Wednesday Reading

Giants

Lombardo NJ.com: Giants 2018 rookies class gave reason to be optimistic about the future | Grading Saquon Barkley, Will Hernandez, B.J. Hill, more
https://www.nj.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/01/290b9eaa986196/giants-2018-rookies-class-gave-reason-to-be-optimistic-about-the-future-grading-saquon-barkley-will-hernandez-bj-hill-more.html

QB

Traina Forbes.com: Giants 2018 Position Review/Valuation: What You Need To Know About The Quarterbacks
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciatraina/2019/01/16/giants-2018-position-reviewvaluation-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-quarterbacks/amp/

Leonard NYDN: Giants must act fast if finding Eli Manning's heir is the offseason plan
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-giants-eli-manning-nick-foles-jacoby-brissett-options-20190115-story.html?

Braziller NYP: Eagles give Nick Foles the bad news that gives Giants a chance
https://nypost.com/2019/01/15/eagles-give-nick-foles-the-bad-news-that-gives-giants-a-chance/amp/

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants QB Kyle Lauletta pleads guilty to disorderly charge
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25770396/giants-qb-kyle-lauletta-pleads-guilty-disorderly-charge?

RB

Stapleton The Record: NY Giants running back Saquon Barkley wins PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year
https://amp.northjersey.com/amp/2580650002

Braziller NYP: Saquon Barkley endorses Kyler Murray as Giants decision awaits
https://nypost.com/2019/01/15/saquon-barkley-endorses-kyler-murray-as-giants-decision-awaits/amp/

LT
Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
1/15/19, 12:13 PM
Yawn. Overpaid according to who? What the hell else do you want to do with the cap? Save it every year like the bengals? 30 other teams missed on Trent Brown. Solder is a top 20 OT (both positions) and worth allocating cap space on. The other options: Flowers, a rookie, or trad

Defense

Giants.com: Inside the Film Room: Kerry Wynn
Watch a game tape breakdown of DE Kerry Wynn's 2018 season (Video)
https://www.giants.com/video/inside-the-film-room-kerry-wynn

Locked On Giants Podcast: The edge rushers are up next in the LockedOn Giants podcast’s position-by-position review. Chris Bisignano of Giant Insider helps me break it all down (Audio)
http://dcs.megaphone.fm/LKN3541507924.mp3?key=6b73844a4603fad4a05f1bf6c02b30d3& listener=bc59a1b0-725f-4d49-946d-1f15acdfab6c

NFL


Gosselin Football Maven: NFL now the NPL -- No Patience League
https://footballmaven.io/talkoffame/nfl/nfl-now-the-npl-no-patience-league-0qR2aDR79EiBrWBTU_buZg/

NFL.com: Offensive All-Pros: Eye test vs. Next Gen Stats
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001010933/article/2018-nfl-allpro-teams-eye-test-vs-next-gen-stats-offense

Stuart Football Perspective: 2018 Is The Most Offensive-Powered Final Four Ever
http://www.footballperspective.com/2018-is-the-most-offensive-powered-final-four-ever/

Edholm PFW: Dominant trench play this postseason is the trend being overlooked
https://www.profootballweekly.com/2019/01/15/edholm-dominant-trench-play-this-postseason-is-the-trend-being-overlooked/aw80g6f/

Weiner SB Nation: The reality of NFL practice squad players on the move
https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2019/1/15/18182010/nfl-practice-squad-reality-life-on-the-move-tyvis-powell

Stapleton The Record: NFL official Ed Camp, New Jersey native, gets first Super Bowl assignment
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/01/15/nfl-official-ed-camp-new-jersey-gets-first-super-bowl-assignment/2584700002/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Austin Hooper going to first Pro Bowl
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/austin-hooper-going-first-pro-bowl/npzSg1wlnSheD5z34TOfHK/

Ledbetter AJC: McKinley undergoing mental evaluation after friend called for help
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/report-mckinley-detained-undergoing-mental-evaluation/VkNi0QEIQDxeSDKRfyhJ6N/

BALTIMORE
Preston Baltimore Sun: Mike Preston's observations on Andy Reid's moment, Ravens' decisions on Suggs and Weddle, and more
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-observations-reid-20190115-story.html

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Brandon Beane on signing Duke Williams, LeSean McCoy's O-line comments, free-agency approach
https://buffalonews.com/2019/01/15/brandon-beane-buffalo-bills-nfl-lesean-mccoy-duke-williams/

CAROLINA
Jacques Charlotte Observer: Panthers owner hoping for best, preparing for worst with QB Cam Newton’s health
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article224583100.html

Fowler Charlotte Observer: What Panthers’ David Tepper thinks about Cam, and 4 other things I learned Tuesday
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article224591470.html

Strickland Panthers.com: Perry Fewell named secondary coach
https://www.panthers.com/news/perry-fewell-named-secondary-coach

CHICAGO
Kane Chicago Tribune: Bears GM Ryan Pace shoots down anxiety questions, says tests showed Trey Burton had groin inflammation
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-trey-burton-groin-injury-20190115-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Ed Donatell leaving Bears to be Broncos defensive coordinator under Vic Fangio
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-brandon-staley-ed-donatell-20190115-story.html

CINCINNATI
Minich Cincy Jungle: Don’t be too quick to judge the Bengals hiring Zac Taylor
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2019/1/15/18178209/nfl-news-bengals-bengals-rams-zac-taylor-cincinnati-los-angeles-doug-pederson

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Baker Mayfield voted rookie of the year by Pro Football Writers of America; Denzel Ward, Myles Garrett earn honors
https://www.cleveland.com//browns/2019/01/baker-mayfield-voted-rookie-of-the-year-by-pro-football-writers-of-america-denzel-ward-myles-garrett-earn-honors.html

Burns Cleveland Plain Dealer: What will the Cleveland Browns' defense do under aggressive new coordinator Steve Wilks? Film Room
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/01/14a6d591dd8473/what-will-the-cleveland-browns-defense-do-under-aggressive-new-coordinator-steve-wilks-film-room.html

DALLAS
Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: The state of the Cowboys through Jerry Jones' eyes: Frustration, optimism and digging in all at once
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/01/15/state-cowboys-jerry-jones-eyes-frustration-optimism-digging

Mays The Ringer: The Cowboys’ late-season run was a surprising, impressive feat. It also may have been the worst thing for them. I wrote about the future in Dallas.
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2019/1/16/18184438/dallas-cowboys-future-jason-garrett-dak-prescott-jerry-jones

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Why Jason Garrett has no interest in changing the offense or coordinator Scott Linehan
https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article224556735.html

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys decide to keep offensive line coach Marc Colombo with a three-year deal
https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article224601695.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys LB Sean Lee discusses his future and what he's willing to accept if he does come back
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/01/15/cowboys-lb-sean-lee-discusses-future-willing-accept-come-back

DENVER
Fredrickson Denver Post: Broncos’ 2019 NFL Draft: 6 quarterback prospects to watch
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/01/15/broncos-2019-nfl-draft-6-quarterback-prospects-to-watch/

O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos hire Ed Donatell as defensive coordinator
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/01/15/broncos-hire-ed-donatell-defensive-coordinator/

GREEN BAY
Wood Mil JS: Keeping Packers QB Aaron Rodgers 'clean' puts focus on pass protection
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2019/01/15/packers-keeping-qb-rodgers-clean-puts-focus-pass-protection/2584310002/

INDIANAPOLIS
Erickson. Indianapolis Star: Insider: Chris Ballard's goal? Build Andrew Luck's Colts into a team like Peyton Manning's
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/2584188002

Keefer Indianapolis Star: Colts fire offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo in surprise move
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/2580038002

Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen)
1/15/19, 9:31 PM
Here’s a detail I learned since writing that story earlier: I’m told the Colts are seeking a line coach who is stronger at teaching fundamentals. Guge is more of a motivator, which is great. Just not necessarily what they need mos

JACKSONVILLE
Heilman Florida Times Union: Jaguars sign QB McGough to reserve/future deal
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190115/jaguars-sign-qb-mcgough-to-reservefutures-deal?

KANSAS CITY
Worthy KC Star: Film review: How Chiefs’ defense dictated matchups vs. Colts, and could vs. Patriots
https://amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article224565435.html

NEW ENGLAND
Speier Boston Globe: How might home-field advantage and frigid temperatures affect Patriots-Chiefs?

Patriots are 3-1 in playoff games of 20 degrees or less

Patriots are 9-3 in playoff rematches against teams they previously beat in the regular season
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/01/15/how-might-home-field-advantage-and-frigid-temperatures-affect-patriots-chiefs/zfJOytB1flBVp0X70VhHRN/story.html

Volin Boston Globe: What to expect from the Chiefs defense, and how the Patriots should attack it
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/01/15/what-expect-from-chiefs-defense-and-how-patriots-should-attack/tqYmopHOnvIRLpKBE3aYVI/story.html

Stuart Football Perspective: The Patriots Have Been Favored In 69 Straight Games Under Tom Brad
http://www.footballperspective.com/the-patriots-have-been-favored-in-69-straight-games-under-tom-brady/

McBride Boston Globe: Dont’a Hightower keeping Patriots’ defense dialed in
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/01/15/dont-hightower-keeping-patriots-defense-dialed/5u3UpwCo1PMxRC1P1DISON/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Walker NO Advocate: Saints vs. Rams first look: Scouting Los Angeles on offense, defense, special teams
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_b6617bfe-190a-11e9-b21a-27e6f31e0c7a.html

Martel AP: Saints defense optimistic it can hold up without Rankins
https://apnews.com/bb0f5f75ca6b424998a0adaa5463323b

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints signing Tyrunn Walker after Sheldon Rankins injury
https://www.nola.com//saints/2019/01/saints-signing-tyrunn-walker-after-sheldon-rankins-injury-report.html

NEW YORK JETS
RV SNY: The inside story of the Jets' road from Todd Bowles to Adam Gase
https://www.sny.tv/jets/news/the-inside-story-of-the-jets-road-from-todd-bowles-to-adam-gase/302734906

Mehta NYDN: Why Adam Gase's Jets will end the Patriots Evil Empire
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-sports-jets-parriots-adam-gase-sam-darnold-bill-belichick-tom-brady-20190115-story.html

Serby NYP: Gregg Williams brings infamy, but also swagger, to Jets
https://nypost.com/2019/01/15/gregg-williams-brings-infamy-but-also-swagger-to-jets/

Chiusano NYDN: How Gregg Williams transformed from Bountygate villain to coveted coaching candidate (in his own mind)
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-sports-gregg-williams-bountygate-scandal-20190115-story.html

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Ranking the Eagles' 2019 offseason needs from most glaring to most stable
https://www.phillyvoice.com/ranking-eagles-2019-offseason-needs-most-glaring-most-stable/

Bowen Phil.com: Like Carson Wentz, Howie Roseman won’t get specific about how the Eagles ended up without their QB yet again
http://www.philly.com/eagles/carson-wentz-eagles-howie-roseman-injury-20190115.html

Berman Phil.com: Carson Wentz to be Eagles’ starting quarterback, Doug Pederson reiterates
http://www.philly.com/eagles/carson-wentz-nick-foles-doug-pederson-howie-roseman-eagles-press-conference-20190115.html

Ford Phil.com: Nick Foles loves being with Eagles but deserves to have his own team
http://www.philly.com/eagles/nick-foles-super-bowl-eagles-nfl-carson-wentz-free-agent-20190115.html

Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: Making sense of Nick Foles' contract with Eagles and what happens next
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-making-sense-of-nick-foles-contract-with-eagles-and-what-happens-next/

Domowitch Phil.com: Doug Pederson says he’s ‘very comfortable’ with Eagles’ offensive line despite possibility of replacing three starters for opening game
http://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-offensive-line-jason-kelce-peters-brandon-brooks-jordan-mailata--20190115.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: New coach Shaun Sarrett tasked with keeping Steelers line among NFL's best
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/01/15/Pittsburgh-Steelers-Mike-Munchak-Shaun-Sarrett-Maurkice-Pouncey-Art-Rooney-II/stories/201901150114

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Mike Munchak on leaving Steelers: 'Family decision all the way'
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2019/01/15/pittsburgh-steelers-mike-munchak-denver-broncos-offensive-line-coach/stories/201901150145

SAN FRANCISCO
Maiocco NBC Bay Area: Nick Mullens expects to get better ahead of 49ers offseason program
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/nick-mullens-expects-get-better-ahead-49ers-offseason-program

Branch SF Chronicle: Antonio Brown to the 49ers? It’s just talk at this point
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/amp/Antonio-Brown-to-the-49ers-It-s-just-talk-at-13536610.php

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers to hire two defensive assistants; Buckner to Pro Bowl
https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Report-49ers-hire-former-defensive-coordinator-13536689.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks DE Frank Clark says he played the 2018 season at 60 percent health, with injured elbows
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawk-free-agent-to-be-frank-clark-tweets-i-played-the-whole-season-at-60/

Condotta Seattle Times: Report: Seahawks to hire former UW trainer Ivan Lewis
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/report-seahawks-to-hire-former-uw-trainer-ivan-lewis/

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Bucs hire Antwaan Randle El and Cody Grimm as assistant coaches on Bruce Arians’ staff
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2019/01/15/bucs-hire-antwaan-randle-el-and-cody-grimm-as-assistant-coaches-on-bruce-arians-staff/

TENNESSEE
Bacharach The Tennessean: Can Titans’ Derrick Henry begin 2019 like he ended 2018?
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/2502787002

WASHINGTON
Svriuga Washington Post: Redskins keep talking to defensive coordinators. Weird thing is they still have one
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-keep-talking-to-defensive-coordinators-weird-thing-is-they-still-have-one/2019/01/15/79698324-18f9-11e9-9ebf-c5fed1b7a081_story.html

Copeland Washington Post: Redskins have decisions to make with four key free-agent starters
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/01/16/redskins-have-decisions-make-with-four-free-agent-starters/

Colleges/Draft

Pauline Draft Analyst: Shrine Game Notes - Monday
http://draftanalyst.com/shrine-game-notes-monday

Serritella Football Maven: On Location: NFLPA Collegiate Bowl - Day 2 Practice Report
https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/on-location-nflpa-collegiate-bowl-day-2-practice-report-9tfI53_qdEGiVYp_NRGtYQ/

Trapasso CBS Sports: Senior Bowl 2019: Defensive prospects who can enter NFL Draft first-round conversation if they impress
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/senior-bowl-2019-defensive-prospects-who-can-enter-nfl-draft-first-round-conversation-if-they-impress/amp/

QB
Robinson Yahoo Sports: Here's why NFL teams don't view MLB as a threat for Kyler Murray
http://sports.yahoo.com/heres-nfl-teams-dont-view-mlb-threat-kyler-murray-183354070.html

Degnan Miami Herald: Former national prep player of the year QB announces transfer to Miami from Ohio State
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article224084760.html

Cooper Yahoo Sports: Former Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush announces transfer to UCF
https://sports.yahoo.com/ex-notre-dame-qb-brandon-wimbush-announces-transfer-ucf-171003004.html

RB
Pflum BBV: 2019 NFL Draft prospect profile: Nick Brossette, RB, LSU
https://www.bigblueview.com/2019/1/16/18180840/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-nick-brossette-rb-lsu-scouting-report-ny-giants-news

WR
Fran Duffy (@fduffy3)
1/15/19, 1:22 PM
Georgia WR Terry Godwin continues a strong week. Smooth athlete who makes things look natural at the catch point. Has created separation for himself. Constantly shows up when I look over at the East WRs here at th

TE
Trapasso CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Draft: Iowa's T.J. Hockenson is destroyer of worlds as a blocker, dynamic pass-catcher
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-iowas-t-j-hockenson-is-destroyer-of-worlds-as-a-blocker-dynamic-pass-catcher/amp/

DT
Greider Twincities.com: Gophers defensive tackle O.J. Smith declares early for NFL Draft
https://www.twincities.com/2019/01/15/gophers-defensive-tackle-o-j-smith-declares-early-for-nfl-draft/amp/

DE
Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL)
1/15/19, 12:10 PM
Draft Notes: Kentucky EDGE Josh Allen is from New Jersey and originally committed to Monmouth because his mom wanted him to stay closer to home. Rutgers was his dream school, but they felt that he wasn’t good enough to play there. Mark Stoops quickly came in and stole him awa

History

Giants Birthdays 1-16

Justin Anderson LB UDFA- Louisiana Lafayette 2014 NYG 2014 1-16-1991

Mark Collins LCB F2-Cal Fullerton 1986 NYG 1986-1993 1-16-1964

Chuck Crist SS UDFA-Penn State 1972 NYG 1972-1974 1-16-1951

Jim Files MLB/LLB D1-Oklahoma 1970 NYG 1970-1973 1-16-1948

In Memoriam

Troy Archer RDT D1-Colorado 1976 NYG 1976-1978 Born 1-16-1955 Died 6-22-1979

Paul Dudley HB TR-GB 1962 NYG 1962 Born 1-16-1939 Died 4-19-1987