Giants
Dunleavy NJ.com: What to make of cast-off Giants offensive linemen starting all across NFL | Untapped potential? Flops again?
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/06/what-to-make-of-cast-off-giants-offensive-linemen-starting-all-across-nfl-untapped-potential-flops-again.html
Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21)
6/25/19, 3:06 PM
Ereck Flowers, Bobby Hart and John Jerry are penciled in as starters for teams in 2019. That should tell you how hard it is to find offensive linemen
Kempski Phillyvoice: 10 reasons the Giants will be a dumpster fire this season
https://www.phillyvoice.com/10-reasons-giants-will-be-dumpster-fire-season-2019/
Traina Locked on Giants Podcast: Good morning. Mark Schofield, the host of LockedOn Patriots, drops by the LockedOn Giants podcast to preview the Giants' Week 6 opponents, the New England Patriots
http://traffic.megaphone.fm/LKN8531603313.mp3
QB
Matt Mayer (@MatthewMayerCBS)
6/24/19, 2:42 PM
There's no question that Odell Beckham Jr. is one of, if not, the most talented wide receivers in football but as much as people want to say Eli Manning held him back, evidence suggests that Eli makes WR's better not worse. All of his top targets had their best runs in New York.
Matt Mayer (@MatthewMayerCBS)
6/24/19, 2:42 PM
I get that there are other factors that are in play here ranging from injuries to self-inflicted gun shot wounds but I've yet to see one of Eli's top targets move on to another team & have a career year. Maybe Odell will be the first, but can't convince me these were all flukes
Matt Mayer (@MatthewMayerCBS)
6/25/19, 3:47 PM
Again it's extremely difficult to gauge this from 2014 on because Odell Beckham Jr. has been the guy ever since. My guess is OBJ's numbers will actually drop off and further enhance this argument playing alongside Jarvis Landry but again, a lot of factors here
Matt Mayer (@MatthewMayerCBS)
6/25/19, 10:21 PM
For those seeking more recent examples, it’s hard to provide given OBJ had been Eli’s guy but what I can tell you is Evan Engram had a 16-game average of 1,280 yards and 4 TD over the final four games of the 2018 season with Odell off the field. Eli picks a target and feeds him
Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
6/25/19, 5:15 PM
Don’t you know you’re not allowed to say anything but Eli is the 45th best QB in the NFL and OBJ would’ve had 2K yards every year without him
Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
6/25/19, 5:26 PM
For me, what bothers me most is the recency bias. For starters, a rapport between the QB and WR plays a key and subtle role in success. In addition to that, Eli had a nice stretch 2014-2015 with OBJ before defenses figured out what McAdoo was doing. I’m not an Eli defender, I’ve Called for him to be replaced for some time now, but at the same time, I don’t subscribe to the whole “black or white” “worst or best” arguments that don’t consider a grey area
Matt Mayer (@MatthewMayerCBS)
6/25/19, 5:30 PM
Yeah I'm not sure the stats tell us much other than that Eli was great in his prime. My initial lightbulb when compiling the info was that maybe OBJ will wind up being another receiver that fails without Eli or the first to succeed without him. Wasn't who should start right now
Matt Mayer (@MatthewMayerCBS)
6/25/19, 5:30 PM
That said, I can regretfully admit I'm part of the contingent that believes Eli has 2-3 more years left in the tank
Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
6/25/19, 5:32 PM
Well see this is my point exactly. We differ on our opinion on Eli (I think he should’ve been replaced 2018) but at the same time we agree that a black or white assessment of him or any player doesn’t get us anywhere. Especially when some of these are not factoring all 2014-2018
Matt Mayer (@MatthewMayerCBS)
6/25/19, 5:36 PM
It's harder to sell 2014-18 because we don't really have a full season without OBJ to compare to where Eli could have a rapport with another WR as the number one guy but what we do know is that OBJ excelled under Eli into being one of the best wideouts in football
Stites SB Nation: The 6 NFL teams that would look much different if the Eli Manning-Philip Rivers trade never happened
https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/nfl/2019/6/26/18650597/eli-manning-philip-rivers-ripple-effect-trade-2004-nfl-draft
OLB
Traina Football Maven: Training Camp Roster Preview: Edge Markus Golden
https://footballmaven.io/nygiants/api/amp/nygiants/news/training-camp-roster-preview-edge-markus-golden-BFGPwvk4YkWzVK0AW915sQ/
CB
Thompson SNY: 'Sky's the limit': Sam Beal's college coach expects big things for Giants cornerback in first season
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/skys-the-limit-sam-beals-college-coach-expects-big-things-for-giants-cornerback-in-first-season/308235240
NFL
Bell USA Today: Opinion: NFL hiring trends feel like familiar problem for minority candidates
https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/1562823001
PFF/ESPN: Ranking the 2019 rosters for all 32 NFL teams
https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/27013169/ranking-2019-rosters-all-32-nfl-teams
Tanier B/R: The NFL's 10 Most Important Players Entering 2019
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2842509-the-nfls-10-most-important-players-entering-2019.amp.html
Verhel Football Outsiders: Here's a look at the top defensive playmakers of 2018 using our "defeats" stat, led by Luke Kuechly, Aaron Donald, and Darius Leonard among others
https://www.footballoutsiders.com/stat-analysis/2019/2018-defeats
ATLANTA
Rank NFL.com: State of the Franchise: Falcons under pressure
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001034512/article/state-of-the-franchise-can-falcons-dan-quinn-shake-off-2018?
BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Marshal Yanda can rank among all-time best guards with strong finish
https://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/50012/marshal-yanda-can-rank-among-all-time-best-guards-with-strong-finish?
Preston Baltimore Sun: He hasn't played a game yet for the Ravens, but Earl Thomas is already a team leader
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-observation-20190625-story.html
CINCINNATI
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
6/25/19, 3:00 PM
Losing first-round pick Jonah Williams to a likely season-ending torn labrum will shake up Bengals’ offensive line. Cordy Glenn - who was projected as starting left guard - now could move back to left tackle and recently-signed left guard John Jerry could become new starter
DENVER
Nguyen Denver Post: Von Miller and Chris Harris Jr. were nightmares for the Bengals, Chargers and Chiefs
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/06/26/von-miller-chris-harris-nfl-team-killers/amp/
INDIANAPOLIS
Walker Colts.com: 'I Didn't Know It Would Be This Good:' Eric Ebron's Spark Is Back
https://www.colts.com/news/i-didn-t-know-it-would-be-this-good-eric-ebron-s-spark-is-back
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Simmons Rams.com: Demby a critical piece for depth on Rams offensive line
https://www.therams.com/news/demby-a-critical-piece-for-depth-on-rams-offensive-line
MIAMI
Bell USA Today: Dolphins GM: We hired Brian Flores as coach because 'this generation is different'
https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/1556453001
Habib Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins' Jakeem Grant 'over the hump' in returning from injury
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/20190625/miami-dolphins-jakeem-grant-over-hump-in-returning-from-injury?
NEW ENGLAND
Gosselin Football Maven: The Patriots are immune to NFL parity
https://footballmaven.io/talkoffame/nfl/the-patriots-are-immune-to-nfl-parity-UrQAtPJ5i0i-sUhMfJ8G9g/
Buchmasser SB Nation: Patriots’ deep passing game worked well in 2018, but faces big questions heading into 2019
https://www.patspulpit.com/platform/amp/2019/6/25/18700528/new-england-patriots-deep-passing-game-2018-2019-gronkowski-edelman-hogan-gordon-harry-brady
NEW ORLEANS
Johnson Nola.com: Saints’ Taylor Stallworth trying to make a name (and a number) for himself in Year 2
https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/06/saints-taylor-stallworth-trying-to-make-a-name-and-a-number-for-himself-in-year-2.html
NEW YORK JETS
Costello NYP: How Steve McLendon’s role will evolve after Jets drafted Quinnen Williams
https://nypost.com/2019/06/25/how-steve-mclendons-role-will-evolve-after-jets-drafted-quinnen-williams/amp/#click=https://t.co/K7PgRAYf0P
PITTSBURGH
Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers 2-a-days: Do Matt Feiler, B.J. Finney earn bigger roles after proving valuable OL backups?
https://triblive.com/sports/steelers-2-a-days-do-matt-feiler-b-j-finney-earn-bigger-roles-after-proving-valuable-ol-backups/
Furones Sun Sentinel: As Steelers’ Ryan Shazier pursues comeback from spinal injury, former Plantation High teammate helps guide him through rehab
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-sp-ryan-shazier-trainer-20190626-5twttbbvz5abxjra4joyyekpre-story.html
SAN FRANCISCO
Maiocco NBC Bay Area: 49ers' Robbie Gould says family will drive his football decisions
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-robbie-gould-says-family-will-drive-his-football-decisions?
Colleges/Draft
QB
Miller B/R: Tanking for Tua Tagovailoa Is a Bad Idea for NFL Teams
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2841816-tanking-for-tua-tagovailoa-is-a-bad-idea-for-nfl-teams.amp.html#click=https://t.co/vnxtxHfazU
Life
Thornton Thoroughbred Daily News: With Horse Name, Coach Parcells Honors Player He’ll Never Forget
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/with-horse-name-coach-parcells-honors-player-hell-never-forget/
History
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Former Browns LB Vince Costello passes away at 86
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/06/former-browns-lb-vince-costello-passes-away-at-86.html
Giants Birthdays 7-26
Ben Apuna LB W-STL 1980 NYG 1980 6-26-1957
Bill Berthusen NT D12-Iowa State 1987, W-CIN 1987 NYG 1987 6-26-1964
Carlton Gray CB W-IND 1998 NYG 1998 6-26-1971
Chris Jones C UDFA-Delaware State 1987 NYG 1987 6-26-1964
Robert Walker RB UDFA-West Virginia 1996 NYG 1996 6-26-1972
In Memoriam
Ralph Guglielmi QB TR-STL 1962 NYG 1962-1963 Born 6-26-1933 Died 1-23-2017
