Giants
Traina BBV: The cap implications of acquiring Case Keenum, Nick Foles
https://www.bigblueview.com/2019/2/14/18224030/ny-giants-rumors-news-salarycap-implications-case-keenum-nick-foles-eli-manning
Traina Locked on Giants Podcast: Chris Bisignano of GiantInsider joins me on today’s LockedOn Giants podcast as we preview the decisions the Giants will need to make on their own free agents (Audio)
http://dcs.megaphone.fm/LKN6306816241.mp3?key=5c61ad863b04f56693781c314d95c625& listener=e63a4e52-9387-497c-a342-3719f8e261e4
QB
Leonard NYDN: The Giants need to avoid becoming the Broncos - so desperate for a QB that Joe Flacco looks good
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-broncos-flacco-elway-20190213-story.html
Dunleavy NJ.com: Ravens’ Joe Flacco to be traded to Broncos | What it means for Giants, Eli Manning, Case Keenum
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/02/joe-flacco-traded-to-broncos-what-it-means-for-giants-eli-manning-case-keenum.html
Schneier 247 Sports: Why the Giants should pass on Case Keenum after Joe Flacco trade
https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/Article/Case-Keenum-why-the-Giants-should-pass-on--129065695/
WR
Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21)
2/13/19, 1:10 PM
Everyone in my mentions settle down. I don't think the Giants should trade Odell and I don't think they will. But it's at least an interesting *bold* prediction from one of the most connected national reporters
Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
2/13/19, 1:48 PM
Could Giants trade OBJ? Of course. Will they? I’d lean towards saying they won’t and it’d be dumb, but if a team comes with the right offer, I believe Gettleman could change his tune re: what he said in post-season presser.
Glazer made a bold prediction. It’s not breaking news
Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
2/13/19, 1:40 PM
He literally said he wasn’t reporting it, and that it was a bold prediction. You’ve seen the bold predictions made on Sunday pregame shows, right?
This is the confusion that arises when reporters who break news (Schefter, Glazer, Rapsheet) make bold predictions. It’s not news
Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
2/13/19, 1:43 PM
We spend far too much time turning opinions and bold predictions into breaking news. That’s the difference between Jay Glazer making a bold prediction that OBJ would be traded this offseason and Michael Irvin predicting Zeke would rush for 250 yards and 4 TD on a given Sunday
Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton)
2/13/19, 1:59 PM
I’ll make a bold prediction: Antonio Brown being on the trade market at a discount for obvious reasons crushes any value the Giants could get back for Odell Beckham Jr. worth dealing him this offseason.
Do they want to give OBJ away at a discount?
NYG must be smarter than that
OL
Dunleavy NJ.com: 7-year slump: Why Giants keep striking out drafting and signing offensive linemen | What needs to change now?
Since Eli Manning’s 1st career snap, Giants have drafted 0 Pro Bowl offensive lineman. Support for Eli always goes, ‘with better blocking ...’ Here’s a look at many OL misses (and few hits) by NYGiants in nfldraft since ‘04 & freeagency since ‘05’
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/02/7-year-slump-why-giants-keep-striking-out-drafting-and-signing-offensive-linemen-what-needs-to-change-now.html
RT
Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
2/13/19, 3:26 PM
There are so many good offensive tackles in this 2019NFLDraft class to the point where it's very likely the No. 1 overall player on the Giants draft board regardless of position when they pick at No. 38 overall (Round 2) will be an offensive tackle. They go BPA, but watch
RG
Giants.com: Inside the Film Room: Jamon Brown
https://www.giants.com/video/inside-the-film-room-jamon-brown
LT
Salomone Giants.com: Solder sees 2018 as 'good starting point' for OL
https://www.giants.com/news/solder-sees-first-season-as-a-good-starting-point-for-2019
Defense
Lombardo NJ.com: NFL free agency: 6 defensive players Giants could target | Eagles' Brandon Graham and Ronald Darby? Redskins' Haha Clinton-Dix?
https://www.nj.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/28ece3aa8e1087/nfl-free-agents-2019-6-players-giants-could-realistically-target-to-fix-lackluster-defense-haha-clintondix-or-adrian-amos-pierre-desir-or-ronald-darby.html
OLB
Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
2/13/19, 11:28 AM
Agreed. I would still hang on to Olivier Vernon for one more year and pray he can give the Giants his 1st fully healthy season. However, if they do move on (and reading the tea leaves I think they will), they will try to replace him with an EDGE coming off of his rookie contract
CB
Pro Football Focus (@PFF)
2/13/19, 2:16 PM
2018's highest-graded cornerbacks in the NFC East
1 Jones DAL 73.1
2 Darby PHI 70.6
3 Stroman WAS 70.0
4 Douglas PHI 69.6
5 Haley NYG 69.3
Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
2/13/19, 2:55 PM
Grant Haley was one of five ROOKIES who immediately contributed to the Giant with above-average play in 2018. That doesn't even include Tae Davis, whose production can be debated. Three were every-down starters and two were close to that by the end of the season
NFL
Aaron Schatz & (@FO_ASchatz)
2/13/19, 6:18 PM
There's an interesting push-pull going on in NFL strategy because:
a) Shotgun is generally more efficient than under center.
b) Play action is much more efficient than not play action.
c) Play action seems to work better if the QB is under center. (1/2)
Aaron Schatz@FO_ASchatz)
2/13/19, 6:19 PM
As a result, many of the top offenses (by DVOA) in 2018 were teams that used shotgun the *least*. But the best offense in the league was the team that used shotgun the *most*. (This is further complicated by the fact that Pistol is marked as Shotgun in the PBP logs.) (2/2)
DVOA Shotgun Rank
1 KC 81% 1
2 LAR 39% 32
3 LAC 57% 38
4 NO 51% 28
5 NE 47% 30
6 PIT 79% 3
7 GB 73% 8
8 ATL 51% 29
9 SEA 69% 10
10 IND 74% 7
ARIZONA
Somers AZ Republic: Kyler Murray to Arizona Cardinals doesn't make much sense with Josh Rosen on board
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/02/13/arizona-cardinals-keep-josh-rosen-not-draft-kyler-murray-nfl/2865006002/
McManaman AZ Central: The strange but amazing tale of Cardinals receivers coach David Raih's journey to the NFL
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/02/13/cardinals-receivers-coach-david-raihs-remarkable-coaching-ascension/2865152002/
ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons’ 2018 unit-by-unit analysis: The wide receivers
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/2018-unit-unit-analysis-the-wide-receivers/Nxq1uKXDG55A98YuyEvaIJ/
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons’ 2018 unit-by-unit analysis: The offensive line
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-2018-unit-unit-analysis-the-offensive-line/NxYwoabgxGClnWpJKqO2wL/amp.html
McFadden Falcons.com: Falcons agree to terms with Steven Means on one-year extension
https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-agree-to-terms-with-steven-means-on-one-year-extension
BALTIMORE
Shaffer Baltimore Sun: After 11 years together, Ravens reportedly agree to trade Joe Flacco to Broncos for draft pick
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-flacco-trade-20190213-story.html
Preston Baltimore Sun: Longtime Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco leaves behind a strong legacy
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-no5-flacco-20181105-story.html
BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Bills largely avoided injury bug in 2018
https://buffalonews.com/2019/02/13/bills-largely-avoided-injury-bug-in-2018/
CAROLINA
Newton ESPN Charlotte: New deal gives Eric Reid path to leadership role as Panthers replace captains
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/293926/new-deal-gives-eric-reid-path-to-leadership-role-as-panthers-replace-captains?
CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears Q& A: Without Kareem Hunt, is Jordan Howard more likely to stay in 2019? Could Duke Johnson be a fit for the offense? What is the future for Kyle Long?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mailbag-jordan-howard-kareem-hunt-duke-johnson-20190213-story.html
CINCINNATI
Clark Cincinnati Enquirer: Gators ask Bengals to 'chill,' leave defensive coordinator Todd Grantham in Gainesville
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/2866379002
Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel)
2/13/19, 11:56 PM
Source: Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham is staying at the school
CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns 2018 draft grades: John Dorsey hit a home run
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/b1c6562d4d6325/browns-2018-draft-grades-john-dorsey-hit-a-home-run.html
DALLAS
Phillips Cowboys.com: After ‘Long Road,’ Frederick Excited For Spring
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/after-long-road-frederick-excited-for-spring
Owning Dallas Morning News: Film room: Pay the man! Why Cowboys should do whatever it takes to retain DeMarcus Lawrence's unique services
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/02/13/film-room-cowboys-whatever-takes-retain-demarcus-lawrence
DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: Joe Flacco trade: Broncos to acquire Baltimore QB, source says
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/02/13/joe-flacco-trade-broncos-ravens/amp/
Mike Klis (@MikeKlis)
2/13/19, 1:51 PM
Broncos did kick tires on Foles, but Flacco was deemed better fit. Why? One, Flacco has played considerably under center. Scanagrello offense will have QB under center plenty. Foles more shotgun-spread QB in Philly. And if Foles gets $25M+, Flacco better value at $18.5M
Jones USA Today: Opinion: Broncos' trade for Joe Flacco builds further pressure on John Elway
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2019/02/13/joe-flacco-trade-john-elway-denver-broncos-baltimore-ravens/2862162002/
Stuart Football Perspective: Joe Flacco Traded To Denver, Capping His Spectacularly Average Career
http://www.footballperspective.com/joe-flacco-traded-to-denver-capping-his-spectacularly-average-career/
Barnwell ESPN: Grading the Joe Flacco trade from Ravens to Broncos: How did Denver get here?
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25988157/grading-joe-flacco-trade-ravens-broncos-how-did-denver-get-here
Cecil Lammey (@CecilLammey)
2/13/19, 6:00 PM
Hearing buzz that the Broncos will let Matt Paradis test the open market. They like him but do not want to pay top dollar for the veteran center. Heard that Paradis wants to stay in Denver but won't take a low-ball offer. & #8294;& #8234;1043TheFan& #8236;
DETROIT
Crawford Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions re-sign long snapper Don Muhlbach for 16th season
https://amp.freep.com/amp/2861596002
INDIANAPOLIS
Erickson Indianapolis Star: What the Joe Flacco deal, plus other QB trades, means for Colts and Jacoby Brissett
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2019/02/13/joe-flacco-indianapolis-colts-jacoby-brissett-chris-ballard-nfl-trades/2857528002/
JACKSONVILLE
Reid Florida Times Union: Jaguars sign Josh Lambo to contract extension
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190213/jaguars-sign-josh-lambo-to-contract-extension?
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Henne Chargers.com: Chargers Won’t Exercise Contract Option for Corey Liuget
https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-won-t-exercise-contract-option-for-corey-liuget
Evan Silva (@evansilva)
2/13/19, 8:00 PM
Under-radar candidate for big FA deal (or FA steal): Chargers DL Darius Philon.
Popped as 2017 reserve, then came up huge in absences of Liuget-Bosa-Mebane in 2018.
Came out of Arkansas young; just turned 25.
Weird measurables (6'1/298) will immediately turn some teams off
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Hammond OC Register: Amid offseason coaching moves, Rams hope to keep Jared Goff comfortable
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/02/13/amid-offseason-coaching-moves-rams-hope-to-keep-jared-goff-comfortable/amp/
Simmons Rams.com: Offseason Outlook: Joyner, Rams in similar spot entering 2019 offseason
https://www.therams.com/news/offseason-outlook-joyner-rams-in-similar-spot-entering-2019-offseason
MIAMI
Habib Palm Beach Post: How does the new Miami Dolphins coaching staff stack up vs. the old?
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/20190213/how-does-new-miami-dolphins-coaching-staff-stack-up-vs-old
NEW ENGLAND
Judge Football Maven: Where does Bill Belichick fit on the list of the NFL's greatest coaches?
https://footballmaven.io/talkoffame/nfl/where-does-bill-belichick-fit-on-the-list-of-the-nfl-s-greatest-coaches-2B5PuI0C_0i8JZX9ejUwyg/
Callahan Mass Live: What the Patriots want in Tom Brady’s successor and how they’ll start to find him
A former Patriots assistant took me through the Pats' QB evaluation process, what they'll want in Tom Brady's successor and how they'll scout him
““Outside of the physical fundamentals of the game, it’s the intelligence factor and the commitment factor it takes to be successful,” Schuplinski said. “It’s not just about knowing our offense and knowing our playbook. It’s more so knowing the defense; what they’re doing, how are they aligning, what kind of information we can gather from the defense — coverage indicators and things of that nature — and how we can use that information and use their strengths and weaknesses to execute better.”
In order to determine whether a prospect possesses the necessary makeup, New England first identifies the incoming rookies who meet their baseline physical criteria and meets with them individually. Coaches and/or scouts run them through a rigorous test on the whiteboard covering the big picture and minutia of offensive and defensive concepts. Questions are fired rapidly to create a pressure.
“What’s important to us is we need to put them through a pretty decent grind when we meet with them. We need to put them through some stuff — it doesn’t necessarily have to be their (plays) per se — but we want to teach them something and see how they learn it," Schuplinski said. "Teach them something, then test them on it and see how their retention is. And that’s usually a relatively good indicator.
"It’s doesn’t tell us automatically whether this guy’s got it, but we’ll know if he doesn’t have it. And if he does, we’ll know he has a chance.”
https://www.masslive.com//patriots/2019/02/what-the-patriots-want-in-tom-bradys-successor-and-how-theyll-start-to-find-him.html
Kyed NESN: Patriots Should Try To Trade For Odell Beckham Based On Value Alone
https://nesn.com/2019/02/patriots-should-try-to-trade-for-odell-beckham-based-on-value-alone/amp/
Guregian Boston Herald: Rob Gronkowski a first-ballot Hall of Fame lock? Probably not, say voters
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/02/13/guregian-voters-wont-commit-to-gronk-being-first-ballot-hall-lock-if-he-retires/
NEW ORLEANS
Johnson Nola.com: Will Mark Ingram return to reprise his role in the Boom and Zoom show?
https://www.nola.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/fe6005fb3e8101/will-mark-ingram-return-to-reprise-his-role-in-the-boom-and-zoom-show-.html
PHILADELPHIA
Rosenblatt NJ.com: Nick Foles 'probably' interested in Giants, Eagles return 'unlikely' though not impossible: Exploring the options | Jaguars? Redskins? Franchise tag?
“One team Foles is expected to keep tabs on: the New York Giants. Foles would "probably" be interested in joining the Eagles' NFC East rival, one person with knowledge of Foles' thinking said, if the Giants ultimately decide to move on from Eli Manning.”
https://www.nj.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/0d222139238711/nick-foles-probably-has-interest-in-giants-eagles-return-unlikely-though-not-impossible-exploring-those-possibilities-the-jaguars-and-foles-overall-market.html
Berman Phil.com: Should soon-to-be free agent Jordan Hicks be judged by how he played with the Eagles or the time he missed?
https://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-free-agency-jordan-hicks-injuries-20190213.html
PITTSBURGH
Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: Reimagining Steelers' offense without Antonio Brown
http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/30173/re-imagining-steelers-offense-without-antonio-brown?
SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers release high-priced backup OT Gilliam
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/amp/49ers-release-high-priced-backup-OT-Gilliam-13613753.php
SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Running back Chris Carson’s breakout season gives Seahawks stability in backfield
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-running-back-position-review-chris-carsons-breakout-season-gives-seattle-stability-in-backfield-in-2019/?
TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Titans Safety Johnathan Cyprien Focused on Improved Health, and Return to Field in 2019
https://www.titansonline.com/news/titans-safety-johnathan-cyprien-focused-on-improved-health-and-return-to-field-i
WASHINGTON
Copeland Washington Post: Redskins have salary cap decisions to make, starting at quarterback
The Redskins’ cap space is projected to be $17.72 million in 2019, not leaving a lot of room to improve a roster expected to be without its starting QB
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/2019/02/13/redskins-have-salary-cap-decisions-make-starting-with-quarterback-position/
Keim ESPN Washington: Decades of failed investments have Redskins back in QB hunt
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/38148/decade-of-failed-investments-have-redskins-back-in-qb-hunt
Colleges/Draft
Brooks NFL.com: Bucky Brooks' top 5 2019 NFL Draft prospects by position 1.0
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001017849/article/bucky-brooks-top-5-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-by-position-10
QB
Klaasen Football Outsiders: Futures: Dwayne Haskins
“Given his phenomenal processing for his age, as well as how much Ryan Day and Urban Meyer seemed to trust him, there is a world where Haskins irons out his poor pocket presence and internal clock. Quarterbacks that smart, that early are a tough find, and it would be shocking to see Haskins completely bottom out of the league while already ahead of the mental curve.
Shades of Alex Smith, Derek Carr, or a less mobile Marcus Mariota creep into the mind when sorting out Haskins' place in the league. All of those passers want to play the quick game and are reliable in their pre-snap process, but fail to create under pressure or manage a pocket well. That kind of quarterback can be highly productive in the right environment, as Smith and Carr have shown to different degrees, but they leave the observer wanting something more.
In this quarterback class, though, finding that "something more" will be a fool's errand. Taking Haskins for what he is -- a brilliant, yet flawed and incomplete young passer -- and hoping to develop him into a more creative, poised player is a team's best chance at getting an above-average quarterback in this draft.”
https://www.footballoutsiders.com/futures/2019/futures-dwayne-haskins
Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: Where Kyler Murray must be drafted to make the economics of his NFL decision a smart move
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-where-kyler-murray-must-be-drafted-to-make-the-economics-of-his-nfl-decision-a-smart-move/amp/
WR
Trapasso CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Draft: Ranking all 34 wide receivers to know, from A.J. Brown to Ashton Dulin
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-ranking-all-34-wide-receivers-to-know-from-a-j-brown-to-ashton-dulin/amp/
Doug Farrar (@NFL_DougFarrar)
2/13/19, 10:29 PM
Getting a bit of a Joe Jurevicius hit off of West Virginia WR David Sills. Willing blocker, gets through zone pockets quickly, a better deep receiver than he showed in college--needs a quarterback who can time up with him more consistently
DT
Pflum BBV: 2019 NFL draft prospect profile: Jeffery Simmons, DL, Mississippi State
https://www.bigblueview.com/2019/2/14/18223372/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-jeffery-simmons-idl-mississippi-state-scouting-report-ny-giants
DE
NFL.com: La. Tech's Ferguson disinvited to combine
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001017890/article/la-techs-jaylon-ferguson-disinvited-to-scouting-combine?
NFL Draft (@NFLDraft)
2/13/19, 5:42 PM
Ferguson is No. 35 on MoveTheSticks top 50 prospects list. NCAA sack leader is considered a potential first-round pick
Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB)
2/13/19, 7:06 PM
Totally respect how the Combine makes their decisions but the Senior Bowl was fortunate to have Jaylon Ferguson in our game. He handled himself like a pro all week and our staff enjoyed spending time with him. Stay positive
Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks)
2/13/19, 8:42 PM
Really enjoyed studying TCU edge rusher LJ Collier today. He’s got tremendous twitch and pop in his hands. He’s a top 50 guy
Sikkema The Draft Network: 5-PLAY PROSPECT: IOWA EDGE ANTHONY NELSON
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/13/5-play-prospect-iowa-edge-anthony-nelson/
CB
Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks)
2/13/19, 1:13 PM
The more I watch Vandy CB Joejuan Williams, the more I like him. Wouldn’t be shocked if he ended up being the best CB in the class
Marino The Draft Network: 2019 NFL DRAFT PLAYER PROFILE: JUSTIN LAYNE
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/13/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-justin-layne/
S
Stirn 247 Sports: Savage Looks to be Maryland's Next Underrated NFL Prospect
https://247sports.com/college/maryland/Article/Darnell-Savage-DJ-Moore-Footsteps-Maryland-Terps-Football-NFL-Draft-Stock-Round-Safety-128265065/
History
Judge Football Maven: Bennett: The failure to win one Super Bowl cost deserving Bills shots at Canton
https://footballmaven.io/talkoffame/hof-interviews/bennett-the-failure-to-win-one-super-bowl-cost-deserving-bills-shots-at-canton-Ic4qQHa3tEu2-prxAcDeww/
Giants Birthdays 2-14
Jared Lorenzen QB UDFA-Kentucky 2006 NYG 2006-2007 2-14-1981
Willie Ponder WR D6-SE Missouri State 2003 NYG 2003-2005 2-14-1980
James Sims RB UDFA-Washington 2006 NYG 2006 2-14-1983
Anthony Wright QB FA-CIN 2007 NYG 2007 2-14-1976
In Memoriam
Dave Brown WB/FB D25-Alabama 1943 NYG 1943, 1946-1947 Born 2-14-1920 Died 8-18-2000
Dan Lewis FB W-ATL 1966 NYG 1966 Born 2-14-1936 Died 3-06-2015
