Friday Reading

Giants

Dunleavy NJ.com: Meet David Mulugheta, NFL agent who could sway Giants offseason with Landon Collins, Dwayne Haskins | 6 things to know
https://www.nj.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/36219104d74869/meet-david-mulugheta-nfl-agent-who-could-sway-giants-offseason-with-landon-collins-dwayne-haskins-6-things-to-know-.html

Lombardo NJ.com: NFL Combine 2019: History shows Giants’ Dave Gettleman puts a lot of stock in 3-cone drill
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/02/nfl-combine-2019-history-shows-giants-dave-gettleman-puts-a-lot-of-stock-in-3-cone-drill.html

Marino The Draft Network: NEW YORK GIANTS PRE-COMBINE 7-ROUND MOCK DRAFT
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/20/new-york-giants-pre-combine-7-round-mock-draft/

RB

Cohen Giants.com: Gallman grew alongside Barkley in RB room
https://www.giants.com/news/gallman-progressing-in-rb-room-with-barkley

WR

Leonard NYDN: Odell Beckham trade talk: Separating fact from fiction
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-odell-beckham-trade-talks-20190220-story.html

TE

Traina Forbes.com: How Evan Engram Could Solve Two Roster Holes On The Giants' Offense
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciatraina/2019/02/20/how-evan-engram-could-solve-two-roster-holes-on-the-giants-offense/amp/

Schwartz NYP: Giants bring back useful tight end Scott Simonson
https://nypost.com/2019/02/19/giants-bring-back-useful-tight-end-scott-simonson/

Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
2/21/19, 12:47 PM
TE Scott Simonson's deal with the Giants is for one year and $895K. It includes $65K guaranteed in the form of a signing bonus

DE

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
2/21/19, 3:29 PM
The more I learn about Brian Burns, the more I think he's in play for Giants at No. 6. I'm starting to understand his upside as a pass rusher. Reminds me athletically of past Giants pass rushers. I've read there are weight concerns, but prob fine for this scheme

OLB

Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21)
2/21/19, 7:57 PM
Za'Darius Smith stands out to me as great fit for the Giants if they can get him on that second tier below the Clowneys, Fords, etc

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
2/21/19, 11:21 AM
Would love to see Barr in James Bettcher's scheme, but don't see him in the price range for the Giants - My top-10 targets list is more of a realistic look. Even then, they could easily get priced out of the top targets on my list (similar to Norwell last season)

DB

Leonard NYDN: Giants lose key member of Pat Shurmur's defensive staff to the Bengals
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-giants-coaching-staff-20190221-story.html

Braziller NYP: Giants lose coach Lou Anarumo to Bengals
https://nypost.com/2019/02/21/giants-lose-coach-lou-anarumo-to-bengals/amp/

SS

Traina Forbes.com: Why It's Premature To Panic About Landon Collins' Giants Future
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciatraina/2019/02/21/why-its-premature-to-panic-about-landon-collins-giants-future/amp/

Bergman NFL.com: Collins could sit out spring if Giants tag him
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001018501/article/landon-collins-could-sit-out-spring-if-giants-tag-himl

Leonard NYDN: Landon Collins' locker battle with Giants looks like tactic to get safety a long-term deal
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-landon-collins-giants-20190220-story.html

RV SNY: These 5 teams would likely pursue Landon Collins if Giants let him walk
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/these-5-teams-would-likely-pursue-landon-collins-if-giants-let-him-walk/304262440

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
2/21/19, 11:08 AM
Collins is not just an in the box safety. He is an aggressive defender who is one of the best I’ve seen since I covered the #Giants in attacking downhill. There are stretches I’ve watched him take over drives - coverage, shooting gaps, blitzing. I’ve seen him play at a diff speed

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
2/21/19, 2:35 PM
Excellent point here. Landon Collins stands to be even more productive on a per-snap basis in 2019 and year two of James Bettcher. Look beyond the box score. Look beyond him losing to an 185-pd RB in coverage (who can actually cover Tarik Cohen types).

NFL

Breech CBS Sports: 2019 NFL strength of schedule: Patriots and Redskins have it easiest, Raiders face roughest ride

“Besides the teams in the AFC North, the Cowboys are the only other team in the NFL that have to play both the Patriots and Rams in 2019. Thanks largely to that fact, the Cowboys have the most difficult strength of schedule in the NFC East (Ranked 14th hardest overall). Making things worse for the Cowboys is that the Eagles (26th), Giants (T-27th) and Redskins (32nd) have three of the easiest schedules heading into 2019.”

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-strength-of-schedule-patriots-and-redskins-have-it-easiest-raiders-face-roughest-ride/amp/

Jason OTC: Salary Cap Space
https://overthecap.com/salary-cap-space/

Prisco CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Free Agents: Defenders dominate rankings of the top 30 players available
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-free-agents-defenders-dominate-rankings-of-the-top-30-players-available/amp/

Carr NFL.com: Top 10 QBs worth pursuing via trade/free agency/draft
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001018216/article/ten-quarterbacks-worth-pursuing-via-tradefree-agencynfl-draft?

White CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Free Agency: Quality starters at top of offensive line market but talent thins out fast
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-free-agency-quality-starters-at-top-of-offensive-line-market-but-talent-thins-out-fast/

McGinest NFL.com: Top 10 pass rushers to target in free agency/draft
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001018524/article/ten-pass-rushers-worth-pursuing-in-free-agency2019-nfl-draft?

Brinson CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Free Agency Rankings: Trio of stud safeties headline a deep defensive back group
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-free-agency-rankings-trio-of-stud-safeties-headline-a-deep-defensive-back-group/amp/

ATLANTA
Bradley AJC: Dan Quinn made mass changes. Now he has to win
https://www.ajc.com/blog/mark-bradley/dan-quinn-made-mass-changes-now-has-win/voZXImsvTzvAkxpuw6U62H/

Ledbetter AJC: Offensive lineman Garland will not return to Falcons
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/garland-will-not-return-falcons/9pebkARFH9qmU4DbPlPoYI/

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons 2018 unit-by-unit analysis: The defensive line
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-2018-unit-unit-analysis-the-defensive-line/xdrXiyfYhaUj54jQmg3UIO/amp.html

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons’ 2018 unit-by-unit analysis: The cornerbacks
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-2018-unit-unit-analysis-the-cornerbacks/VR6I5NuRWWsz31pojwKqpI/

BALTIMORE
Mink Ravens.com: Greg Roman Is Rolling College-Style Ideas Into Ravens Offense
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/greg-roman-is-rolling-college-style-ideas-into-ravens-offense

Preston Baltimore Sun: Ravens need weapons, but developing an offense for Lamar Jackson comes first
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-ravens-decosta-whats-next-20190218-story.html

Brown Ravens.com: Ravens Seek ‘Tough Guy’ Wide Receivers to Help Lamar Jackson Make Plays
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-seek-tough-guy-wide-receivers-to-help-lamar-jackson-make-plays

Walker Baltimore Sun: Ravens positional review: Wide receivers and tight ends
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-positional-review-receivers-0218-story.html

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
2/21/19, 2:06 PM
Ravens are giving CB Tavon Young a three-year, $25.8 million extension with a max value of $29 million, making him the NFL’s highest-paid nickel back, per source

BUFFALO
Buffalo News: Bills players from previous regime continue to dwindle
https://buffalonews.com/2019/02/18/buffalo-bills-roster-charles-clay/

Gaughan Buffalo News: No-huddle was no solution for Bills, NFL's rookie QBs, in 2018
https://buffalonews.com/2019/02/21/no-huddle-offense-buffalo-bills-nfl-2018/

CAROLINA
Strickland Panthers.com: Meet an unsung hero in the Panthers' scouting process 
https://www.panthers.com/news/meet-an-unsung-hero-in-the-panthers-scouting-process

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Longtime Panthers position coach will retire, league source confirms replacement
https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article226509900.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears Q& A: Will Robbie Gould return? Will Eddie Goldman be traded? How can Ryan Pace create more salary-cap space?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mailbag-robbie-gould-salary-cap-space-biggs-20190219-story.7html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears reportedly will cut ties with tight end Dion Sims to create salary-cap space
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-dion-sims-cut-20190220-story.html

Mayer Bears.com: Massie sees Bears as Super Bowl contenders
https://www.chicagobears.com/news/massie-sees-bears-as-super-bowl-contenders

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cincinnati Enquirer: Offseason moves the Bengals should make: Dalton and offense
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/2860706002

Clark Cincinnati Enquirer: Tyler Eifert video shows Bengals' tight end recovered from ankle surgery
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2019/02/22/tyler-eifert-video-bengals-tight-end-shows-off-repaired-ankle/2948513002/

Page Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals hire defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for Zac Taylor's staff
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2019/02/21/cincinnati-bengals-zac-taylor/2835819002/

Page Cincinnati Enquirer: What we learned about Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/2942509002

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Will sound structure lead to winning? Browns Monday takeaways
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/ddc435e6426432/will-sound-structure-lead-to-winning-browns-monday-takeaways.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns WR Antonio Callaway’s marijuana charge dismissed: ‘They did the right thing,’ lawyer says
https://www.cleveland.com//browns/2019/02/browns-wr-antonio-callaways-marijuana-charge-dismissed.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns newly-signed WR Jaelen Strong ‘extremely hungry’ after sitting out 2018 with ACL injury
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/02/browns-newly-signed-wr-jaelen-strong-extremely-hungry-after-sitting-out-2018-with-acl.html

Burns Cleveland Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns 2019 free-agent options at wide receiver: Film Room
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/53ec067dc22888/cleveland-browns-2019-freeagent-options-at-wide-receiver-film-room.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Joe Thomas and Shaun O’Hara believe Greg Robinson can be the Browns’ left tackle of the future
https://www.cleveland.com//browns/2019/02/joe-thomas-and-shaun-ohara-believe-greg-robinson-can-be-the-browns-left-tackle-of-the-future.html

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Terrance Williams’ time as a Dallas Cowboy has come to an end after six seasons
https://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article226439690.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys' Kris Richard is more than just intoxicating charisma: A look inside one of the NFL's top defensive minds
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/02/15/cowboys-kris-richard-just-intoxicating-charisma-look-inside-one-nfls-top-defensive-minds

DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos QB Case Keenum says on podcast he was “definitely shocked” by Joe Flacco trade
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/02/21/broncos-case-keenum-on-joe-flacco-trade/

Renck The Denver Channel: Matt Paradis recovering well from injury as free agency beckons
https://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/broncos/matt-paradis-recovering-well-from-injury-as-free-agency-beckons

O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos not expected to re-sign veteran nose tackle Domata Peko
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/02/21/domata-peko-not-expected-to-return-broncos/

DETROIT
What a typical in-season Monday looks like for Lions' medical staff
https://www.detroitlions.com/news/what-a-typical-in-season-monday-looks-like-for-lions-medical-staff

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions must sign Le'Veon Bell if they're serious about run game
https://amp.freep.com/amp/2931906002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Mel Kiper explains why Detroit Lions should draft Iowa's T.J. Hockenson
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/02/19/detroit-lions-tight-end-mel-kiper-mock-draft/2916284002/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions free agency: Why these pass rushers could be a fit
https://amp.freep.com/amp/2927055002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Glover Quin: I tried to get Detroit Lions to release me last offseason
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/02/21/detroit-lions-glover-quin/2939104002/

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Matt LaFleur's young Packers staff lacks experience in crucial spots
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2019/02/18/silverstein-matt-lafleurs-staff-lacks-experience-vital-spots/2909121002/

Wood Mil JS: Mike Pettine's Packers defense preparing to 'take a big jump'
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2019/02/21/mike-pettine-packers-defense-poised-take-big-jump/2939412002/

Kelly The Draft Network: GREEN BAY PACKERS PRE-COMBINE 7 ROUND MOCK DRAFT
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/18/green-bay-packers-pre-combine-7-round-mock-draft/

Owaczarski Mil JS: Lengthy 'to-do list' for Shawn Mennenga to fix Packers special teams
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2019/02/20/packers-shawn-mennenga-has-lengthy-to-do-list-fix-special-teams/2927349002/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans and the NFL scouting combine: What to watch for
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/Texans-and-the-NFL-scouting-combine-What-to-13630626.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Andre Johnson on Texans’ DeAndre Hopkins: ‘He’s arguably the best receiver in football’
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Andre-Johnson-on-Texans-DeAndre-Hopkins-13624918.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans mull franchise tag for Jadeveon Clowney
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-mull-franchise-tag-for-Jadeveon-Clowney-13626065.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Walker Colts.com: What Brought Howard Mudd Back To The Colts?
https://www.colts.com/news/what-brought-howard-mudd-back-to-the-colts

Erickson Indianapolis Star: Insider: Why the Colts might not get a chance to sign elite free agent defenders
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/2931883002

JACKSONVILLE
Patra NFL.com: Coughlin: Bortles is QB for Jaguars 'right now'
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001018520/article/tom-coughlin-bortles-is-qb-for-jaguars-right-now?

Heilman Florida Times Union: Jaguars pick up 2019 option on Calais Campbell, two other players
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190218/jaguars-pick-up-2019-option-on-calais-campbell-two-other-players?

Heilman Florida Times Union: Jaguars safety Jarrod Wilson hoping for expanded role
https://www.staugustine.com/sports/20190220/jaguars-safety-jarrod-wilson-hoping-for-expanded-role?

KANSAS CITY
Mellinger KC Star: Better late than never: the Chiefs defense’s overdue culture change with Spagnuolo
https://amp.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article226524930.html

Kerkhoff KC Star: Switch to 4-3? Chiefs’ Spagnuolo preaches ‘physical, competitive defensive football’
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article226522090.html

Pryor KC Star: Incoming Chiefs defensive guru Spagnuolo still evaluating Dee Ford’s fit in new scheme
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article226521820.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Simmons Rams.com: Offseason Outlook: What are the options for L.A. if Andrew Whitworth retires
https://www.therams.com/news/offseason-outlook-what-are-the-options-for-l-a-if-andrew-whitworth-retires

Thiry ESPN LA: Rams have plenty of
decisions to make on defense this offseason
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/39978/rams-have-plenty-of-decisions-to-make-this-offseason-on-defense?

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: The Dolphins’ new staff reveals much about Brian Flores, both as a coach and as a man
https://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article226425220.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Here’s why the Dolphins will avoid dummies more than ever. And coaches weigh in on new QB
https://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article226233790.html

Salguero Miami Herald: These players Miami Dolphins are discussing in team’s plans. These they’re not, probably aren’t
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article226565234.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Here are two young players the new Dolphins staff really likes. And two issues looming
https://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article226234440.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Kyler Murray available to Miami at No. 13 overall would be great for multiple reasons
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article226496490.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Here’s one pricey player that the Miami Dolphins’ new offensive line coach wants back
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article225598555.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: New defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will force Miami Dolphins to think fast
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/20190218/new-defensive-coordinator-patrick-graham-will-force-miami-dolphins-to-think-fast?

MINNESOTA
Campbell AP: Kubiak missed coaching too much to resist job with Vikings
https://apnews.com/47cfcb407b9341afa8806e3eeb098ea3

Krammer Minn Star Tribune: No signs that Anthony Barr is close to signing with Vikings
http://m.startribune.com/no-signs-that-anthony-barr-is-close-to-signing-with-vikings/506021112/

NEW ENGLAND
AFCA Insider: THE POWER OF PADDING & HOW IT HELPED CREATE THE PATRIOTS DYNASTY
http://insider.afca.com/the-power-of-padding-how-it-helped-create-the-patriots-dynasty/

Daniels Providence Journal: Patroits by position: QB spot set but drafting a replacement needed
https://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20190219/patroits-by-position-qb-spot-set-but-drafting-replacement-needed

Daniels Providence Journal: Patriots by Position: Besides Edelman, there's little depth at wide receiver
https://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20190220/patriots-by-position-besides-edelman-theres-little-depth-at-wide-receiver?

McKenna Patriotswire: Trey Flowers' free agency situation will likely parallel that of Nate Solder
https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2019/02/21/patriots-trey-flowers-free-agency-nate-solder/

Duffy Boston Herald: Patriots safety Devin McCourty announces that he’ll return for 2019 season
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/02/21/patriots-safety-devin-mccourty-announces-that-hell-return-for-2019-season/

NEW ORLEANS
Inabinett Nola.com: Mark Ingram wants 10,000 rushing yards, Super Bowl ring before NFL career ends
https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/02/mark-ingram-wants-10000-rushing-yards-super-bowl-ring-before-nfl-career-ends.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints safeties helped defense improve in 2018 but flaws remained
https://www.nola.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/0ecc395c89859/saints-safeties-helped-defense-improve-in-2018-but-flaws-remained.html

Underhill NO Advocate: Source: Saints to release safety Kurt Coleman one year after signing him
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_4eb1fc92-3618-11e9-9a04-7bef023ffa35.html

NEW YORK JETS
Mehta NYDN: Jets should pursue Antonio Brown trade if they’re serious about winning
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-sports-antonio-brown-steelers-jets-20190219-story.html

Costello NYP: What Jets’ surprise 3-4 defense means for NFL draft, Leonard Williams
https://nypost.com/2019/02/20/what-jets-surprise-3-4-defense-means-for-nfl-draft-leonard-williams/amp/

OAKLAND
Matier SF Chronicle: Oakland Raiders, Coliseum close to deal to keep team for another year
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/philmatier/amp/Oakland-Raiders-Coliseum-close-to-deal-to-keep-13628183.php

White NBC Bay Area: Brian Billick says Mike Mayock has to get used to Jon Gruden cussing him out
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/brian-billick-says-mike-mayock-has-get-used-jon-gruden-cussing-him-out

Schneidman SJ Mercury News: Should the Raiders pursue Antonio Brown?
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/02/20/should-the-raiders-pursue-antonio-brown/amp/https://m.sfgate.com/bayarea/philmatier/

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: A look at the 2019 NFL calendar, and how it pertains to the Eagles
https://www.phillyvoice.com/look-2019-nfl-calendar-and-how-it-pertains-eagles/amp/

Rosenthal NFL.com: Why the Eagles should just set Foles free
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001018319/article/philadelphia-eagles-should-just-let-nick-foles-hit-the-open-market

Ford Phil.com: Tag not it for Eagles and Nick Foles
https://www.philly.com/eagles/nick-foles-eagles-franchise-tag-free-agency-analysis-20190218.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: Could a stacked DE group in free agency make Brandon Graham more affordable to the Eagles?
https://www.phillyvoice.com/could-stacked-de-group-free-agency-make-brandon-graham-more-affordable-eagles/amp/

Kempski Phillyvoice: Clearing up Eagles DE Chris Long's contract status
https://www.phillyvoice.com/clearing-eagles-de-chris-longs-contract-status/amp/

PITTSBURGH
Cook Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Art Rooney II needs to bring pride back to Steelers
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2019/02/18/Ron-Cook-Art-Rooney-II-needs-to-bring-pride-back-to-Steelers/stories/201902190029

Daiem SI.com: Steelers GM Kevin Colbert: Ben Roethlisberger is Team's 'Unquestioned Leader
https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/02/20/steelers-gm-ben-roethlisberger-unquestioned-leader-criticize-who-he-wants

Orr MMQB: When Does a Quarterback Deserve Blame for Locker Room Issues?
https://amp.si.com/nfl/2019/02/22/ben-roethlisberger-steelers-unquestioned-leader-antonio-brown-leveon-bell

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Le'Veon Bell will be a free agent, but could Antonio Brown return to the Steelers
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/02/20/kevin-colbert-antonio-brown-trade-rumors/stories/201902200108

Rutter Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers won’t take discount for Antonio Brown on trade market
https://triblive.com/sports/steelers-wont-take-discount-for-antonio-brown-on-trade-market/

Benz Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Antonio Brown getting his way doesn’t mean Steelers lose
https://triblive.com/sports/tim-benz-antonio-brown-getting-his-way-doesnt-mean-steelers-lose/

Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: Answers to the five Antonio Brown questions everyone's been asking
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-answers-to-the-five-antonio-brown-questions-everyones-been-asking/amp/

SAN FRANCISCO
Chan NBC Bay Area: 49ers receiver Trent Taylor excited to learn from new coach Wes Welker
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-receiver-trent-taylor-excited-learn-new-coach-wes-welker?

Branch SF Chronicle: How can 49ers TE George Kittle improve? Kyle Shanahan has a thought
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/How-can-49ers-TE-George-Kittle-improve-Kyle-13634412.php

Branch SF Chronicle: Kiper: 49ers probably won’t want to miss out on Josh Allen
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Kiper-49ers-probably-won-t-want-to-miss-out-on-13631354.php

Branch SF Chronicle: Will 49ers put franchise tag on kicker Robbie Gould?
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/amp/Will-49ers-put-franchise-tag-on-kicker-Robbie-13626054.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Analysis: Does Russell Wilson really want to leave the Seahawks for the New York Giants?
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/analysis-does-russell-wilson-really-want-out-of-seattle/?

John Clayton ESPN 710 Seattle: Big decisions at OL, DE for Seahawks in free agency
http://sports.mynorthwest.com/605186/clayton-seahawks-free-agency-big-decisions/amp/

Henderson ESPN Seattle: Franchise Frank Clark? Why it makes sense for Seahawks
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/32488/franchise-frank-clark-why-it-makes-sense-for-seahawks?

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks’ defensive line has a few big question marks entering offseason but a lot of options to choose from
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-defensive-line-has-a-few-big-question-marks-entering-offseason-but-a-lot-of-options-to-choose-from/

Condotta Seattle Times: Bobby Wagner remains a constant at linebacker for Seahawks but there could be a lot of change elsewhere
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/bobby-wagner-remains-a-constant-at-linebacker-for-seahawks-but-there-could-be-a-lot-of-change-elsewhere-in-2019/?

Condotta Seattle Times: Michael Dickson the answer at punter, but Seahawks still facing a question mark at kicker heading into 2019
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/michael-dickson-the-answer-at-punter-but-seahawks-still-facing-a-question-mark-at-kicker-heading-into-2019/?

TAMPA BAY
Bassinger TB Times: NFL Mock Draft Monday: How the Kyler Murray decision and the Joe Flacco trade shake up the first round
What does it all mean for the Buccaneers?
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/02/18/nfl-mock-draft-monday-how-the-kyler-murray-decision-and-the-joe-flacco-trade-shake-up-the-first-round/

Bassinger TB Times: Don’t even think about it! No, the Buccaneers should not pursue Le’Veon Bell
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/02/22/dont-even-think-about-it-no-the-bucs-should-not-pursue-leveon-bell/

Stroud TB Times: Injured LB Kwon Alexander loves ‘everything’ about remaining with the Bucs
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/02/20/injured-lb-kwon-alexander-loves-everything-about-remaining-with-the-bucs/?

TENNESSEE
Bacharach The Tennessean: 2019 NFL draft: There's history of success at Titans' 19th overall pick, but less of late
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/2877918002

Bacharach The Tennessean: Should Titans trade for Antonio Brown?
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/2928071002

WASHINGTON
Snider Washington Post: History says maybe the Redskins should think twice about drafting a QB
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/express/2019/02/22/history-says-maybe-redskins-should-think-twice-about-drafting-qb/

Copeland Washington Post: If Redskins are priced out of QB free agent market, they could look at guard, safety
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/2019/02/20/if-redskins-are-priced-out-qb-free-agent-market-they-could-look-guard-safety/

Carpenter Washington Post: The Redskins aren’t expected to use the franchise tag. It wouldn’t make sense anyway
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/2019/02/18/redskins-arent-expected-use-franchise-tag-it-wouldnt-make-sense-anyway/

AAF

Johnson AJC: Simms a steady hand for Legends
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/simms-steady-hand-for-legends/FLNJjanvaHAtywUy3OcBaO/

Judge Football Maven: Trent Richardson on how he views AAF: "A big stepping stone" to return to NFL
https://footballmaven.io/talkoffame/hof-interviews/trent-richardson-on-how-he-views-aaf-a-big-stepping-stone-to-return-to-nfl-gtjRQFCSLkepXboLTu50PA/

Colleges/Draft

Siedel Detroit Free Press: Michigan football's offense installs 'fun'; will fans enjoy it, too?
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2019/02/20/michigan-football-coaching-staff-firecrackers/2916825002/

Artigue Fox 9 Minn: U of M's 'Dexalytics' system will be used by NFL teams at next week's scouting combine
http://amp.fox9.com/news/u-of-m-s-dexalytics-system-will-be-used-by-nfl-teams-at-next-week-s-scouting-combine

Kahler MMQB: A Brief History of NFL Draft Prospects’ Stupid Human Tricks
https://amp.si.com/nfl/2019/02/21/draft-viral-stunts-back-flips-pool-jumps-khalen-saunders-tarik-cohen-brandon-williams-aaron-gibson

Marino The Draft Network: 3 2019 NFL DRAFT PROSPECTS THAT DESERVE MORE BUZZ
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/18/3-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-that-deserve-more-buzz/

Brinson CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Packers land Antonio Brown, Cardinals trade Josh Rosen, draft Kyler Murray

6 Giants
Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson

“I look forward to seeing what Lawrence does at the combine, because he could end up making me look smart by having him this high if he lights up the drills. He's crazy athletic for his size and he's extremely young. If Dave Gettleman is the one making the pick, I could see Lawrence being the guy here.”

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-mock-draft-packers-land-antonio-brown-cardinals-trade-josh-rosen-draft-kyler-murray/

QB
Dunleavy NJ.com: NFL Draft 2019: Comparing Dwayne Haskins, Kyler Murray scouting grades to Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Baker Mayfield | Analyst explains
https://www.nj.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/02/551ecde58a6562/nfl-draft-comparing-dwayne-haskins-kyler-murray-scouting-grades-to-sam-darnold-josh-rosen-baker-mayfield-analyst-explains.html

Schofield Inside the Pylon: Previewing the Combine: The Quarterbacks
http://insidethepylon.com/nfl/2019/02/19/previewing-combine-quarterbacks/

Ledyard The Draft Network: 3 QUARTERBACKS WITH MOST TO PROVE AT COMBINE
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/18/3-quarterbacks-with-most-to-prove-at-combine/

Breer MMQB: Can Kyler Murray Make It in the NFL? Lincoln Riley’s Short Answer: Absolutely
https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/02/21/kyler-murray-2019-nfl-draft-first-round-lincoln-riley

Bullock The Athletic: NFL Draft Evaluation: Missouri QB Drew Lock vs. Alabama
https://theathletic.com/822920/2019/02/18/nfl-draft-evaluation-missouri-qb-drew-lock-vs-alabama/

RB
Thamel Yahoo Sports: As Stanford's Bryce Love prepares for NFL, a future doctor deals with being a patient
https://sports.yahoo.com/stanfords-bryce-love-prepares-nfl-future-doctor-deals-patient-063402760.html

Sikkema The Draft Network: 5-PLAY PROSPECT: TEXAS A& M RB TRAYVEON WILLIAMS
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/20/5-play-prospect-texas-am-rb-trayveon-williams/

WR
Pflum BBV: Ranking the top 10 wide receivers in the 2019 NFL Draft
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/2/21/18233492/2019-nfl-draft-wide-receiver-depth-chart-top-10-ny-giants-metcalf-harmon-scouting-combine

Kelly The Draft Network: HARMON’S ROUTE RUNNING “SEPARATES” HIM FROM THE PACK
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/20/harmons-route-running-separates-him-from-the-pack/

Frank Delaware Online: Once a QB prodigy, Delaware native David Sills to show wide receiver skills at NFL Combine
https://amp.delawareonline.com/amp/2818250002

Wilson CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Draft: Travis Fulgham talks walking on at Old Dominion and preparing to turn heads at the NFL combine
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-travis-fulgham-talks-walking-on-at-old-dominion-and-preparing-to-turn-heads-at-the-nfl-combine/amp/

Kawahara SF Chronicle: Keelan Doss, receiver from UC Davis and Alameda, works toward NFL shot
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/amp/Keelan-Doss-receiver-from-UC-Davis-and-Alameda-13635165.php

TE
Crabbs The Draft Network: 3 TIGHT ENDS WITH THE MOST TO PROVE AT NFL COMBINE
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/20/3-tight-ends-with-the-most-to-prove-at-nfl-combine/

OL
Trapasso CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Draft: Ranking all 33 offensive linemen to know, from Jonah Williams to Michael Deiter
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-ranking-all-33-offensive-linemen-to-know-from-jonah-williams-to-michael-deiter/amp/

Wilson Houston Chronicle: 2019 NFL combine preview: Offensive line
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/NFL-combine-preview-Offensive-line-13633755.php

DT
Ledyard The Draft Network: SLEEPER ALERT: MID-ROUND DEFENSIVE TACKLES YOU WANT
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/21/sleeper-alert-mid-round-defensive-tackles-you-want/

Ledyard The Draft Network: 2019 NFL DRAFT PLAYER PROFILE: TRYSTEN HILL
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/20/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-trysten-hill/

DE
Rang Football Maven: Previewing the 2019 NFL Combine: Studs, starters and sleepers at Rush Linebacker
https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/combine/previewing-the-2019-nfl-combine-studs-starters-and-sleepers-at-rush-linebacker-Ay_--7S25kerg3d0rNSpdA/

Vitali Buccaneers.com: 2019 Prospect Primer: DE Brian Burns
https://www.buccaneers.com/news/2019-prospect-primer-de-brian-burns

Pflum BBV: What should Giants make of sack king Jaylon Ferguson?
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/2/18/18229167/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-jaylon-ferguson-de-louisiana-tech-scouting-report-ny-giants

MG NFL.com: Buzz builds for prospect who's blind in right eye
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001018349/article/scouts-buzzing-about-nfl-draft-prospect-whos-blind-in-right-eye

Ledyard The Draft Network: 2019 NFL DRAFT PLAYER PROFILE: DARRYL JOHNSON
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/20/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-darryl-johnson/

LB
Rang Football Maven: Previewing the 2019 NFL Combine: Studs, starters and sleepers at Linebacker
https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/combine/previewing-the-2019-nfl-combine-studs-starters-and-sleepers-at-linebacker-iswDuRo-S06O78Gg6Wh_QA/

Duffy Eagles.com: Fran Duffy's Combine Preview: Linebacker
https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/fran-duffy-combine-preview-linebacker

Pflum BBV: Could Duke linebacker Joe Giles-Harris help solidify the middle of the Giants’ defense?
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/2/20/18232224/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-joe-giles-harris-ilb-duke-scouting-report-ny-giants

Pflum BBV: Could Texas Tech’s Dakota Allen bring some much-needed speed to the Giants’ linebacking corps?
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/2/21/18234498/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-dakota-allen-lb-texas-tech-scouting-report-ny-giants

CB
Brugler The Athletic: Pre-Combine NFL Draft Rankings: SEC cornerbacks lead the way in a deep class
https://theathletic.com/828313/2019/02/20/pre-combine-nfl-draft-rankings-sec-cornerbacks-lead-the-way-in-a-deep-class/

Kelly The Draft Network: IDENTIFYING CEILING – AMANI ORUWARIYE
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/21/identifying-ceiling-amani-oruwariye/

History

Rexrode The Tennessean: Trent Dilfer's journey, from Super Bowl to tragedy to Nashville high school coach
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/02/21/trent-dilfer-matt-tim-hasselbeck-lipscomb-academy/2784091002/

Giants Birthdays 2-22

Dhani Jones MLB D6-Michigan 2000 NYG 2000-2003 2-22-1978

Bill Swain LLB TR-MIN 1965 NYG 1965-1967
2-22-1941

In Memoriam

Mickey Kobrosky QB D5 Trinity (Conn) 1937
NYG 1937 Born 2-22-1915 Died 5-29-2003