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Defenderdawg : 8/18/2019 9:34 am
Giants

Eisen Giants.com: Giants take another step forward in preseason win
https://www.giants.com/news/giants-take-another-step-forward-in-preseason-win

Traina Forbes.com: Updated New York Giants 53-Man Roster Projection
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciatraina/2019/08/17/updated-giants-53-man-roster-projection/amp/

Coach

Schwartz NYP: Pat Shurmur is coaching with urgency Giants desperately need
https://nypost.com/2019/08/17/pat-shurmur-is-coaching-with-urgency-giants-desperately-need/amp/#click=https://t.co/xEmau23Amr

Walker NYP: Pat Shurmur calls out Giants: Time to fix the sloppy play
https://nypost.com/2019/08/17/pat-shurmur-calls-out-giants-time-to-fix-the-sloppy-play/amp/

Walker NYP: Why Pat Shurmur is upbeat about the Giants’ defense
https://nypost.com/2019/08/18/why-pat-shurmur-is-upbeat-about-the-giants-defense/amp/

Dunleavy NJ.com: 5 things to know on Giants from coach Pat Shurmur | A bind at cornerback? Too ‘loose with the football’
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/08/5-giants-things-to-know-from-coach-pat-shurmur-a-bind-at-cornerback-too-loose-with-the-football.html

QB

RV SNY: Despite Daniel Jones' early preseason success, the Giants don't have an open QB competition for 2019
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/despite-daniel-jones-early-preseason-success-the-giants-dont-have-an-open-qb-competition-for-2019/310067386

Leonard NYDN: Giants lofty opinion of Daniel Jones could mean shorter leash for Eli Manning
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-daniel-jones-eli-manning-quarterback-battle-20190817-5tr4sinfcjcpxcj66pumr6ewjq-story.html

Schmeelk Giants.com: Film Review: Daniel Jones overcomes adversity
https://www.giants.com/news/film-review-daniel-jones-overcomes-adversity

Baldinger NFL.com/Yahoo.com: How New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones fared in Preseason Week 2 | Baldy's Breakdowns (Video)
https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/york-giants-rookie-quarterback-daniel-202347821.html

Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL)
8/17/19, 11:43 PM
As I’ve said and written plenty over the last three weeks, Jones’ accuracy into tight windows, especially on deep balls, is what is most impressive. He makes throws like the TD with relative ease. You can tell what Gettleman saw and why Giants have so much reason for optimism

Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL)
8/17/19, 11:44 PM
Jones’ two touchdown passes are impressive regardless of opponent/vanilla scheme, because he had to drop a dime in perfectly, both times against tight coverage. That’s a skill you can’t easily teach

RB

Walker NYP: It was a dream come true for Giants RB Jon Hilliman
https://nypost.com/2019/08/17/it-was-a-dream-come-true-for-giants-rb-jon-hilliman/amp/

WR

Nick Turchyn (@Tmanic21)
8/17/19, 5:58 PM
Watching some TJ Jones tape after the strong pre-season w/the Giants. Pretty fluid athlete, good straight-line speed. At the top of his routes though, does not often "define" his break w/a jab step, etc. In the right slot vs a Zero Blitz

TE

Dunleavy NJ.com: Why Giants made 1 of strangest NFL transactions and how Scott Simonson’s broken cell phone complicated things
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/08/why-giants-made-1-of-strangest-nfl-transactions-and-how-scott-simonsons-broken-cell-phone-complicated-things.html

OL

Traina Football Maven: Why Pat Shurmur feels good about the offensive line's depth
https://mavensports.io/nygiants/news/why-pat-shurmur-feels-good-about-the-offensive-line-s-depth-g1jwv5YcvEGT1naxlV8gYQ/

NFL

Volin Boston Globe: Sunday Football Notes:
With two weeks left in NFL training camps, several teams still unsettled at quarterback
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/08/17/with-two-weeks-left-nfl-training-camps-several-teams-still-unsettled-quarterback/pb9gTn8k6esamwZiGxktzI/story.html

NFL.com: What we learned from Saturday preseason tilts
https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001042276/article/what-we-learned-from-saturdays-preseason-tilts?

BALTIMORE
Shaffer Baltimore Sun: Ravens’ top three linebackers among 13 missing from practice Saturday; Tavon Young weighing options
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-injuries-20190817-sxdyczieovcw3lachsj5yzndsq-story.html

Schmuck Baltimore Sun: Watching Ravens’ Lamar Jackson take off with the football generates both excitement and apprehension
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/analysis/schmuck/bs-sp-ravens-lamar-jackson-mixed-feelings-column-20190817-ahg7xrgobjf5xdtu42np3zdjim-story.html

Baldinger NFL.com/Yahoo.com: Is running back Justice Hill the Baltimore Ravens' best back? | Baldy's Breakdowns (Video)
https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/running-back-justice-hill-baltimore-233600267.html

Kasinitz Penn Live: Baltimore Ravens’ Cyrus Jones, eyeing increased role, finds hometown comfort he lacked last year
https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-ravens/2019/08/baltimore-ravens-cyrus-jones-eyeing-increased-role-finds-hometown-comfort-he-lacked-last-year.html

BUFFALO
Maiorana Rochester Democrat: Josh Allen wanted the ball first, Sean McDermott acquiesced, and away the Bills went
https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/2017683001

Skurski Buffalo News: Matt Barkley quietly playing lights out with Bills' second-team offense
https://buffalonews.com/2019/08/18/buffalo-bills-nfl-matt-barkley-josh-allen-carolina-panthers-skurski/

CAROLINA
Marks Charlotte Observer: 1-on-1 with Panthers coach Ron Rivera about his future, Cam Newton and more
https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article234074097.html

Bonnell Charlotte Observer: The Bills kept targeting the Panthers’ young linebackers. How did they hold up?
https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article234074062.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Bears’ 32-13 preseason loss to the Giants
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-cb-bears-giants-brad-biggs-10-thoughts-20190817-tzbqru64obbnlipypkyqq2eagm-story.html

Smith Bears.com: Pineiro makes statement against Giants
https://www.chicagobears.com/news/pineiro-makes-statement-against-giants

CINCINNATI
Pfahler Dayton Daily News: Second-year wide receiver looks to earn bigger role with Bengals
https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/second-year-wide-receiver-looks-earn-bigger-role-with-bengals/hU5Zx40pvx7HIEjjAgdv7M/amp.html

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Baker Mayfield, OBJ, Nick Chubb, Myles Garrett and others rest as Garrett Gilbert shines in 21-18 win vs. Colts
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/08/baker-mayfield-obj-nick-chubb-myles-garrett-and-others-rest-as-garrett-gilbert-helps-beat-colts-21-18.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Freddie Kitchens: Drew Stanton ‘is our backup quarterback’
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/08/freddie-kitchens-drew-stanton-is-our-backup-quarterback.html

Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns wide receiver Jaelen Strong finds the endzone for the first time since tearing ACL
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/08/browns-wide-receiver-jaelen-strong-finds-the-endzone-for-the-first-time-since-tearing-acl.html

Labbe Cleveland Plain Dealer: Austin Corbett is still trying to find his place after a tough night against Colts
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/08/austin-corbett-is-still-trying-to-find-his-place-after-a-tough-night-against-colts.html

Patsko Cleveland Plain Dealer: We can stop talking about Austin Corbett at right guard: Scott Patsko’s instant takeaways
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/08/we-can-stop-talking-about-austin-corbett-at-right-guard-scott-patskos-instant-takeaways.html

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: A couple of preseason droughts end for Cowboys with win over LA Rams. And they get to do it in Hawaii
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/08/18/cowboys-trip-hawaii-regarded-success-multiple-drought-ending-win-rams

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott playing carefree; Jerry Jones says he is worth top-tier money
https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article234124487.html

Archer ESPN Dallas: After last week’s preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers, Jerry Jones said Tony Pollard has shown he could be an every-down back. On Sunday, the owner and general manager was asked if Pollard is the best negotiating ploy the Cowboys have in talks with Ezekiel Elliott. “Zeke who?” Jones joked. Pollard had 51 yards on the Cowboys’ first drive that ended with his 14-yard touchdown run. “He knows exactly what to do, and he knows how to do it, so it is, he goes out there and he plays to that level,” Jones said. “If he continues this through the next several weeks, he's going to be right in the middle of it early, and that will really complement what we're doing with Zeke. Not replace that. And I mean that, not replace that. Nobody's getting cute here, but it'll certainly be a great complement … I can picture those guys same sets at the same times out there and really giving those defenses fits.”

DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos GM John Elway likes progress, but admits much work remains before opener
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/08/17/broncos-gm-john-elway-training-camp/amp/

Fredrickson Denver Post: Mike Shanahan visits Broncos-49ers joint practices: “It’s great to be back”
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/08/17/mike-shanahan-broncos-49ers-training-camp/amp/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions play uninspiring football again in preseason loss to Texans
https://amp.freep.com/amp/2040093001

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions observations: Dormant pass rush, poor offense vs. Texans
https://amp.freep.com/amp/2040075001

Rogers Detroit News: Practice was enough: Lions' Patricia explains why Stafford sits second preseason game
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/18/practice-enough-lions-patricia-explains-why-stafford-sits-second-preseason-game/2044754001/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Is it concerning Matthew Stafford hasn’t played in the preseason?
https://amp.freep.com/amp/2044369001

Rogers Detroit News: Preseason or not, Lions rookie Will Harris savors first pro touchdown
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/18/preseason-not-lions-rookie-harris-savors-first-td/2044818001/

HOUSTON
John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL)
8/17/19, 8:34 PM
I believe the NFL is going to an 18-game schedule. We'll see more joint practices, and I think coaches will get their way of getting more time with players during the offseason. But it's going to cost the owners a whole lot to convince the union to do it. I think they will

McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans win home preseason opener over Lions
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/Texans-win-home-preseason-opener-over-Lions-14341055.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: McClain's takeaways from Texans 30, Lions 23
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/McClain-s-takeaways-from-Texans-30-Lions-23-14341161.php#click=https://t.co/aquvIwaj2c

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Bill O'Brien complimentary of Tim Kelly's play-calling
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Bill-O-Brien-Tim-Kelly-playcalling-14341146.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans special-teams ace Buddy Howell excels in rare rushing role
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-special-teams-ace-Buddy-Howell-excels-in-14341175.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Will Fuller has upgraded hands
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Will-Fuller-has-upgraded-hands-14340862.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Vyncint Smith makes statement in receiver competition
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Vyncint-Smith-makes-statement-in-receiver-14340939.php#click=https://t.co/uLCssqQPHq

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Bill O'Brien: Matt Kalil is Texans' starting left tackle
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Questions-remain-at-left-tackle-for-Houston-14341062.php

Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL)
8/17/19, 8:42 PM
Whitney Mercilus had a sack earlier. Texans defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel said he intends to use Mercilus the way he was a few seasons ago when he was a prolific pass rusher. Bears watching with franchise player Jadeveon Clowney remaining unsigned

INDIANAPOLIS
Doyel Indianapolis Star: Opinion: Andrew Luck's pregame workout a positive sign for Colts
https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/2044363001#click=https://t.co/bAOaN6cAgd

JACKSONVILLE
Smits Florida Times Union: Athleticism runs deep in Alex McGough's family
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190817/athleticism-runs-deep-in-alex-mcgoughs-family

DiRocco ESPN Jacksonville: Jags' Lee returns after missing '18, eyes opener
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27408618/jags-lee-returns-missing-18-eyes-opener?

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Miller LA Times: Derwin James will have foot surgery and miss several Chargers games
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2019-08-17/derwin-james-will-misst-several-chargers-games-after-surgery?

Williams ESPN LA: How will the Chargers cope without Derwin James?
https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/26513/how-will-the-chargers-cope-without-derwin-james?

Williams ESPN LA: World traveler Jerry Tillery fits into Chargers' eclectic D-line
https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/26500/world-traveler-jerry-tillery-fits-into-chargers-eclectic-d-line

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams lose to Cowboys in preseason game, but Darrell Henderson shows versatility
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2019-08-17/rams-cowboys-preseason-darrell-henderson-hawaii?

Thiry ESPN LA: Rams rookie safety Taylor Rapp wants to 'show that Asians can play'
https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/299242/rams-rookie-safety-taylor-rapp-wants-to-show-that-asians-can-play?

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: Harris, Deiter make their case. And many notes, takeaways from Dolphins’ loss to Tampa Bay
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article232663357.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Dolphins’ offense again more efficient with Rosen under center than Fitzpatrick
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article234048307.html

Cote Miami Herald: Don’t overthink this, Miami Dolphins. Your starting quarterback should be Josh Rosen | Opinion
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/greg-cote/article234087667.html

Baldinger NFL.com/Yahoo.com: How Miami Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen fared in his preseason start | Baldy's Breakdowns
(Video)
https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/miami-dolphins-quarterback-josh-rosen-184249780.html

Schad Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins’ Charles Harris and Jerome Baker are dynamic pass-rush duo vs. Bucs
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/20190817/miami-dolphins-charles-harris-and-jerome-baker-are-dynamic-pass-rush-duo-vs-bucs

Beasley Miami Herald: ‘Fearless’ Eguavoen will be tough to take out of Dolphins’ lineup after strong game
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article234109152.html

Baldinger NFL.com/Yahoo.com: Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins steps up his game in Preseason Week 2 | Baldy's Breakdowns (Video)
https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/miami-dolphins-defensive-tackle-christian-232421035.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings rookie guard Dru Samia learning to curb some aggressiveness in favor of technique
https://www.twincities.com/2019/08/17/vikings-rookie-guard-dru-samia-learning-to-curb-some-aggressiveness-in-favor-of-technique/amp/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Ex-Ravens special teams coach says Vikings’ Kaare Vedvik has ‘got everything it takes’
https://www.twincities.com/2019/08/17/x-ravens-special-teams-coach-says-vikings-kaare-vedvik-has-got-everything-it-takes/amp/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
Patriots' plans behind Tom Brady among roster questions ahead

“Practice through Belichick's eyes: The Titans allow reporters to watch practice on the field, which at one point last week provided an opportunity to be alongside Belichick on the end line as he oversaw a red zone 7-on-7 passing drill with the top defense. This sparked a greater appreciation for what he looks for in terms of communication and switches with defensive backs, and truly, how much coordination there needs to be with the unit each play. The Patriots might have their deepest secondary in Belichick's 20-year coaching tenure, and they locked down the Titans pretty good in the drill, which had Belichick fired up. One thought I had: This was "Throwback Bill," to his old days in the '80s as Giants defensive coordinator.”

https://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4817939/patriots-plans-behind-tom-brady-among-roster-questions-ahead

Duffy Boston Herald: Led by Chase Winovich and Jarrett Stidham, Patriots rookies stand out in 22-17 win over Titans
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/08/17/led-by-chase-winovich-patriots-rookies-stand-out-in-22-17-win-over-titans/amp/

Duffy Boston Herald: Bill Belichick: Patriots will evaluate Josh Gordon situation
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/08/17/bill-belichick-patriots-will-evaluate-josh-gordon-situation/amp/

Reiss ESPN Boston: Pats players 'pulling for' reinstated WR Gordon
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27410810/pats-players-pulling-reinstated-wr-gordon?

Callahan Mass Live: Patriots rookie WR Jakobi Meyers keeping his head down as preseason successes pile up
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2019/08/patriots-rookie-wr-jakobi-meyers-keeping-his-head-down-as-preseason-successes-pile-up.html

Guregian Boston Herald: Isaiah Wynn finally looks ready to be Tom Brady’s blind side protector
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/08/17/isaiah-wynn-finally-looks-ready-to-be-tom-bradys-blind-side-protector/amp/

Princiotti Boston Globe: Patriots’ Chase Winovich gets his motor running
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/08/17/jarrett-stidham-strong-second-half-rallies-patriots-past-titans/dvuinFQy756HNoM2xnwcDI/story.html

Kevin Duffy (@KevinRDuffy)
8/17/19, 8:26 PM
This has been pretty much a perfect preseason for Chase Winovich. Can't imagine he'll be running with the 2s much longer

McBride Boston Globe: Jerod Mayo proving a perfect fit on Patriots’ staff
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/08/17/jerod-mayo-proving-perfect-fit-story.html

Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots CB Jonathan Jones looking at big payday down road
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/08/18/patriots-cb-jonathan-jones-looking-at-big-payday-down-road/

NEW ORLEANS
Walker Nola.com: While new stadiums keep popping up in NFL cities, Superdome just keeps on enduring
https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_47d691b6-c110-11e9-a25f-43dbad1993c1.amp.html

Teope Nola.com: What to watch in Saints vs. Chargers: Situational football, Emmanuel Butler's time to shine, more
https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_9e7c61e0-c114-11e9-8643-ff48e2024d25.amp.html

NEW YORK JETS
Cimini ESPN NY: A look at what's happening around the New York Jets:
Could Jadeveon Clowney help solve one of the Jets' biggest problems?
https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/299265/could-jadeveon-clowney-help-solve-one-of-jets-biggest-problems?

Mehta NYDN: Jets WR Robby Anderson continues to expand his pass-catching portfolio
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-robby-anderson-wide-receiver-20190817-qgml3loskfhbdg6jaqbqz6a5rm-story.html

Costello NYP: Jets sign Albert McClellan to address Avery Williamson void
https://nypost.com/2019/08/17/jets-sign-albert-mcclellan-to-address-avery-williamson-void/amp/

OAKLAND
McDonald SJ Mercury News: Raiders’ Gruden on ‘Hard Knocks’ portrayal: ‘I’m not as foul-mouthed as people think’
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/08/17/raiders-gruden-on-hard-knocks-portrayal-im-not-as-foul-mouthed-as-people-think/amp/

Bair NBC Bay Area: What has impressed Derek Carr most about Raiders rookie Josh Jacobs
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/what-has-impressed-derek-carr-most-about-raiders-rookie-josh-jacobs

Dubow AP: Antonio Brown moves closer to return to practice for Raiders
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/amp/Antonio-Brown-moves-closer-to-return-to-practice-14340811.php

PHILADELPHIA
Fierro Allentown Morning Call: Eagles preseason plan may not be Doug Pederson’s best
https://www.mcall.com/sports/eagles/mc-spt-eagles-preseason-20190817-20190817-bvqya4yntrfqveep2sh2w44ola-story.html

McLane Phil.com: There were enough glimmers of what the Eagles can be in preseason win over Jaguars
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-carson-wentz-jaguars-20190816.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles sign QB Josh McCown (and lure out of retirement) to 1-year contract
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-josh-mccown-backup-quarterback-20190817.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles’ backup plan turns out to be Josh McCown, and their QB room suddenly looks quite different
https://www.inquirer.com/sports/josh-mccown-carson-wentz-cody-kessler-clayton-thorson-doug-pederson-howie-roseman-20190818.html

Kaye NJ.com: This Eagles pass rusher may force his way onto the 53-man roster | Here’s why he’s become a preseason standout
https://www.nj.com/eagles/2019/08/this-eagles-pass-rusher-may-force-his-way-onto-the-53-man-roster-heres-why-hes-become-a-preseason-standout.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Diontae Johnson's highlight reel touchdown catch had a special meaning
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/08/18/Dionate-Johnson-Darryl-Drake-Steelers-Toledo-Mike-Tomlin-chiefs/stories/201908180135

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers starting right guard Mike Person avoids serious injury; fight breaks out
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/amp/OL-updates-49ers-RG-Person-avoids-serious-14340297.php

Branch SF Chronicle: Special team: 49ers kicker Robbie Gould and his brother, Chris, sharing the NFL experience
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Special-team-49ers-kicker-Robbie-Gould-and-his-14340782.php

SEATTLE
Calkins Seattle Times: Keep dreaming Seahawks fans, you’re unlikely to see Jadeveon Clowney in Seattle
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/keep-dreaming-seahawks-fans-youre-unlikely-to-see-jadeveon-clowney-in-seattle/?

TAMPA BAY
Encina TB Times: Bruce Arians’ pass interference challenge pays off
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/08/17/bruce-arians-pass-interference-challenge-pays-off/?

TENNESSEE
Wyatt Titans.com: Titans Go Head Over Heels in Preseason Loss to Patriots
https://www.titansonline.com/news/titans-go-head-over-heels-in-preseason-loss-to-patriots

Bacharach The Tennessean: Titans stock report: Jeremy McNichols goes airborne, Rodger Saffold gets bulldozed
https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2019/08/18/titans-stock-report-jeremy-mcnichols-rodger-saffold/1990618001/

Guregian Boston Herald: When Mike Vrabel goes against Bill Belichick, he blocks out emotion
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/08/18/when-mike-vrabel-goes-against-bill-belichick-he-blocks-out-emotion/

WASHINGTON
John Keim (@john_keim)
8/18/19, 9:13 AM
Need to see a lot more from the left side of the line. Felt Flowers was better Thursday than 1st game; saw the size more. Pulled better to his left than he did to his right in opener. Wonder about getting to 2nd level tho. Still see bending at waist at times

John Keim (@john_keim)
8/18/19, 9:15 AM
Christian looked like... an inexperienced tackle still learning. I'm not an expert, at all, on kick steps. But seems to get in trouble with his -- sometimes flat. gets off-balance. ideally he'd be a swing OT this year; losing last year and then no practice time in offseason hurts

Sometimes lets DE into body and gets driven back. They'll need Penn to hold this down, but he's still working his way back in. Clearly easing in as he works into football shape. GC athletic; just needs consistent technique and more strength. When kickstep good? balance helps him

Roling Redskinswire USA Today: Landon Collins' leadership is already having a big impact on Redskins defenders
https://redskinswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/17/landon-collins-leadership-big-impact-redskins-defenders/amp/

Colleges/Draft

Tuls The Draft Network: TULS' TAKES 7.0: TRIO OF TALENTED LB PROSPECTS
https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/tuls--takes-7.0--trio-of-talented-lb-prospects

History

Barkowitz Phil Inquirer: Donovan McNabb, Joe Jurevicius and a quick comparison of the legacies of the 2002 and 2004 Eagles
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-buccaneers-patriots-playoff-losses-20190817.html

Giants Birthdays 8-18

Matt McCants T D6-UAB 2012 NYG 2012 8-18-1989

Brian Mitchell RB FA-PHI 2003 NYG 2003 8-18-1968

Jeremy Shockey TE D1-Miami 2002 NYG 2002-2007 8-18-1980

In Memoriam

Les Caywood RG/LG FA-1927, FA-1929, FA 1932 NYG 1927, 1929-1931, 1932 Born 8-18-1903 Died 2-04-1986
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