Wednesday Reading

Giants

Eisen Giants.com: Inside the Numbers: Odell becomes Eli's top target
https://www.giants.com/news/inside-the-numbers-odell-becomes-eli-s-top-targe

Traina BBV: Stats with Pat: Same old, same old for Giants in season opener
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2018/9/11/17846852/stats-with-pat-same-old-same-old-for-giants-in-season-opener

Johnson The Trentonian: Film Review: Giants’ offense struggles to finish drives vs. Jags
https://www.trentonian.com/sports/film-review-giants-offense-struggles-to-finish-drives-vs-jags/article_0affc20c-b5fa-11e8-b509-8be7952ea35a.html

Stapleton The Record: 5 NY Giants storylines heading into Week 2 showdown with Dallas Cowboys
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2018/09/11/eli-apples-redemption-encores-odell-beckham-jr-and-saquon-barkley-among-5-giants-story-lines/1265446002/

Turchyn/Schneier: New Big Blue Banter podcast recapping Giants Jaguars
Preview of Cowboys and All 22 tape breakdown coming later this week (Audio)
https://www.spreaker.com/user/10669505/episode-12-week-1-jaguars-recap

Dunleavy NJ.com: 2019 NFL Draft: Compensatory pick for Giants? Which picks do they have after 3 trades?
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/2019_nfl_draft_compensatory_pick_for_giants_which_1.html

Offense

Traina The Athletic: What the Giants offense needs to focus on heading into Week 2
https://theathletic.com/516136/2018/09/11/traina-what-the-giants-offense-needs-to-focus-on-heading-into-week-2/

RB

Schmeelk Giants.com: Anatomy of a Play: Saquon takes it to the house
https://www.giants.com/news/anatomy-of-a-play-saquon-takes-it-to-the-house

RT

Raanan ESPN NY: Ereck Flowers not off to strong start, admits: 'Got to get better'
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/57606/ereck-flowers-not-off-to-strong-start-admits-got-to-get-better

Lombardo NJ.com: Some of NFL's premier pass rushers await Giants' Ereck Flowers in coming weeks | Cowboys' DeMarcus Lawrence, Texans' J.J. Watt, more
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/some_of_nfls_premier_pass_rushers_await_giants_ere.html

OLB

Braziller NYP: Pat Shurmur: Olivier Vernon ready to return to practice
https://nypost.com/2018/09/11/pat-shurmur-olivier-vernon-ready-to-return-to-practice/amp/

Rock Newsday: Giants hopeful Olivier Vernon can play Sunday vs. Cowboys
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/olivier-vernon-pat-shurmur-1.20951021

CB

Braziller NYP: Coach’s praise a big step forward after Eli Apple’s nightmare 2017
https://nypost.com/2018/09/11/coachs-praise-a-big-step-forward-after-eli-apples-nightmare-2017/

Dunleavy NJ.com: 'Caged lion' Giants rookie Sam Beal: Time will show I'm one of best cornerbacks in NFL
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/caged_lion_giants_rookie_sam_beal_time_will_show_i.amp

NFL

MMQB: NFL Power Rankings Poll: Patriots Still Holding Off Philly, Bucs Surge Behind FitzMagic
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/09/11/nfl-power-rankings-2018

Battaglio LA Times: Opening week TV ratings for NFL stay even with last year
http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-nfl-tv-ratings-20180911-story.html

ATLANTA
Bradley AJC: A tough Tuesday: Falcons’ Deion Jones on IR; Tech’s KirVonte Benson out for 2018
https://www.myajc.com/blog/mark-bradley/tough-tuesday-falcons-deion-jones-tech-kirvonte-benson-out-for-2018/4vPoO9jxhMSNnuVMWGtOcO/

BALTIMORE
Lee Baltimore Sun: Ravens notes: Canady, Dixon absent again from practice; Flacco keeping eye on brother at Towson
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-notes-canady-dixon-fail-to-practice-again-20180911-story.html

Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Ravens want to keep defenses guessing with Lamar Jackson
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/281533/ravens-want-to-keep-defenses-guessing-with-lamar-jackson

Lee Baltimore Sun: Ravens' Za’Darius Smith trying to turn production into new contract
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-new-contract-a-goal-for-zadarius-smith-20180911-story.html

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers lose 2 key starters to injury. Source: 1 ‘likely’ to go on injured reserve
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article218191280.html

Newton ESPN Charlotte: Trust best defines initial performance of Panthers' new coordinators
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/72324/trust-best-defines-initial-performance-of-panthers-new-coordinators

Person The Athletic: With Tuesday’s news, Panthers have now lost both starting tackles and their Pro Bowl tight end.
And they’re just getting started.
Where they go from here:
https://theathletic.com/518722/2018/09/11/carolina-panthers-injuries-greg-olsen-daryl-williams-week-2-atlanta/

CHICAGO
Chicago Tribune: How does the Bears' heartbreaking loss to the Packers affect the season outlook?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-packers-nagy-trubisky-real-talk-20180911-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Mitch Trubisky and Aaron Rodgers: 2 quarterbacks, 2 throws, 2 rivals on 2 different paths
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mitch-trubisky-aaron-rodgers-20180911-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals notes: Dissecting new tight end usage
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/1271551002

CLEVELAND
Ulrich Columbus Dispatch: Browns say entire offense, not just Taylor, must improve
http://www.dispatch.com/sports/20180911/browns-say-entire-offense-not-just-taylor-must-improve?

Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Joe Schobert's overtime fumble return vs. the Steelers: 4 key moments
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/09/26a7cdc2f4821/joe-schoberts-overtime-fumble.html

DALLAS
Dallas Morning News: 5 things Cowboys fans need to know about the Giants: Don't worry about dealing with Jason Pierre-Paul anymore
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/09/11/5-things-cowboys-fans-need-know-giants-dont-worry-dealing-jason-pierre-paul-anymore

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: This is why Jerry Jones and Jason Garrett are not worried about QB Dak Prescott
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article218225610.html

Stevenson Fort Worth Star Telegram: Penalties, rookies and injuries in Week 1 make it clear: Cowboys’ O-line is overrated
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article218224710.html

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Jerry Jones says Randy Gregory will play against Giants, if healthy, no NFL concerns
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article218188350.html

DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos offense has 470 reasons to feel confident about opening win
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/11/broncos-offense-shines-in-week-1-win/

Fredrickson Denver Post: Garett Bolles, Denver Broncos offensive line pass first test against Seattle
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/11/denver-broncos-garett-bolles-offensive-line-2018-seattle-oakland/

Fredrickson Denver Post: Broncos Insider: Vance Joseph explains how Denver sacked Russell Wilson six times
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/11/broncos-insider-broncos-sack-russell-wilson/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Matt Patricia: Knowing plays 'pretty common' in NFL
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1272973002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford 'good to go' vs. San Francisco 49ers
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1273743002

Meinke Michigan Live: Lions claim OL Jamil Demby off waivers, release receiver
https://articles.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/lions_claim_ol_jamil_demby_off.amp

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Look beyond Aaron Rodgers for clutch contributors in Packers' comeback win
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/09/11/silverstein-look-beyond-rodgers-contributors-packers-win/1267544002/

Demovsky ESPN GB: Knee won't limit what Aaron Rodgers does best: throw it quick
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/45678/knee-wont-limit-what-aaron-rodgers-does-best-throw-it-quick

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Bill O'Brien expects rusty Deshaun Watson to improve
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Bill-O-Brien-rusty-Deshaun-Watson-improve-13220350.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans corner Kevin Johnson placed on injured reserve
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Kevin-Johnson-placed-injured-reserve-13221752.php

McClain Houston Chronicle:
Kareem Jackson proving to be valuable safety net for Texans
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/amp/Kareem-Jackson-proving-to-be-valuable-safety-net-13221944.php

INDIANAPOLIS
VanTryon Indianapolis Star: Margus Hunt had the game of his life Sunday. But he isn't satisfied.
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/1262338002

JACKSONVILLE
Heilman Florida Times Union: Jaguars cut Michael Bennett to make room for Dante Fowler
http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180911/jaguars-cut-michael-bennett-to-make-room-for-dante-fowler

Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: ROSTER MOVE: DANTE FOWLER'S RETURN FORCES JAGUARS TO CUT FORMER DRAFT PICK
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/amp/article?section=sports& subsection=nfl& topic=jacksonville-jaguars& headline=roster-move-dante-fowlers-return-forces-jaguars-to-cut-former-draft-pick& contentId=77-592995974

KANSAS CITY
Kerkhoff KC Star: Meet the Kansas City Chiefs’ ultimate right place, right time guy
http://amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article218170520.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Miller LA Times: Antonio Gates savors unexpected return to the field with Chargers
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-antonio-gates-20180911-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams lose kick returner Pharoh Cooper and backup Mike Thomas to injuries in opening win
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-report-20180911-story.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins film: Kenny Stills outstanding, Ryan Tannehill solid, protection great
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article218191405.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Here’s where Dolphins’ Tannehill has improved and mechanical woes UM’s Rosier has identified
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article218026015.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins add C Swanson, release TE Escobar
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/events/sports/football/miami-dolphins-add-swanson-release-escobar/aWYlLkjBa6DYHFnzLzCH6H/amp.html

MINNESOTA
Mizutani Twincities.com: Vikings WR Stacy Coley knows how to fit in: ‘Ears open, mouth closed’
https://www.twincities.com/2018/09/11/if-vikings-receiver-stacy-coley-wants-to-succeed-he-has-a-model-to-follow/amp/

Cooper PFF: Linval Joseph and Sheldon Richardson display dominance in Week 1
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-linval-joseph-and-sheldon-richardson-display-dominance-in-week-1

NEW ENGLAND
Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots fill out roster spots, RB Kenjon Barner joins pair of receivers
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2018/09/patriots_to_sign_wr_corey_coleman_per_report?

Princiotti Boston Globe: Patriots sign wide receivers Corey Coleman, Bennie Fowler
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/11/patriots-corey-coleman/Hrr8989g4MEgS2PKEd37uM/amp.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots bring on WRs Corey Coleman, Bennie Fowler; add RB Kenjon Barner
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24642610/new-england-patriots-sign-former-1st-round-draft-pick-corey-coleman

McBride Boston Globe: Here’s how the Patriots’ blockers bottled up J.J. Watt
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/10/patriots-blockers-had-watt-bottled/vtUnkrDeI2BmB7A9bXNnSM/story.html

Pence Boston Globe: After costly muffed punt, Patriots release Riley McCarron
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/11/after-costly-muffed-punt-patriots-release-riley-mccarron/li99EvGRxAtqhooonr1I0L/amp.html

NEW ORLEANS
Johnson Nola.com: Eight days after he was cut, Josh LeRibeus started on the Saints offensive line
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/09/saints_josh_leribeus_start.amp

Underhill NO Advocate: Saints-Bucs film review: New Orleans' defensive struggles need a fast fix
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_b4a3a304-b5f1-11e8-87ca-efa30a500001.amp.html

Triplett ESPN NO: How the highly-touted Saints secondary came back to earth
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/30458/how-the-highly-touted-saints-secondary-came-back-to-earth

NEW YORK JETS
Cimini ESPN NY: Sam Darnold's resilience will help him handle tough September
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/77311/sam-darnolds-resilience-will-help-him-handle-tough-september

OAKLAND
Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)
9/12/18, 8:15 AM
Marshawn Lynch, 32, on playing in Las Vegas in 2020: “I don’t think I got it in me. I think my time will end while they’re in Oakland. But to those guys coming out here, I wish the best for them.”

Kawahara SF Chronicle: Jon Gruden: Raiders have to get Amari Cooper going
https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/amp/Gruden-Raiders-have-to-get-WR-Amari-Cooper-going-13221762.php

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Raiders bringing back wide receiver Martavis Bryant
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/11/report-raiders-may-bring-back-martavis-bryant/amp/

Gehlken LV Review Journal: Raiders TE Jared Cook sets milestone for third franchise
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders-te-jared-cook-sets-milestone-for-third-franchise/

PHILADELPHIA
Sielski Phil.com: The Eagles’ unseen edge? Maybe it’s ‘The Doug Effect.’
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/doug-pederson-eagles-play-calling-buccaneers-20180911.html

Berman Phil.com: Eagles defense will try to cool off Tampa Bay’s offense after ‘eye-opening’ performance
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-defense-buccaneers-saints-jim-schwartz-20180911.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pittsburgh Post: Nothing new with the Steelers. Except..
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/09/11/ben-roethlisberger-elbow-injury-david-decastro-steelers-le-veon-bell-contract/stories/201809110119

Cook Pittsburgh Post Gazette: All the love for James Conner is understandable, but Le'Veon Bell still should top the list
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2018/09/12/Ron-Cook-All-the-love-for-James-Conner-is-understandable-but-Le-Veon-Bell-still-should-top-the-list-Steelers-Browns-tie-Chiefs-Ben-Roethlisberger-Pitt/stories/201809120092

Benz Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers' Cam Heyward hammers Todd Haley, Browns, referees
https://triblive.com/sports/columnists/timbenz/breakfastwithbenz/14071551-74/steelers-cam-heyward-hammers-todd-haley-browns-referees

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers happy circumstances led them to linebacker Fred Warner
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/amp/49ers-happy-circumstances-led-them-to-LB-Fred-13221884.php

SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: Chris Carson is his clear lead back. OK, so will Seahawks give Carson more carries?
http://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article218241355.html

Klemko MMQB: Shaquem Griffin, His Mother, His Debut, and the Tour of What’s Possible
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/09/11/shaquem-griffin-debut-seattle-seahawks-inspiration

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Vernon Hargreaves’ Bucs season in jeopardy
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/09/11/vernon-hargreaves-bucs-season-in-jeopardy/?

TENNESSEE
Bacharach The Tennessean: Titans take high road on hits to Marcus Mariota, Taylor Lewan
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/1258012002

Wyatt Titans.com: Titans Return Man Darius Jennings Did His "One/11th" -- 981 Days Since His Last Regular Season Game
https://www.titansonline.com/news/titans-return-man-darius-jennings-did-his-1-11th-1-346-days-since-his-last-regul

WASHINGTON
Clarke Washington Post: The Redskins say they’ve sold out every home game since 1967. The streak may end Sunday
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/redskins/the-redskins-say-theyve-sold-out-every-game-since-1967-the-streak-may-end-sunday/2018/09/11/d86d29d0-b5d4-11e8-a2c5-3187f427e253_story.html

Monson Washington Post: Why Alex Smith is a perfect fit for the Redskins’ offense
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/football-insider/wp/2018/09/11/why-alex-smith-is-a-perfect-fit-for-the-redskins-offense/

Copeland Washington Post: Redskins re-sign Brian Quick, place Cam Sims on injured reserve
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/football-insider/wp/2018/09/11/redskins-to-re-sign-brian-quick-after-injuries-at-wide-receiver-position/

Colleges/Draft

Trapasso CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Draft: Inside the battle between Mississippi State's Montez Sweat, Kansas State's Dalton Risner
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-inside-the-battle-between-mississippi-states-montez-sweat-kansas-states-dalton-risner/amp/

Wilson CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Giants finally land franchise QB, Patriots find Gronk's replacement
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-mock-draft-giants-finally-land-franchise-qb-patriots-find-gronks-replacement/amp/

RB
Schwanitz Inside The Pylon: 2019 NFL Draft Prospect Preview: Justice Hill
http://insidethepylon.com/pylon-u/teams-ncaa/division-ia-fbs/big-12/oklahoma-state-cowboys/2018/09/12/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-preview-justice-hill/

Former Giants News

Fischer NYDN: Victor Cruz wants to retire a member of the Giants: 'I do plan on making it happen'
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-victor-cruz-wants-to-retire-a-giant20180911-story.html

Mainconico The Record: NY Giants, Victor Cruz donate $20K to two Paterson high schools for football equipment
https://amp.northjersey.com/amp/1266443002

Fischer NYDN: Ex-Giants WR Amani Toomer wants to bring medical marijuana dispensary to N.J., talks Eli Manning, Saquon Barkley and the O-Line with The News
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-amani-toomer-eli-manning-saquon-barkley-medical-marijuana-20180911-story.html

Sanchez NYP: A Giants legend likely would’ve knelt for national anthem
https://nypost.com/2018/09/11/a-giants-legend-likely-wouldve-knelt-for-national-anthem/amp/

History

Giants Birthdays 9-12

John Fuqua HB D11-Morgan State 1969 NYG 1969 9-12-1946