Wednesday Reading

Giants

Duggan The Athletic: Giants’ commitment to the run game remains a key question
https://theathletic.com/531820/2018/09/18/duggan-giants-commitment-to-the-run-game-remains-a-key-question/

Schneier 247 Sports: NFL media, film blames Giants O-line and not Eli Manning vs. DAL
https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/LongFormArticle/New-York-Giants-offensive-line-breakdown-Week-2-Cowboys-122006752/

Bondy NYDN: Eli Manning and the Giants offense provides 'a tough challenge for us,' says Texans coach Bill O'Brien
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-texans-obrien-eli-manning-20180918-story.html

Rock Newsday: Giants' defense and offense remain together at 0-2
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/offense-defense-accord-1.21105138

Rock Newsday: Giants' secondary poses challenge, Texans coach says
https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/texans-bill-obrien-giants-secondary-1.21105871

Coach

Schwartz NYP: Pat Shurmur did not create this Giants mess, but he must fix it
https://nypost.com/2018/09/18/pat-shurmur-did-not-create-this-giants-mess-but-he-must-fix-it/amp/

QB

Leonard NYDN: Giants only have themselves to blame for foolishly believing Eli Manning still has it, and now they'll pay the consequences
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-eli-manning-dave-gettleman-20180917-story.html

Hockman Football Maven: Giants Need To Unleash the Fearless Eli Manning of Old
https://footballmaven.io/nygiants/news/giants-need-to-unleash-the-fearless-eli-manning-of-old-pGKh5nx-3USk75_egcKxYg/

Dunleavy NJ.com: Eli Manning isn't going anywhere, but who is Giants next QB? Look at 2019-20 free agents, NFL Draft
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/eli_manning_isnt_going_anywhere_but_who_is_giants.html

RB

Rock Newsday: The Saquon Barkley-Bill O'Brien connection from Penn Staten
https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/saquon-barkley-penn-state-bill-obrien-1.21104910

Eisen Giants.com: Inside the Numbers: Barkley sets team marks vs. Dallas
https://www.giants.com/news/inside-the-numbers-barkley-sets-team-marks-vs-dallas

FB

Schwartz NYP: Giants begin making changes by plucking a new fullback
https://nypost.com/2018/09/18/giants-begin-making-changes-by-plucking-a-new-fullback/amp/

Lombardo NJ.com: Giants sign Elijhaa Penny | 5 things to know about new FB
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/giants_sign_fullback_elijhaa_penny_5_things_to_kno.html

OL

Traina The Athletic: A closer look at the Giants offensive line’s struggles against Dallas
https://theathletic.com/530237/2018/09/18/traina-a-closer-look-at-the-giants-offensive-lines-struggles-against-dallas/

C

Lombardo NJ.com: Spencer Pulley among Giants' best options to replace Jon Halapio
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/spencer_pulley_among_giants_best_options_to_replac.html

LG

John Ruggiero (@jruggiero21)
9/18/18, 4:49 PM
Giants Will Hernandez has held his own through 2 weeks of the season. As of now, he has the 8th highest overall grade (74.9) and the 3rd best run blocking grade (76.3) among NFL offense guards


CB

PFF NY Giants (@PFF_Giants)
9/18/18, 10:00 PM
Giants Eli Apple is the 9th highest graded corner back (78.6) so far this season among CB's with a minimum of 40 defensive snaps


NFL

Greenberg Chicago Tribune: If your favorite NFL team is 0-2, it's doomed
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-spt-nfl-record-0-2-doomed-playoffs-20180918-story.html

Volin Boston Globe: ICYMI: Bill O'Brien on the hot seat already, QB completion percentages are spiking, Steve Wilks off to a worse start than Matt Patricia, Brandin Cooks is thriving, and more analysis from Week 2
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/18/bill-brien-embarrassing-week-and-other-thoughts-from-around-nfl/QgVskTGfMNtC77khSDB79L/story.html

Football Perspective (@fbgchase)
9/18/18, 9:41 AM
John Elway had a career passer rating of 79.9 and averaged 220 passing yards/game.

In week 2, NFL passers had a passer rating of 102.6 and averaged 278.6 passing yards per game.

Tell your kids that the most important thing for them to learn in life is to always adjust for era.

ARIZONA
McManamsn AZ Central: Cardinals need to start relying heavily on David Johnson as both a runner and a receiver
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/2018/09/18/cardinals-need-utilize-david-johnson-far-more-fix-their-offense/1350815002/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Another injury: Falcons guard Levitre out for season 
https://www.myajc.com/sports/football/report-levitre-out-for-the-season/AtgymLZucXepnsvwRMdBTJ/

BALTIMORE
Walker Baltimore Sun: AFC North presents an unsettled picture as Ravens prepare for Broncos in Week 3
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-afc-north-0919-story.html

Hensley ESPN Baltimore: John Harbaugh: 'Nobody in the NFL is a good football team yet'
http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/46268/john-harbaugh-nobody-in-the-nfl-is-a-good-football-team-yet

Mink Ravens.com: A Rookie Tight End Not Named Hayden Hurst Is Immediately Contributing
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/a-ravens-rookie-tight-end-not-named-hayden-hurst-is-immediately-contributing

BUFFALO
Roth Rochester Democrat: Winless, reeling Bills face daunting schedule with Vikings up next
https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/1348141002

Roth Rochester Democrat: Bills stay in house to shore up depleted secondary hit by Davis' retirement, injuries
https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/1351471002

CAROLINA
Fowler Charlotte Observer: What's next for Christian McCaffrey, who is second in the NFL in receptions (20) as Carolina preps for an undefeated Bengals team?
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article218532700.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers’ poor defensive performance: ‘Terrible’ and ‘lazy,’ or just ‘small things’?
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article218532935.html

CHICAGO
Haugh Chicago Tribune: A dominant defense and a quarterback who makes you groan. Sound familiar, Bears fans?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-seahawks-mitch-trubisky-haugh-20180917-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Bears' 24-17 win over the Seahawks
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-10-thoughts-brad-biggs-seahawks-20180918-story.html

Kane Chicago Tribune: What’s fair in comparing Mitch Trubisky and Patrick Mahomes? Matt Nagy stresses time in offense
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mitch-trubisky-patrick-mahomes-20180918-story.html

Finley Chicago Sun Times: ‘That’s why we brought him here’ — Allen Robinson posts lead-receiver stats
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-allen-robinson-lead-receiver-stats/amp/

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Trey Burton's touchdown on a shovel pass is a modern marvel for Bears fans
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-seahawks-shovel-pass-trey-burton-20180917-story.html

Finley Chicago Sun Times: Khalil Mack’s impact: Bears feeling his presence on both sides of ball
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/khalil-mack-bears-impact-both-sides-of-ball/amp/

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Prince Amukamara's pick-six put the finishing touches on the Bears' defensive masterpiece
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-prince-amukamara-pick-six-seahawks-20180918-story.html

CINCINNATI
Toback Cincy Jungle: Bengals sign kicker Randy Bullock to 2-year contract extension
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/9/18/17875928/bengals-sign-kicker-randy-bullock-to-2-year-contract-extension

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: What happened today at Browns' practice, September 18, 2018
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/09/02865bf2d05273/what-happened-today-at-browns.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Sam Darnold thought the Browns would take him over Baker Mayfield at No. 1 but 'I'm just going to go out and play ball'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/09/sam_darnold_thought_the_browns.html

Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: When should the Browns start thinking about starting Baker Mayfield? Berea report
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/09/when_should_the_browns_start_t.html

Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Antonio Callaway's 47-yard touchdown reception: 5 key moments
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/09/c5090b2db86590/antonio-callaways-47yard-touch.html

Gribble Brown’s.com: From the beach to the national spotlight, Browns’ new kicker up for the challenge
https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/from-the-beach-to-the-national-spotlight-browns-new-kicker-up-for-the-challenge

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Why WR Brice Butler is back with the Cowboys, and why there are no hard feelings
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article218633295.html

George Dallas Morning News: The Cowboys defense has come a long way. Here's what's keeping it just short of elite
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/09/18/cowboys-defense-come-long-way-keeping-just-short-elite

Stevenson Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys’ defense is about to get deeper and better
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article218620395.html

DENVER
Fredrickson Denver Post: Broncos Insider: How family fueled Phillip Lindsay’s NFL rise
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/18/phillip-lindsay-nfl-rise-family-broncos/

Fredrickson Denver Post: Broncos WR Courtland Sutton, a CU Buffs star? It almost happened. Here’s why it didn’t
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/19/denver-broncos-cu-buffaloes-courtland-sutton-mike-macintyre/

O’Halloran Denver Post: After “cautious” first half, Vance Joseph liked response of Broncos’ secondary
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/18/vance-joseph-broncos-secondary/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions film review: Why Matthew Stafford can't hit Marvin Jones
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/09/18/detroit-lions-film-review-trouble-passing-game/1350115002/

Rogers Detroit News: Lions' Stafford struggling to get deep passing success
https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/1347833002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: NFL: Holding penalty on Detroit Lions' Quandre Diggs was right call
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1343066002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Can Detroit Lions stop Patriots' Josh Gordon without Darius Slay?
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/09/18/detroit-lions-josh-gordon-darius-slay/1346977002/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Time for Packers to turn Aaron Jones loose in running game
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/09/18/green-bay-packers-must-aaron-jones-loose-running-game/1347576002/

HOUSTON
Stapleton The Record: Inside Brian Gaine's rise from childhood NY Giants fan to Houston Texans general manager
https://amp.northjersey.com/amp/1230048002

Solomon Houston Chronicle: Deshaun Watson deserves a pass from Texans blame game
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/solomon/article/Solomon-Deshaun-Watson-deserves-a-pass-from-13236725.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans can’t run away from their problems
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/McClain-Texans-can-t-run-away-from-their-13236789.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans wide receiver Will Fuller excels in loss to Titans
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Will-Fuller-excels-loss-Titans-13234119.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans rookie OT Martinas Rankin gets quick initiation into NFL’s rigors
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-rookie-OT-Martinas-Rankin-gets-quick-13239754.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Johnathan Joseph emphasizes need to start better
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Johnathan-Joseph-emphasizes-need-to-start-13238328.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Indianapolis Star: Insider: Still short-handed, Colts o-line finally keeping Andrew Luck safe
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/09/17/still-short-handed-indianapolis-colts-o-line-finally-keeping-andrew-luck-safe/1339131002/

Keefer Indianapolis Star: Kenny Moore teaches Colts GM Chris Ballard that he measures up
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/1340576002

JACKSONVILLE
Florida Times Union:
http://www.jacksonville.com/news/20180918/jacksonville-jaguars-getting-wins-ratings-apparel-sales-and-props?

Reid Florida Times Union: Jaguars safety Tashaun Gipson, defensive teammates backing up their talk with solid play
http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180918/jaguars-safety-tashaun-gipson-defensive-teammates-backing-up-their-talk-with-solid-play?

KANSAS CITY
Worthy KC Star: Chiefs film review: How the defense blitzed and Patrick Mahomes continued to impress
http://amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article218617615.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Miller LA Times: Chargers' Corey Liuget sues trainer over NFL suspension
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-liuget-suit-20180918-story.html

Richardson LA Times: Safeties Derwin James of Chargers and Lamarcus Joyner of Rams bring Florida State passion to L.A. rivalry
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-rams-joyner-chargers-james-20180918-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams waive third-string quarterback Allen, cut quarterback Perez and tight end Hemingway from practice squad
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-report-20180918-story.html

Klein LA Times: No kicker, no problem for the Rams (but just in case they re-sign one anyway
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-20180917-story.html

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: What surprised Gesicki against the Jets and some revealing early-season Dolphins metrics
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article218604690.html

Beasley Miami Herald: A deep dive on just how good the Dolphins’ D-line was Sunday (hint: Quinn was outstanding)
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article218541870.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: How Miami Dolphins’ Matt Haack pulled off ‘phenomenal’ day vs. Jets
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/events/sports/football/how-miami-dolphins-matt-haack-pulled-off-phenomenal-day-jets/eYOyAinMyIPrXdPzqQ7SJO/amp.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Pro move: Vikings’ Adam Thielen used ‘late hands’ to snare tying TD pass at Green Bay
https://www.twincities.com/2018/09/18/vikings-adam-thielen-used-late-hands-technique-to-score-key-td-vs-packers/amp/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings bring back defensive tackle Tom Johnson, sign kicker Dan Bailey
https://www.twincities.com/2018/09/18/vikings-bring-back-defensive-tackle-tom-johnson-sign-kicker-dan-bailey/amp/

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: Patriots acquire WR Josh Gordon, and it’s a no-brainer
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/17/patriots-josh-gordon/Cvq5mgy9e6IfCzh2Au6bRJ/story.html

Finn Boston Globe: When it comes to Josh Gordon and miscreant Patriots, there is no apt comparison
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/18/when-comes-josh-gordon-and-patriots-there-apt-comparison/06rXvAq0k1XMoDYXcsSkYJ/amp.html

Yang Boston Globe: A timeline of Josh Gordon's history with substance abuse and suspensions
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/18/timeline-josh-gordon-history-with-substance-abuse-and-suspensions/GTT1w1okyAwi5WTxOpe6KP/story.html

Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots notebook: Brian Flores' defense in for challenge against Matthew Stafford
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/patriots_notebook_brian_flores_defense_in_for_challenge_against_matthew?

Volin Boston Globe: The NFL added another neurotrauma consultant at each game just to watch the broadcast for signs of concussion. Patrick Chung still slipped through the cracks
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/18/nfl-nflpa-are-reviewing-concussion-protocol-patriots-safety-patrick-chung/gS4ZnpF5uZMLKf9644aPXO/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints off to best start since 2013, but are in no way satisfied
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/09/saints_beat_browns.html

Underhill NO Advocate: Saints film room: Did bringing back a play against Tampa Bay set up a look against the Browns?
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_c84ea46c-bb00-11e8-a1f9-cf04c87952fa.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Sean Payton: 'We have to be better at the tight end position'
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/09/saints_tight_end_play.html

Johnson Nola.com: Back with the Saints, Jermon Bushrod sees action as sixth lineman
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/09/saints_jermon_bushrod_eligible.amp

OAKLAND
Kurtenbach Sac Bee: Jon Gruden can’t hide his true thoughts on the Raiders anymore
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/oakland-raiders/article218621290.html

Kawahara SF Chronicle: DT Clinton McDonald glad he ended up with Raiders
https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/amp/DT-Clinton-McDonald-glad-he-ended-up-with-Raiders-13239707.php

PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil.com: Eagles offensive coordinator Mike Groh agrees with you: Dallas Goedert needs a bigger role
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/eagles-dallas-goedert-offensive-coordinator-tight-end-playing-time-snaps-receivers-mike-groh-20180918.html

Shorr Parks NJ.com: Report: Eagles have interest in Jeremy Maclin
https://94wip.radio.com/blogs/eliot-shorr-parks/nfl-rumor-eagles-working-out-jeremy-maclin

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles work out Jordan Matthews. Could he be reunited with Carson Wentz?
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/jordan-matthews-eagles-work-out-wide-receivers-carson-wentz-20180918.html

Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)
9/19/18, 8:00 AM
Eagles are signing WR Jordan Matthews, per league source. Matthews is still just 26 and has an excellent relationship w/Carson Wentz. He caught 225 passes for 2,673 yards/19 TDs in 3 seasons as an Eagle. Matthews had his physical yesterday and should be playing Week 3 vs Colts.

Narducci Phil.com: Colts QB Andrew Luck will come to Philadelphia shaking off rust but still dangerous
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/andrew-luck-frank-reich-ty-hilton-indianapolis-colts-philadelphia-eagles-20180918.html

PITTSBURGH
Benz Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers fans forget things weren't perfect with Bill Cowher, either
https://triblive.com/sports/columnists/timbenz/breakfastwithbenz/14091488-74/tim-benz-steelers-better-off-with-bill-cowher-how-quickly-you-forget

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Garcon has been flattening DBs since D-III
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-Garcon-has-been-flattening-DBs-since-13240274.php

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers have a cornerback question with K.C.’s Patrick Mahomes next
https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-may-have-a-CB-question-with-Mahomes-next-up-13237046.php

SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: ‘Gassed?’ Must be another reason Chris Carson didn’t run for Seahawks in final 2 1/2 quarters
http://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article218590760.html

TAMPA BAY
Blake TB Times: Bucs’ Jameis Winston sued by Arizona Uber driver in alleged groping incident
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/2018/09/18/bucs-jameis-winston-sued-by-arizona-uber-driver-in-alleged-groping-incident/

Fennelly TB Times: When deciding whether to keep starting Ryan Fitzpatrick, throw out logic
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/09/17/when-deciding-whether-to-keep-starting-ryan-fitzpatrick-throw-out-logic/

Stroud TB Times: Bucs journal: Better QB protection result of training camp battles
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/09/17/bucs-journal-better-qb-protection-result-of-training-camp-battles/

TENNESSEE
The Tennessean: Are Titans good enough to beat Jaguars?
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2018/09/18/tennessee-titans-jacksonville-jaguars-podcast/1352870002/

Bacharach The Tennessean: Vrabel: Marcus Mariota improving, Taylor Lewan expected to return to practice
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2018/09/18/marcus-mariota-injury-titans-taylor-lewan-jack-conklin-mike-vrabel/1352971002/

Bacharach The Tennessean: Could Titans see more Wildcat against the Jaguars? Derrick Henry: 'Hopefully we keep it in there'
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/1337840002

WASHINGTON
Svringa AP The once-proud Redskins lost in their home opener Sunday. This time, though, the no-shows weren’t just the players and coaches. The no-shows are now the fans
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/the-erosion-of-the-redskins-fan-base-didnt-just-happen-stopping-it-wont-either/2018/09/17/e6ade20c-baa5-11e8-9812-a389be6690af_story.html

Carpenter Washington Post: Redskins place running back Rob Kelley on injured reserve with toe injury
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/football-insider/wp/2018/09/18/redskins-place-running-back-rob-kelley-on-injured-reserve-with-toe-injury/

Copeland Washington Post: Redskins restock receiving corps, sign veterans Michael Floyd, Breshad Perriman
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2018/09/17/redskins-bring-in-breshad-perriman-paxton-lynch-for-workouts-monday/

Copeland Washington Post: The Redskins’ pass rush, including Ryan Kerrigan, is off to a slow start in 2018
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2018/09/17/the-redskins-pass-rush-including-ryan-kerrigan-is-off-to-a-slow-start-in-2018/

Draft

Clark The Ringer: The Football Factory
Why does inner-city Miami produce more NFL talent than anywhere else? Amari Cooper, Chad Johnson, Devonta Freeman, and countless others have come out of the Liberty City neighborhood showcased in a new Starz series.
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2018/9/18/17873442/liberty-city-warriors-miami-high-school-football-luther-campbell-chad-johnson

Wilson CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders find Khalil Mack's replacement, Browns add WR after Josh Gordon trade
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-mock-draft-raiders-find-khalil-macks-replacement-browns-add-wr-after-josh-gordon-trade/amp/

QB
Trapasso CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Draft: Two college QBs could join Mahomes, Wentz as the next saviors of the deep ball
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-drew-lock-could-join-mahomes-wentz-as-the-next-savior-of-the-deep-ball/amp/

History

Marchand NYP: A lacrosse-playing ‘mess’: The Giants’ enormous Bill Belichick mistake
https://nypost.com/2018/09/18/a-lacrosse-playing-mess-the-giants-enormous-bill-belichick-mistake/amp/

O’Connor ESPN: Inside the risky play that wrecked college center Bill Belichick's leg
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24259653/the-play-pushed-bill-belichick-football-temporarily-new-england-patriots

Giants Birthdays 9-18

In Memoriam

Charlie Conerly QB TR-WAS 1948 NYG 1948-1961 Born 9-18-1921 Died 2-13-1996

Don Heinrich QB D3-Washington 1952 NYG 1954-1959 Born 9-18-1930 Died 2-29-1992

Ed Royston RG D9-Wake Forest 1948 NYG 1948-1949 Born 9-18-1923 Died 7-16-2011