Monday Reading

Giants

Colin Lindsay GBN Report: Thinking outside the Big Blue Box: Where to from here!!
https://gbnreport.com/thinking-outside-the-big-blue-box-where-to-from-here/

Dunleavy NJ.com: Giants changed tune after 3-game skid: Here’s what they NOW say carries over to 2019 season
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/01/giants-changed-tune-after-3-game-skid-heres-what-they-now-say-carries-over-to-2019-season.html

GM

Lombardo NJ.com: Dave Gettleman, Giants must fix broken evaluation process ahead of pivotal offseason
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/01/dave-gettleman-giants-must-fix-broken-evaluation-process-ahead-of-pivotal-offseason.html

QB

Leonard NYDN: Nick Foles could be just the QB to lead the Giants' transition away from Eli Manning next season
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-foles-giants-future-qb-20181123-story.html

Serby NYP: Eagles hero has become perfect candidate to replace Eli Manning
https://nypost.com/2019/01/06/eagles-hero-has-become-perfect-candidate-to-replace-eli-manning/

Traina Locked On Giants Podcast: We’re kicking off a two-week position by position review on the LockedOn Giants podcast. Chris Bisignano of Giants Insider is helping me out with covering every nook and cranny at every position, starting with the quarterbacks (Audio)
http://dcs.megaphone.fm/LKN7352863703.mp3?key=7ffd419f8f841c8f1a1eeb05b5c39c94& listener=5e02abd6-5d11-44bf-878f-d5334c8a216d

Q - Eli hasn't been the same since Kevin Gilbride's offense. What's not being done now that was then?

Carl Banks (@CarlBanksGIII)
1/7/19, 1:25 AM
Age, multiple systems, bad oline, consistenc

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Dunleavy NJ.com: Giants' Odell Beckham needs to stop over-promising until he shakes his new label: Injury-prone
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/01/giants-odell-beckham-needs-to-stop-over-promising-until-he-shakes-this-new-label-injury-prone-dunleavy.html

NFL

King FMIA: FMIA Wild-Card Weekend: Double-Doink Misses, Grass-Green Stains and One Golden Grab
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/01/07/nfl-wild-card-weekend-fmia-eagles-chargers-peter-king/

ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: If retirement doesn't suit former Cardinals coach Bruce Arians, maybe the Buccaneers will
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/01/05/arians-considering-buccaneers-job-more-retirement-than-cardinals/2491761002/

BALTIMORE
Shaffer Baltimore Sun: At the end of a breakthrough rookie season, quarterback Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens needing more
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-chargers-lamar-jackson-20190106-story.html

Preston Baltimore Sun: Ravens have hitched their future to Lamar Jackson, who's promising but still could be the next Kyle Boller
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-ravens-lamar-jackson-has-something-to-prove-20190106-story.html

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Opinions vary on where Josh Allen’s game is headed for Bills
https://buffalonews.com/2019/01/06/buffalo-bills-josh-allen-phil-simms-rich-gannon-geoff-schwartz-derek-anderson-matt-barkley-nfl-football/

Carucci Buffalo News: Bills reportedly sign top CFL receiver Duke Williams
https://buffalonews.com/2019/01/06/buffalo-bills-duke-williams-cfl-edmonton-wide-receiver/

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: 'One of the worst feelings in the world': Bears' season ends in cruelest way with Cody Parkey's missed field goal
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-cody-parkey-field-goal-eagles-biggs-20190106-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Just like that, an unbelievable and crushing climax ends the Bears' special season
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-eagles-shocking-end-wiederer-20190106-story.html

Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Bears QB Mitch Trubisky’s first playoff game should be remembered as a good one
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-eagles-playoffs-mitch-trubisky-matt-nagy-analysis/

Potash Chicago Sun Times: ‘It seemed like it was meant for us’: Bears’ defense comes up one play short
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/it-seemed-like-it-was-meant-for-us-bears-defense-comes-up-one-play-short/

Wetzel Yahoo Sports: Bears fans booed Cody Parkey after heartbreaking FG miss. His teammates were more humane
https://sports.yahoo.com/bears-fans-booed-cody-parkey-heartbreaking-fg-miss-teammates-humane-041657568.html

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Do the Browns have a frontrunner in their head coach search? Hey, Mary Kay!
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/01/e8faa048ee1346/do-the-browns-have-a-frontrunn.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns interviewed Colts DC Matt Eberflus for their head coach vacancy Sunday
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/01/browns-interviewed-colts-dc-matt-eberflus-for-their-head-coach-vacancy-sunday.html

DALLAS
Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: With the opponent set, the Cowboys look to hurdle their own personal Grand Canyon
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/01/06/theopponent-set-cowboys-look-hurdle-personal-grand-canyon

Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Jerry Jones once said he saw 'similarities' between the Cowboys and Rams. Now we get to compare them, side by side
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/01/06/jerry-jones-said-saw-similarities-cowboys-rams-now-get-compare-side-side

DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: NFL Journal: About the Broncos’ coaching search and the playoffs
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/01/06/broncos-coaching-search-nfl-playoffs/amp/

Klis 9News Denver: BRONCOS' HEAD COACH SEARCH MOVES TO VIC FANGIO
https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/broncos-head-coach-search-moves-to-vic-fangio/73-ca0390a8-191e-4b21-9508-369f9ec74678

Keeler Denver Post: Broncos rookies on 2018: “Guys started dropping like flies”
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/01/06/denver-broncos-jeff-holland-josey-jewell-isaac-yiadom-rookies-nfl/amp/

DETROIT
Windsor Detroit Free Press: A decade in, Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford remains an enigma
https://amp.freep.com/amp/2486956002

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: 2019 becomes Bill O’Brien’s make-or-break season
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/smith/article/2019-becomes-Bill-O-Brien-s-make-or-break-13512565.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Demaryius Thomas wants to remain with Texans, doesn't want to retire
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Demaryius-Thomas-wants-to-remain-with-Texans-13512537.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans’ Kevin Johnson says he’s medically cleared after concussions
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Kevin-Johnson-says-he-s-medically-13512350.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans CB Aaron Colvin on his season: 'I'm pretty disappointed
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-CB-Aaron-Colvin-on-his-season-I-m-pretty-13512155.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Tyrann Mathieu: 'I really want to be here
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Tyrann-Mathieu-I-really-want-to-be-here-13512371.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Horner Indianapolis Star: Colts are a clear underdog to the Chiefs, but no worries
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/2498757002

Keefer Indianapolis Star: Marlon Mack, Colts offensive line pave way to playoff victory
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2019/01/05/marlon-mack-colts-offensive-line-pave-way-playoff-win-vs-texans/2475744002/

Erickson Indianapolis Star: Insider: Time to put respect on the names of the Colts' defensive playmakers
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/2494012002

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Miller LA Times: Chargers hold off Ravens rally for 23-17 wild-card win
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-ravens-20190106-story.html

Elliott LA Times: Chargers didn't succumb to playoff pressure this time, and their prize is a shot at the Patriots
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-ravens-elliott-20190106-story.html

Vrentas MMQB: Chargers Defense Knew Exactly How to Stop Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/01/06/chargers-defense-defensive-backs-ravens-nfl-playoffs-wild-card

DiGiovanna LA Times: Jahleel Addae does his best Dick Butkus impersonation as Chargers defense steals show in playoff win over Ravens
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-ravens-sidebar-20190106-story.html

Miller LA Times: Michael Badgley is on the money, his five field goals a key to Chargers' 23-17 wild-card victory over the Ravens
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-report-20190106-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams prepare to face Dallas Cowboys as they open NFL playoffs at home
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-20190106-story.html

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Is Kris Richard the front-runner to fill the Miami Dolphins’ coaching vacancy?
https://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article223994230.html

MINNESOTA
Coller 1500 ESPN Minn: Vikings should put cap space, draft picks into skill positions over offensive line
http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2019/01/vikings-put-cap-space-draft-picks-skill-positions-offensive-line/

NEW ENGLAND
McBride Boston Globe: A look at the jobs for which Josh McDaniels and Brian Flores interviewed
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/01/06/look-jobs-for-which-josh-mcdaniels-and-brian-flores-interviewed/lGuerFQ3uhKQ86MH3KIObO/amp.html

Volin Boston Globe: Chargers, the most complete team in the AFC, present a big challenge for Patriots
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/01/06/chargers-most-complete-team-afc-present-big-challenge-for-patriots/z3HGosEdmVVYe53Pre9fwJ/amp.html

Princiotti Boston Globe: Will time (of possession) be on Patriots’ side?
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/01/06/will-time-possession-patriots-side/pk6BNfVCuBBUzbIcG0QsWP/amp.html

PHILADELPHIA
Sielski Phil.com: Eagles’ win over Bears shows Super Bowl champions' toughness
http://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-bears-nfl-playoffs-score-analysis-nick-foles-cody-parkey-20190107.html

Sielski Phil.com: The Eagles are embracing their underdog status again, and that makes them dangerous
http://www.philly.com/sports/philadelphia-eagles-underdogs-super-bowl-repeat-nfl-playoffs-new-orleans-saints-20190107.html

Ford Phil.com: A Bears miss is massive for the Eagles this time
http://www.philly.com/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-nfl-playoffs-chicago-bears-postseason-new-orleans-saints-20190107.html

McLane Phil.com: Call it the ‘Chicago Special:’ Nick Foles’ touchdown pass to Golden Tate was perfect
http://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-bears-game-winner-nick-foles-golden-tate-philly-special-20190107.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Golden Tate pays big dividends for Eagles in playoff win over Bears
http://www.philly.com/eagles/golden-tate-trade-philadelphia-eagles-chicago-bears-nick-foles-nfl-playoffs-20190107.html

Bowen Phil.com: After handling Bears' Khalil Mack, Eagles' Jason Peters finally a winner in the postseason
http://www.philly.com/eagles/jason-peters-postseason-win-khalil-mack-bears-trey-burton-20190107.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Treyvon Hester tipped Cody Parkey’s missed field goal in playoff win over Bears
http://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-bears-cody-parkey-field-goal-tipped-treyvhttp://www.philly.com/eagles/jason-peters-on-hester-nfl-playoffs-20190107.html

PITTSBURGH
Cook Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Don't shut the Steelers' championship window yet
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2019/01/06/steelers-super-bowl-odds-antonio-brown-trade-ben-roethlisberger/stories/201901060041

Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers offseason positional outlook: Quarterbacks
https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/14476103-74/steelers-offseason-positional-outlook-quarterbacks

SEATTLE
Vorel Seattle Times: After a statistically empty rookie season, what’s next for Seahawks’ Shaquem Griffin?
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/after-a-statistically-empty-rookie-season-whats-next-for-seahawks-shaquem-griffin/?

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Bucs interview Cowboys assistant Kris Richard in Dallas for their head coaching job
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2019/01/06/bucs-interview-cowboys-assistant-kris-richard-in-dallas-for-their-head-coaching-job/?

Colleges/Draft

Forde Yahoo Sports: Why college football fans shouldn't be salty about another round of Clemson-Alabama
https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football-fans-shouldnt-salty-another-round-clemson-alabama-title-021716937.html

Thamel Yahoo Sports: Which teams could break up another Alabama-Clemson title game next season?
https://sports.yahoo.com/teams-break-another-alabama-clemson-title-game-next-season-004840712.html

QB
Thamel Yahoo Sports: Arms race: Could Tua and Trevor become this generation's Brady and Manning?
https://sports.yahoo.com/arms-race-tua-trevor-become-generations-brady-manning-194005755.html

Forde Yahoo Sports: Tale of the Tape: Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa vs. Clemson's Trevor Lawrence
https://sports.yahoo.com/tale-tape-alabamas-tua-tagovailoa-vs-clemsons-trevor-lawrence-004507158.html

Lenzi Buffalo News: UB quarterback Tyree Jackson declares for the NFL draft
https://buffalonews.com/2019/01/06/ub-quarterback-tyree-jackson-nfl-draft/

Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline)
1/6/19, 12:17 PM
Not a good move imo- possesses top 15 physical skills but needs a ton of work on his game. Grad transfer to a bigger program would've been the better optio

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Murschel Orlando Sentinel: UCF receiver Dredrick Snelson declares for NFL draft
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-sp-ucf-football-dredrick-snelson-nfl-draft-20190106-story.html

Pope Chicago Tribune: Notre Dame wide receiver Miles Boykin declares for the NFL draft
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-spt-notre-dame-miles-boykin-nfl-draft-20190106-story.html

Podolski News Herald: Mayfield grad Andy Isabella of UMass receives NFL Scouting Combine invitation
https://www.news-herald.com/sports/mayfield-grad-andy-isabella-of-umass-receives-nfl-scouting-combine/article_8f0fc4e4-11fc-11e9-9aa9-871fa29a250a.html

DT
Vitale Montgomery Advertiser: Potential high-round NFL draft pick Derrick Brown will return for senior season at Auburn
https://amp.montgomeryadvertiser.com/amp/2496072002

CB
Chase Boston Globe: Hamp Cheevers declares for 2019 NFL Draft
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/colleges/2019/01/06/hamp-cheevers-declares-for-nfl-draft/pSN71eIFO8zm8UUVx1goKK/amp.html

S
Patterson Sioux City Journal: Iowa's Hooker declares for NFL draft
https://siouxcityjournal.com/iowa-s-hooker-declares-for-nfl-draft/article_00294b81-3411-5e5e-b2a2-ce05976db704.html

History

Urban Cardinals.com: Former Cardinal Safety Kwamie Lassiter Dies
https://www.azcardinals.com/news/former-cardinal-safety-kwamie-lassiter-dies

Gutierrez ESPN Oakland: Hispanic pioneer Tom Flores still waiting for spot in Canton
http://www.espn.com/blog/oakland-raiders/post/_/id/22162/tom-flores-a-profile-of-perseverence-for-raiders-in-wait-for-canton-call

Giants Birthdays 1-07

Rondy Colbert DB/KR D17-Lamar 1975 NYG 1975-1976 1-07-1954

Adam Koets T/C/TE D6-Oregon State 2007 NYG 2007-2010 1-07-1984

Erric Pegram RB FA-PIT 1998 NYG 1998 1-07-1969

In Memoriam

Andy Stynchula LDT/RDE TR-WAS 1964 NYG 1964-1965 Born 1-07-1939 Died 8-01-1985