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Defenderdawg : 10/19/2019 10:42 am
Giants

Cannizzaro NYP: Giants’ season is already at its crossroads
https://nypost.com/2019/10/18/giants-season-is-already-at-its-crossroads/

Leonard NYDN: Saquon Barkley, Evan Engram are back for Giants; Sterling Shepard remains out
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-saquon-barkley-evan-engram-sterling-shepard-20191018-gif7gumai5clxjuzbjgwcrhfzq-story.html

Stapleton The Record: NY Giants vs. Cardinals: Our expert predictions and how they match up in NFL Week 7
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2019/10/19/ny-giants-vs-arizona-cardinals-predictions-nfl-week-7-matchup/4023875002/

Folger SI Giantsmaven: Week 7 Preview: Giants Look to Right the Ship Against the Cardinals
https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/gameday/week-7-preview-giants-look-to-right-the-ship-against-the-cardinals/

Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21)
10/18/19, 2:44 PM
Finally got a chance to watch Cardinals-Falcons. Few quick takeaways:
1. It’s a shame for the Giants offense that they don’t get to face Atlanta.
2. Arizona’s D is fairly forgiving also. Their struggles with TEs are well documented, but this feels like a game Saquon will go off
3. Larry Fitz in the slot is going to be a matchup problem.
4. Backup RB Chase Edmonds is explosive. Wonder if his role will start to expand

GM

RV SNY: NFL sources weigh in on what tradeable assets the Giants may have

"They had their firesale last year, so I don't know what they really have left," said one NFL source. "But they have a few guys that might be worth a call.”

“Cornerback Janoris Jenkins
He was thought to be on the block during last season's firesale, but the Giants obviously never traded him. His play can still be erratic at times and maybe he isn't the No. 1 cornerback he was when the Giants signed him. "But he's still good," one scout said. "And in this pass-happy league, everyone needs cornerbacks."
Of course, the Giants need them too and as long as they're in shouting distance of the playoff race they can't afford to get rid of him - at least not unless Sam Beal shows he's healthy and can play. If they decide to move on, though, getting a third-round pick in return doesn't seem crazy. He is due more than $11 million next year, but it's not guaranteed.”

Linebacker Alec Ogletree
“Given his recent hamstring injury and diminished play, he wouldn't bring a lot back on the open market unless it was from a contending team desperate for linebacking help and depth. But it's unclear if the Giants would even want to deal him. He has value to them as a leader of the defense. Also, they really have no inside linebackers who can replace him.
"He's not what he used to be, and the Giants overpaid to get him," one scout said. "There wouldn't be much value there."
Ogletree is due $10 million each of the next two years, but it's not guaranteed, so if someone need linebacking help, he'd be low-cost, low-risk”

Left tackle Nate Solder
“He has a contract that would be very difficult for the Giants to unload, given the dead money it would create. As one scout said, "He's not that big-money player anymore."
"Then again," the scout added, "everyone needs offensive line help."
So do the Giants, of course, and it's not like they have a left tackle-in-waiting to replace him. Maybe they overpaid, but they've never regretted the four-year, $62 million deal they gave Solder - especially now that the line is playing well for the first time in years. They have a young quarterback to protect, and their hope is that this line - no matter how expensive - has another year or two in it together.
Gettleman finally has his "Hog Mollies". He's not going to dismantle that group now.”

Quarterback Eli Manning
“This is a moot point if Manning doesn't want to be traded, since he has a full no-trade clause in his contract. But if he wants out, and someone - perhaps the Kansas City Chiefs - is interested, the Giants would have to consider it. Acquiring Manning isn't expensive. The Giants would probably get some sort of conditional, mid- or late-round pick in return and Manning is only due whatever is left of his $11.5 million salary (unless he wants more as a condition of waiving his no-trade clause).
However, the Giants like having Manning around to tutor Jones. They also view him as insurance in case Jones falters or gets hurt and they're still within shouting distance of a playoff run. So they don't appear inclined to trade him.
Of course, if Manning decides he wants out, they surely will try.”

https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/nfl-sources-weigh-in-on-what-tradeable-assets-the-giants-may-have/311219082

Offense

Lombardo NJ.com: Playing without ‘Big 4’ superstars nothing new for Giants’ offense
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/10/playing-without-big-4-superstars-nothing-new-for-giants-offense.html

QB

Glauber Newsday; Daniel Jones and Kyler Murray are about to begin an interesting rivalry
https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/giants-cardinals-daniel-jones-kyler-murray-1.37676589

RB

Allentuck NYT: Saquon Barkley Return Raises Hopes for Giants Offense
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/18/sports/football/saquon-barkley-return-giants.amp.html

TE

Rock Newsday: Evan Engram's return couldn't come at a better time for Giants
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/giants-evan-engram-saquon-barkley-1.37662236#click=https://t.co/W01K6ij9vB

Defense

Dunleavy NJ.com: How Giants defense goes from Tom Brady to Kyler Murray: Scrap everything from last week? The tall and short of a game plan
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/10/how-giants-defense-goes-from-tom-brady-to-kyler-murray-scrap-everything-from-last-week-the-tall-and-short-of-a-game-plan.html

DT

Wilson Empire Sports Media: New York Giants: Just how good has Dexter Lawrence been in his rookie season?
https://empiresportsmedia.com/new-york-giants/new-york-giants-just-how-good-has-dexter-lawrence-been-in-his-rookie-season/

OLB

Giants.com: LB Markus Golden excited to face former team
https://www.giants.com/news/giants-lb-markus-golden-excited-to-face-former-team-vs-cardinals

Stapleton The Record: Markus Golden: In a prove-it season with NY Giants, he's doing just that with his game
https://amp.app.com/amp/4006356002

ILB

Braziller NYP: David Mayo is blossoming defensive stud Giants didn’t see coming
https://nypost.com/2019/10/18/david-mayo-is-blossoming-defensive-stud-giants-didnt-see-coming/

PK

Dunleavy NJ.com: How Giants’ Pro Bowler Aldrick Rosas showed pride in Hispanic heritage in his N.J. community
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/10/how-giants-pro-bowler-aldrick-rosas-showed-pride-in-hispanic-heritage-in-his-nj-community.html

NFL

Graziano ESPN: Sources: NFLPA open to discussing 17-game season as part of new CBA
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27872220/sources-nflpa-open-discussing-17-game-season-part-new-cba

Kelly The Ringer: The NFL Players on the Cusp of Superstardom
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/nfl/2019/10/18/20920444/cusp-of-superstardom-nfl-next-elite-players#click=https://t.co/a68IrLZIZf

ATLANTA
Hummer AJC: As Falcons struggle, another year of Matt Ryan is squandered
https://www.ajc.com/blog/further-review/falcons-struggle-another-year-ryan-squandered/xDhZqYIYMeswJD0u8oDyBJ/

Hummer AJC: Nobody’s perfect, but Falcons’ Matt Bryant has hard time accepting that
https://www.ajc.com/sports/nobody-perfect-but-falcons-matt-bryant-has-hard-time-accepting-that/Xkyiog10SsiYFVpmxFg4BI/amp.html#click=https://t.co/Myx2v36ILr

BALTIMORE
Shaffer Baltimore Sun: Crowd noise hasn’t bothered Lamar Jackson much. In Seattle, the Ravens defense might be more vulnerable
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-seahawks-noise-20191018-rhcwo4cbqvc65h2s3cscqmy77m-story.html

Brown Ravens.com: Marcus Peters Is Excited to Bring His Ball Hawking to Baltimore
https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/marcus-peters-is-excited-to-bring-his-ball-hawking-to-baltimore

CAROLINA
Marks Charlotte Observer: Can the Carolina Panthers’ brand keep pace with the NFL’s rapid growth overseas?
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article236323248.html

Stapleton The Record: Greg Olsen's bye week getaway: the TV broadcast booth for NY Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2019/10/18/greg-olsen-panthers-te-and-nj-native-next-nfl-broadcasting-star/4012849002/

CHICAGO
Morrissey Chicago Sun Times: With the pressure unmistakably on, Matt Nagy faces his biggest game as Bears’ coach
https://chicago.suntimes.com/platform/amp/bears/2019/10/18/20921339/bears-saints-pressure-on-matt-nagy-mitch-trubisky

Biggs Chicago Tribune: How can the Bears unlock their underachieving offense? Here are 3 keys, starting with Mitch Trubisky
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-struggling-offense-biggs-20191018-brnaytpqznfgplicpelzfp7zai-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: The end came quickly and abruptly for Kyle Long with the Bears. Now what? ‘I hate that this is how he has to go out.’
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-kyle-long-injured-reserve-career-20191018-zdn7f3wqwff2rh3dmg3ze35p7i-story.html

CINCINNATI
Manchester Cincy Jungle: Cordy Glenn suspension due to missed meetings and practices, per report
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2019/10/19/20921468/cordy-glenn-suspension-bengals-nfl-news

Dragon Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals activate cornerback Darqueze Dennard off PUP list
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/4023527002

CLEVELAND
Ulrich Canton Rep: Browns notebook: JC Tretter resists reading tea leaves about contract situation after Austin Corbett trade
https://www.cantonrep.com/sports/20191018/browns-notebook-jc-tretter-resists-reading-tea-leaves-about-contract-situation-after-austin-corbett-trade/1?

DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Five for Philly: ‘We have dug out the pits of hell before,’ DeMarcus Lawrence says
https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article236421773.html

Gehlken Dallas Morning News: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott privately addresses teammates on the evening before games. Tonight will be no different. A peak into the security-guarded hotel ballroom and what is said inside. "(Forget) the rest. (Forget) that. I’m with you guys."
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2019/10/19/since-his-rookie-season-cowboys-qb-dak-prescotts-leadership-skills-have-been-on-display-during-final-pregame-meetings/?

DENVER
Stapleton AP: Broncos return to their bungling ways; is rebuild next?
https://apnews.com/bf41162acecd4ecd8ce81b15dc6502b2?

Newman Denver Post: Why the boo-worthy Broncos’ offense currently lacks any sense of a passing-game identity
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/10/18/broncos-passing-offense-lacks-identity/

O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos Briefs: Right tackle Ja’Wuan James expected to return against Indianapolis
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/10/18/denver-broncos-jawuan-james-indianapolis/

Keeler Denver Post: Phillip Lindsay: Broncos surprised by Chiefs’ defensive wrinkles
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/10/18/phillip-lindsay-denver-broncos-kansas-city-chiefs-2019-football-recap/

Waszak AP: Broncos’ puzzle-solving Anderson now Rubik’s Cube ambassador
https://apnews.com/35d9559564a2457ba601814cb129045b?utm_source=Twitter& utm_campaign=SocialFlow& utm_medium=AP_NFL

DETROIT
Schoch Detroit News: Wayne State, Groves LB Anthony Pittman surviving numbers game with Lions
https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/4020872002

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Kenny Stills 'on the right track' in return from injury
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Kenny-Stills-on-right-track-return-injury-14545298.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Will Fuller looks to bounce back from 'bad game'
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Tim-Kelly-expects-Will-Fuller-to-bounce-14542904.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans CB, former Rice standout Phillip Gaines 'nostalgic' to be back in Houston
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Rice-Phillip-Gaines-nostalgic-back-Houston-14545018.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Ayello Indianapolis Star: Colts injury report: Secondary depleted ahead of critical game vs. Texans
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/3974269002

JACKSONVILLE
Frenette Florida Times Union: If Jaguars keep Coughlin, Caldwell, making right call on Ramsey draft picks critical
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20191018/gene-frenette-if-jaguars-keep-coughlin-caldwell-making-right-call-on-ramsey-draft-picks-critical

Reid Florida Times Union: Jaguars QB Nick Foles expected to practice for first time next week since Week 1 collarbone injury
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20191018/jaguars-qb-nick-foles-expected-to-practice-for-first-time-next-week-since-week-1-collarbone-injury

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Manzano OC Register: Chargers rookies to get opportunities against Titans
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/10/18/chargers-rookies-to-get-opportunities-against-titans/amp/

Miller LA Times: Keenan Allen’s last three Chargers performances haven’t fit his style
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2019-10-18/last-three-chargers-performances-definitely-not-fitting-keenan-allens-style

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams' Todd Gurley looks set to play against the Falcons
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2019-10-18/rams-todd-gurley-looks-set-to-play-against-falcons

Jackson Rams.com: Kenny Young returns to his "backyard" after trade from Ravens to Rams
https://www.therams.com/news/kenny-young-returns-to-his-backyard

Klein LA Times: New cornerback Jalen Ramsey acclimating to Rams, could play against the Falcons
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2019-10-17/new-cornerback-jalen-ramsey-acclimating-to-rams-could-play-against-the-falcons

MIAMI
Nogle SB Nation: Charles Harris disappearing from Dolphins on game day and possibly future plans
https://www.thephinsider.com/platform/amp/2019/10/18/20920751/charles-harris-disappearing-from-dolphins-on-game-day-and-possibly-future-plans

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Dolphins planning safety-by-committee approach with Reshad Jones out
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-sidebar-fri-20191018-n4bflzdidvedtgb2rd4fn27yy4-story.html

MINNESOTA
Krammer Minn Star Tribune: Improving Vikings guard Pat Elflein ready for whoever Lions throw at him
http://m.startribune.com/improving-vikings-guard-pat-elflein-ready-for-whoever-lions-throw-at-him/563421892/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes has slipped since Pro Bowl days, admits he ‘could be better’
https://www.twincities.com/2019/10/18/vikings-xavier-rhodes-has-slipped-since-pro-bowl-days-says-he-could-be-better/amp/

Tomasson Twincities.com: After taking a pay cut, Vikings kicker Dan Bailey has turned things around
https://www.twincities.com/2019/10/18/after-taking-a-pay-cut-vikings-kicker-dan-bailey-has-turned-things-around/amp/

NEW ENGLAND
McBride Boston Globe: Patriots’ Ben Watson and family went through whirlwind of emotions
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/10/17/patriots-ben-watson-and-family-went-through-whirlwind-emotions/e9WwuuTIxHy7Vz4Sc2bCOL/story.html

Daniels Providence Journal: Eric Tomlinson joined the Patriots and became a dad in the same wild week
https://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20191018/eric-tomlinson-joined-patriots-and-became-dad-in-same-wild-week

Guregian Boston Herald: Sam Darnold’s boasts could come back to haunt him against Patriots defense
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/10/18/sam-darnolds-boasts-could-come-back-to-haunt-him-against-patriots-defense/amp/

Daniels Providence Journal: Danny Shelton's breakout season provides good example for Michael Bennett
https://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20191018/danny-sheltons-breakout-season-provides-good-example-for-michael-bennett

Hewitt Boston Herald: Adam Butler continues to make big strides in third season with Patriots
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/10/18/adam-butler-continues-to-make-big-strides-in-third-season-with-patriots/amp/

NEW ORLEANS
Just Nola.com: With Alvin Kamara and Jared Cook joining Drew Brees on the sideline, where do the Saints go from here?
https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_d3a0fa44-f1e2-11e9-932d-67c26005a649.amp.html

Johnson Nola.com: If you're a superstar like Saints' Michael Thomas or Cam Jordan, extra attention from opponents just part of life
https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_89c4e3e4-f120-11e9-816e-ff220c64c5a5.html

Just Nola.com: Saints WR Ted Ginn ready to lace up cleats at Soldier Field for 1st time
https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_7e4cf404-f1f0-11e9-a32e-f3857fc89602.amp.html

Walker Nola.com: Saints' special teams ace Justin Hardee always hungry for more
https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_818d438a-f1c3-11e9-a51a-3b98c7ce97b7.amp.html

NEW YORK JETS
Mehta NYDN: Jets wonder how much longer Tom Brady will play
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-tom-brady-patriots-jets-advance-20191019-xq3rgqchujafhjol7vuo7wj5m4-story.html

Walker NYP: Injuries piling up on Jets offensive line in time for Patriots
https://nypost.com/2019/10/18/injuries-piling-up-on-jets-offensive-line-in-time-for-patriots/

Mehta NYDN: Jets curiously won’t allow injured offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele to have shoulder surgery: sources
NFL players deal with more pain than we can imagine. Kelechi Osemele said he was in pain yesterday. Jets gave him pain meds b4 every game.
NYJ declined public comment, but had a PR official trash him behind the scenes. What kind of PR strategy is that?
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-kelechi-osemele-shoulder-surgery-20191018-lld6tvecwnep3folyvvu67bimu-story.html

Walker NYP: Jets’ Quinnen Williams proving he can be difference-maker
https://nypost.com/2019/10/18/jets-quinnen-williams-proving-he-can-be-difference-maker/

OAKLAND
Simmons LV Review Journal: Raiders’ Alec Ingold looks forward to Green Bay homecoming
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/raiders-alec-ingold-looks-forward-to-green-bay-homecoming-1873601/amp/

Kawahara SF Chronicle: Raiders’ Darren Waller sees significance in new long-term contract
https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/amp/Raiders-Darren-Waller-sees-significance-in-new-14545799.php

PHILADELPHIA
Domowitch Phil Inquirer: Joe Banner Q& A: Eagles will have big coaching advantage vs. Cowboys on Sunday night
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-cowboys-joe-banner-coaching-jason-garrett-zach-brown-culture-leonard-williams-officiating-al-riveron-20191019.html

McLane Phil Inquirer: Who’s behind the ESPN anonymous quotes? The Eagles (sort of) don’t care
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-anonymous-source-alshon-jeffery-nelson-agholor-zach-ertz-carson-wentz-20191018.html

Kaye NJ.com: Why does Eagles’ J.J. Arcega-Whiteside have such a small role on offense? Here’s how the rookie can earn more playing time
https://www.nj.com/eagles/2019/10/why-does-eagles-jj-arcega-whiteside-have-such-a-small-role-on-offense-heres-how-the-rookie-can-earn-more-playing-time.html

McPherson Eagles.com: Andre Dillard 'very ready' for first career start vs. Cowboys
https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/andre-dillard-very-ready-for-first-career-start-vs-cowboys

PITTSBURGH
Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Benny Snell impresses Steelers in 1st extensive action
https://triblive.com/sports/benny-snell-impresses-steelers-in-1st-extensive-action-as-an-nfl-running-back/

SAN FRANCISCO
Kroichick SF Chronicle: 49ers’ George Kittle: Big numbers, big personality, soft spot for Dad’s wisdom
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-George-Kittle-Big-personality-big-14545634.php

Branch SF Chronicle: This stat captures 49ers’ defensive dominance: 1 of 24
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/This-stat-captures-49ers-defensive-dominance-14545226.php

SEATTLE
Crabtree AP: Fant likely to get second start at tackle for Seahawks
https://apnews.com/9623da1b36bd487bbea8db06b0e9a184?

Jude Seattle Times: Rookie safety Marquise Blair in line for first start as injuries mount in Seahawks secondary
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/rookie-safety-marquise-blair-in-line-for-first-start-as-injuries-mount-in-seahawks-secondary/

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Five things the Bucs should consider during the bye week
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/10/18/five-things-the-bucs-should-consider-during-the-bye-week/

TENNESSEE
Bacharach The Tennessean: Will first-round pick Jeffery Simmons make his Titans debut Sunday vs. Chargers?
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/3978143002

WASHINGTON
Bullock The Athletic: San Francisco’s offense is a reminder of what the Redskins once had

- Foundation built on the zone run scheme
- Play-action game blends in naturally
- Expanded run game

https://theathletic.com/1301701/2019/10/18/when-the-49ers-offense-take-the-field-on-sunday-it-will-be-a-reminder-of-what-the-redskins-once-had/

Copeland Washington Post: Redskins will be without Vernon Davis and Chris Thompson on Sunday against the 49ers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/10/18/redskins-will-be-missing-vernon-davis-chris-thompson-sunday-against-ers/

Russell Washington Post: Donte Whitner slams Redskins: ‘It’s not hard to understand why they are where they are right now’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/10/18/donte-whitner-slams-redskins-its-not-hard-understand-why-they-are-where-they-are-right-now/?

Colleges/Draft

Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohio State beats Northwestern, highlights six years of evolution by the Buckeyes
https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2019/10/ohio-state-beats-northwestern-highlights-six-years-of-evolution-by-the-buckeyes.html

History

Brannon Chicago Tribune: Mike Ditka turns 80 today. Here’s a look at his remarkable life, by the numbers
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-cb-mike-ditka-chicago-bears-birthday-20191018-456aaxgjbbglzlec23766ryz7e-story.html

Giants Birthdays 10-19

Mike Ciccolella MLB D18-Dayton 1965 NYG 1966-1968 10-19-1943

Percy Ellsworth FS/SS UDFA-Virginia 1996 NYG 1996-1999 10-19-1974

Cedric Scott DE D4-Southern Mississippi 2001
NYG 2001 10-19-1977
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