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
Myers The Athletic: A quick fix-it plan for the Giants to salvage their season
https://theathletic.com/534000/2018/09/19/myers-a-quick-fix-it-plan-for-the-giants-to-salvage-their-season/
NFL
Moy PFF: 2018 NFL rookie rankings through Week 2
“4. Will Hernandez, G New York Giants
PFF Overall Grade: 74.9
Hernandez ranks eighth among all guards in terms of overall grade this season, and his 76.3 run-block grade after two weeks ranks third. Our highest-graded guard in college football back in 2016, Hernandez thrived as a run blocker back at UTEP – that skill set was fully on display in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, earning him the second-best run-block grade by a guard at 83.2.”
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/2018-nfl-rookie-rankings-through-week-2
BUFFALO
Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills)
9/18/18, 4:25 PM
We’ve signed CB Ryan Lewis from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
We’ve also signed CB Michael Hunter and WR Hunter Sharp to our practice squad.
MIAMI
Wolfe ESPN Miami: Dolphins unleash their 'do everything' weapon, Albert Wilson
http://www.espn.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/27650/dolphins-unleash-their-do-everything-weapon-albert-wilson
NEW ENGLAND
Princiotti Boston Globe: Josh Gordon trade is official. Now he needs to catch on where many others have dropped the ball
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/18/josh-gordon-patriot-but-bill-belichick-still-doesn-want-comment-trade/Ofjf2ZluCQa5VZrIVf96XP/story.html
NEW ORLEANS
Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
9/17/18, 7:18 PM
Veteran DT Jay Bromley is flying to New Orleans tonight to re-sign with the Saints, source said. Former Giant was released in final cutdown. Now, back to help interior that’s been short with Tyler Davison dealing with a foot injury
PHILADELPHIA
Bell USA Today: In return for Eagles, Carson Wentz's biggest challenge is striking right balance of aggression and caution
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2018/09/18/carson-wentz-philadelphia-eagles-starter/1351342002/
PITTSBURGH
Orr MMQB: Have the Steelers Succumbed to Mounting, Unaddressed Wounds
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/09/19/steelers-antonio-brown-ben-roethlisberger-leveon-bell-holdout
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
I am hoping that we get Spencer Pulley as our center. I think that would be an immediate upgrade. He graded out tied for most dominant centers last year. Started all 16 games. Even played hurt.
finger's crossed!
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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
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I am hoping that we get Spencer Pulley as our center. I think that would be an immediate upgrade. He graded out tied for most dominant centers last year. Started all 16 games. Even played hurt.
finger's crossed! Spencer Pulley - ( New Window )
The graphic is from week 3. Pulley finished the year as PFF's 3rd worst center in the NFL. He was first in pressures allowed amongst centers.
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Thanks Defenderdawg!
I am hoping that we get Spencer Pulley as our center. I think that would be an immediate upgrade. He graded out tied for most dominant centers last year. Started all 16 games. Even played hurt.
finger's crossed! Spencer Pulley - ( New Window )
The graphic is from week 3. Pulley finished the year as PFF's 3rd worst center in the NFL. He was first in pressures allowed amongst centers.
"Pulley started all 16 games for the Chargers in 2017, including playing through a knee injury through the second-half of the season.
Despite playing through pain, the 6-foot-4 and 310 pound Pulley graded out as one of the league's most dominant and effective centers."
I guess fake news? I had a glimmer of hope that you quickly extinguished! Thanks! lol
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In comment 14084896 Tom from LI said:
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Thanks Defenderdawg!
I am hoping that we get Spencer Pulley as our center. I think that would be an immediate upgrade. He graded out tied for most dominant centers last year. Started all 16 games. Even played hurt.
finger's crossed! Spencer Pulley - ( New Window )
The graphic is from week 3. Pulley finished the year as PFF's 3rd worst center in the NFL. He was first in pressures allowed amongst centers.
"Pulley started all 16 games for the Chargers in 2017, including playing through a knee injury through the second-half of the season.
Despite playing through pain, the 6-foot-4 and 310 pound Pulley graded out as one of the league's most dominant and effective centers."
I guess fake news? I had a glimmer of hope that you quickly extinguished! Thanks! lol
Yeah, some pretty poor journalism given the reviews he got from Chargers fans/media and PFF grades. They gave Mike Pouncey a pretty good deal too with Pulley under contract for cheap at the time so i guess they also think he's not very good. He's still a young guy though so there's at least a possibility he improves and becomes a player in the league.
that's against BBI terms of use. You can get a free trial subscription from The Athletic.
Tom Brady or Aaron Rogers or Joe Montana or Marino would be having problems playing behind the line as it is
Tom Brady or Aaron Rogers or Joe Montana or Marino would be having problems playing behind the line as it is
You are correct.