Wednesday Reading

Giants

Lombardo NJ.com: Giants salary cap: Where do things stand for NFL free agency 2019? Potential cap casualties, free agents | Olivier Vernon, Eli Manning, Janoris Jenkins
https://www.nj.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/c05f41f5028179/how-much-salary-cap-space-do-giants-have-heading-into-nfl-free-agency-2019-what-moves-can-dave-gettleman-make-to-create-more-space.html

Traina Locked on Giants Podcast: On today’s LockedOn Giants podcast, Zack Moore NFL from Over the Cap joins the program to talk Giants salary cap with me (Audio)
http://dcs.megaphone.fm/LKN9107672360.mp3?key=7aed00b8ed8f326628ff3dc01f635851& listener=970276b5-583d-4951-b7fc-cf5d2702cc9a

Turchyn/Schneier Big Blue Banter Podcast:
Listen to Giants Offseason: Senior Bowl Recap and FA Preview from Big Blue Banter (Audio)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/giants-offseason-senior-bowl-recap-and-fa-preview/id1387339234?i=1000429427309& mt=2

QB

Schwartz NYP: Giants should be in the middle of any Josh Rosen availability
https://nypost.com/2019/02/12/giants-should-be-in-the-middle-of-any-josh-rosen-availability/amp/

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
2/12/19, 11:13 AM
Where I’m at right for the Giants re: 2019 QBs hasn’t changed much from what I said a month ago:
Kyler Murray is the only QB in this class whose ceiling really excites me. I think he’s the best natural arm talent and it’s not even close.
Yes, I am concerned with height/weight

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
2/12/19, 11:15 AM
That doesn’t make him the only QB I would consider. I like Haskins to some extent, I’m slightly intrigued by Lock and Jackson. As for Murray, the Giants need to interview him and make sure he’s the right leadership fit. They also have to weigh in importance of his height/weight

SS

Schneier 247 Sports: The free agency market value for Landon Collins
https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/Article/Landon-Collins-free-agency-market-value-projected--129024483/Amp/

NFL

Prisco CBS Sports: Pete Prisco's Top 30 NFL free agents: Jadeveon Clowney, Demarcus Lawrence top defense-heavy list

8 Landon Collins
NEW YORK GIANTS SS
He looked like a future Hall of Fame player in 2016, but his play has tailed off some and he ended last season on injured reserve with a partially torn labrum. Even so, he's 25 and he's a quality starter in a league where good safety play is imperative

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/pete-priscos-top-30-nfl-free-agents-jadeveon-clowney-demarcus-lawrence-top-defense-heavy-list/

Renner PFF: Don't panic: 10 NFL players bound to bounce back in 2019

“S LANDON COLLINS, NEW YORK GIANTS
Another player who was part of a defense where seemingly everyone had a down year. Collins’ 70.4 overall grade and 34 defensive stops were his lowest since his rookie season. He’ll be a free agent this offseason and can hand pick a role that suits him best. We’ve seen a high end from him that few are capable of in this league as he was a top-10 player in the PFF 101 back in 2016.”

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-dont-panic-10-nfl-players-bound-to-bounce-back-in-2019

ARIZONA
Heifetz The Ringer: We’re Not Ready to Bury the Kyler Murray–Cardinals Theories Just Yet
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2019/2/13/18222849/kyler-murray-arizona-cardinal-rumors-theories-kliff-kingsbury-agent

McManaman AZ Central: Vance Joseph's competitive spirit is burning following move to Cardinals from Broncos
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/02/12/arizona-cardinals-vance-joseph-eager-prove-value-after-broncos-job/2853951002/

Fitzgerald AZ Republic: Cardinals CB coach Greg Williams ready to work with Patrick Peterson
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/02/12/arizona-cardinals-greg-williams-ready-work-patrick-peterson/2851431002/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Cover 9@9: Falcons press onward to NFL scouting combine
https://www.ajc.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/cover-falcons-press-onward-nfl-scouting-combine/9v5zCIjUxgjaId09StuSLM/

Ledbetter AJC: Bryant more amazed than shocked by his release 
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/bryant-more-amazed-than-shocked-his-release/lLJJ4jQGzNV3V0YMY7IFFI/

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers announce coaching changes, including newly-defined role for one assistant
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article226196075.html

CHICAGO
Kane Chicago Tribune: Bears tab former receiver Chris Jackson to be a defensive assistant
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-chris-jackson-defensive-assistant-20190212-story.html

CINCINNATI
Page Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals: Who will be the next defensive coordinator? Here are the likely names
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/2843317002

CLEVELAND
Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer: Big Freddie, Little Freddie, and demanding respect the Kitchens way: Built in Bama
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/b21e4fa7326503/big-freddie-little-freddie-and-demanding-respect-the-kitchens-way-built-in-bama.html

Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer: To Freddie Kitchens, Cleveland feels just like his hometown of Gadsden, Alabama: 'Built in Bama' Chapter 2
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/c70cd2a7e35225/to-freddie-kitchens-cleveland-feels-just-like-his-hometown-of-gadsden-alabama-built-in-bama-chapter-2.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: If Kareem Hunt helps instead of hurts people, the Browns’ signing is a victory
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/02/if-kareem-hunt-helps-instead-of-hurts-people-the-browns-signing-is-a-victory-mary-kay-cabot.html

Jenkins Washington Post: The NFL deserves cynicism. But Kareem Hunt deserves another chance
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-spt-kareem-hunt-second-chance-nfl-sally-jenkins-20190212-story.html

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: There's one very good reason why the Cowboys won't trade for Antonio Brown or draft Jeffery Simmons in Round 2
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/02/12/one-good-reason-cowboys-wont-trade-antonio-brown-draft-jeffery-simmons

Archer ESPN Dallas: If the price is right, Cowboys should keep Sean Lee
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4768706/at-the-right-price-cowboys-should-keep-sean-lee?

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: Broncos offensive needs: Elway's first decision is at quarterback
https://www.9news.com/mobile/article/news/broncos-offensive-needs-elways-first-decision-is-at-quarterback/73-ba77b8b2-49a5-41f6-ac8a-b463a72f205e

DETROIT
Rogers Detroit News: Lions' Quinn, Patricia talk Jarrad Davis, players' potential, tight ends, more at summit

“On the trade that landed Damon Harrison, the talks started the evening before and Quinn went to bed panicked the Giants would reconsider overnight.”

https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/2847059002

Windsor Detroit Free Press: Bob Quinn wants Detroit Lions to draft a quarterback? Get real
https://amp.freep.com/amp/2853997002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn: Tight end 'is definitely a priority for us'
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/02/12/detroit-lions-bob-quinn-te-is-definitely-priority-us/2846493002/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: The Texans and free agency: Five key storylines
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/The-Texans-and-free-agency-Five-key-storylines-13610318.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans cut WR Demaryius Thomas
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-cutting-WR-Demaryius-Thomas-13609845.php

JACKSONVILLE
Heilman Florida Times Union: What would extensions look like for Ramsey, Ngakoue? Cap expert weighs in
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190212/what-would-extensions-look-like-for-ramsey-ngakoue-cap-expert-weighs-in

KANSAS CITY
Leister USA Football: Learn how to create explosive plays in the passing game like the Kansas City Chiefs
https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7025/learn-how-to-create-explosive-plays-in-the-passing-game-like-the-kansas-city-chiefs

Chiefs.com: Chiefs Defensive Backs Coach Emmitt Thomas to Retire after Coaching 38 NFL Seasons
https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-defensive-backs-coach-emmitt-thomas-to-retire-after-coaching-38-nfl-seaso

Teicher ESPN KC: DC Matt House to leave Kentucky, join Chiefs' staff
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25980515/dc-matt-house-leave-kentucky-join-chiefs-staff?

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN LA: Chargers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp ready for his shot
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/26008/chargers-offensive-lineman-forrest-lamp-ready-for-his-shot

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Wes Phillips joining Rams staff as tight ends coach
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-wes-phillips-20190211-story.html

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: A former coach states what kind of QB Dolphins will get if they successfully #TankForTua
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article226105810.html

NEW ENGLAND
McBride Boston Globe: Patriots’ coaching staff is getting a fairly extensive overhaul
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/02/12/patriots-coaching-staff-getting-fairly-extensive-overhaul/Ovh6nrgs14EMtNNM4ZfC8L/amp.html

Dzenis The Vindicator: YSU O-line coach joining New England Patriots
http://www.vindy.com/news/2019/feb/12/football-ysu-o-line-coach-going-to-pros/

Mahoney Boston Globe: A rundown on the Patriots’ free agents
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/02/13/rundown-patriots-free-agents/UgStkcnwJP0NyyLTyZVnMK/amp.html

Volin Boston Globe: Patriots sign Brian Schwenke to a one-year contract extension
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/02/13/patriots-sign-brian-schwenke-one-year-contract-extension/qjKp5tBRrNTtaDAGTHTUzN/amp.html

NEW ORLEANS
Johnson Nola.com: Saints have a star in Michael Thomas. Is that enough at wide receiver?
https://www.nola.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/9526b05f144130/saints-have-a-star-in-michael-thomas-is-that-enough-at-wide-receiver.html

OAKLAND
Gehlken LV Review Journal: ‘Productive’ talks resume for Raiders’ 2019 return to Oakland
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/productive-talks-resume-for-raiders-2019-return-to-oakland-1595678/

SAN FRANCISCO
Chan NBC Sports Bay Area: John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan's first 49ers free-agent class proves hit and miss
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/john-lynch-kyle-shanahans-first-49ers-free-agent-class-proves-hit-and-miss?

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: As long as Russell Wilson is around, the Seahawks are set at QB — but his future remains a question
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-position-analysis-as-long-as-russell-wilson-is-around-seattle-is-set-at-quarterback-but-his-longterm-future-remains-a-question/

Calkins Seattle Times: It might hurt the Seahawks, but nobody can question Kam Chancellor’s right to his money
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/calkins-column-on-kam-chancellors-contract-situation/

TAMPA BAY
Laine ESPN TB: Bruce Arians' playcalling and how it benefits Jameis Winston, the Bucs
http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/22222/bruce-arians-playcalling-and-how-it-benefits-jameis-winston-the-bucs?

Vitali Buccaneers.com: Carl Nassib's 2018 Season in Review
https://www.buccaneers.com/news/carl-nassib-2018-season-in-review

Stroud TB Times: Bucs release DE Vinny Curry as salary cap cuts begin
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/02/12/bucs-release-de-vinny-curry-as-salary-cap-cuts-begin/

TENNESSEE
Davenport ESPN Nashville: Coordinator Dean Pees' return key as Titans build championship defense
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/293856/dean-pees-return-key-to-titans-building-championship-defense?

WASHINGTON
Clarke Washington Post: Gov. Larry Hogan informs Redskins he is withdrawing effort to build new stadium at Maryland site ‘at this time’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/maryland-gov-larry-hogan-informs-redskins-he-is-withdrawing-effort-to-build-new-stadium-at-this-time/2019/02/12/1afa8372-2f35-11e9-86ab-5d02109aeb01_story.html

Fowler Redskins.com: Tim Rattay Will Focus On The Fundamentals As He Leads Redskins Quarterbacks This Year
https://www.redskins.com/news/tim-rattay-will-focus-on-the-fundamentals-as-he-leads-redskins-quarterbacks

Colleges/Draft

QB
Waldman RSP: Matt Waldman’s RSP Film Room No.141: QB Dwayne Haskins (Ohio State)
https://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2019/02/11/matt-waldmans-rsp-film-room-no-141-qb-dwayne-haskins-ohio-state/

The Draft Network: 2019 NFL DRAFT PLAYER PROFILE: DANIEL JONES
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/12/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-daniel-jones/

Brent Sobleski (@brentsobleski)
2/12/19, 11:35 AM
Tim Couch said it best [paraphrasing], "If you're under 6'5", you can't see over the offensive line anyhow." The majority of QBs grow up learning how to find passing lanes--whether they're 5'10 or 6'2." In Murray's case, his lack of bulk is the concerning aspect, not his height

Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam)
2/12/19, 12:56 PM
Last season, plays INSIDE the pocket, removing screens:
Kyler Murray #1 PFF grade in the nation (94.8)
12.3 YPA (#1)
75.7% adjusted comp rate (#7)
138.6 passer rating (#1).

Kyler Murray can play inside the pocket

Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam)
2/12/19, 12:11 PM
Kyler Murray had 5 passes batted down last season.

Daniel Jones (6'5) had 12.
Drew Lock (6'4) had 8
Will Grier (6'1) had 1
Dwayne Haskins (6'3) also had 5

Batted passes isn't connected with QB height, statistically.

6'6 Joe Flacco led the NFL in BP rate last season

RB
Trapasso CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Draft: Ranking all 25 RBs to know, from Devin Singletary to Mike Weber
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-ranking-all-25-rbs-to-know-from-devin-singletary-to-mike-weber/amp/

Duffy Eagles.com: Fran Duffy's Combine Preview: Running Back
https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/fran-duffy-s-combine-preview-running-back

Sikkema The Draft Network: MILEAGE MATTERS? THE VALUE OF RB WEAR & TEAR
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/12/mileage-matters-the-value-of-rb-wear-tear/

Ledyard The Draft Network: 2019 NFL DRAFT PLAYER PROFILE: TRAYVEON WILLIAMS
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/08/05/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-trayveon-williams/

Kelly The Draft Network: MILES SANDERS: POLISH DESPITE INEXPERIENCE
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/12/miles-sanders-polish-despite-inexperience/

Pflum BBV: 2019 NFL Draft prospect profile: Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/2/13/18223162/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-myles-gaskin-rb-washington-scouting-report-ny-giants

DT
Marino The Draft Network: 2019 NFL DRAFT PLAYER PROFILE: KHALEN SAUNDERS
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/12/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-khalen-saunders/

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Texas A& M’s Daylon Mack prepares for an NFL Draft performance that will quiet cynics
https://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/college/sec/texas-a-m/article226074910.html

CB
Page Cover1.net: SCOUTING REPORT | AMANI ORUWARIYE, CB, PENN STATE
https://www.cover1.net/amani-oruwariye-penn-state-nfl-draft/

History

Judge Football Maven: State Your Case: Packers' Gale Gillingham was "John Hannah before John Hannah"
https://footballmaven.io/talkoffame/api/amp/talkoffame/state-your-case/state-your-case-pack-s-gale-gillingham-was-john-hannah-before-john-hannah-EGNZjxa_uUOAjHSluPuarQ/#click=https://t.co/V5rcAM93rB

Randall Texas A& M Today: Beloved NFL Official And Aggie Red Cashion Dies At 87
https://today.tamu.edu/2019/02/12/beloved-nfl-official-and-aggie-red-cashion-dies-at-87/

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Obituary: Ron Hughes, longtime Steelers scout, got his start coaching in the WPIAL
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2019/02/12/ron-hughes-obituary-steelers-scouting-department/stories/201902120144

Giants Birthdays 2-13

Preston Parker WR W-NO 2014 NYG 2014-2015 2-13-1987