Giants
Schneier 247 Sports: 10 New York Giants facing a make-or-break season in 2019
https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/LongFormArticle/New-York-Giants-2019-roster-cuts-2020-132116812/Amp/
Raanan/Cimini ESPN NY: What's next for Jets, Giants after offseason of huge changes?
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/79921/whats-next-for-jets-giants-after-offseason-of-huge-changes
Raanan ESPN NY: Dexter Lawrence, Deandre Baker set for bigger impact than Daniel Jones
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/59004/dexter-lawrence-deandre-baker-set-for-bigger-impact-than-daniel-jones?
GM
Duggan The Athletic: Dave Gettleman may mock analytics, but the Giants are embracing the comp pick trend
https://theathletic.com/977219/2019/05/14/dave-gettleman-may-mock-analytics-but-the-giants-are-embracing-the-comp-pick-trend/?
Leonard NYDN: Jets firing Mike Maccagnan highlights the pressure on Dave Gettleman
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-giants-dave-gettleman-mike-mccagnan-josh-norman-20190517-hkmdnsums5bj3nc2miv55lao4a-story.html
Offense
Pizzuta BBV: 10 New York Giants facing a make-or-break season in 2019
https://www.bigblueview.com/2019/5/15/18625049/how-the-giants-can-improve-the-running-game-in-2019-saquon-barkley
Lombardo NJ.com: Giants’ roster offensive stock report | Which positions improved, regressed over the offseason?
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/giants-roster-offensive-stock-report-which-positions-improved-regressed-over-the-offseason.html
Dunleavy NJ.com: Did Giants scout top NFL Draft RBs and TEs? Yes. Coaches explain time not wasted on Noah Fant, Miles Sanders, more
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/did-giants-ignore-scouting-top-nfl-draft-rbs-and-tes-no-coaches-explain-time-not-wasted-on-noah-fant-miles-sanders-more.html
QB
Lombardo NJ.com: Daniel Jones is picking up the Giants’ offense ‘pretty fast,’ Evan Engram says
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/daniel-jones-is-picking-up-the-giants-offense-pretty-fast-evan-engram-says.html
RB
Lombardo NJ.com: Tiki Barber: ‘If Saquon Barkley stays with Giants, my records don’t have a chance’ | How much will improved OL help
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/tiki-barber-if-saquon-barkley-stays-with-giants-my-records-dont-have-a-chance-how-much-will-improved-ol-help.html
WR
Schwartz NYP: Giants receiver coach preparing for life without Odell Beckham Jr.
https://nypost.com/2019/05/17/giants-receiver-coach-preparing-for-life-without-odell-beckham-jr/amp/
Kreager The Tennessean: Golden Tate a Tennessee Titan? 'I definitely would have done it'
“The Giants are Tate's fourth team in his nine-year pro career.
He helped Seattle win a Super Bowl in 2013 before signing with the Lions in 2014. He was traded to Philadelphia during the 2018 season.
And now he's in New York, where the pressure will be at an all-time high.
Tate has 611 career receptions for 7,214 yards and 38 receiving touchdowns.
"This is a big, big, big city," Tate said. "That's kind of exciting. I'm excited for my family to experience that."
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/1115214001
TE
Dunleavy NJ.com: Why 1st player Giants re-signed this offseason jumped at the chance — and they were glad he did
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/why-1st-player-giants-re-signed-this-offseason-jumped-at-the-chance-and-they-were-glad-he-did.html
Stapleton The Record: C.J. Conrad was told his football career was over. This is his comeback story
https://amp.courier-journal.com/amp/3670043002
G
Henry Tallahassee Democrat: NY Giants giving former college shot putter Austin Droogsma a chance with Big Blue
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/2019/05/15/former-fsu-shot-putter-droogsma-embracing-chance-nfl-giants/1139005001
C
Valentine BBV: Giants’ 90-man roster: C Evan Brown still a mystery after rookie season
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/5/17/18535847/giants-90-man-roster-c-evan-brown-still-a-mystery-after-rookie-season
LT
Schwartz NYP: Giants’ offseason workouts will begin without Nate Solder
https://nypost.com/2019/05/17/giants-offseason-workouts-will-begin-without-nate-solder/amp/
Leonard NYDN: Giants’ Nate Solder undergoes surgery, out until training camp
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-giants-nate-solder-surgery-20190517-42vhl656xjckvp7rfgix3gn4eq-story.html
Lombardo NJ.com: Giants’ Nate Solder to undergo arthroscopic ankle surgery | How long will he be out?
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/giants-nate-solder-undergoes-arthroscopic-ankle-surgery-how-long-will-he-be-out.html
Defense
Lombardo NJ.com: Giants defense position-by-position stock report | What is plan to replace Olivier Vernon? Will Jabrill Peppers step up in new home?
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/giants-defense-position-by-position-stock-report-what-is-plan-to-replace-olivier-vernon-will-jabrill-peppers-step-up-in-new-home.html
OLB
Giants.com: Giants Huddle: OLB Markus Golden
Markus Golden discusses his path to the Giants and what he brings to Big Blue's defens
https://www.giants.com/podcasts/giants-huddle-olb-markus-golden
Schneier 247 Sports: Giants are hoping for a big jump from Lorenzo Carter in 2019
https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/Article/Lorenzo-Carter-New-York-Giants-2019--132111494/Amp/
CB
Stapleton The Record: DeAndre Baker: Why NY Giants rookie cornerback is poised to make immediate impact
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2019/05/16/deandre-baker-why-ny-giants-rookie-ready-make-immediate-impact/1102048001/
Valentine BBV: Giants’ 90-man roster: What should be expected from CB Corey Ballentine?
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/5/14/18618490/giants-90-man-roster-what-should-be-expected-from-cb-corey-ballentine
SS
Salomone Giants.com: S Jabrill Peppers primed for breakout season
https://www.giants.com/news/s-jabrill-peppers-primed-for-breakout-season
LS
Valentine BBV: Giants’ 90-man roster: Could UDFA Jake Carlock snap up a job with the Giants?
https://www.bigblueview.com/2019/5/18/18626821/giants-90-man-roster-could-udfa-jake-carlock-snap-up-a-job-with-giants
NFL
Brooks NFL.com: Ranking top five rookie-veteran passing duos
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001031142/article/nfls-top-5-rookieveteran-passing-duos-did-jets-miscalculate?
Tanier B/R: Odell Beckham Jr., Josh Rosen Stung by NFL's Double Standard of Professionalism
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2836390-odell-beckham-jr-josh-rosen-stung-by-nfls-double-standard-of-professionalism.amp.html
Sobleski B/R: An Early Look at NFL's Next Wave of Head Coaching Candidates
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2836257-an-early-look-at-nfls-next-wave-of-head-coaching-candidates
Mays The Ringer: How Should NFL Teams Build Around the $30 Million Quarterback?
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2019/5/16/18627318/nfl-teams-30-million-quarterback-roster-construction-seahawks-cowboys#click=https://t.co/mxPOe1f884
Kelly The Ringer: The Seven Most Underrated Units in the NFL
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2019/5/17/18628720/most-underrated-units-jets-packers-bills-49ers
John Clayton for the Denver Post: 10 early observations on the 2019 NFL rookie class
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/15/10-early-observations-on-the-2019-nfl-rookie-class/
Marino The Draft Network: 6-PACK THURSDAY: PREDICTING 2019 ROOKIE STAT LEADERS
https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/6-pack-thursday--predicting-2019-rookie-stat-leaders
ARIZONA
McManaman AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals 2019 depth chart: A ridiculously early look at how it could shake out
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/05/15/arizona-cardinals-2019-depth-chart-first-look-how-could-end-up/3683208002
Somers AZ Central: Patrick Peterson's suspension damages more than just the Cardinals' hopes for the season
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/05/16/patrick-petersons-ped-suspension-does-sever-damage-his-reputation/3694940002/
McManaman AZ Central: Analysis: Can Patrick Peterson and the Arizo3710024002#click=https://t.co/CjuuAhyv2s[na Cardinals coexist?
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/3710024002
ATLANTA
Cunningham AJC: Falcons have major holes, but so do their foes
https://www.ajc.com/blog/mike-check/falcons-have-major-holes-but-their-foes/omqamM0H6RR3dEtsC5MpDP/
BALTIMORE
Shaffer Baltimore Sun: Addressing depth, Ravens sign free-agent pass rusher Shane Ray, WR Michael Floyd
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-sign-shane-ray-20190517-story.html
Mink Ravens.com: Marshal Yanda Would Have Retired If This Happened Last Season
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/marshal-yanda-would-have-retired-if-this-happened-last-season
Brown Ravens.com: After Whirlwind Draft Day, Jaylon Ferguson Settling in With Ravens
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/after-whirlwind-draft-day-jaylon-ferguson-settling-in-with-ravens
Shaffer Baltimore Sun: Ravens reuniting with former OLB Pernell McPhee on one-year deal
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-pernell-mcphee-20190516-story.html
BUFFALO
Maiorana Rochester Democrat: 10 players who will help the Buffalo Bills exceed expectations in 2019
https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/3696791002
Gaughan Buffalo News: WR background makes Bills rookie Juwan Foggie different kind of LB prospect
https://buffalonews.com/2019/05/17/juwan-foggie-linebacker-buffalo-bills-undrafted-rookie-unc-charlotte-wide-receiver/
CAROLINA
Newton ESPN Charlotte: Undrafted Elijah Holyfield has a fighter's chance to make Panthers
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/32158/undrafted-elijah-holyfield-has-a-fighters-chance-to-make-panthers?
Newton ESPN Charlotte: How Isaac Bruce helped Mose Frazier's chances to make the Panthers
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/32149/how-isaac-bruce-helped-mose-fraziers-chances-to-make-the-panthers?
CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Get to know Bears draft pick Kerrith Whyte: A Q& A with Florida Atlantic coach Lane Kiffin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-spt-bears-kerrith-whyte-lane-kiffin-20190514-story.html
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Get to know Bears draft pick Stephen Denmark: A Q& A with former Valdosta State defensive backs coach David Rowe
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-spt-bears-stephen-denmark-valdosta-state-20190513-story.html
Meyer Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Chris Blewitt's journey from Home Depot to cusp of NFL dream
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2019/05/17/pitt-panthers-football-chris-blewitt-chicago-bears-cody-parkey-double-doink-matt-nagy/stories/201905170089
CINCINNATI
Page Cincinnati Enquirer: RB Rodney Anderson eyes return for Cincinnati Bengals training camp
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/1174536001
Page Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals notebook: Tyler Eifert 'doing pretty much everything' in team workouts
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/3667042002
Pfahler Dayton Daily News: Bengals rookie linebacker on realizing NFL dream: ‘This is what you work for all your life’
https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/bengals-rookie-linebacker-this-what-you-work-for-all-your-life/iUJpK6fx8I3ZzKzU0JzrgM/amp.html
CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: On Freddie Kitchens' approach with OBJ, Olivier Vernon's impact and other takeaways from OTAs
https://expo.cleveland.com/sports/g66l-2019/05/4eac40f47d3888/on-freddie-kitchens-approach-with-obj-olivier-vernons-impact-and-other-takeaways-from-otas.html
Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: No one’s talking about how good Browns running backs can be (and Baker Mayfield hopes they’ve noticed)
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/05/no-ones-talking-about-how-good-browns-running-backs-can-be-and-baker-mayfield-hopes-theyve-noticed.html
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Kareem Hunt promises John Dorsey he won’t commit another act of violence: ‘You can trust me’
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/05/kareem-hunt-promised-john-dorsey-it-wont-happen-again-you-can-trust-me.html
Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer: What new Brown Olivier Vernon, unheralded game changer, thinks of John Dorsey’s plan
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/05/what-new-brown-olivier-vernon-unheralded-game-changer-thinks-of-john-dorseys-plan-doug-lesmerises.html
DALLAS
Machota Dallas Morning News: Cowboys have been one of NFL's best at signing UDFAs. This year's group has chance to be Dallas' best in recent memory
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/05/16/cowboys-found-success-undrafted-free-agents-years-group-hopes-tobuild-recent-history
DENVER
Nguyen Denver Post: How former NFL stars reacted to Joe Flacco’s mentoring comments about Drew Lock
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/17/joe-flacco-comments-drew-lock-reactions/amp/
Legwold ESPN Denver: Juwann Winfree wants to follow Phillip Lindsay's path into Broncos' lineup
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/297187/juwann-winfree-wants-to-follow-phillip-lindsays-path-into-broncos-lineup?
O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos Mailbag: After drafting Noah Fant, is there room for 4 tight ends on Denver’s roster?
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/14/broncos-mailbag-tight-ends/amp/
Klis 9News Denver: CONNOR MCGOVERN HAS GROWN TO TAKE-CHARGE LEADER OF BRONCOS' OFFENSIVE LINE
https://www.9news.com/amp/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/connor-mcgovern-has-grown-to-take-charge-leader-of-broncos-offensive-line/73-80418c30-8d32-42bb-9f0d-6c5348a47e2d#click=https://t.co/NVTA1FdvZh
O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos DB Kareem Jackson acclimating to new team, system .. and jersey number
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/14/kareem-jackson-broncos-jersey-number/amp/
Renck Denver Channel: Broncos, Harris exchanging offers to find solution to contract situation
https://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/broncos/broncos-harris-exchanging-offers-to-find-solution-to-contract-situation?
DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Mending relationship with Calvin Johnson 'high priority' for Detroit Lions
https://amp.freep.com/amp/3686799002
Monarrez Detroit Free Press: How Detroit Lions' Taylor Decker's hands turned into 'raw hamburger meat'
https://amp.freep.com/amp/3671415002
Birkett Detroit Free Press: T.J. Hockenson: Wearing Charlie Sanders' No. 88 'an incredible honor'
https://amp.freep.com/amp/3668018002
GREEN BAY
Hodkiewicz Packers.com: Ka’Dar Hollman continues to be motivated by his past
https://www.packers.com/news/ka-dar-hollman-continues-to-be-motivated-by-his-past
HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans not running on empty, but backfield could use depth
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/Texans-not-running-on-empty-but-backfield-could-13851084.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans move on from tight end Ryan Griffin
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-move-on-from-tight-end-Ryan-Griffin-13854831.php
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' first steps in reshaping offensive line
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/McClain-Texans-first-steps-in-reshaping-13844010.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Play of revamped secondary looms large for Texans' 2019 hopes
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/Play-of-revamped-secondary-looms-large-to-Texans-13847301.php
INDIANAPOLIS
Doyel Indianapolis Star: One year later, Colts go from punch line to powerhouse
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/3697000002
Keefer Indianapolis Star: Inside the Colts' Draft Room with GM Chris Ballard
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/1164796001
Walker Colts.com: Darius Leonard, Eric Ebron Recovering From Offseason Procedures
https://www.colts.com/news/darius-leonard-eric-ebron-recovering-from-offseason-procedures
JACKSONVILLE
Reid Florida Times Union: Telvin Smith not revealing but some of his teammates indicate he's battling some sort of health issue
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190517/telvin-smith-not-revealing-but-some-of-his-teammates-indicate-hes-battling-some-sort-of-health-issue?
Reid Florida Times Union: Myles Jack's desire is to remain as the Jaguars' every down middle linebacker
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190514/myles-jacks-desire-is-to-remain-as-jaguars-every-down-middle-linebacker?
Heifetz The Ringer: We Know Jalen Ramsey Has a Big Mouth. Will He Get a Big Contract?
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2019/5/14/18623481/jalen-ramsey-jacksonville-jaguars-xavien-howard-extension-trade
KANSAS CITY
Grathoff KC Star: These highlights showcase what linebacker Darron Lee can add to Chiefs defense
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article230468329.html
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Williams ESPN LA: Philip Rivers and Thomas Davis: Old souls united by on-field competition
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/26297/philip-rivers-and-thomas-davis-old-souls-united-by-on-field-competition?
Hayre Chargers.com: Forrest Lamp Will Have 'Every Opportunity’ to Compete for Starting Role in ‘19
https://www.chargers.com/news/forrest-lamp-will-have-every-opportunity-to-compete-for-starting-role-in-19
Miller LA Times: Desmond King is having the ride of his life as an All-Pro with the Chargers
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-desmond-king-chargers-20190516-story.html
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams rookies projected to be as influential as last two draft classes
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-taylor-rapp-rams-20190514-story.html
Simmons Rams.com: While he put up stats in college, Darrell Henderson put it behind him for a fresh start in L.A.
https://www.therams.com/news/darrell-henderson-rookie-profile
Simmons Rams.com: Dakota Allen embracing his opportunity as he begins time with Rams
https://www.therams.com/news/dakota-allen-embracing-his-opportunity-with-rams
Simmons Rams.com: Nick Scott looking forward to contributing on Rams special teams units
https://www.therams.com/news/nick-scott-looking-forward-to-contributing-on-rams-special-teams-units
MIAMI
Wolfe ESPN Miami: Power of 'why': Dolphins encourage QB Josh Rosen to ask more questions
http://www.espn.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/29204/power-of-why-dolphins-encourage-josh-rosen-to-ask-more-questions?
Cote Miami Herald: QB competition? Here’s why Miami Dolphins need to go with Rosen, not Fitzpatrick
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/greg-cote/article230466804.html
Beasley Miami Herald: Jordan Mills has only been in Miami a week and he’s already talking ‘championship’
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article230520544.html
Furones Sun Sentinel: Dolphins’ Eric Rowe comfortable in Brian Flores’ Patriot Way as he competes for starting cornerback spot
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-eric-rowe-20190515-7rhw6pj2zvgxjgjaijgiwqep6q-story.html
MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings sign first-round pick Garrett Bradbury, restructure Eric Kendricks’ deal
https://www.twincities.com/2019/05/14/vikings-sign-first-round-pick-garrett-bradbury-restructure-eric-kendricks-deal/amp/
Cronin ESPN Minn: Learning wine business bred confidence for Vikings rookie
http://www.espn.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/28461/learning-wine-business-bred-confidence-for-vikings-rookie?
NEW ENGLAND
Banks for Patriots.com: Change at the top is the only constant in the non-Patriots portion of the AFC East
https://www.patriots.com/news/change-at-the-top-is-the-only-constant-in-the-non-patriots-portion-of-the-afc-ea
Volin Boston Globe: A few items regarding the Patriots to address
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/05/17/few-items-regarding-patriots-address/MmfdYAXB4SKZ3jkVb4YnuJ/story.html
Reiss ESPN Boston: Josh McDaniels: Shaping Pats' attack without Gronk a work in progress
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4817548/josh-mcdaniels-shaping-pats-attack-without-gronk-a-work-in-progress?platform=amp
Guregian Boston Herald: James Develin not angry at Pro Bowl snub. He played in a better Bowl
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/05/14/james-develin-not-angry-at-pro-bowl-snub-he-played-in-a-better-bowl/amp/
Bird Boston.com: Byron Cowart’s journey from No. 1 recruit to forgotten 5th-round pick could make him a perfect Patriot
https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2019/05/18/who-is-byron-cowart-top-recruit-auburn-maryland/amp
McBride Boston Globe: Story on Jamie Collins' return from
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/05/15/patriots-sign-linebacker-jamie-collins/omKe4EUemyG8wvOZRppf1M/story.html
McBride Boston Globe: Free Agency was a weird experience for Stephen Gostkowski
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/05/14/free-agency-was-weird-experience-for-stephen-gostkowski/ytPwQkjDv7lIGeHvI49OyM/story.html
NEW ORLEANS
Walker NO Advocate: Saints' QB J.T. Barrett patiently growing and learning while buried on depth chart
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_81672cce-78ea-11e9-bb8b-4f4d711eb7f7.amp.html
Triplett ESPN NO: From No. 1 TE recruit to seventh-round pick, Saints' Alize' Mack embraces fresh start
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/31906/from-no-1-te-recruit-to-seventh-round-pick-saints-alize-mack-embraces-fresh-start?
Walker NO Advocate: Saints' versatile 7th round draft pick Kaden Elliss following NFL footsteps of his father
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_39926356-775e-11e9-9dde-afa92b7b4235.amp.html
Johnson Nola.com: Did the Saints get an ‘absolutely special’ returner in Assumption’s Deonte Harris?
https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/05/did-the-saints-get-an-absolutely-special-returner-in-assumptions-deonte-harris.html
NEW YORK JETS
Mehta NYDN: Behind the scenes of the final straw in the Jets rift between Adam Gase and Mike Maccagnan
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-sports-jets-behind-scenes-adam-gase-mike-maccagnan-20190517-wnaoganfijefdi452rtuxb4tsa-story.html
Costello NYP: Jets’ GM job isn’t the easy sell Christopher Johnson portrays
https://nypost.com/2019/05/17/jets-gm-job-isnt-the-easy-sell-christopher-johnson-portrays/amp/#click=https://t.co/qIlmbs68Pm
Breer MMQB: Who Wants to Take on the Chaos and Be the Next GM of the New York Jets?
https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/05/16/new-york-jets-mike-maccagnan-adam-gase-joe-douglas
Cimini ESPN NY: Losing record, no playoff wins: Adam Gase takes control of Jets
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/79906/losing-record-no-playoff-wins-adam-gase-takes-control-of-jets
OAKLAND
Bair NBC Bay Area: Raiders D-line coach Brenston Buckner breaks down young, talented group
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/raiders-d-line-coach-brenston-buckner-breaks-down-young-talented-group?
O’Halloran Denver Post: Former Broncos LB Brandon Marshall was left without a team until “Jon Gruden came through”
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/17/brandon-marshall-broncos-raiders-transition/amp/
Williams NBC Bay Area: Fourth-Round Pick Could be Sleeper in Raiders Secondary
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Fourth-Round-Pick-Could-be-Sleeper-in-Raiders-Secondary-510015241.html
PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Can the Eagles keep Joe Douglas from taking the Jets’ general manager job?
https://www.philly.com/eagles/joe-douglas-philadelphia-eagles-new-york-jets-general-manager-20190516.html
Kaye NJ.com: Who could sneak onto Eagles’ 53-man roster? 6 dark horse candidates vying for jobs
https://www.nj.com/eagles/2019/05/who-could-sneak-onto-eagles-53-man-roster-6-dark-horse-candidates-vying-for-jobs.html
McManus ESPN Philadelphia: Signs point to a megadeal between Eagles, Carson Wentz
http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/27563/signs-point-to-a-megadeal-between-eagles-carson-wentz?
Berman Phil.com: From record-setter to reserve, Clayton Thorson is first quarterback draft pick for Eagles to develop since Carson Wentz
https://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-clayton-thorson-quarterback-rookie-prospect-nfl-carson-wentz-doug-pederson-20190517.html
Centre Daily Times: How Penn State’s DeAndre Thompkins could make Eagles roster
https://triblive.com/sports/how-penn-states-deandre-thompkins-could-make-eagles-roster/
Bowen Phil.com: This isn’t the start Eagles rookie guard Nate Herbig envisioned, but he can determine what happens from here
https://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-nate-herbig-undrafted-rookie-camp-guard-stanford-20190514.html
Domowitch Phil.com: ‘It changed my life’: Shareef Miller’s mother and the choice that put him on a path to the Eagles
https://www.philly.com/eagles/shareef-miller-eagles-penn-state-philadelphia-frankford-20190514.html
McLane Phil.com: 2019 roster preview: On Eagles defensive line, the onus falls on Derek Barnett
https://www.philly.com/eagles/2019-philadelphia-eagles-roster-derek-barnett-brandon-graham-fletcher-cox-defensive-line-20190514.html
PITTSBURGH
Cook Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Steelers enter OTAs looking to shed Team Turmoil label
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2019/05/17/pittsburgh-steelers-ben-roethlisberger-mike-tomlin-antonio-brown-leveon-bell-otas/stories/201905190038
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Five questions facing the Steelers ahead of OTAs
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/05/16/steelers-OTAs-preview-2019-ben-roethlisberger-devin-bush/stories/201905190017
Starkey Pittsburgh Post Gazette: National narrative on Ben Roethlisberger hits comical low
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/joe-starkey/2019/05/16/ben-roethlisberger-steelers-boat-georgia-OTAs/stories/201905160169
Farrar Touchdownwire USA Today: Why rookie Devin Bush is the cure for what ails the Steelers defense
https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2019/05/16/why-rookie-devin-bush-is-the-cure-for-what-ails-the-steelers-defense/
Rutter Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers OTA preview: Safety roles could expand for young players
https://triblive.com/sports/steelers-ota-preview-safety-roles-could-expand-for-young-players/
SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ backup QB job remains up for grabs
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-backup-QB-job-remains-up-for-grabs-13854672.php
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Matt Breida ready to assert himself in a crowded backfield
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-RB-Matt-Breida-ready-to-assert-himself-13848841.php
Johnson NBC Bay Area: DeForest Buckner sees 'bright future' for 49ers' No. 2 pick Nick Bosa
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/deforest-buckner-sees-bright-future-49ers-no-2-pick-nick-bosa
49ers.com: 49ers Sign DB Alex Brown, Waive DL Damontre Moore
https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-db-alex-brown-waive-dl-damontre-moore
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ John Lynch might kick himself if selection of punter doesn’t pan out
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/amp/49ers-Lynch-may-kick-himself-if-early-13844719.php
SEATTLE
Stone Seattle Times: Give Seahawks credit for hard but necessary choices while remaking core
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/may/17/larry-stone-give-seahawks-credit-for-hard-but-nece/?
Clayton ESPN 710 Seattle: What the Seahawks truly got for Frank Clark
https://sports.mynorthwest.com/643917/clayton-what-seahawks-got-for-clark/amp/
Arthur Seattle PI: Early projection of Seahawks' 2019 starters: Who's No. 2 option at WR behind Tyler Lockett?
https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/seahawks/amp/Early-projection-of-Seahawks-2019-starters-13854227.php
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks officially sign Geno Smith to set up intriguing backup quarterback battle
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-officially-sign-geno-smith-to-set-up-intriguing-backup-quarterback-battle/?
Bell News Tribune: Seahawks create competition for spot they never intend to use: Russell Wilson backup
https://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article230376069.html
TAMPA BAY
Bassinger TB Times: Five reasons the Buccaneers will (and won't) make the NFL playoffs this season
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/05/17/five-reasons-the-buccaneers-will-and-wont-make-the-nfl-playoffs-this-season/
Stroud TB Times: Is Lavonte David the next Gerald McCoy?
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/05/14/is-lavonte-david-the-next-gerald-mccoy/?
TENNESSEE
Davenport ESPN Nashville: Have Titans upgraded enough to make a playoff run?
http://www.espn.com/blog/tennessee-titans/post/_/id/28219/have-titans-upgraded-enough-to-make-a-playoff-run?
Wyatt Titans.com: Titans D-Lineman Jurrell Casey Aims to be Bigger, Stronger in 2019
https://www.titansonline.com/news/titans-d-lineman-jurrell-casey-aims-to-be-bigger-stronger-in-2019
Bacharach The Tennessean: Yes, Titans defensive lineman Dee Liner still gets asked about his name
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/3664825002
Bacharach The Tennessean: Young Titans taking notes from 37-year-old Cameron Wake
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/3664880002
WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Washington: Derrius Guice, Case Keenum, Reuben Foster pivotal for Redskins
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/38511/derrius-guice-case-keenum-reuben-foster-pivotal-for-redskins
Carpenter Washington Post: Colt McCoy returns to Redskins, hopes to start practicing in June
https://beta.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/05/15/colt-mccoy-returns-redskins-hopes-start-practicing-june/?
Russell Washington Post: Former Redskins quarterbacks to rookie Dwayne Haskins: Be humble and be yourself
https://beta.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/05/17/former-redskins-quarterbacks-rookie-dwayne-haskins-be-humble-be-yourself/?
Schreifels Redskins.com: Redskins 90-Man Roster Breakdown: Defense
https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-90-man-roster-breakdown-defense
Colleges/Draft
WR
Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt)
5/16/19, 3:07 PM
My top 5 senior wide receivers for the 2020 NFL draft in Las Vegas:
1. Collin Johnson Texas
2. K.J. Hill OhioState
3. Tyler Johnson Minnesota
4. Juwan Johnson Oregon
5. Michael Pittman Jr. USC
History
Stapleton AP Yahoo Sports: Only four players in 100 years have won six NFL titles
https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/only-four-players-100-years-won-six-nfl-230420229--nfl.html
Pigskin Books: Top five: books for New York Giants fans
https://pigskinbooks.com/2019/05/15/top-five-books-for-new-york-giants-fans/
Giants Birthdays 5-18
Jeff Roehl LT UDFA- Northwestern 2003 NYG 2003 5-18-1980
In Memoriam
Red Smith TB FA-GB 1928 FA-NJ 1931 NYG 1928, 1931 Born 5-18-1904
Died 3-08-1978
NYT Obituary
“He was a 1927 graduate of Notre Dame, where he was a lineman under Knute Rockne. He was also captain and catcher on the baseball team.
Early in his professional career, Mr. Smith played in the National Football League with the New York Yankees and the Green Bay Packers and played baseball with the New York Giants. He was a former line coach for the Green Bay Packers (1936.43) and line coach for the Giants (1944& #8208;1949).
In Toledo, Mr. Smith took a job as general manager of Buckeye Brewing Company and eventually became its president from 1960& #8208;63.”
