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Defenderdawg : 9/13/2018 7:46 am
Giants

Leonard NYDN: Giants injury updates: WR Sterling Shepard sits out early part of practice with back issue, Olivier Vernon rides exercise bike
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-shepard-vernon-injury-updates-20180912-story.html

Rock Newsday: Giants buckle up for a battle with the Cowboys
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/giants-buckle-up-for-battle-with-the-cowboys-1.20965380

Dunleavy NJ.com: Giants hatred of the Cowboys? Alive and well in new locker room | 'I feel like the Giants are America's Team'
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/giants_hatred_of_the_cowboys_alive_and_well_even_w.amp

Traina Football Maven: INSIDE SLANT: Giants want a win Sunday but won't fret over an 0-2 start
https://footballmaven.io/nygiants/

Offense

Eisen Giants.com: Offense optimistic as Giants prep for Week 2
https://www.giants.com/news/offense-optimistic-as-giants-prep-for-week-2

QB

Stapleton The Record: Why Eli Manning is the only one who can put Sam Darnold narrative on hold for NY Giants
https://amp.northjersey.com/amp/1277535002

RB

Dunkeavy NJ.com: Saquon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliott and Leonard Fournette: Asking Giants which 2 young RBs are similar? Who has more wiggle?
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/saquon_barkley_ezekiel_elliott_and_leonard_fournet.html

Mays The Ringer: Why Saquon Barkley Will Struggle to Have the Rookie-Year Success of Ezekiel Elliott
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2018/9/13/17853958/saquon-barkley-debut-giants-offensive-line-ezekiel-elliott

Serby NYP: Rallying Giants: Our stud pick is ‘better’ than Jets’
https://nypost.com/2018/09/12/rallying-giants-our-stud-pick-is-better-than-jets/amp/

Stapleton The Record: NY Giants: Saquon Barkley, Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott take center stage in RB showdown
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2018/09/12/saquon-barkley-ezekiel-elliott-take-center-stage-when-ny-giants-meet-dallas-cowboys-sunday-night/1281554002/

Schneier 247 Sports: Coaches Film: Breaking down Saquon Barkley's Week 1 Giants debut
https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/LongFormArticle/Saquon-Barkley-New-York-Giants-Week-1-highlights-game-tape--121803159/

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 5:38 PM
Saquon Barkley Week 1 Giants Jaguars thread: Takeaways - SB had 2-3 more plays that could have gone close to or the distance, loved Pat Shurmur's play design on some, questioned the decision to stay in run on some plays (specifically 4th-and-2), Jags front is ELITE

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 5:46 PM
1st and 17 after Flowers penalty.11 personnel with Engram as the loneTE. Giants run the ball despite Jaguars showing 9 defenders in the box after motioning WR Latimer inside. Not easy against the Jaguars front. SB has nowhere to go. Cuts back into backside pursuit

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 5:49 PM
2nd and 20 - Giants get a good look based on down and distance with 6 players to block 6 Jags defenders in the box but Hernandez gets beat really badly by a great DL Malik Jackson. WH will improve. Barkley was contacted before he could move.

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 5:54 PM
1st& 10-12 personnel TEs both in line, Jags show 8 in box and drop the safety leaving SB 1-on-1 vs. a LB after cut back. Not a great spot for all RBs but for someone with SBs ability to force missed tackles, it is. Solid job by EF and RE here to wash out big Calais (No 93

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 5:58 PM
Shurmur goes to Jumbo package w/ Wheeler on the field. 8 blockers vs 8 in the box. Giants will take that. Solid job by Hernandez on the double team with Halapio and just a great design by the head coach here - threat of OBJ on the boundary + RE running the wheel keeps D honest

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:02 PM
1st& 8-12 personnel with both TEs inline on opposite sides. SS comes into motion behind LOS just presnap. What this does is cause the safety--8th man in the box--to travel with Shepard as he is moving to the left as the ball is snapped--safety takes his first steps that direction.

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:03 PM
For this play above (1st and goal from 8): This play should work as Jax has 7 in the box to defend against 7 giants blocker a win for the offense. Want to see SB plant his left foot and drive right directly toward the safety Barry Church. SB has close to 15 pounds on him

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:06 PM
2nd& 4-JUMBO personnel w/ Wheeler. Jaguars have 10 in the box with 9 Giants to block them. This has to be thrown out to OBJ as the lone X with the Jaguars safety playing so close to the middle of the field. Nothing Barkley can do here. Think Eli has to recongize make audible

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:06 PM
Also on this play above, Wheeler gets beat so bad SB has to and successfully jukes Calais Campbell before another Jag who beat the Engram block is right there waiting for him. Notes: Rhett Ellison absolutely blocks his defender to the ground and Flowers does an excellent job too

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:11 PM
1st& 10- Giants in 11 personnel w/ Engram not Ellison. Unique formation w/ OBJ motion we saw other times. Giants get 7 blockers on 7 box defenders. If Nate Solder holds his block the Giants turn this positive. Solder gets beat off the snap. Or should SB just plant and drive?

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:14 PM
11 personnel with Latimer bunch and trips right with CL on the left split and Ellison as the lone TE goes in motion to double-team with Nate Solder. This play is a touchdown if the Jaguars defender doesn’t come across the field and make an incredible play

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:16 PM
Like this play design by Pat Shurmur here as long as RG Pat Omameh doesn't get tossed to the ground immediately after the snap. Even so, quite incredible No. 99 Dareus can toss him down and get out to the edge to cut off SB's cutback lane. Smart move by Giants to run more space

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:19 PM
1st& 10 incomplete to flat after Eli gets his first read EE taken away by good coverage. Pass rush collapses pocket. Gaints will look at this play and decide that maybe the design calls for the ball to get out quicker with Barkley as the first read the next time they use this.

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:23 PM
Tweeted this one out earlier too, but this was another one that could have been a BIG play if not for the facemask with the ILB off balance. Giants were close to breaking big ones with Barkley on three plays in addition to the 68-yader by my count

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:29 PM
3rd& 1-21 personnel which the Giants used far fewer snaps than expected. Engram instead of Ellison here, and I'm thinking maybe to use later to hit a big play with Engram on a vertical route from this same personnel+formation on a 3rd-and-short. Shurmur's not afraid to pass here

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:38 PM
12 personnel here with Rhett Ellison motioning last second. I don’t like the play design here because it requires RE and NS to block three guys. Not a great look for SB or any Giants RB.

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:41 PM
13 personnel 3 TEs w/ Simonson. OBJ alone as the X. CB gives him space. Safety alone in deep middle. This play has to to be audibled to a quick slant to OBJ given, IMO. JH is supposed to get out there and get to no. 44 at the second level. Great contact balance by SB

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:45 PM
Another play I would love to see the Giants audible out of. 11 personnel with Engram and the Giants run the ball 4th and 2 against a 7 man box with only 6 blockers. Feel like the play should be a check to a pass. The defense dictates it. Jags advantage in the box

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:48 PM
2nd and 10 - 21 personnel Shepard motions back does a nice job to throw off safety 42 church from making the stop and Barkley shows off nice cuts and great drive to cut back through contact for 5 yards

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:50 PM
3rd and 5 and I love the play design by Pat Shurmur motinoing Engram in 11 personnel to the right side then into h-back/fullback spt where he blocks to the left as does the slot 87 which allows the blockers to get out in front of the play and clear a path for Barkley

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:54 PM
1st and 20 - screen, Solder gets destroyed by Yannick here, but Eli needs to step up and give it more time instead of just darting the ball out there to Barkley. Not a drop here. Solder and Eli have to do a better job to make this work

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 6:57 PM
1st and 10,11 personnel with Ellison instead of Engra this time. Shotgun run w/ Will Hernandez pulling here. I think the Giants expect more but it’s just tough against this Jaguars front. The PA quick out to OBJ in the slot has a chance to go for a big one here if checked into.

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 7:00 PM
And finally the TD run. Nothing crazy going on here. 11 personnel with Evan Engram instead of Rhett Ellison a TE. Barkley does the rest with his freakish lateral agility. As noted before, great blocks by Sterling Shepard and Ereck Flowers

WR

Mosher The Athletic (Dallas): Matchup to monitor: Odell Beckham Jr. vs the Cowboys secondary
https://theathletic.com/521310/2018/09/13/matchup-to-monitor-odell-beckham-jr-vs-the-cowboys-secondary/

Carino Asbury Park Press: 9-year-old cancer patient gets wish, meets Odell Beckham Jr. and other NY Giants at opener
https://www.app.com/story/news/local/values/2018/09/13/odell-beckham-frances-foundation/1287680002/

TE

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
9/12/18, 3:57 PM
More coming on this soon, but I will say this, the Giants ran the ball a lot better with Rhett Ellison on the field in 11 personnel than they did with Evan Engram on the field in 11 vs. the Jaguars. Nothing against EE, I prefer 12 personnel anyway. But Rhett needs on the field

RT

Duggan The Athletic:!How can the Giants overcome right tackle Ereck Flowers’ deficiencies?
https://theathletic.com/521007/2018/09/12/how-can-the-giants-overcome-right-tackle-ereck-flowers-deficiencies/

RV SNY: Giants have an Ereck Flowers problem, so here's who could replace him
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-have-an-ereck-flowers-problem-so-heres-who-could-replace-him/294354918

Joyce NYP: Cowboys defensive star may not be available vs. Giants
https://nypost.com/2018/09/13/cowboys-defensive-star-may-not-be-available-vs-giants/amp/

Defense

Schwartz NYP: The new, one-man Cowboys show that awaits the Giants
https://nypost.com/2018/09/12/the-new-one-man-cowboys-show-that-awaits-the-giants/amp/

Rock Newsday: Landon Collins says Giants' main priority is to stop Cowboys' Ezekiel Ellott
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/landon-collins-says-giants-main-priority-is-to-stop-cowboys-ezekiel-ellott-1.20972510

Johnson The Trentonian: Giants' defense views stopping Ezekiel Elliott as key to beating Cowboys
https://www.trentonian.com/sports/giants-defense-views-stopping-ezekiel-elliott-as-key-to-beating/article_84db2c2c-b6ce-11e8-bffe-078da0d4fe58.html

OLB

Schwartz NYP: It’s looking like Olivier Vernon won’t be ready for Cowboys
https://nypost.com/2018/09/12/its-looking-like-olivier-vernon-wont-be-ready-for-cowboys/

CB

Lombardo NJ.com: Be like Mike? Why Giants' Michael Jordan can't get his hands on No. 23
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/be_like_mike_why_giants_jordan_cant_get_his_hands.amp

SS

Leonard NYDN: Landon Collins says Giants are the real 'America's team' and calls Cowboys just 'another opponent
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-20180912-story.html

Lombardo NJ.com: Giants' Landon Collins expects to see more of Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott than ever ... Here's why
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/giants_landon_collins_expects_to_see_more_of_cowbo.amp

NFL

Freeman B/R: Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: NFL's Young Stars Can Only Hope to Be Like Gronk
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2795075-mike-freemans-10-point-stance-nfls-young-stars-can-only-hope-to-be-like-gronk.amp.html

Maske Washington Post: Remember when the NFL’s new helmet-hitting rule was going to ruin the sport? Now, not so much
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/sports/wp/2018/09/12/remember-when-the-nfls-new-helmet-hitting-rule-was-going-to-ruin-the-sport-now-not-so-much/

NFL Communications: A Look at 2018 NFL Kickoff Weekend Rosters
https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/A-Look-at-2018-NFL-Kickoff-Weekend-Rosters.aspx

Mosher PFW: Are NFL teams finally getting creative in the red zone?
https://www.profootballweekly.com/2018/09/12/mosher-are-nfl-teams-finally-getting-creative-in-the-red-zone/a4j61f6/?

Vrentas MMQB: Everyone Was Worried About the New Helmet Rule, but the ‘Body Weight’ Call Might Be What Really Drives Defenders Crazy
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/09/12/nfl-body-weight-rule-roughing-passer-penalty-myles-garrett

Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: Here are eight contract-year players who can cash in with a big 2018
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-here-are-eight-contract-year-players-who-can-cash-in-with-a-big-2018/amp/

ARIZONA
Urban Cardinals.com: Not Much Emotion For Sam Bradford In Facing Rams
https://www.azcardinals.com/news/not-much-emotion-for-sam-bradford-in-facing-rams

ATLANTA
Newberry AP: Falcons jarred by season-opening loss, 2 major injuries
https://apnews.com/8b7fc5cd05b743de936212b6f987fb7a

BALTIMORE
Lee Baltimore Sun: The Ravens allowed just one sack Sunday, but the offensive line sees room for improvement
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-offensive-line-trying-to-keep-joe-flacco-upright-20180912-story.html

BUFFALO
Maiorana Rochester Democrat: Bills coach Sean McDermott on starting Josh Allen: 'It's the right move for our team'
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2018/09/12/josh-allen-buffalo-bills-starting-quarterback-los-angeles-chargers-nathan-peterman/1267364002/

Roth Rochester Democrat: After Peterman flameout, starting Allen is right call at wrong time for Bills
https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/1281866002

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers, Falcons both missing key players for Sunday. But, ‘Does it really matter?’
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article218277260.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers place Daryl Williams on injured reserve, sign a veteran offensive tackle
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article218259490.html

CHICAGO
Finley Chicago Sun Times: Bears RB Jordan Howard catching on to three-down back status
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-jordan-howard-catches-short-yardage/amp/

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: 'I'm here to make plays:' For offense to take off, Bears must lean on Allen Robinson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-allen-robinson-mitch-trubisky-20180913-story.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears defense regroups with its identity caught between two halves
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-defense-seahawks-packers-20180912-story.html

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: What happened at Browns practice, September 12, 2018
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/09/ac6fd8b0ef4301/what-happened-at-browns-practi.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Tyrod Taylor wasn't surprised Josh Gordon started vs. Steelers: 'How could I be surprised? I know the gameplan'
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/09/tyrod_taylor_wasnt_surprised_j.amp

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns' Baker Mayfield honored to receive high praise from Drew Brees
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/09/browns_baker_mayfield_honored.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Desmond Harrison is 'no doubt' the Browns' left tackle, Hue Jackson says
https://articles.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/09/desmond_harrison_is_no_doubt_t.amp

DALLAS
Jones SI.com: The Cowboys’ Biggest Problem Isn’t the Receivers—It’s Dak
http://amp.si.com/nfl/2018/09/12/dak-prescott-dallas-cowboys-wide-receivers-michael-gallup-cole-beasley

Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Did Ezekiel Elliott's success with Cowboys influence Giants to draft Saquon Barkley? Inside the NFL's latest trend
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/09/12/ezekiel-elliotts-success-cowboys-influence-giants-draft-saquon-barkley-inside-nfls-latest-trend

Joyce NYP: Ezekiel Elliott not about to panic
https://nypost.com/2018/09/13/ezekiel-elliot-not-about-to-panic/amp/

Joyce NYP: Who are these wide receivers Cowboys will throw at Giants?
https://nypost.com/2018/09/12/who-are-these-wide-receivers-cowboys-will-throw-at-giants/amp/

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Suspended DE David Irving is back working out at Cowboys facility and in good shape
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article218262890.html

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: RAIDERS COACH JON GRUDEN AND BRONCOS KEENUM GO BACK TO QB'S PRO BEGINNING
https://www.9news.com/article/sports/raiders-coach-jon-gruden-and-broncos-keenum-go-back-to-qbs-pro-beginning/73-593537347

Fredrickson Denver Post: Broncos tracker: Wide receiver Carlos Henderson explains goals in Denver return
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/12/denver-broncos-oakland-raiders-week-2-nfl/

Klis 9News Denver: BRONCO NOTES: CARR, KEENUM SAY BILL MUSGRAVE SMARTER THEM ALL
https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/bronco-notes-carr-keenum-say-bill-musgrave-smarter-them-all/73-593567631

Kiszla Denver Post: The Butt Army loves big Jake and cannot lie. After injury, Broncos’ tight end is back, baby
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/12/jake-butt-broncos-kiszla/

O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos Briefs: Improved tackling must carry over to match-up against Marshawn Lynch
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/12/broncos-briefs-improved-tackling/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Shanahan, Patricia square off Sunday for first time since Super Bowl LI
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/09/13/kyle-shanahan-matt-patricia-super-bowl-li/1286054002/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: New year, same old problems for Detroit Lions in running game
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1284383002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions waive RB Zach Zenner off injured reserve
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1281494002

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Kenny Golladay competed 'very hard' in terrible loss
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1282213002

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Packers notes: Rookie Oren Burks could return in nickel linebacker role
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uw-safety-taylor-rapp-has-long-been-wreaking-havoc-in-the-secondary-now-hes-doing-it-in-the-backfield-too/?

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Titans coach Mike Vrabel knows a lot about Texans, and vice versa
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/Titans-coach-Mike-Vrabel-knows-a-lot-about-13225102.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans sign tackle David Sharpe to practice squad
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-sign-tackle-David-Sharpe-to-practice-squad-13224728.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' J.J. Watt encouraged: 'I started to really begin to find my groove'
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-J-J-Watt-encouraged-I-started-to-13225100.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: New Texans CB Shareece Wright experienced on the outside
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/amp/New-Texans-CB-Shareece-Wright-experienced-on-the-13224702.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Lloyd Colts.com: Frank Reich’s NFL Career Came Full Circle On Sunday
https://www.colts.com/news/frank-reich-s-nfl-career-came-full-circle-on-sunday

Keefer Indianapolis Star: Insider: Colts Andrew Luck says he felt a bit like he'd been in a car wreck Monday
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/09/12/indianapolis-colts-andrew-luck-said-he-felt-like-hed-been-car-wreck-monday/1282649002/

Benoit MMQB: How Did the Colts Adjust the Passing Game for Andrew Luck?
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/09/12/andrew-luck-shoulder-injury-indianapolis-colts-passing-game

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: POST-MARRONE, 5 TAKEAWAYS: JAGUARS HEAD COACH DOESN'T MIND PLAYING FOURNETTE WITHOUT PRACTICE
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/post-marrone-5-takeaways-jaguars-head-coach-doesnt-mind-playing-fournette-without-practice/77-593348966

KANSAS CITY
Pryor KC Star: Chiefs quarterback Mahomes knows he needs to get sliding down pat
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article218293260.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Krasovic UTSD: Grading Philip Rivers' season debut for Chargers against Chiefs
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-nfl-philip-rivers-20180912-story.html

Miller LA Times: Chargers were hoping to face Nathan Peterman again (five interceptions), but Bills rookie Josh Allen gets the starting nod
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-report-20180912-story.html?outputType=amp

Williams ESPN LA: Chargers DE Joey Bosa not expected to play due to bone bruise in foot
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24657648/joey-bosa-los-angeles-chargers-not-expected-play-sunday-according-source

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Caron SI.com: Watch: Rams Head Coach Sean McVay Recalls Every Play of Coaching Career in Incredible Detail
http://amp.si.com/nfl/2018/09/12/rams-sean-mcvay-remembers-plays-detail

Klein LA Times: Rams re-sign JoJo Natson to replace injured kick returner Pharoh Cooper, who's on injured reserve
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-jojo-natson-pharoh-cooper-20180912-story.html

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Jakeem Grant made a big play in Miami Dolphins opener. The reasons he’s promising more
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article218297530.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins’ receiver DeVante Parker practices. Issues to decide if he’ll play versus New York Jets
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article218257060.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: ‘Premier back’ Dalvin Cook eager to show his stuff for Vikings at Lambeau Field
https://www.twincities.com/2018/09/12/premier-back-dalvin-cook-eager-to-show-his-stuff-for-vikings-at-lambeau-field/amp/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings’ Laquon Treadwell disappointed with first game, vows to do better
https://www.twincities.com/2018/09/12/vikings-laquon-treadwell-disappointed-with-first-game-vows-to-do-better/amp/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Newest Vikings lineman has ties to St. Paul and … Packers
https://www.twincities.com/2018/09/12/vikings-guard-bryan-witzmann-excited-about-returning-home-facing-packers/amp/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings’ Xavier Rhodes ranks the top players in NFC North, and yes, he’s one
https://www.twincities.com/2018/09/12/vikings-xavier-rhodes-ranks-the-top-players-in-nfc-north-and-yes-hes-one/

NEW ENGLAND
Duffy Boston Herald: Patriots now need rookie running back Sony Michel, who hopes to debut Sunday
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/patriots_now_need_rookie_running_back_sony_michel_who_hopes_to_debut_sunday?

Reiss ESPN Boston: Cordarrelle Patterson's philosophy: 'You have to smile it out'
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4814850/cordarrelle-pattersons-philosophy-always-have-to-smile-it-out

Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots notebook: Josh McDaniels knows a lot goes into calling seam routes for Rob Gronkowski
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/patriots_notebook_josh_mcdaniels_knows_a_lot_goes_into_calling_seam_routes?

Volin Boston Globe: Patriots expect a heap of trash from Jacksonville’s Jalen Ramsey
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/12/patriots-expect-heap-trash-from-jacksonville-jalen-ramsey/dKFaK71bg5uyBMzPHb3YVL/amp.html

Guregian Boston Herald: Gronk plans to keep his cool against Ramsey, Jags
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/guregian_gronk_plans_to_keep_his_cool_against_ramsey_jags?amp

McElroy Patriotswire USA Today: Keionta Davis’ journey from longshot roster hopeful to key Patriots contributor
https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/12/keionta-davis-journey-from-longshot-roster-hopeful-to-key-patriots-contributor/amp/

NEW ORLEANS
Erickson NO Advocate: Sean Payton: Taysom Hill's ability as a runner adds extra dimension to short-yardage package
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_23f1d7a0-b695-11e8-b6bf-9bd5b57e06b5.amp.html

Morale Nola.com: Saints' Austin Carr sees plenty of room to improve after first start at home
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/09/saints_austin_carr_sees_plenty.amp

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints cut offensive lineman Michael Ola; re-sign Jermon Bushrod
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/09/saints_cut_michael_ola.amp

Underhill NO Advocate: How the Saints plan to limit Cleveland QB Tyrod Taylor's ability to scramble
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_263a6d3c-b6dc-11e8-944d-9ba13400220d.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Marshon Lattimore says 'nothing to panic about' as Saints defensive backs take stock of shocking start
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_02ab5ddc-b6d6-11e8-be25-43825ed01cb5.amp.html

OAKLAND
Gehlken LV Review Journal: Raiders add DL Johnathan Hankins, Clinton McDonald
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders-add-dl-johnathan-hankins-clinton-mcdonald/amp/

Raiders.com: Raiders waive linebacker Shilique Calhoun
https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-waive-linebacker-shilique-calhoun

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: With Carson Wentz not cleared to play, Nick Foles is Eagles’ starter for Week 2
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/doug-pederson-nick-foles-starting-quarterback-sunday-tampa-bay-buccaneers-announcement-20180912.html

Rosenblatt NJ.com: Eagles' Isaac Seumalo hears the criticism; he just doesn't listen to it | 'He's the best version of himself'
https://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2018/09/eagles_isaac_seumalo_hears_the_criticism_he_just_wants_to_ma.html

PITTSBURGH
Starkey Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Antonio Brown, Steelers better late than never in answering for threatening tweet
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/joe-starkey/2018/09/12/Joe-Starkey-Antonio-Brown-Steelers-better-late-than-never-in-answering-for-threatening-tweet-espn-jesse-washington/stories/201809120241

Graves AP: Steelers LBs Watt, Dupree make a splash after flipping spots
http://amp.sanluisobispo.com/sports/article218295340.html

Gorman Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers kicker Chris Boswell takes blame for missed field goal against Browns
https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/14072225-74/steelers-kicker-chris-boswell-takes-blame-for-missed-field-goal-against-browns

SAN FRANCISCO
Rogers Detroit News: 49ers' Shanahan rewatched Super Bowl LI to prep for Lions defense
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/09/12/kyle-shanahan-re-watched-super-bowl-li-prepare-detroit-lions-defense/1285842002/

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo dealt with adjustment before first NFL loss
https://www.sfgate.com/sports/amp/49ers-Garoppolo-dealt-with-adjustment-before-13225056.php

Biderman Sac Bee: Here are the 49ers’ options at right guard after injuries shake up position
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article218295385.html

Inman SJ Mercury News: 49ers Brock Coyle’s concussion sends him to IR, ex-Seahawks LB arrives
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/12/49ers-sign-linebacker-while-foster-finishes-suspension-others-hurt/

SEATTLE
Arthur Seattle PI: Seattle Seahawks' o-line concerns again take focus against Mack, Bears
https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/seahawks/amp/Seattle-Seahawks-o-line-concerns-again-take-13225011.php

TAMPA BAY
Laine ESPN TB: Todd Monken's fresh perspective, watchful eye benefiting Bucs offense
http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/21217/todd-monkens-fresh-perspective-watchful-eye-benefiting-bucs-offense

Stroud TB Times: Add DE Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) and WR DeSean (Jackson) to growing list of iffy players for Bucs
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/09/12/add-de-jason-pierre-paul-knee-and-wr-desean-jackson-to-growing-list-of-iffy-players-for-bucs/?

Stroud TB Times: Vernon Hargreaves’ shoulder injury will end his season
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/09/12/vernon-hargreaves-shoulder-injury-will-end-his-season/?

WASHINGTON
Clarke Washington Post: The Redskins’ new ticket strategy: Actively courting fans
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/redskins/the-redskins-new-ticket-strategy-tell-fans-theyre-available-and-for-sale/2018/09/12/9cf3e068-b6c1-11e8-94eb-3bd52dfe917b_story.html

Copeland Washington Post: Redskins’ wide receivers were quiet in Week 1, but they aren’t worried about it
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/football-insider/wp/2018/09/12/redskins-wide-receivers-were-quiet-in-week-1-but-they-arent-worried-about-it/

Paras Washington Times: Dunbar can ease secondary concerns if strong play continues
https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/12/quinton-dunbar-can-ease-redskins-secondary-concern/

Colleges/Draft

QB
Batko Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Pitt's Kenny Pickett predicament might be a good problem to have
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2018/09/12/kenny-pickett-penn-state-pitt-georgia-tech-football-acc-opener/stories/201809120188

RB
Thamel Yahoo Sports: BC's AJ Dillon aiming to join Doug Flutie as Heisman winner: 'I want to be the best ever'
https://sports.yahoo.com/bcs-aj-dillon-aiming-join-doug-flutie-heisman-winner-want-best-ever-002023991.html

DT
Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: TCU’s ‘well-oiled machine’ doesn’t work without the presence of Big 12’s sack leader
https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article218245845.html

Giants Birthdays 9-13

Phil Harris S D7-Texas 1966 NYG 1966 9-13-1944
This guy Schneier does  
section125 : 9/13/2018 8:09 am : link
a nice job breaking down plays. I like that he sees the design and can translate to future games and variations that can be used.
Part 2  
Defenderdawg : 9/13/2018 8:49 am : link
Giants

Offense

Pflum BBV: When the Giants have the ball: Can the offense get in gear vs. Dallas?
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2018/9/13/17841150/2018-ny-giants-week-2-dallas-cowboys-offense-preview-analysis-news-beckham-barkley-manning

RB

Raanan ESPN NY: Saquon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliott continue their rivalry, friendship in the NFL
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/57614/saquon-barkley-ezekiel-elliott-continue-their-rivarly-friendship-in-the-nfl

RT

Dunleavy NJ.com: NFL experts: Giants 'can't keep playing' Ereck Flowers, 'very naive' to expect big changes
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/giants_cant_keep_playing_ereck_flowers_but_what_di.html

PK

Traina Forbes.com: After Rough First Season, Aldrick Rosas Is In a Better Place Mentally
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciatraina/2018/09/13/__trashed/


NFL

BALTIMORE
Lee Baltimore Sun: Ravens center Matt Skura knows Bengals' Geno Atkins will keep him on his toes
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-matt-skura-prepping-for-geno-atkins-20180912-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Pressure mounts on right side of Cincinnati Bengals' offensive line
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2018/09/12/pressure-mounts-right-side-bengals-offensive-line/1282131002/

DALLAS
Barnwell ESPN: The Cowboys' salary-cap mismanagement is wasting Dak Prescott
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24653201/how-dallas-cowboys-wasting-dak-prescott-rookie-deal-salary-cap-nfl-2018

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans promote improved OT Roderick Johnson
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-promote-improved-OT-Roderick-Johnson-13224795.php

NEW ENGLAND
Patriots.com: Belichick's Breakdown, highlights plays of the week after a win. This week, Tom Brady's back-shoulder throw to Gronk; red-zone O with Brady's progression/James White's elusiveness; red-zone D with coverage/pressure; and re-setting LOS. (video)
https://www.patriots.com/video/belichick-breakdown-top-plays-against-the-texans

Duffy Boston Herald: Tom Brady looks forward to big early test against Jacksonville
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/tom_brady_looks_forward_to_big_early_test_against_jacksonville

Princiotti Boston Globe: Corey Coleman and Bennie Fowler are learning on a curve, but they won’t be graded that way
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/12/patriots-newcomers-need-catch-fast/tSnvmaUSbNgzFaw3TPJ9dN/story.html

NEW YORK JETS
RV SNY: What Jets need to accomplish to become Super Bowl contenders next season
https://www.sny.tv/jets/news/what-jets-need-to-accomplish-to-become-super-contenders-next-season/294399248

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery returns to practice on limited basis
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/alshon-jeffery-eagles-practice-rotator-cuff-surgery-20180912.html

Ford Phil.com: Eagles’ DeAndre Carter has a catch. Now he needs to hold on
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/deandre-carter-philadelphia-eagles-wide-receivers-shuffle-sacramento-state-20180912.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Eagles’ Zach Ertz looking to rebound against Bucs after subpar Week 1 performance
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/zach-ertz-eagles-tight-ends-improvement-buccaneers-week-2-20180913.html
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