Giants
Salomone Giants.com: Who stood out in Giants offseason program?
https://www.giants.com/news/who-stood-out-in-giants-offseason-program
Lombardo NJ.com: Here is the Giants’ unofficial depth chart following OTAs and minicamp | A glimpse of position battles to come?
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/06/here-is-the-giants-unofficial-depth-chart-following-otas-and-minicamp-a-glimpse-of-position-battles-to-come.html
Eisen Giants.com: Giants sign first-round picks DT Dexter Lawrence and CB DeAndre Baker
https://www.giants.com/news/giants-sign-first-round-picks-dt-dexter-lawrence-and-cb-deandre-baker
Schwartz NYP: Giants sign Dexter Lawrence, DeAndre Baker, await top pick Daniel Jones
https://nypost.com/2019/06/14/giants-sign-dexter-lawrence-deandre-baker-await-top-pick-daniel-jones/amp/
Rock Newsday: How Jake Carlock and James O'Hagan, the Giants' two LI natives, plan to spend their time off before training camp
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/jake-carlock-james-o-hagan-offseason-1.32373745
QB
Kratch NJ.com: How Giants’ Eli Manning inspired Hakeem Nicks to attempt XFL comeback bid
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/06/how-giants-eli-manning-inspired-hakeem-nicks-to-attempt-xfl-comeback-bid.html
RB
Stuart Football Prespective: Most Dominant Fantasy Players Since 1970: Running Backs
From a fantasy perspective, Saquon Barkley has already had the best season by a Giants RB since 1970
http://www.footballperspective.com/most-dominant-fantasy-players-since-1970-running-backs/
Defense
Dunleavy NJ.com: This group of 7 could make or break Giants defense after 2,000 snaps ‘you can’t buy’
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/06/this-group-of-7-could-make-or-break-giants-defense-after-2000-snaps-you-cant-buy-video.html
CB
Traina Football Maven: Training Camp Roster Preview: CB Sam Beal
https://footballmaven.io/nygiants/api/amp/nygiants/news/training-camp-roster-preview-cb-sam-beal-pcV0mEgYLUOVkrsayNHvoQ/
FS
Traina Football Maven: Training Camp Roster Preview: S Antoine Bethea
https://footballmaven.io/nygiants/news/training-camp-roster-preview-s-antoine-bethea-3iW-I8lwckGVoEdUAzVpJQ/
SS
Valentine BBV: Giants’ 90-man roster: DB Kenny Ladler trying to earn roster spot
https://www.bigblueview.com/platform/amp/2019/6/15/18678500/giants-90-man-roster-db-kenny-ladler-trying-to-earn-roster-spot
Rock Newsday: Giants' Jake Carlock may be last LIU Post Pioneer in NFL
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/jake-carlock-liu-post-1.32374222
NFL
Brooks NFL.com: Julio Jones among top five NFL players who SHOULD get paid
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001033882/article/julio-jones-among-top-five-nfl-players-who-should-get-paid
Marino The Draft Network: 3 2017 1ST ROUND EDGE RUSHERS FACING DO-OR-DIE SEASON
https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/3-2017-1st-round-edge-rushers-facing-do-or-die-season
ARIZONA
McManaman AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals' Murray-to-Wilson connection an NFL dream with historical implications
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/1455314001
ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons hope strong offseason catapults them to NFC title contender
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/quinn-hopes-strong-offseason-catapults-falcons-back-into-nfc-contender-status/dd3m9U4xwCSjguu7xTZJOJ/
BUFFALO
Brown Bills.com: McDermott and Beane still see benefits of going away for training camp
https://www.buffalobills.com/news/mcdermott-and-beane-still-see-benefits-of-going-away-for-training-camp
CAROLINA
Newton ESPN Charlotte: Chris Hogan sees positive parallels between Cam Newton and Tom Brady
https://www.espn.co.uk/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/32240/chris-hogan-sees-positive-parallels-between-cam-newton-and-tom-brady?
DALLAS
Sherrington Dallas Morning News: Publicly and privately, Jason Garrett is sending a message about the Cowboys' offense and OC Kellen Moore
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/06/14/publicly-privately-jason-garrett-sending-message-cowboys-offense-oc-kellen-moore
Dragon Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys are encouraged with DeMarcus Lawrence's rehabilitation progress
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/06/14/dallas-cowboys-encouraged-demarcus-lawrences-rehabilitation-progress
Archer ESPN Dallas: Cowboys' Sean Lee greeting new role with familiar intensity
https://www.espn.co.uk/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4769434/cowboys-sean-lee-greeting-new-role-with-familiar-intensity?
DENVER
Keeler Denver Post: Why Pat Bowlen was “a legend that can’t be replaced” in the hearts of Broncos fans
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/06/14/broncos-fans-remember-pat-bowlen/amp/
O’Halloran Denver Post: Following Pat Bowlen’s passing, uncertainty remains about who runs the Broncos next
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/06/14/broncos-ownership-after-pat-bowlen-death/
Fredrickson Denver Post: One facet of Broncos’ Phillip Lindsay’s game certain to evolve in 2019
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/06/14/phillip-lindsay-broncos-game-evolution/amp/
DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions waive TE Michael Roberts after trade with Patriots voids
https://amp.freep.com/amp/1459795001
Meinke Michigan Live: Ex-QB Logan Thomas becomes favorite for TE3 in Detroit
https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/06/ex-qb-logan-thomas-becomes-favorite-for-te3-in-detroit.html
HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans end pursuit of Nick Caserio for GM
https://m.chron.com/hdn/hrlm/p/callback.html
Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans look clueless without a GM
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/brian-t-smith/amp/Brian-T-Smith-Texans-look-clueless-without-a-GM-13999170.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans high on new safety Jahleel Addae
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-high-on-new-safety-Jahleel-Addae-13999011.php
JACKSONVILLE
DiRocco ESPN Jacksonville: Jaguars' Keelan Cole chalks up tough 2018 as learning experience
https://www.espn.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/27089/jaguars-keelan-cole-chalks-up-tough-2018-as-learning-experience?
KANSAS CITY
Pryor KC Star: The doctor is in: Chiefs’ LDT rebounds from injury, builds chemistry with new linemen
https://amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article231466303.html
Mellinger KC Star: Chiefs star Chris Jones’ holdout and what it means for his future
https://amp.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article231516413.html
Teicher ESPN KC: Source: Chiefs, PK Butker reach $20M extension
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26966735/source-chiefs-pk-butker-reach-20m-extension?
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: As with Jared Goff, Rams coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead could be in line for new contracts
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-sean-mcvay-les-snead-20190614-story.html
Thiry ESPN LA: Todd Gurley remains biggest question during Rams offseason
https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/40295/todd-gurley-remains-biggest-question-during-rams-offseason?
MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: The offensive factor that could help Dolphins amid low expectations
https://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article230120534.html
Poupart Dolphins.com: Akeem Spence's Experience, Leadership Valuable On Defensive Line
https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/akeem-spence-s-experience-leadership-valuable-on-defensive-line
Deen Sun Sentinel: This Dolphins linebacker is about to start his second season — so why does he think he could be a leader on this team?
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-jerome-baker-20190609-2otqkpq2bfhaxiwdrxbh3rakji-story.html
Habib Palm Beach Post: Can Miami Dolphins' Minkah Fitzpatrick become a master of all trades?
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/20190615/can-miami-dolphins-minkah-fitzpatrick-become-master-of-all-trades?
NEW ENGLAND
Boston Globe: Texans stopped pursuing Nick Caserio when they learned of his contract terms with Patriots
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/06/14/texans-stopped-pursuing-nick-caserio-when-they-learned-his-contract-terms-with-patriots/i8cq42nrrC8TzOcCizO7sN/story.html
Guregian Boston Herald: Texans end pursuit of Nick Caserio while Patriots withdraw tampering charges
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/06/14/texans-no-longer-in-pursuit-of-patriots-top-man-nick-caserio/amp/
NEW ORLEANS
Duncan Nola.com: Jared Cook, Carl Granderson make positive impressions and other observations from Saints minicamp
https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/06/jared-cook-carl-granderson-make-positive-impressions-and-other-observations-from-saints-minicamp.html
Triplett ESPN NO: Teddy Bridgewater keeps impressing while waiting his turn
https://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/31988/teddy-bridgewater-keeps-impressing-while-waiting-his-turn
Walker NO Advocate: Kaden Ellis' key to success during offseason? Soaking up knowledge from Saints' linebackers, his dad
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_dfa6f3d4-8efa-11e9-96d5-975d8a8b03bf.amp.html
NEW YORK JETS
Solak The Draft Network: ROOKIE QB REVIEW: SAM DARNOLD
https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/rookie-qb-review--sam-darnold
PHILADELPHIA
Wendell Smallwood has embraced the ‘revolving door’ that is the Eagles
Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Wendell Smallwood has embraced the ‘revolving door’ that is the Eagles
https://www.mcall.com/sports/eagles/mc-spt-eagles-wendell-smallwood-20190614-sbbeytxjqvfqpiaggldnxcs4fq-story.html
McLane Phil.com: What the Eagles’ handling of Malcolm Jenkins’ contract says about Jeffrey Lurie and the team’s future
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-malcolm-jenkins-contract-jeffrey-lurie-20190614.html
PITTSBURGH
Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers 2-a-days: Pivotal year for both Ola Adeniyi, Brian Allen
https://triblive.com/sports/steelers-2-a-days-pivotal-year-for-both-ola-adeniyi-brian-allen/
Varley Steelers.com: Slowing things down for Mike Hilton
https://www.steelers.com/news/slowing-things-down
SAN FRANCISCO
Williams NBC Bay Area: Former Iowa Guard Brings 'Nasty Streak' to 49ers
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Former-Iowa-Guard-Brings-Nasty-Streak-to-49ers-511271061.html
SEATTLE
Rost ESPN 710 Seattle: Seahawks OC Brian Schottenheimer on Seattle’s evolving offense: ‘We’re so far ahead of where we were last year’
https://sports.mynorthwest.com/658217/seahawks-oc-schottenheimer-offense-evolving/amp/
Bell News Tribune: Russell Wilson hosts receivers at the beach during ‘extraordinarily competitive” Seahawks break
https://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article231544703.html
TAMPA BAY
Encina TB Times: Rebuilding Ronald Jones: Bucs running back healthier, more confident heading into his second training camp
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/06/15/rebuilding-ronald-jones-bucs-running-back-healthier-more-confident-heading-into-his-second-training-camp/?
TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Ten Titans Who Stood Out in OTAs, Minicamp
https://www.titansonline.com/news/ten-titans-who-stood-out-in-otas-minicamp
WASHINGTON
Bridges Redskins.com: For Defensive Lineman Daron Payne, There's Always More Work To Be Done
https://www.redskins.com/news/for-defensive-lineman-daron-payne-there-s-always-more-work-to-be-done
History
Giants Birthdays 6-15
Raul Allegre PK W-IND 1986 NYG 1986-1991 6-15-1959
Will Peterson RCB/LCB D3-Western Illinois 2001 NYG 2001-2005 6-15-1979
Jack Rizzo RB FA-Ottawa CFL 1973 NYG 1973 6-15-1949
Lehigh HOF:
“A very quiet and introverted player that led by example not speech, Jack Rizzo was an intense and passionate fullback that had all the necessary weapons to drive a defensive coordinator crazy. He is the 22nd member of the football fraternity to be inducted into the Lehigh athletics Hall of Fame.
"1 can't say enough about Jack Rizzo," said former team-mate and current Lehigh Hall of Famer Kim McQuilken '74. "Jack may be the fastest fullback Lehigh has ever had. He was intense, committed, and tough. I've never seen a fullback that had more weapons than Jack possessed. He was a vicious blocker and a tough inside runner with breakaway speed. Additionally he had a great ability to come out of the backficld and catch the football. He was a real game breaker. I remember one screen pass that I threw him that he took 90 yards for a touchdown. I'm disappointed I only had one year to play with Jack. I would have loved to have had him in the backfield for two more years."
Rizzo set several single season and career marks on the football field during his four years at Lehigh. He currently holds the record for career rushing yards in a single game with 313 yards against archrival Lafayette. He broke the single season rushing mark with 1,143 in 1971 and is currently third behind Rabih Abdullah and Ronald Jean. He ranks second in single season touchdowns with 19 behind Jean who scored 23. Rizzo is seventh All-time in career rushing yards with 2,216 yards.
Upon graduation, Rizzo began his professional career with the Ottawa Roughriders. He played for the New York Giants in 1973 and 1974 and finished his professional career with the Houston Texans in 1975.
In addition to being a star football player Rizzo was also a track and field star. He was the top sprinter for the Brown and White and held school records in the 60 yard and 100 yard dashes. He was a member of the 100, 220, and 440 relay teams and was on the mile relay team.
"I am honored to be inducted into the Hall of Fame," said Rizzo. "I'm very pleased to be added to a list of great athletes that have already been inducted. I'm excited to join two of my very close teammates John Hill '72 and Kim McQuilken in the hall. I am proud to be a part of the strong tradition of Lehigh football. I truly believe that the teams of the early and late 1970s really laid the ground work for the successful program that Lehigh football is today."
NYT 8-17-1973
“At the moment, Jack Rizzo, a stocky 5& #8208;10, 195& #8208;pounder, is the only backup to Clements. Rizzo, who is making a second bid to win a spot with the Giants, has impressed Webster with his tenacity. But size especially at fullback, is a requisite, and Rizzo's ability to sustain a pounding remain questionable.”
David Wilson RB D1-Virginia Tech 2012 NYG 2012-2013 6-15-1991
& #8234;David Wilson Giants 2012 Highlights
https://youtu.be/Gl4djQM56Pc
