in last night. Source says Darkwa is looking for a starting opportunity and it doesn't look like that's going to align with the Redskins at the moment. Things can change, but doesn't look like he'll sign

Carpenter Washington Post: Alex Smith has seen a lot in the NFL. He likes what he sees with the Redskins.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/alex-smith-has-seen-a-lot-in-the-nfl-he-likes-what-he-sees-with-the-redskins/2018/08/19/3db73fbe-a3e3-11e8-a656-943eefab5daf_story.html


Draft

Forde Yahoo Sports: 25 players I'd pay to see this college football season (non-QB division)
https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/sports/25-players-id-pay-see-college-football-season-non-qb-division-015237350.html#click=https://t.co/bvIbOKbXoh

Jackson Miami Herald: With NFL in the distance, these two standout UM juniors come back with better bodies and expect better results
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article216906070.html

History

Giants Birthdays 8-20

Billy Campfield RB W-PHI 1983 NYG 1983 8-20-1956

Scott Eaton LCB/SS D8-Oregon 1967 NYG 1967-1971 8-20-1944

Greg Jackson FS/SS D3-LSU 1989 NYG 1989-1993 8-20-1966