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Defenderdawg : 5/25/2019 8:51 am
Giants

Schmeelk Giants.com: Fact or Fiction: Who's looking good at OTAs?
https://www.giants.com/news/fact-or-fiction-offensive-defensive-standouts-at-otas

Schneier 247Sports: The way-too-early 53-man New York Giants 2019 roster projection
https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/LongFormArticle/New-York-Giants-53man-roster-projection-2019-131937416/

Dunleavy NJ.com: How many TDs for Eli Manning in 2019? Giants signing Nick Perry? Too many CBs? Playoff chances? | Mailbag
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/how-many-tds-for-eli-manning-in-2019-giants-signing-nick-perry-or-an-impact-free-agent-playoff-chances-mailbag.html

Schneier/Turchyn: Big Blue Banter Podcast:
In depth Interior O line breakdown, OTAs, more (Audio)
https://www.spreaker.com/user/10669505/giants-interior-o-line-has-a-chance-to-b

GM

Dunleavy NJ.com: The sneaky smart move Giants GM Dave Gettleman made this offseason | Which coach is benefiting?
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/the-sneaky-smart-move-giants-gm-dave-gettleman-made-this-offseason-which-coach-is-benefiting.html

Tatanto 247 Sports: Panthers debate legacy of Dave Gettleman as general manager
https://247sports.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/Article/Dave-Gettleman-Panthers-legacy-122913088/

QB

Glauber Newsday: Kurt Warner, the guy Eli Manning replaced, knows what Giants quarterback will be experiencing this season
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/giants-eli-manning-1.31516403

Duggan The Athletic: A detailed look at the Senior Bowl appearance that made Dave Gettleman fall ‘in full-bloom love’ with Daniel Jones
https://theathletic.com/992342/2019/05/24/a-detailed-look-at-the-senior-bowl-appearance-that-made-dave-gettleman-fall-in-full-bloom-love-with-daniel-jones/?

RB

Schwartz NYP: The forgotten running back Giants just can’t get rid of
https://nypost.com/2019/05/22/the-forgotten-running-back-giants-just-cant-get-rid-of/amp/#click=https://t.co/PiqLUbnatT

WR

Valentine BBV: Giants’ 90-man roster: Can Corey Coleman make an impact as a receiver?
https://www.bigblueview.com/2019/5/22/18634627/giants-90-man-roster-can-corey-coleman-make-an-impact-as-a-receiver

TE

Giants.com: Giants Huddle: TE Evan Engram
Evan Engram takes you through his high school and college playing days and discusses key family moments that helped shape his career (Audio)
https://www.giants.com/podcasts/giants-huddle-te-evan-engram

Valentine BBV: Giants’ 90-man roster: In C.J. Conrad, did Giants find the next Jason Witten?
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/5/24/18637352/giants-90-man-roster-in-cj-conrad-did-giants-find-the-next-jason-witten-kentucky

OL

Eisen Giants.com: Giants' revamped O-line building camaraderie 
https://www.giants.com/news/giants-revamped-o-line-building-camaraderie

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants' retooled offensive line looks like their best in years
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/59038/giants-retooled-offensive-line-looks-like-their-best-in-years

LG

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
5/21/19, 12:12 PM
Credit where it's due: Dave Gettleman stressed the need for interior OL to stop interior disruption. One year later, one of Giants biggest weaknesses is one of their biggest strengths.
Among 55 OGs who played 50%+ snaps (2018), per & #8294;& #8234;PFF& #8236;& #8297;, Hernandez graded No. 18, Zeitler No. 5

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
5/21/19, 12:20 PM
Ex-NFL center LeCharles Bentley on Jon Halapio: "I thought last year if he had stayed healthy he would have finished as one of the top five centers in the league...with Zeitler next to him, that dude, end of the year, if he’s healthy, he will be a top-five center."

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
5/21/19, 12:57 PM
Kevin Zeitler can already see Will Hernandez 'can be special' and it's easy to see why. They share a key trait.
I looked back at some of the Giants rookie LG's 2018 tape to see where he excelled, where he struggled, and if he improved on early issues:

Schneier 247 Sports: Will Hernandez pinpoints noticeable difference in Giants' O-line
https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/Article/Will-Hernandez-New-York-Giants-offensive-line-2019-132267417/

Schneier 247 Sports: Kevin Zeitler raves about Giants OG Will Hernandez's potential
https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/Article/Will-Hernandez-Giants-Kevin-Zeitler-breakout-2019-132206247/

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
5/21/19, 3:39 PM
Long story short, if the Giants do end up improving on their 2018 win total, the play of this trio: Hernandez-Halapio-Zeitler will be the No. 1 factor.

Defense

Lombardo NJ.com: NFL rumors: Pass rusher remains Giants’ most glaring need | Who are the best remaining free agents?
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/nfl-rumors-pass-rusher-remains-giants-most-glaring-need-who-are-the-best-remaining-free-agents.html

Lombardo NJ.com: Can Jabrill Peppers be Giants’ breakout star on defense? | Ranking top 3 candidates
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/can-jabrill-peppers-be-giants-breakout-star-on-defense-ranking-top-3-candidates.html

DT/NT

Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21)
5/24/19, 8:15 AM
The Giants were in sub packages on 84 percent of their defensive snaps last season (64 percent in nickel), per & #8294;& #8234;PFF& #8236;& #8297;. Wrote about what that means for Dexter Lawrence, who only played 47 percent of Clemson's snaps last season, earlier this week

Nick Turchyn (@Tmanic21)
5/24/19, 8:39 AM
Key thing to remember was Lawrence was part of a deep 2 line rotation, where most often lines stay on for entire series. This was NOT him being taken off on 3rd down. In Cfb w/so many tempo teams defenses prepare packages a little bit differently

Nick Turchyn (@Tmanic21)
5/24/19, 8:43 AM
Of the 6 games I studied, Wilkinson as interior rusher was used the most in “double shifting”, but believe his size and speed profile fit w/larger sized non-starters. Biggest point for Lawrence’s usage was in base fronts he was mostly 4i/3t while wilk played 0t

OLB

Leonard NYDN: Markus Golden is healthy and ready to go sack ‘hunting’ for Giants
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-markus-golden-sacks-20190521-fegrjc7hszgarldqhirq5i3y64-story.html

ILB

Valentine BBV: Giants’ 90-man roster: Can Ryan Connelly be more than a special teams player?
https://www.bigblueview.com/2019/5/23/18635608/giants-90-man-roster-can-ryan-connelly-be-more-than-a-special-teams-player

CB

Eisen Giants.com: CB Jenkins embracing new leadership role
https://www.giants.com/news/cb-jenkins-embracing-new-leadership-role

Dunleavy NJ.com: Year of the Jackrabbit? Giants’ Janoris Jenkins promises to be 1 of NFL’s best corners in 2019
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/05/year-of-the-jackrabbit-giants-janoris-jenkins-promises-to-be-1-of-nfls-best-corners-in-2019.html

Stapleton The Record: NY Giants: Sam Beal's rookie education has begun to pay off
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2019/05/23/sam-beal-rookie-education-paying-off-ny-giants/3769294002/

SS

Schwartz NYP: Jabrill Peppers is already making ‘impact’ Giants hoped for
https://nypost.com/2019/05/20/jabrill-peppers-is-already-making-impact-giants-hoped-for/amp/

FS

Valentine BBV: Giants’ 90-man roster: Where does Sean Chandler fit in revamped secondary?
https://www.bigblueview.com/2019/5/21/18633311/giants-90-man-roster-where-does-sean-chandler-fit-in-revamped-secondary

NFL

Brooks NFL.com: Steelers better without Bell, AB
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001031896/article/steelers-better-off-without-leveon-ab-suh-vs-mccoy-redux?

Orr MMQB: Arena Football's Influence on the NFL Is Growing
https://amp.si.com/nfl/2019/05/23/arena-football-influence-nfl-matt-nagy-matt-lafleur-omaha-beef#click=https://t.co/4xexds8MSx

Wagner-McGough CBS Sports: Top 25 NFL players under age 25: Mahomes No. 1 in landslide, Mayfield finishes as third-highest ranked QB

“19. Giants RB Saquon Barkley (22)
Again: We're not going to get into the Giants' decision to draft Saquon Barkley over Sam Darnold. That's irrelevant for the purposes of this list. What's good is that they at least drafted one of the best running backs in football. It took Barkley one season to prove his worth.
In 2018, despite playing with a washed up quarterback and running behind an offensive line that was among the worst run-blocking units in football, Barkley managed to eclipse the 2,000-yard (from scrimmage) threshold while scoring 15 total touchdowns. Nobody in football gained more yards than Barkley last season. Of his 1,307 rushing yards, 872 of them came after contact, according to PFF, which really highlights just how bad his supporting cast was. Barkley only ranks behind the remaining two running backs because they've been at the top of their game for a longer period of time. If Barkley does what he did in 2018 again in 2019, he'll move up the list. And I have no doubt he'll do exactly that.”

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/top-25-nfl-players-under-age-25-mahomes-no-1-in-landslide-mayfield-finishes-as-third-highest-ranked-qb/amp/

Benoit MMQB: The NFL’s All-Small Team
https://amp.si.com/nfl/2019/05/22/nfl-all-small-team-drew-brees-ty-hilton-phillip-lindsay-aaron-donald#click=https://t.co/jR0LCxcvFP

Solak The Draft Network: THE NFC EAST'S BEST SECOND-YEAR TALENTS

“1) SAQUON BARKLEY, RB, NEW YORK GIANTS
Barkley is the butt of a lot of jokes -- and I'll be the first in line to make them. But it's easy to forget that he's a special talent at the running back position, with a profile of explosiveness, power, and body control that doesn't come around often. The value of his position and his elite status relative to replacement level players isn't great -- but he's still a tremendous talent
As such, Barkley -- one of two Pro Bowlers from this division's 2018 class -- is my top sophomore in the NFC East. He should expect nearly a league-leading number of touches and produce at an All-Pro level accordingly.”

“5) B.J. HILL, DT, NEW YORK GIANTS
Did you know that B.J. Hill set the rookie record for sacks by a New York Giant? I didn't, before I started writing this post. But 5.5 is indeed the record, and was good enough for second on the Giants' team last year after Olivier Vernon.
Hill leveraged a strong senior season and Senior Bowl into a Day 2 selection, and with the Giants, he moved from an interior alignment to a big 3-4 role under DC James Bettcher. His length, size, and quickness shined on the outside, and the Giants should expect him, Dalvin Tomlinson, and rookie Dexter Lawrence to form a fearsome interior for the seasons to come.”

https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/the-nfc-east-s-best-second-year-talents

ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: Misconceptions of the Arizona Cardinals' offense under Kliff Kingsbury is an advantage
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/05/21/arizona-cardinals-kliff-kingsbury-offense-analysis/3751805002/

McManaman AZ Central: After three devastating injuries, Cardinals' Kevin White ready to be a 'dominant player'
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/3770691002#click=https://t.co/T92cO1x2SM

McManaman AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals' offensive line will determine the success of the air-raid offense
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2019/05/21/arizona-cardinals-offensive-line-determine-success-air-raid/3755929002/

McManaman AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals agree to terms with defensive tackle Terrell McClain
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/3768306002#click=https://t.co/JZegXtOMAr

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons’ running back Devonta Freeman fine with God’s plan 
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-running-back-devonta-freeman-rine-with-god-plan/FC2TSRUUw6geCofemqTDgJ/

BALTIMORE
Shaffer Baltimore Sun: Lamar Jackson is far from perfect in practice, but Ravens like his progress
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-lamar-jackson-otas-20190523-story.html

Shaffer Baltimore Sun: Upgrade or downgrade? Reviewing the Ravens' offseason moves on defense
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-upgrade-downgrade-defense-20190522-story.html

BUFFALO
Skurski Buffalo News: Bigger, stronger, faster: Bills receiver Zay Jones' offseason transformation
https://buffalonews.com/2019/05/23/buffalo-bills-nfl-zay-jones/

Maiorana Rochester Democrat: Jerry Hughes doesn't have big sack numbers, but he's still an elite pass rusher
https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/3751650002#click=https://t.co/BSqv9YiXNG

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Panthers owner David Tepper’s money moves put team, region, fully in his focus
https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article230738599.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Who is the Carolina Panthers’ No. 1 receiver in 2019? Everyone, and no one. Here’s why
https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article230702544.html

CHICAGO
Finley Chicago Sun Times: Chuck Pagano sees a lot of Ed Reed in Bears S Eddie Jackson — and he’s coached both
https://chicago.suntimes.com/platform/amp/bears/2019/5/24/18639075/bears-eddie-jackson-chuck-pagano-ed-reed-hall-of-fame-safety-similar

CINCINNATI
Terrell ESPN Cincinnati: Bengals' Zac Taylor is young, but confident to do things his way
http://www.espn.com.au/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/31286/bengals-zac-taylor-is-young-but-confident-to-do-things-his-way?

CLEVELAND
Martin Yahoo Sports: Behind scenes in Cleveland where Browns expectations are bonkers – 'There's not going to be a crash here'
https://sports.yahoo.com/behind-scenes-in-cleveland-where-browns-expectations-are-bonkers-theres-not-going-to-be-a-crash-here-011944710.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Gerald McCoy’s visit with the Browns went ‘great’ and he could sign here after visiting Ravens Tuesday, source says
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/05/browns-gerald-mccoy-leaves-without-a-deal-but-discussions-continue.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Denzel Ward says he and Greedy Williams can be the new Top Dawgs and DBs can be tops in NFL
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/05/denzel-ward-says-he-and-greedy-williams-can-be-the-new-top-dawgs-and-dbs-can-be-tops-in-nfl.html

Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer: Were the Cleveland Browns playing the wrong players on special teams last year?
https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2019/05/were-the-cleveland-browns-playing-the-wrong-players-on-special-teams-last-year-doug-lesmerises.html

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Is Cowboys’ QB Dak Prescott feeling pressure to show he’s worth $30 million annually?
https://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article230726124.html

Machota Dallas Morning News: 3 new Dallas Cowboys offensive weapons that have turned heads during OTAs
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/05/23/3-new-cowboys-offensive-weapons-turned-heads-otas

Owning Dallas Morning News: Film room: How Cowboys' Zack Martin leverages one specific technique to separate himself as NFL's best guard
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/05/23/film-room-masterclass-cowboys-zack-martin-leverages-one-technique-separate-nfl-best-guard

DENVER
Nguyen Denver Post: Broncos quarterback situation: What the national media is saying about Denver’s crew
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/24/broncos-quarterbacks-national-media-reactions/

Legwold ESPN Denver: Broncos need Courtland Sutton, DaeSean Hamilton to flourish quickly
http://www.espn.co.uk/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/33274/broncos-need-courtland-sutton-daesean-hamilton-to-flourish-quickly?

Fredrickson Denver Post: Broncos Adam Gotsis and Justin Simmons address mentality entering contract year
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/23/adam-gotsis-justin-simmons-contract-year-broncos/amp/#click=https://t.co/qDuSHxMajl

O’Halloran Denver Post: Clarity on important third safety spot likely months away for Broncos
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/05/24/broncos-third-safety-spot/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions haven't won a playoff game in exactly 10,000 days
https://amp.freep.com/amp/3747482002#click=https://t.co/sICD1saBID

GREEN BAY
Owaczarski Mil JS: Winnipeg finalizing plans to host Packers exhibition vs. Raiders in August
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2019/05/24/winnipeg-finalizing-plans-host-packers-exhibition-vs-raiders/1230950001/

Owaczarski Mil JS: Packers notes: Learning new offense 'a work in progress' for Aaron Rodgers
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2019/05/22/packers-notes-learning-new-offense-a-work-progress-rodgers/3753631002/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: How a new mentor is helping Texans QB Deshaun Watson
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/How-a-new-mentor-is-helping-Texans-QB-Deshaun-13867645.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Why Texans emphasize versatility on offensive line
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/Why-Texans-emphasize-versatility-on-offensive-line-13882178.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans painting a bright future with nose tackle D.J. Reader
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/Texans-paint-bright-future-nose-tackle-DJ-Reader-13892599.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Erickson Indianapolis Star: Colts observations: A lot to like from Andrew Luck's receiving options
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2019/05/21/colts-otas-a-lot-to-like-from-andrew-lucks-receivers-devin-funchess-parris-campbell-shine/3734067002/

Walker Colts.com: Quenton Nelson: Challenge To Improve Run Game ‘Fires Us All Up’
https://www.colts.com/news/quenton-nelson-challenge-to-improve-run-game-fires-us-all-up

JACKSONVILLE
Heilman Florida Times Union: New Jaguars OC John DeFilippo shares vision
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190523/new-jaguars-oc-john-defilippo-shares-vision?template=ampart#click=https://t.co/wW3kwVm6jW

Frenette Florida Times Union: Tight spirals aside, Foles has leadership traits Jaguars need
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190524/gene-frenette-tight-spirals-aside-foles-has-leadership-traits-jaguars-need?

Reid Florida Times Union: Leonard Fournette remains Jaguars' offensive centerpiece despite last season's woes
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190524/leonard-fournette-remains-jaguars-offensive-centerpiece-despite-last-seasons-woes?

Frenette Florida Times Union: Just a question of how long Jaguars wait on paying Ngakoue
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190524/gene-frenette-just-question-of-how-long-jaguars-wait-on-paying-ngakoue

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Manzano OC Register: Chargers’ Super Bowl hopes might hinge on third-year offensive linemen
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/05/18/chargers-super-bowl-hopes-might-hinge-on-third-year-offensive-linemen/amp/

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Manning PFF: The return of WR Cooper Kupp is pivotal to the Los Angeles Rams' passing attack
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-the-return-of-wr-cooper-kupp-is-pivotal-to-the-rams-passing-attack

Graham AP: Staying sharp: Sack artist Donald fueled by Super Bowl loss
https://apnews.com/a3728725a5b34cdd9b16be165e72b89f

Dennis Rams.com: Feeling comfortable back in L.A., Clay Matthews shares how he fits in with the Rams
https://www.therams.com/news/feeling-comfortable-back-in-l-a-clay-matthews-shares-how-he-fits-in-with-the-ram

Dennis Rams.com: “I’m here to push him to that next level.” Eric Weddle sees something special in John Johnson
https://www.therams.com/news/i-m-here-to-push-him-to-that-next-level-eric-weddle-sees-something-special-in-jo

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Brian Flores selling Dolphins players on competition. These spots are most up for grabs
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article230745004.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: Josh Rosen still an unknown quantity to Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, too
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/20190522/josh-rosen-is-still-unknown-quantity-to-miami-dolphins-owner-stephen-ross-too?

Beasley Miami Herald: What’s it like catching a pass from Josh Rosen? We asked the guys who do it daily
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article230655609.html

Schad Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins' Davon Godchaux adapting role from 'attack' to 'read' and react
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/20190523/miami-dolphins-davon-godchaux-adapting-role-from-attack-to-read-and-react?

Beasley Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins hoarding defensive linemen who were once high draft picks
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article230737854.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings notebook: Xavier Rhodes has no issues with Mike Zimmer calling him out in March; 4 players sit out practice Wednesday due to injury; Linval Joseph had surgery; QB Sean Mannion with 2nd team; 50th anniversary of Vikings first Super Bowl. And more:
https://www.twincities.com/2019/05/22/vikings-xavier-rhodes-has-no-issues-with-mike-zimmers-criticism-of-his-2018-play/

Mizutani Twincities.com: Kirk Cousins hopes rookie Garrett Bradbury is Vikings’ center for ‘the next decade’
https://www.twincities.com/2019/05/24/the-budding-relationship-between-kirk-cousins-and-garrett-bradbury/amp/

NEW ENGLAND
Duffy Boston Herald: Dontrelle Inman hopes to catch on quickly with Patriots
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/05/24/dontrelle-inman-hopes-to-catch-on-quickly-with-patriots/amp/

McBride Boston Globe: For what it’s worth, Patriots rookie N’Keal Harry looks sharp in OTAs
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/05/24/for-what-worth-patriots-rookie-keal-harry-looks-sharp-otas/j7yFNgSksGkDihdSkNWRBL/story.html

Daniels Providence Journal: Ben Watson buried the hatchet in return to Patriots
https://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20190524/ben-watson-buried-hatchet-in-return-to-patriots?

Keegan Boston Herald: Patriots tight end Ben Watson not afraid to speak his mind
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/05/23/patriots-tight-end-ben-watson-not-afraid-to-speak-his-mind/

Schofield SB Nation: Bill Belichick, Iowa State and the future of defensive football
https://www.patspulpit.com/platform/amp/2019/5/22/18634233/bill-belichick-iowa-state-future-of-defensive-football-nfl-new-england-patriots-chiefs-rams#click=https://t.co/CvttWZkbhb

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Drew Brees trying to find rhythm with Saints’ center candidates
https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/05/drew-brees-trying-to-find-rhythm-with-saints-center-candidates.html

Martel AP: In 19th season, Saints QB Drew Brees eager for new things, even running WR routes
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_65a49cd0-7e51-11e9-82d5-3be990be8122.amp.html

Triplett ESPN NO: Saints can't avoid Michael Thomas, Cameron Jordan megadeals much longer
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/31920/saints-michael-thomas-cameron-jordan-patiently-await-monster-paydays?

Martel AP: Saints rookie Mack hopes hard lessons at Notre Dame pay off
https://apnews.com/de73cfe733b34049873f3ac8c8f042df

DeShazier Saints.com: New Orleans Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk already among NFL's elite players
https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-tackle-ryan-ramczyk-already-among-nfl-s-elite-players

Johnson Nola.com: Saints make a flurry of moves; sign veteran OL Marshall Newhouse
https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/05/saints-sign-veteran-ol-marshall-newhouse.html

NEW YORK JETS
Martin Yahoo Sports: If Adam Gase is to be believed, then Jets have put him in bad spot to 'take all the bullets'
https://sports.yahoo.com/news/if-adam-gase-is-to-be-believed-then-jets-have-put-him-in-bad-spot-to-take-all-the-bullets-022747771.html

Mehta NYDN: Dysfunctional Jets better not ruin Sam Darnold
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-sports-jets-sam-darnold-20190524-dmxn7tvwfnebbm6bq42t4w7dze-story.html

OAKLAND
McDonald SJ Mercury News: Five takeaways from Raiders’ practices: Team is making moves to make up for losses
https://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/oakland-raiders/article230803829.html

Gutierrez ESPN Oakland: Carr annoyed at rumors Raiders would draft QB
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26796271/carr-annoyed-rumors-raiders-draft-qb

Martin Raiders.com: 'Last Chance U' star Ronald Ollie used to be mad at the world, now he's grateful
https://www.raiders.com/news/last-chance-u-star-ronald-ollie-used-to-be-mad-at-the-world-now-he-s-grateful

PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil.com: Report: Jets contact Eagles to get OK to talk to Joe Douglas about becoming their general manager
https://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-joe-douglas-jets-general-manager-front-office-rumors-report-20190524.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: 10 players the Eagles can least afford to lose to injury
https://www.phillyvoice.com/10-players-eagles-can-least-afford-lose-injury-2019/

Berman Phil.com: Eagles’ Carson Wentz spent the offseason emphasizing diet, nutrition to ‘hopefully add years’ to career
https://www.philly.com/eagles/carson-wentz-eagles-offseason-diet-training-tom-brady-20190523.html

Sielski Phil.com: Nate Sudfeld will be the Eagles’ new Nick Foles, as he should be
https://www.philly.com/eagles/nate-sudfeld-eagles-quarterbacks-carson-wentz-nick-foles-depth-chart-20190523.html

Kaye NJ.com: Eagles’ Cody Kessler spoke with Nick Foles after being cut by Jaguars | What did they talk about?
https://www.nj.com/eagles/2019/05/eagles-cody-kessler-spoke-with-nick-foles-after-being-cut-by-jaguars-what-did-they-talk-about.html

Rosenblatt NJ.com: Eagles’ Dallas Goedert feels ‘bigger, faster, stronger’ in Year 2, no thanks to a failed lobster-diving adventure
https://www.nj.com/eagles/2019/05/eagles-dallas-goedert-feels-bigger-faster-stronger-in-year-2-no-thanks-to-a-failed-lobster-diving-offseason-adventure.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Nothing nutty about it: Jordan Mailata not bothered at all by Eagles’ decision to draft Andre Dillard
https://www.philly.com/eagles/jordan-mailata-eagles-cross-train-right-tackle-andre-dillard-back-injury-jason-peters-peanuts-rugby-australia-20190524.html

Berman Phil.com: Malik Jackson was the Eagles’ biggest offseason addition, and his drive to return to Pro Bowl level ‘starts now’
https://www.philly.com/eagles/malik-jackson-fletcher-cox-jim-schwartz-eagles-free-agency-jacksonville-jaguars-20190524.html

Bowen Phil.com: Timmy Jernigan’s Eagles journey has left him feeling ill-used, but also eager to show he can still wreak havoc
https://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-tim-jernigan-timmy-contract-otas-howie-roseman-cut-released-20190521.html

Solak SB Nation: How much does EDGE depth matter to the Eagles?
https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/amp/2019/5/23/18636073/chris-long-michael-bennett-derek-barnett-philadelphia-eagles-defensive-end#click=https://t.co/VDgZ065rVY

Hayes Phil.com: Chris Long’s legacy with Eagles was pranks, sacks and brotherly love
https://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-chris-long-carson-wentz-brandon-graham-rodney-mcleod-timmy-jernigan-20190522.html

PITTSBURGH
Spencer Pittsburgh: Jaylen Samuels thinks he and James Conner will be 'scary for defenses'
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/05/23/Jaylen-Samuels-thinks-he-and-James-Conner-will-be-scary-for-defenses/stories/201905230128

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: It's pretty clear: Steelers don't want JuJu Smith-Schuster to become the next Antonio Brown
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/05/22/Pittsburgh-Steelers-JuJu-Smith-Schuster-to-become-the-next-Antonio-Brown-OTAs-Ben-Roethlisberger-Kevin-Colbert/stories/201905220140

Fowler ESPN Pittsburgh: James Washington Year 2: Dropped 15 pounds and baggage
http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/30797/james-washington-year-2-dropped-15-pounds-and-baggage?

Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers’ latest Slash — Trevor Wood — knows tight end is how he’ll get noticed
https://triblive.com/sports/steelers-newest-slash-trevor-wood-knows-tight-end-is-how-hell-get-noticed/

Spencer Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Steelers want Devin Bush to make some noise. Literally
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/05/21/devin-bush-steelers-otas-defense-first-team-cam-heyward/stories/201905210117

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Steelers CB Mike Hilton wants a new contract, but he's still showing up at OTAs
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/05/23/mike-hilton-contract-steelers-otas-alejandro-villanueva/stories/201905230129

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Mullens quick to identify offseason focus
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/amp/49ers-Mullens-quick-to-identify-offseason-focus-13864818.php#click=https://t.co/lGqUKNS2Na

Branch SF Chronicle: Dee Ford and DeForest: 49ers excited about potential of pass-rush pairing
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Dee-Ford-and-DeForest-49ers-excited-about-13882963.php

Inman SJ Mercury News: 49ers Solomon Thomas’ mental health comeback embodies NFL’s mission
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/05/22/49ers-solomon-thomas-mental-health-comeback-embodies-nfls-mission/

Branch SF Chronicle: Niners’ oft-injured Jimmie Ward suffers broken collarbone
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/amp/Report-Oft-injured-Jimmie-Ward-suffers-broken-13883508.php#click=https://t.co/TRvtzQk6bk

Inman SJ Mercury News: Healthier Richard Sherman must spark 49ers suspect secondary
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/05/24/healthier-richard-sherman-must-spark-49ers-suspect-secondary/amp/

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ defensive backs get a second chance to be first string
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-defensive-backs-get-a-second-chance-to-13894705.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: What the contracts of Al Woods and Geno Smith say about their potential roles for the Seahawks in 2019
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/what-the-contracts-of-al-woods-and-geno-smith-say-about-their-potential-roles-for-the-seahawks-in-2019/

Mathews Seahawkswire USA Today: Running back Rashaad Penny is leaner, stronger this offseason
https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2019/05/23/seahawks-running-back-rashaad-penny-leaner-stronger-offseason/

Patton Seahawkswire USA Today: Seahawks got 'bigger and tougher' with Mike Iupati on offensive line
https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2019/05/22/seahawks-got-bigger-and-tougher-with-mike-iupati-on-offensive-line/amp/#click=https://t.co/DTo5xQi4mE

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks MLB Bobby Wagner says his plan is to become the highest-paid linebacker in the NFL
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-mlb-bobby-wagner-says-plan-is-to-become-highest-paid-linebacker-in-the-nfl/

Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: The potential pitfalls Bobby Wagner could face in representing himself in extension talks
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-the-potential-pitfalls-bobby-wagner-could-face-in-representing-himself-in-extension-talks/amp/#click=https://t.co/vo3O5pIMok

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Tampa Bay experiences the (no) sound and fury of Bruce Arians
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/05/24/tampa-bay-experiences-the-no-sound-and-fury-of-bruce-arians/?

Smith Buccaneers.com: Bucs Waive David Rivers, Creating Room for Ndamukong Suh Addition
https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-waive-david-rivers-creating-room-for-ndamukong-suh-addition

Stroud TB Times: Vernon Hargreaves says lingering injuries kept him out for Bucs
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/05/21/vernon-hargreaves-says-lingering-injuries-kept-him-out-for-bucs/?

TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Titans QB Marcus Mariota's Approach Heading Into 2019 Season: “Let It Ride” 
https://www.titansonline.com/news/titans-qb-marcus-mariota-s-approach-heading-into-2019-season-let-it-ride

Wyatt Titans.com: What's the Plan for Titans First-Round Pick Jeffery Simmons?
https://www.titansonline.com/news/what-s-the-plan-for-titans-first-round-pick-jeffery-simmons

Bacharach The Tennessean: Can Cameron Wake be Titans’ top offseason signing?
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/1197326001

WASHINGTON
Allen Washington Post: ‘Bethesda man to make bid for Redskins’: How Daniel Snyder became an NFL owner 20 years ago
https://beta.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/05/24/how-daniel-snyder-bought-redskins-years-ago/?

Tomik Washington Post: 20 numbers that explain Dan Snyder’s 20 years with the Redskins
https://beta.washingtonpost.com/express/2019/05/23/numbers-that-explain-dan-snyders-years-with-redskins/?

Keim ESPN Washington: Dwayne Haskins taking 'baby steps' to win starting job
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/38540/dwayne-haskins-taking-baby-steps-to-win-starting-job?

Redskins.com: Redskins Sign OT Adam Bisnowaty, Waive Chidi Okeke
https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-sign-ot-adam-bisnowaty-waive-chidi-okeke

Copeland Washington Post: Jonathan Allen, Redskins defensive line hope to lead resurgence
https://beta.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/05/23/jonathan-allen-redskins-defensive-line-hope-lead-resurgence/?

Copeland Washington Post: Redskins officially place Reuben Foster on injured reserve
https://beta.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/05/22/redskins-officially-place-reuben-foster-injured-reserve/?

Colleges/Draft

Freeman B/R: Money Continues to Be Only Thing NFL Cares About with Latest Changes to Combine
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2837603-money-continues-to-be-only-thing-nfl-cares-about-with-latest-changes-to-combine.amp.html

Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Top 10 NFL Draft Prospects in 2020
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2837159-matt-millers-top-10-nfl-draft-prospects-in-2020

S
Sikkema The Draft Network: 5-PLAY PROSPECT: LSU S GRANT DELPIT
https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/5-play-prospect--lsu-s-grant-delpit

History

Goodbread NFL.com: Top 11 all-time NFL players from service academies

“4) DeWitt "Tex" Coulter, C/OT, Army

Pro teams: New York Giants (1946-49, 1951-52), Montreal Alouettes (1953-56).
Coulter was an All-American performer on a national championship Army team in 1945. He then went on to a strong career playing in both the NFL and the Canadian Football League. Remarkably, he made two Pro Bowls for the Giants in 1951 and '52 after he'd spent 1950 in retirement, during which time he worked for a newspaper as a reporter and cartoonist. After retiring for good, he went from cartoons to paintings -- sports paintings, in particular. His art had an "almost photographic realism" and was in high demand, per a 1960 issue of Sports Illustrated.”

Bob Mischak, OG, Army

Pro teams: New York Giants (1958), New York Titans (1960-62) and Oakland Raiders (1963-65).
After earning All-America honors at Army, Mischak was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1954. But due to his three years of Army service, they had to wait until 1957 to get him on the field. Injured his first year, Mischak was traded to the New York Giants and played in the NFL championship game against the Baltimore Colts in 1958. He became one of the AFL's best guards with the New York Titans and Oakland Raiders. He later was a tight ends coach for three Super Bowl-winning teams with the Raiders.

10) Chris "Red" Cagle, RB/DB, Army

Pro teams: New York Giants (1930-32), Brooklyn Dodgers (1933-34).
Cagle was a three-time All-American at West Point in the late 1920s. In 1929, he was Army's team captain, starting quarterback, top rusher and he served as both punter and kicker. He was dismissed from Army before graduating because it was learned he was secretly married, which was not permitted for cadets. After a brief coaching stint at Mississippi State, he signed with the Giants and played three seasons for Big Blue. He finished his career with the NFL's Brooklyn Dodgers, for whom he became part owner in 1933. He later helped found the New York Touchdown Club. He died at the age of 37 after a fall down a flight of New York City subway stairs.
11) Phil McConkey, WR, Navy

Pro teams: New York Giants (1984-85, 1986-88), Green Bay Packers (1986), Phoenix Cardinals (1989), San Diego Chargers (1989).
A receiver and return specialist for the Midshipmen from 1975-78, McConkey served in the Navy for five years after graduation. Bill Parcells signed him to the New York Giants as a 27-year-old rookie after a tip from Steve Belichick, a longtime Navy assistant coach who also happened to be the father of one of Parcells' assistants at the time. McConkey had a six-year NFL career highlighted by the Giants' victory in Super Bowl XXI. He caught a TD pass and broke a 25-yard punt return in the Giants' 39-20 win over the Denver Broncos. McConkey caught 67 passes over his NFL career, but was more effective as a return man, logging more than 3,000 total yards (1,832 on punts, 1,324 on kickoffs).”

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000934453/article/top-11-alltime-nfl-players-from-service-academies

Gosselin Football Maven: Who's the best player not enshrined in Canton? It's now a tougher call
https://footballmaven.io/talkoffame/api/amp/talkoffame/nfl/who-s-the-best-player-not-enshrined-in-canton-it-s-now-a-tougher-call-9GEkVn7yREa-7EW8zSPrDQ/#click=https://t.co/agiVIJ04GI

Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys founder Clint Murchison Jr. receiving Pro Football Hall of Fame push from group that carries his namesake 
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/05/24/cowboys-founder-clint-murchison-jr-receiving-hall-fame-push-group-carries-namesake

Giants Birthdays 5-25

Jerome Cunningham TE UDFA-Central Connecticut State 2014 NYG 2014-2015 5-25-1991

Keith Hamilton RDT/LDT/LDE D4-Pittsburgh 1992 NYG 1992-2003 5-25-1971

At the time Hamilton retired:

His 173 games with the Giants tied Harry Carson for sixth on the
franchise's career list.

He finished with 526 tackles, including
376 solo.

Hamilton had 63 career sacks, good enough for fourth in
team history.

Keith Hamilton Highlights (Video)
https://youtu.be/TMgUV0I3CDA

Mario Manningham WR D3-Michigan 2008, W-SF 2014 NYG 2008-2011, 2014 5-25-1986

Giants.com: Top 5 Plays: WR Mario Manningham
Giants.com has launched a series of videos taking a look back at the top plays of Big Blue’s Super Bowl run in 2011. Here we review the best of wide receiver Mario Manningham.

https://www.giants.com/video/top-5-plays-wr-mario-manningham-7018911

Clifton McNeil WR TR-SF 1970 NYG 1970-1971 Born 5-25-1940

6-01-1970 NYT

“The New York Giants com pleted thier second trade in less than 24 hours yesterday by acquiring Clifton McNeil, a wide receiver and all league selec tion, with the San Francisco 49ers in 1968, for two high draft choices.
The exchange for the 6 foot 2 inch 208 pound McNeil, who led the National Football League in receiving two years ago with 71 catches for 994 yards, followed the Giants' loss of Tommy Joe Crutcher, an outside linebacker, to the Los Angeles Rams for two undisclosed draft choices.
There was no official word on whether the trade for the 29 year old McNeil would result in a round robin swap of draft selections. But a spokes man for the Giants said both deals involved at least one selection “in the top five rounds.”
McNeil, who will be starting his seventh N.F.L. season, played four years with the Cleveland Browns as an under study to Paul Warfield. He was traded to the 49ers in 1968.

Injury Sidelined Him
An injured shoulder kept the Grambling College product out of action for much of last sea son, although a contract dis pute did not further his cause with 49er coaches. McNeil caught only 17 passes for 255 yards and three touchdowns. “This is exactly the kind of guy we were looking for,” Coach Alex Webster said yes terday. “We have a lot of ends, but we don't have the ends with his speed or experience.”
The Giants traded Homer Jones, their fastest receiver, to the Cleveland Browns after last season. Presumably, the ac quisition of McNeil, whose shoulder injury has healed, will allow Webster to select a sec ond wide receiver from two second year players, Don Herrmann and Richard Houston; Joe Morrison, the 12year pro, or Aaron Thomas, who is expected to rejoin the club after a brief retirement.
The Giants were somewhat surprised by the announcement of the Crutcher trade, since it Was conditional on the result of his knee operation. The announcement was made in Los Angeles on Saturday, apparently after the Rams' doctor had examined and tested Crutcher’s knee.”

11-01-1970: Giants Defeat Jets in First Regular Season Meeting

“The culmination of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 made possible the birth of new pro football rivalries, perhaps most notably that between the teams located in New York City. On November 1, 1970 the long-established Giants met the younger league’s Jets for the first time in a regular season game.

While the Jets, coached by Weeb Ewbank, had experienced more recent success with back-to-back AFL Eastern Division titles in 1968 and ’69 and a victory in Super Bowl III, they came into the contest against the Giants as ten-point underdogs. The squad had been decimated by injuries, most notably the broken wrist suffered by star QB Joe Namath but also including the loss of both starting running backs HB Emerson Boozer and FB Matt Snell. As a result, their record was 1-5 as they prepared to meet their intra-city rivals.

Meanwhile the Giants, coached by former star running back Alex Webster, appeared to be on the upswing after six years of not breaking the .500 barrier. QB Fran Tarkenton (pictured above) was joined by HB Ron Johnson and WR Clifton McNeil to fuel the offense and, while the defense had its share of holes, it also had DE Fred Dryer, LB Jim Files, and FS Carl “Spider” Lockhart to bring talent to the unit. After losing their first three games, they had won three straight to improve to 3-3.

A record crowd of 63,903 was in attendance at Shea Stadium. They saw the Jets score first on a pass from QB Al Woodall, the fill-in for Namath, to HB George Nock that covered eight yards. Still in the first quarter, Pete Gogolak booted a 25-yard field goal for the Giants. The score remained 7-3 at halftime. The Giants had difficulty on offense and Tarkenton completed just two of eight pass attempts in the first half.

The Jets added to their lead with a 31-yard field goal by Jim Turner in the third quarter. The game then took a significant turn, however, and oddly enough, the Jets were victimized by their own success on defense. The Giants, down 10-3, drove into Jets territory and had a third-and-goal situation at the one yard line but failed on two plays from there – the last with FB Tucker Frederickson coming up a foot short of the goal line - and had to turn the ball over on downs, although not before a bench-clearing brawl ensued between the teams.

Frederickson had attempted to lateral back to Tarkenton at the end of the fourth-down play, which was already blown dead, and the veteran quarterback was tackled by Jets LB Larry Grantham. Words ensued between Tarkenton and Grantham, and they were followed by CB Earlie Thomas of the Jets throwing a punch at Tarkenton. Both benches quickly emptied.

Once order was restored and the Jets took possession, two quarterback sneaks by Woodall failed to gain ground and then FB Chuck Mercein (an ex-Giant) was tackled in the end zone by Jim Files and Fred Dryer for a safety.

Losing by 10-5 and getting the ball following the free kick, the Giants struck quickly when Tarkenton passed to Johnson for a 50-yard gain to the Jets’ nine. The remaining distance was covered on the next play as Tarkenton passed to TE Bob Tucker and, with Gogolak’s extra point, the older club was in front by 12-10.

On the next Jets series, Woodall was picked off by CB Willie Williams who proceeded to return the interception 36 yards to the Jets’ 29. Three plays later, and helped by a face mask penalty on the Jets, Tarkenton threw another touchdown pass of 11 yards to Clifton McNeil. The Giants had scored 16 points in a period of six plays that covered less than two minutes of the third quarter to take control of the game.

After the flurry of excitement, the remainder of the contest was anticlimactic. Gogolak added a 37-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and the Giants ended up winning handily by a score of 22-10.

The Giants barely outgained the Jets (240 yards to 237) while the Jets had the slight edge in first downs (16 to 15). However, the Giants sacked Woodall six times, to one sack of Tarkenton, and the Jets turned the ball over four times while the Giants suffered no turnovers.

Overcoming the rough first half, Fran Tarkenton ended up completing 11 of 22 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns with none intercepted. Ron Johnson (pictured below) rushed for 69 yards on 25 carries and also caught two passes for 52 more yards. Bob Tucker and Clifton McNeil each had three catches, for 41 and 35 yards respectively, and a TD apiece.”

https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2012/11/1970-giants-defeat-jets-in-first.html

Olen Underwood RLB D14-Texas 1965 NYG 1965 5-25-1942

5-07-2018 Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Olen Underwood as presiding judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification

1-03-1965 AP

“Texas' Defense Turns Tide 21-17 MIAMI

“Brilliant offensive play by Ernie Koy and Jim Hudson gave Texas three touchdowns, but it was the crashing defense of five Longhorns that gave the Texans their 21-17 upset of national champion Alabama In the Orange Bowl. The Texas defense rated the fifth best D in the land took the sting out of a brilliant passing performance by Alabama's great Joe Namath by coming up with the big plays. Clayton Lacy, Diron Talbert, Olen Underwood and All American Tommy Noblis stopped Ala- bama and Namath six Inches from the Texas end zone in the fourth period. Alabama marched to the Texas six-yard line with six minutes to play and four straight times lite Texas defense stopped the hard charging 'Bama backs.

SI Giants Preview 1965: “There are two exceptionally alert and mobile first-year linebackers: Olen Underwood and Jim Carroll.”

1965 Deoth Chart vs Cowboys 9-19-1965

QB Morrall/Wood/Timberlake (R)
HB Thurlow/Koy (R)/Reed (R)
FB Wheelwright/Frederickson (R)/ Mercein (R)
FL Morrison/Thomas
SE Shofner/Jones
TE Thomas/Crespino
RT Lasky/McDowell/Case
RG Bolin/Case/Adamchik (R)
OC Scholtz/Adamchik (R)
LG O’Brien/Case/Adamchik (R)
LT Brown/McDowell/Case

LE Katcavage/Roosevelt Davis (R)
LT Roger Anderson/Lalonde
RT Bundra/Roger Anderson
RE Stynchula/Roosevelt Davis (R)
LB Carroll (R)/Hillebrand/Costello
MB Slaby/Swain/Hillebrand
RB Underwood (R)/Tom Costello
LH Lockhart (R)/Williams (R)
RH Lynch/Williams (R)
LS Carr (R)/ Childs
RS Patton/Childs

In Memoriam

Proverb Jacobs T/DT W-PHI 1960 NYG 1960 Born 5-25-1935 Died 4-18-2016

From the University of California:

“Proverb Jacobs (1935-2016) was born Proverb Jacobs Jr. in Marksville, Louisiana, on May 25, 1935. He was a year old when his family relocated to West Oakland as part of the great migration leaving the American South in search of economic opportunity. His father had been a “stump-barber” in Louisiana, so called for the practice of using stumps for barber chairs, and was the first to break the color barrier at Moler Barber College. Jacobs attended Oakland Technical High School, where he became the school’s football and track star in the early 1950s, earning all-city honors in both sports.
After graduating Oakland Technical High School Jacobs played college football at Modesto Junior College under head football and track and field coach Stan Pavko, becoming 1954 Big Seven Conference Champion and receiving All-Conference and All-Northern California honors. In January 1956 he transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, at the recruitment of head coach Lynn “Pappy” Waldorf to play as a starter. As one of five African Americans on the football team, Jacobs studied Physical Education and worked for the Associated Students of the University of California. In 1958 Jacobs was selected to play in the College Football All-Star Game under Pete Elliott’s Cal squad and named as a guard to the United Press All-Pacific-Coast Conference team.
He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as an offensive and defensive lineman in the second round of the 1958 National Football League draft. After his first season Jacobs was called to serve six months active duty at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was then recruited by the New York Giants, where he played during the 1960 season, followed by the New York Titans in 1961. In the spring semester of 1963 Jacobs was readmitted to the University of California, Berkeley, to finish his undergraduate degree and signed with the Oakland Raiders as a lineman.
On August 21, 1963, when the Raiders were scheduled in an exhibition game at Mobile, Alabama's segregated Ladd Stadium, Jacobs, along with Art Powell, was one of six players to take a stand against playing. Wide-receiver Powell had played alongside Jacobs with the Titans and had taken numerous boycotts against the segregation of African American players in the team's gameday housing. After raising objections with Al Davis, the Raiders’ coach and general manager, the preseason game was cancelled and subsequently moved to Oakland.
During the period of 1958-1964, Jacobs worked off-season as a group counselor for the Alameda County Probation Department at the Juvenile Reception Center. Due to his work with youth and inspired by coaches at McClymonds High School (Oakland, California), Jacobs decided to leave professional sports and work towards a Special Secondary Credential in Physical Education at San Francisco State University, beginning his teaching and coaching career in 1964. After receiving his degree at San Francisco State in 1968, Jacobs went on complete a Ph.D. in Education from the University of California, Berkeley. While there he wrote articles that appeared in Scholastic Coach Magazine, Track and Field and the Athletic Journal.
In 1968 Jacobs began working at Laney College as a physical education instructor and coach, serving as Director of Men’s Physical Education from 1970 to 1971, head Track and Field coach from 1975 to 1978, and becoming Athletic Director in 1982. He remained at Laney for more than 30 years teaching physical education, mathematics, political science, and the sociology of sports. As Athletic Director, Jacobs was instrumental in obtaining a women's track program for the school. Other career highlights at Laney included coaching James Robinson, dominant American 800 meters runner from the mid-1970s through the mid-1980s. Robinson ran in the 1976 Summer Olympics and was a member of the U.S. Olympic team that did not compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott protesting the Soviet war in Afghanistan.
Other notable highlights included assisting with coaching the Northern California Semi-Pro Football League San Jose Apaches during the 1967 season, and scouting for the San Francisco 49ers from 1979-1985 under life-long friend and coach Bill Walsh. Jacobs was instrumental in helping develop the 49ers' winning roster during the 1982 XVI Super Bowl. Walsh would later dedicate his book, Building a Champion: On Football and the Making of the 49ers, to Jacobs.
After retiring from teaching in 2005 Jacobs began work on his memoir. Self-published in 2014, Autobiography of an Unknown Football Player, is a monumental, two-volume (1681 pp) autobiography answering his granddaughter’s question of where their family came from. The book follows Jacobs' life and accomplishments against a background of American history and the radical changes of the twentieth century. In it he relates the Jacobs family lineage and family biographies, the vast social changes that marked his youth in Oakland, his experiences as an African American professional football player, and his career coaching Laney College athletes and mentoring youth.”
Thanks Dawg  
ChicagoMarty : 5/25/2019 10:29 am : link
That Conrad article sure gets me fired up.

I know it is just a college coach hyping his guy but it sure is effective hype.

Can you imagine if the Jints had a Witten on their O ?
RE: Thanks Dawg  
Klaatu : 5/25/2019 12:52 pm : link
In comment 14455422 ChicagoMarty said:
Quote:
That Conrad article sure gets me fired up.

I know it is just a college coach hyping his guy but it sure is effective hype.

Can you imagine if the Jints had a Witten on their O ?


Kind of a ridiculous comparison, if you ask me. However, Conrad doesn't have to be the second coming of Jason Witten to make the team. His competition is pretty weak.
RE: RE: Thanks Dawg  
Jay on the Island : 5/25/2019 5:44 pm : link
In comment 14455499 Klaatu said:
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That Conrad article sure gets me fired up.

I know it is just a college coach hyping his guy but it sure is effective hype.

Can you imagine if the Jints had a Witten on their O ?



Kind of a ridiculous comparison, if you ask me. However, Conrad doesn't have to be the second coming of Jason Witten to make the team. His competition is pretty weak.

I would be thrilled with another Dan Campbell. Campbell elevated the play of the OL due to his outstanding blocking. He also allowed Shockey to run more routes rather than stay in line and block. It would be great if Conrad could assume that role allowing Engram to do his thing. He can chip in at times as a receiver as teams won't pay much attention to him which will be a mistake in the red zone.
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Coach Red Beaulieu : 5/25/2019 6:14 pm : link
And Conrad = Witten lol
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