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Defenderdawg : 1/11/2020 11:01 am
Giants

Rosenblatt NJ.com: Who will Giants’ Joe Judge hire to fill out his coaching staff? This is what he’s looking for, and top candidates that make sense
https://www.nj.com/giants/2020/01/who-will-giants-joe-judge-hire-to-fill-out-his-coaching-staff-this-is-what-hes-looking-for-and-top-candidates-that-make-sense.html

Slater NJ.com: Joe Judge says he has sharp scouting eye, so here are 10 Giants who could stay or go | Golden Tate, Nate Solder, more
https://www.nj.com/giants/2020/01/joe-judge-says-he-has-sharp-scouting-eye-so-here-are-10-giants-he-must-now-make-big-decisions-about-who-goes-who-stays.html

Owner

Kimberly Jones (@KimJonesSports)
1/10/20, 11:21 AM
John Mara tells & #8294;& #8234;@MandMWFAN& #8236;& #8297; that even with a lot of cap space, #NYG will emphasize building through the draft.
It continues to be hard to believe that NYG traded a third-round pick, 68th overall, for pending free agent Leonard Williams

GM

Lombardo NJ.com: Joe Judge has vision for Giants, but what will Dave Gettleman’s role be in making it a reality? Does GM still have final say?
https://www.nj.com/giants/2020/01/joe-judge-has-vision-for-giants-but-what-will-dave-gettlemans-role-be-in-making-it-a-reality-does-gm-still-have-final-say.html

Giants Videos (@SNYGiants)
1/9/20, 2:43 PM
Dave Gettleman: "People say it's a passing league, I get that...but the the top four teams were not in the playoffs, the top four rushing teams were in the playoffs"

Seth Walder (@SethWalder)
1/9/20, 3:18 PM
This is an NFL general manager demonstrating an extraordinary lack of understanding of basic football statistics

Carl Banks (@CarlBanksGIII)
1/9/20, 11:55 PM
It appears you lack of a basic understanding of basic football.. you Analytics told you who should've been in the playoffs. Real football tells us who is actually in the playoffs. And they are NOT the 4 top passing teams. Are you watching?

Coach

Dunleavy NYP: Joe Judge Giants contract details emerge: Five years, over $5 million per season
https://nypost.com/2020/01/10/joe-judge-giants-contract-details-emerge-five-years-over-5-million-per-season/amp/

Lombardo NJ.com: Here are the contract details for Giants head coach Joe Judge
https://www.nj.com/giants/2020/01/giants-sign-head-coach-joe-judge-to-a-five-year-contract.html

Schwartz NYP: Why Joe Judge hire is a directional change for Giants
https://nypost.com/2020/01/11/why-joe-judge-hire-is-a-directional-change-for-giants/amp/

Schwartz NYP: Joe Judge’s message gives ex-Giants Tom Coughlin flashbacks
https://nypost.com/2020/01/09/joe-judges-message-gives-ex-giants-tom-coughlin-flashbacks/

McDonald NYDN: New Giants head coach Joe Judge: ‘We’ll punch you in the nose for 60 minutes’
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-joe-judge-press-conference-intro-20200109-774defkrfnhyzg77lu6x5z3r3y-story.html

Dunleavy NYP: Joe Judge outlines qualities he’s looking for in his Giants coaches
https://nypost.com/2020/01/10/joe-judge-outlines-qualities-hes-looking-for-in-his-giants-coaches/

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants' Joe Judge had elite mentors in Nick Saban, Bill Belichick but is own man
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28454333/giants-joe-judge-had-elite-mentors-nick-saban-bill-belichick-own-man

Duggan The Athletic: Who is Joe Judge? The new Giants head coach, as described by his former mentors, peers and players
https://theathletic.com/1519835/2020/01/08/who-is-joe-judge-the-new-giants-head-coach-as-described-by-his-former-mentors-peers-and-players/?

Stapleton The Record: Former Patriot Chris Hogan, mentors say new Giants coach Joe Judge has what it takes
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2020/01/09/joe-judge-chris-hogan-bill-belichick-nick-saban-praise-giants-coach/2846855001/

Slater NJ.com: Can Giants pull off quick turnaround, like 49ers? Why they must give Joe Judge the patience that Kyle Shanahan got
https://www.nj.com/giants/2020/01/can-giants-pull-off-quick-turnaround-like-49ers-why-they-must-give-joe-judge-the-patience-that-kyle-shanahan-got.html

Lombardo NJ.com: Giants’ new head coach Joe Judge a ‘risk taker’ whose gambles typically pay off: ‘When Judge speaks, people listen’ | Insight from Patriots reporter

“Judge made a strong impression on the Giants’ brass, leading owner John Mara to call him ‘the most impressive candidate I’ve interviewed,’ what about his personality gets players to buy in?
It was no surprise to me that Judge interviewed well, he’s a very engaging speaker. When Judge talks, people listen.
There was always a confidence to him in New England, and I think reflected in his players. Judge’s special teams were rarely afraid to take risks, and more often than not, they paid off.”

https://www.nj.com/giants/2020/01/giants-new-head-coach-joe-judge-a-risk-taker-whose-gambles-typically-pay-off-when-judge-speaks-people-listen-insight-from-patriots-reporter.html


Politi NJ.com: Joe Judge sounds like a young Tom Coughlin: Will that style fly for the Giants in 2020?
https://www.nj.com/giants/2020/01/joe-judge-sounds-like-a-young-tom-coughlin-will-that-style-fly-for-the-giants-in-2020-politi.html

Greenberg Washington Post: Dave Gettleman and Joe Judge already have the Giants on the wrong path
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/01/10/dave-gettleman-joe-judge-already-have-giants-wrong-path/?

Joyce NYP: Joe Judge won over Giants like he did HS teammates: ‘Rare breed’
https://nypost.com/2020/01/11/joe-judge-won-over-giants-like-he-did-hs-teammates-rare-breed/amp/

Anastasia Phil Inquirer: Lansdale Catholic community celebrates new Giants coach Joe Judge
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/joe-judge-new-york-giants-lansdale-catholic-high-school-20200110.html

Sullivan Boston Globe: Bill Belichick gave Joe Judge one piece of advice about coaching the Giants

“Bill Belichick is a New England football institution, the builder of the greatest NFL dynasty of his generation, the widely regarded genius at the top of his profession. He is as ensconced in his job coaching the Patriots as anyone in the profession can ever be.
And still, the Giants fans dream. They dream about Belichick walking away from Foxborough to make a triumphant return to his football roots, they dream of him resurrecting a once-great franchise with a defense reminiscent of those late, great 1980s teams he helped build alongside Bill Parcells, they dream he will ride to the rescue after two consecutive disastrous head coaches and put an entirely new exclamation point on his own surefire Hall of Fame career.

But let’s be real: Bill Belichick was never coming to the Giants, and not simply because, as co-owner John Mara told me Thursday, “Bill’s under contract.” What Belichick has built in New England is so amazing, so rare, and so special that you don’t walk away from it that easily.
Instead, the Giants went for the next best thing.
Meet Joe Judge, former Patriots special teams coordinator, former Belichick protégé, onetime assistant to Belichick bestie Nick Saban, and now, the 19th head coach in New York Giants history. The surprise winner of a search that appeared to be zigging straight for Matt Rhule before zagging to the little-known 38-year-old Patriot assistant who also coached the team’s wide receivers and who blew the Giants’ brain trust away during Monday’s daylong meetings, Judge officially introduced himself to the football world Thursday.
And of all the things he said, so many of which echoed the lessons we’ve heard Belichick repeat for two decades in New England, perhaps the most important was the promise to adhere to the one piece of advice Belichick gave him about taking this job: Don’t try to be me.

“I’m going to be honest with you, the only advice I sought from him for this opportunity, he told me to just be yourself, and that’s all I know how to be,” Judge said at an introductory press conference at MetLife Stadium, the building shared by the Giants and Jets. “I think one of the things people ask me a lot is, ‘You’ve worked for Coach Saban, Coach Belichick, what makes you different?’ Look, I’m myself. I’m going to be myself every time.”

The NFL is littered with coaches quickly exposed for insincerity or imitation, rife with short-lived coaching careers lost in a haze of false bravado or pretend credentials. Matt Patricia, hanging on by the laces of a football in Detroit, has tried too hard to be like Belichick, rankling players who aren’t quite as inclined to respect his demands and inflexibility when he doesn’t have those six Super Bowl trophies to back it up. Josh McDaniels’s Denver career was similarly beset by rancor among the rank and file, eventually leading him to return to running the Patriots’ offense. When (or if?) McDaniels finally settles on his next head coaching opportunity (he never did get a chance to complete a scheduled interview with the Giants but remains in the mix in Cleveland), he’d be wise to heed the words Judge said Thursday.

Be yourself.
“If I’m anything else, everyone is going to see straight through it. And if you lie to the team, you’re going to lose the team immediately,” Judge said. “So I’m always going to be myself, and that’s a little bit different than other people, and that’s fine. I’m not trying to emulate anyone I’ve ever worked for. I’m trying to take what I’ve learned from them, and match it with my own belief structure and do it in my own personality.”
But don’t be surprised to see a personality made up of plenty of parts Belichick and plenty of parts Saban. So much of what he sold about himself was Belichickian — finding tough players who relish tough practices, coaching teams that will be prepared, being demanding of players’ best effort, setting high standards, finding coaches who are teachers — but perhaps the most Bill-like thing of all was the importance of coaching to a player’s particular skills. You don’t have to fit my system; I’ll fit it to you.
“What I learned from Coach Belichick was real simple. Be flexible within your personnel. Don’t try to shove round pegs into square holes,” Judge said. “Figure out what you have. Let them play to their strengths. Don’t sit in a meeting room and tell me what you don’t have in a player. Don’t tell me they can’t do a certain thing. Tell me what they can do and then we’ll figure out as coaches, because that’s our job, how we can use that. That’s our responsibility. Everybody has something they can do. How many castoffs do you see around the league coming from another team and they say, ‘Wow, how did they get that out of him?’ Maybe they just weren’t closing their eyes to what they could do.”

It was music to those Mara ears. Mara called it the best coaching interview he’d ever done. And given the Giants’ ineptitude the past few years, he has plenty of experience.
No wonder he turned to one of the football voices he most respects for help this time. Mara has remained friendly with Belichick since Belichick designed Super Bowl-winning defenses around Lawrence Taylor in 1986 and 1990, and reached out multiple times for feedback.

“The more I spoke to him the more excited I got about Joe Judge,” Mara said. “I have a lot of respect for Bill. We have a good relationship and he doesn’t have bad coaches on his staff. I think he has said publicly Joe is one of the best coaches he’s ever had.”
The student is about to become his own master.
Toward the end of the interview session Thursday, Judge was asked about the Patriots’ playoff loss, and in particular, why they didn’t have a player back to field a late punt, a decision that cost the Patriots valuable field position.
“I’m not going to get into any specific decisions on schematics. I can assure you this was in discussions we had before the game and we did what we thought gave our team the best opportunity to win,” he said.

Who does that sound like? Could have been Bill, but it was Judge. If the new coach can find his own voice in Belichick’s image, never mind Belichick’s coaching roots, his coaching tree might finally blossom, too.”

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2020/01/09/sullivan/CAty5Ps0aeNGlXuLtgMW0H/story.html

Breer MMQB: Joe Judge, Who? Why the Giants Took a Risk on This Dark-Horse Candidate

“Judge’s strength is in his command; he has the ability to lead and be the one at the front of the room. And if you don’t believe me, you can trust Bill Belichick on that. His actions over the last five years demonstrate how he feels on Judge.
• In 2015, Belichick elevated Judge to special teams coordinator—the first time he’d entrusted that area, one he sees as vital, to a young guy during his time in New England. Belichick inherited Brad Seely, who had a decade of prior experience as an NFL special teams coordinator, when he got to New England in 2000. When he lost Seely after 2008, Belichick replaced him with Scotty O’Brien, who’d been his special teams coach in Cleveland.

• Belichick added receivers coach to Judge’s responsibilities in 2019 as a clear effort to help get him in the head-coaching conversation, similar to what Andy Reid did for John Harbaugh 12 years earlier. Before the 2007 season, Reid made Harbaugh, his special teams coordinator for eight years, his defensive backs coach. That caused other teams to view Harbaugh differently, and he got the Baltimore job the next year. It’s easy to look at it now and see how this one played out similarly, and it’s a sign of the belief Belichick had that Judge was ready for his shot.

• This all seemed to happen fast, right? That’s because it had to. After Baylor’s Matt Rhule accepted the Panthers job, the Giants had a decision to make. Mississippi State was pursuing Judge, and there was an emotional attachment there, because Judge and his wife are both alums. So Judge needed clarity on where the Giants stood so he could make a decision on whether or not to return to his alma mater. Ultimately, Judge became the clear choice with Rhule out of the picture, and the Giants moved fast. 
Those that know Judge aren’t stunned that he interviewed well on Monday, just hours before all this went down. His presence is his strength, and it was obvious that would show up in an interview setting.
• Are his coordinator hires important? Definitively, yes. But you can say the same about most new head coaches. Two of the guys still alive in the playoffs, Tennessee’s Mike Vrabel and Green Bay’s Matt LaFleur, only called plays for one year before becoming head coaches. Another, Kansas City’s Andy Reid, was never a coordinator before getting his first head-coaching shot. Both coaches in the college football national championship, LSU’s Ed Orgeron and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, were just position coaches before becoming head coaches. Bottom line, play-calling is a very small part of being a head coach, and there’s very little correlation between a candidate’s play-calling ability and making a strong hire.

• Finally, Judge’s disposition lines up with GM Dave Gettleman’s history with coaches, and the Giants’ history with coaches. In Carolina, Gettleman won with Ron Rivera—a front-of-the-room leader more than a schemer—and Rivera delegated the defensive strategy to Sean McDermott during his first six years in Carolina. Before that, Gettleman worked with Tom Coughlin in New York—Coughlin was the Giants’ wide receivers coach before getting head coaching jobs at Boston College, then the Jaguars and the Giants.
The Giants’ other home-run hire at that position over the last half-century was Bill Parcells, who had only been a coordinator for two seasons before being promoted to head coach. Also, he delegated a lot of the defensive responsibility during his eight years in charge there to … Belichick. So it’s not hard to see why Judge was walking into a place that would be very open to his candidacy as a non-obvious choice.
This all, of course, guarantees nothing. But it should illustrate why the Giants felt comfortable giving him a chance. And why the fit there is better than you might think.”

https://www.si.com/.amp/nfl/2020/01/07/joe-judge-new-york-giants-head-coach

Battista NFL.com: Why the Giants bet on Judge

“According to a person with knowledge of the interview process, Judge lined up perfectly with what the Giants were looking for with this hire, with an emphasis on team-building and leadership. His presentation was as impressive as any that the people in the room -- including owner John Mara and general manager Dave Gettleman -- had seen. With the Giants clearly needing a coach who could command a room and create a culture for an NFL flagship franchise that has gone adrift, Judge set such a high bar in his interview that anybody else the Giants talked to -- including Matt Rhule -- was going to have to top him, the person said. Still, Rhule, a former member of Tom Coughlin's Giants staff attracting plenty of buzz with his strong performance at Baylor, was viewed as the front-runner for the job. He chose not to even interview with the Giants before accepting Carolina's seven-year, $62 million deal on Tuesday. The Giants declined to meet those terms -- can't blame them -- and turned to Judge.”

https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001095200/article/giants-decision-to-hire-joe-judge-as-coach-is-bold-and-risky?

Traina Giantsmaven SI: Why Joe Judge's Introductory Press Conference Was a Homerun
https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/news/perspectives-why-joe-judges-introductory-press-conference-was-a-homerun

Pflum BBV: Philosoraptor’s Corner: “Tell me what he CAN do”
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COMMENTS
The one thing that caught my attention from Joe Judge’s introductory press conference
https://www.bigblueview.com/2020/1/10/21059786/2020-ny-giants-joe-judge-head-coach-press-conference-news-analysis

Raanan Breaking Big Blue Podcast: Jordan Raanan, Mike Reiss talk Joe Judge
It's all about Joe Judge, the new Giants HC. Patriots reporter Mike Reiss gives us the full breakdown (Audio)
http://www.espn.com/espnradio/newyork/play/_/id/28459681

QB

Leonard NYDN: John Mara has asked Eli Manning about other roles with Giants if he retires
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-john-mara-eli-manning-other-roles-20200110-6ieaflw5cbgs7nfadsbk5kazbi-story.html

Dunleavy NYP: Eli Manning still mulling future with Giants: John Mara
https://nypost.com/2020/01/10/eli-manning-still-mulling-future-with-giants-john-mara/amp/

Rosenstein NJ.com: Giants’ John Mara leaves door open for Eli Manning to return ... in some capacity
https://www.nj.com/giants/2020/01/giants-john-mara-leaves-door-open-for-eli-manning-to-return-in-some-capacity.html

Gary Myers (@GaryMyersNY)
1/10/20, 11:42 AM
John Mara just said on & #8294;& #8234;@WFAN660& #8236;& #8297; that he met for long time with Eli Manning after season and is open to having him return as backup (pending Joe Judge’s approval) or taking a position in organization. Mara would like to meet again with Eli, who he said is undecided on future

RB

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants' Saquon Barkley changing offseason approach, wants to 'work smart'
https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/60245/giants-saquon-barkley-changing-offseason-approach-wants-to-work-smart?

Falato BBV: Yes, running the football still wins in the NFL
What the Giants can learn from the teams who are still playing
https://www.bigblueview.com/2020/1/11/21059662/yes-running-the-football-still-wins-in-the-nfl-ny-giants-dave-gettleman

Pflum BBV: 2020 NFL Draft: Five running back prospects for the Giants
Could the Giants look for a new backup to Saquon Barkley?
https://www.bigblueview.com/2020/1/7/21050380/2020-nfl-draft-five-running-back-prospects-ny-giants-sermon-benjamin-perine-analysis

WR

Do the Giants have a collection of secondary WR’s?
Adam Caplan (@caplannfl)
1/9/20, 4:49 PM
Not in Slayton's case...will need to get stronger physically, but teams that I've spoken to that have played them raved about him

Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL)
1/9/20, 4:50 PM
Good inside inside from Adam here that doesn't shock me re: teams that have matched up against Darius Slayton rave about him.

Based on what I've seen from countless hours watching All22, his upside is not WR2. His upside is WR1. Straight up. Very confident in that.

Defense

Duggan The Athletic: Dave Gettleman knows he needs to fix the Giants’ pass rush. Here’s how he could do it
https://theathletic.com/u1514045/2020/01/07/dave-gettleman-knows-he-needs-to-fix-the-giants-pass-rush-heres-how-he-could-do-it/

NFL

Brooks NFL.com: Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. The topics of this edition include:
-- How Joe Judge's hiring could change the annual coaching carousel.
-- Why so many teams misjudged DK Metcalf -- and the effect this will have on scouting.
But first, what Bill Belichick should do with Tom Brady to keep the Patriots contending

“1) How Joe Judge could significantly impact future coaching searches. I don't know if Joe Judge will bring a Super Bowl title to New York, but I hope that he wins enough with the Giants to prompt more owners and general managers to view special teams coaches as viable head coach candidates. Although John Harbaugh's continued success with the Baltimore Ravens -- including the team's impressive metamorphosis over the last couple years, with Lamar Jackson now directing an innovative offensive attack -- has put special teams coaches on the map, the fate of Judge could have a bigger impact on how kicking game coordinators are viewed in hiring circles.
I know that's a lot to put on a 38-year-old possessing a resume that's heavy with special teams experience, but he could be better positioned to succeed as a team leader than any other first-time head coach in recent history.
Let me explain.
The special teams coordinator is the only coach who interacts with offensive and defensive players, and he is also tasked with managing the entire coaching staff during certain periods on a daily basis. Special teams coordinators must assemble their kicking units with players from both sides of the ball, and they have to teach a variety of football skills that might be unfamiliar and uncomfortable for the majority of their personnel. For instance, many wide receivers and running backs placed on kickoff and punt-coverage teams must learn how to take proper pursuit angles and make open-field tackles after spending the majority of their high school and collegiate careers playing with the ball in their hands. In addition, special teams coordinators must delegate responsibilities to position coaches during special teams periods to ensure every player gets the proper instruction on the field. For example, defensive back coaches will work with the "vice" team to master the techniques needed to hold up the gunners on punt returns. Meanwhile, running backs coaches or wide receivers coaches will tutor the returners on how to field punts and deliver explosive plays in the return game.

Considering how head coaches must always delegate and assign responsibilities to their assistants, a special teams coordinator's experience prepares him well for the ultimate leadership role in the big chair.
"We meet with 80 percent of the team every day," an NFC special teams coordinator told me. "We know the roster better than any other coach on staff besides the head coach. We also have to motivate, teach and encourage players who don't really want to play on the kicking units, and we have to get them to play at a high level."
At a time when player development and deployment are critical parts of team-building plans, special teams coordinators are uniquely qualified to handle the responsibilities associated with the head-coaching role, particularly with the game-management experience that enhances their resumes.
"We bring the message every day to the team," an AFC special teams coordinator told me. "We are the offensive coordinator (return game), defensive coordinator (coverage teams) and a situational specialist. We also work with the head coach on game management.
"Special teams coaches touch every phase of the game. That's why we are better prepared to be head coaches than other coaches."
Special teams coaches are essentially a step below the head coach when you really assess their responsibilities. They are masters of personnel management and staff organization, and they also bring situational mastery to the table. That's more than most offensive and defensive coordinators can offer as first-time head coaches, and this is why more teams should explore the special teams coach market when looking for qualified candidates during the hiring cycle.
With Harbaugh building a monster in Baltimore -- due to his adaptability, flexibility and superb management skills -- and Judge getting an opportunity to rebuild one of the NFL's blue-blood franchises, special teams could become the new breeding ground for head-coaching candidates in the very near future.”

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001095564/article/pats-should-let-brady-walk-the-joe-judge-effect-dk-metcalf

Clark The Ringer: Say Hello to the New Guard of Elite Quarterbacks Reshaping the NFL
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2020/1/9/21058185/nfl-playoffs-quarterback-changing-of-guard

Linsey PFF: The misleading sack numbers of the 2020 free agents

UNDERVALUED

“DI Leonard Williams, New York Giants
No player had a bigger deference between his pressure rate rank and sack rate rank than Williams, who split the year between the Giants and the New York Jets prior to his trade. Among 87 interior defenders with 200 or more pass-rushing snaps, Williams ranked 13th in pressure rate at 11.3% but his one sack in 424 pass-rushing snaps put him near the bottom of the list in sack rate. On the other hand, Williams led the position with 19 quarterback hits. A few fractions of a second faster on several of those plays and that sack total looks a whole lot more respectable.
Considering the draft capital that the Giants gave up acquiring Williams, it seems likely that they’ll retain him moving forward. He’s always been a better run defender than a pass-rusher, but he’s certainly better in the passing game than the one sack he was able to produce in 2019. Now the Giants just need to figure out how to balance all the young talent they have at interior defensive line if they re-sign Williams.”

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-misleading-sack-numbers-free-agents-2020

Farmer LA Times: His NFL-to-prison cautionary tale leaves students transfixed. Here is Ryan Leaf’s story, in his own words
https://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-ryan-leaf-20170311-story.html

ARIZONA
Odegard Cardinals.com: Kliff Kingsbury’s Adaptability Impressed Cardinals
https://www.azcardinals.com/news/kliff-kingsbury-s-adaptability-impressed-cardinals

BALTIMORE
Preston Baltimore Sun: Here’s why the Ravens can’t underestimate the Titans
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/analysis/preston/bs-sp-preston-titans-20200106-auwtctezvzao7jewsjqqmcaccq-story.html

Bell USA Today: As Ravens ready for playoff run, Ozzie Newsome's influence is undeniable
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2020/01/09/ozzie-newsome-baltimore-ravens-built-contender-eric-decosta/4422786002/

Campbell Baltimore Sun: Teachers are using Lamar Jackson and the Ravens to help students learn. Here’s how
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-learning-20200110-7yzz2dd5s5f7plmxmrollrn44u-story.html

Ruiz For The Win USA Today: All of the ways NFL defenses have tried (and failed) to stop Lamar Jackson from running
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/01/how-to-stop-lamar-jackson-baltimore-ravens-running-game

Oyefusi Baltimore Sun: Lamar Jackson turns 23 today. Here’s how the Ravens QB’s age-22 season ranks among the NFL’s best ever.
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-jackson-22-season-20200107-yqzfvyi3xzb2tj7np3b5jlhnae-story.html

Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Seeking Lamar Jackson impersonators! How NFL teams prep for the Ravens' playmaking QB
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28434469/seeking-lamar-jackson-impersonators-how-nfl-teams-prep-baltimore-ravens-playmaking-qb

Frenette Florida Times Union: Ravens’ Hayden Hurst helping kids tackle mental health demons
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20200110/gene-frenette-ravensrsquo-hayden-hurst-helping-kids-tackle-mental-health-demons

Shaffer Baltimore Sun: Ravens film study: Titans QB Ryan Tannehill’s play-action ability is trouble for any defense
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-film-study-titans-playoffs-play-action-20200108-563bnbuq2vafzmudvuvmp6pyqu-story.html

Preston Baltimore Sun: Titans running back Derrick Henry can dominate a game. The Ravens need to find a way to stop him.
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/analysis/preston/bs-sp-ravens-preston-stopping-henry-20200110-fsr6rh5sdbg55h7oqi4w2sgsoi-story.html

Kasinitz Penn Live: ‘Can’t go back’: How Baltimore Ravens’ Jihad Ward rose out of North Philly and found his NFL fit
https://www.pennlive.com/baltimore-ravens/2020/01/cant-go-back-how-baltimore-ravens-jihad-ward-rose-out-of-north-philly-and-found-his-nfl-fit.html

BUFFALO
Carucci Buffalo News: Bills hire Eric Washington as new defensive line coach
https://buffalonews.com/2020/01/10/buffalo-bills-eric-washington-sean-mcdermott-carolina-panthers-nfl-football/

CAROLINA
Newton ESPN Charlotte: 'Hey, this is the guy': Why Matt Rhule felt right for the Panthers
https://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/33206/meatball-hero-why-matt-rhule-felt-right-for-the-panthers

Person The Athletic: A basketball challenge in Green Bay, meatballs in Waco and a looming threat in New York -- the key moments in the Panthers’ coaching search that ended w/ Matt Rhule in Charlotte.
https://theathletic.com/1520923/2020/01/08/flying-to-waco-sitting-in-an-suv-eating-meatballs-and-talking-football-how-the-panthers-got-their-man/

Getzenberg Charlotte Observer: By hiring Matt Rhule, Panthers owner David Tepper checked every box
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article239015758.html

Bonnell Charlotte Observer: What made Matt Rhule the right fit for the Panthers? He’s no BS’er

“Tom Coughlin said plenty about new Panthers coach CoachMattRhule, but this from Rhule's former boss was a constant theme: "He's no BSer." Diving into how Rhule manages people, and brought Baylor back from oblivion.”

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article239047348.html

Fowler Charlotte Observer: Matt Rhule isn’t an ‘offensive genius.’ He’s a fixer, and the Panthers need fixing
www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article239028863.html

Getzenberg Charlotte Observer: Hiring Matt Rhule was just the start of the Panthers’ to-do list. Here’s what comes next
https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article239057893.html

Rodrigue The Athletic: David Tepper said Matt Rhule will get ‘resources’ — that likely means going after coordinators with a blank check
https://theathletic.com/1525673/2020/01/10/david-tepper-said-matt-rhule-will-get-resources-that-likely-means-going-after-coordinators-with-a-blank-check/?

Newton ESPN Charlotte: What hiring a rebuilder in Matt Rhule means for Cam Newton, Panthers
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28440517/what-hiring-rebuilder-matt-rhule-means-cam-newton-panthers

CHICAGO
Chicago Tribune: Are the Bears closer to a Super Bowl or starting over at quarterback? An honest assessment — not an emotional one — is needed ahead of the 2020 season
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-mitch-trubisky-matt-nagy-ryan-pace-playoffs-20200111-ifotqgp7rnbrxmk4eqpct4ftlq-story.html

Chicago Tribune: Mitch Trubisky’s future with the Bears is ______. 4 answers to 4 big Bears questions this offseason.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-cb-chicago-bears-mitch-trubisky-matt-nagy-ryan-pace-20200107-qqssmg3hlrgm7hpeqh6ufctt6a-story.html

CINCINNATI
Hobson Bengals.com: With Return of Coordinators, Bengals Bank On Consistency
https://www.bengals.com/news/with-return-of-coordinators-bengals-bank-on-consistency

Sheeran CincyJungle: Zac Taylor talked to Joe Burrow’s family about attending Senior Bowl
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2020/1/11/21061080/zac-taylor-joe-burrow-family-senior-bowl

CLEVELAND
Brandt MMQB: Advice for the Browns, to Stop Their Never-Ending Cycle of Change
https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/01/07/cleveland-browns-jimmy-haslam-constant-change

Pluto Cleveland Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns now have coaching choices, but don’t forget the GM
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/01/cleveland-browns-now-have-coaching-choices-but-dont-forget-the-gm.html

Patsko Cleveland Plain Dealer: How shaking the Bill Belichick coaching tree has worked for the Cleveland Browns and others
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/01/how-shaking-the-bill-belichick-coaching-tree-has-worked-for-the-browns-and-others.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Josh McDaniels, wife Laura arrive at Cleveland Browns facility for interview; he could become team’s 18th full-time head coach
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/01/josh-mcdaniels-and-his-wife-laura-arrive-at-the-browns-facility-for-his-interview-today-he-could-become-18th-full-time-head-coach.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Josh McDaniels the last of 8 Browns head coaching candidate interviews; team aims to make decision over the weekend
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/01/josh-mcdaniels-leaves-browns-headquarters-after-about-seven-hours-of-interviewing-for-the-head-coach-vacancy.html

Ben Volin (@BenVolin)
1/10/20, 11:42 AM
Two sources say the Browns plan to wrap up their process today and hope to have a hire by tonight or tomorrow. It appears to be down to McDaniels, Kevin Stefanski and Brian Daboll, three great offensive coordinators

Reed The Athletic: Browns roster analysis: New regime will face decisions on Olivier Vernon, Joe Schobert and more
https://theathletic.com/1510626/2020/01/06/browns-new-regime-will-face-roster-decisions-on-olivier-vernon-joe-schobert-and-more/

Williams Cleveland Plain Dealer: 2020 NFL Draft: What positions should the Browns prioritize during the offseason?
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/01/2020-nfl-draft-what-positions-should-the-browns-prioritize-during-the-offseason.html

Williams Cleveland Plain Dealer: NFL Draft 2020: Breaking down the top tackles who could help the Cleveland Browns at pick No. 10 -- Film Review

“Let’s kick off “Tackle Week” by taking a closer look at four tackles in the 2020 draft that the Browns should consider at No. 10
Andrew Thomas, 6-5, 320 pounds, Georgia, junior
Before we dive into Thomas’ physical attributes, understand what his longevity on Georgia’s offensive line produced. As a true freshman in 2017, he started at right tackle and earned Freshman All-American honors. In 2018 he moved to left tackle and remained there through his junior season, earning consecutive All-America and All-SEC awards.
This year, Georgia ranked within the top five in fewest sacks allowed. Running back D’Andre Swift ran for 1,200-plus yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. With Thomas anchoring the left side, Swift generated per-touch averages comparable to both Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor and Buckeyes back J.K. Dobbins.
Thomas looks the part in every way. At 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds, he has the size coaches covet. Athletically, he thrives as a run blocker. He explodes off the ball and moves defenders back with explosive starts and imposing size. As a pass blocker, he tends to be aggressive and attack first, but is susceptible to quicker edge rushers.

Pro Football Focus rated Thomas as an 82.2 overall pass blocker and 91.2 in the run game.
Let’s take a look at a few plays that highlight what will likely make Thomas a top-10 pick.

Here, Thomas shows the football IQ, attention to detail and lateral quickness needed to play tackle in the NFL. Facing a third-and-6, Thomas (71) engages Notre Dame’s right end, but the Irish have a stunt called, meaning the end and inside tackle swap gaps. Thomas maintains his assignment, picks up the twist and helps Georgia pick up a first down.

Williams Cleveland Plain Dealer: NFL Draft 2020: Tackles who could be in the mix for the Cleveland Browns at No. 10 or later -- Film Review

Against Arkansas, Thomas shows his dominance as a run blocker on the Bulldogs’ first touchdown. With Georgia needing 3 yards, Thomas moves the left side of the line and creates a void large enough for two running backs to slide through.
Through sheer power, he meets his running back in the end zone and finishes his block to the end.
Tristan Wirfs, 6-5, 322 pounds, Iowa, junior
Unlike Thomas, Wirfs doesn’t project as a “plug-and-play” option at left tackle in the NFL -- largely because at Iowa, he played right tackle.
In today’s NFL, the importance of having your most talented lineman play left tackle has diminished. Playoff-caliber defenses tend to deploy more than just one pass rusher, so protecting both ends is equally important. For example, the Raiders made right tackle Trent Brown the highest-paid lineman in football last season.
If Thomas is off the board -- which he very well could be considering Washington (No. 2) and the Giants (No. 4) both need tackles, in addition to the Chargers, Dolphins and Cardinals -- Wirfs’ sweet spot could be right around the 10th pick.

Wirfs is a Midwestern kid, born and raised. He is from Iowa, played there, and would likely resonate with Northeast Ohio. His game merits a top-10 selection, proven by his Big Ten offensive lineman of the year award this season. If that isn’t enough, consider he holds the Hawkeye program record for hang cleans (four reps of 450 pounds).

What makes Wirfs such an intriguing prospect is his athleticism and the potential his genetic gifts offer. In high school, Wirfs was the first Iowa athlete to win both shot put and discus titles in consecutive years. He was also the first to win three straight discus titles.
Also a state champion wrestler, he has a vertical jump of 35 inches, and that mark would be the second-highest jump by an offensive lineman at the NFL Scouting Combine in the past seven years. Pro Football Focus rated Wirfs as a 83.5 overall pass blocker and 82.4 as a run blocker.
Let’s look at a few plays that highlight what will likely make Wirfs a top-15 pick.

In this first clip, Wirfs’ mean streak is on full display. Playing in the trenches comes down to attitude and willpower. Wirfs consistently shows that drive and fire to finish blocks and move piles. Above, Iowa faces a second-and-short. Wirfs (74) moves his defender completely off the ball at the snap. He carries him downfield and creates impressive movement that will translate at the next level.
Unfortunately for Iowa, its left side of the line gets beat and this run goes for a loss despite Wirfs popping off the screen.

Here Wirfs displays what his natural gifts provide in pass protection. Despite being pushed back at the initial point of attack, Wirfs regains his footing and holds his ground against a Wisconsin bull-rushing end. Once he re-engages, Wirfs stands firm and finishes a punishing pancake block by fully extending his arms and driving through his hips.
Jedrick Wills, 6-5, 320 pounds, Alabama, junior
Wills may not have been the best tackle on his team, as left tackle Alex Leatherwood features characteristics of a franchise-changing prospect, but that doesn’t mean Wills won’t go on to have a successful NFL career.
With Leatherwood announcing his return to Tuscaloosa last week, Wills is the top Crimson Tide offensive lineman available. Alabama finished third in sacks allowed, and running back Najee Harris ranked in the top 25 for rushing yards behind Wills at right tackle.
Like Wirfs, Wills’ future as a left tackle is unclear, but he improved upon his 2018 season by dominating the right side of Alabama’s line. He bulldozed defenders with his overpowering size and strength. According to Pro Football Focus, Wills grades as a 90.5 overall run blocker and is a 75 grade in pass protection.

Over two seasons on the right side, Wills earned second-team All-America honors from the Associated Press, Sporting News and Walter Camp, on top of All-SEC honors. His ability to create leverage using angles in the run game helped Wills clean up offseason awards and clear holes for Harris.
In a time when it is commonplace for potential high draft picks to skip their bowl games, Wills helped the Crimson Tide beat Michigan 35-16 in the Citrus Bowl. He told SI.com there was no doubt he would play.
“I feel like no matter what I was going to play,” Wills said. “If I had the opportunity to leave or if I didn’t. If I was a, like, first-round draft pick or if I was a fifth-round draft pick. No matter where I was standing or if I had the opportunity to leave I would still play just because, you know, just to be there for my brothers. Play for the last time in the Alabama uniform.”

Let’s look at a few plays that highlight what will likely make Wills a top-15 pick.
Wilks (74) shows signs that he’s the best pass-blocking prospect available. Against South Carolina, he serves as a wall on the Tide’s right side that no Gamecock could penetrate. His combination of lower body strength, strong punching and understanding of technique are on display below.

Though he played right tackle, Tagovailoa is a lefty, so Wills protected his blind side. Often coach Nick Saban trusted Wills on an island versus the SEC’s top pass rushers. Wills probably is the most NFL-ready prospect available in terms of pass protection.
Austin Jackson, 6-6, 310 pounds, USC, junior
Jackson has not declared for the draft yet. Players have until Jan. 20 to do so. His case is puzzling. His slightly leaner build suggests he’s not a finished product. Last offseason, he donated bone marrow to his sister, which kept him out of USC’s summer strength and conditioning programs.
For the same reason, he also was limited in training camp. But that didn’t stop Jackson from earning first-team All-Pac 12 honors. Still, his physical attributes will likely make a front office look past his limited 2018 offseason. Perhaps plugging Jackson into an NFL strength and conditioning plan could be what unlocks his potential.
What stands out about Jackson is his length. His arms are long and he features NBA-caliber height. Take a smooth, fluid approach that combined the flexibility and agility typically reserved for smaller players, and it’s easy to see why Jackson should have a long NFL career.

In the Holiday Bowl, which USC lost 49-24, Jackson struggled against Iowa edge rusher A.J. Epenesa. Jackson picked a poor time to disappoint, but again, his physical traits could be enough for a GM to overlook a lousy bowl game against a premier pass rusher in Epenesa.
Let’s look at a few plays that highlight what will likely make Jackson a top-15 pick.

Quickness is one of Jackson’s brightest attributes. He can handle twitchy pass rushers by keeping his feet, moving his hands and reacting to a spin or other evasive moves thrown at him. Against Utah, Jackson (73) is at left tackle and facing a one-on-one with a defensive end.
At the snap, the Utah defender tries putting Jackson through a spin cycle, but he shows great discipline by not overpunching. Instead, he keeps his target in front of him. After the spin move, Jackson is there waiting and puts the clamps on. This is an impressive sequence on a third-and-4 at midfield against a creative pass rusher.

Jackson struggled against Iowa, but here he got the better of Epenesa (who is also a projected first-round pick) by using his quick hands. Epenesa lines up at defensive end at the top of the screen, tries shooting his hands fast. But Jackson’s quick reflexes shoot his gloves down, and momentum drives Epensa into the turf.”

https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/01/2020-nfl-draft-breaking-down-the-top-tackles-that-could-help-the-browns-at-pick-no-10-film-review.html

Williams Cleveland Plain Dealer: NFL Draft 2020: Tackles who could be in the mix for the Cleveland Browns at No. 10 or later -- Film Review

“Therefore, in the second installment of “Tackle Week,” let’s examine three other tackles who could spark consideration by the Browns at No. 10. As mentioned on Monday, this class is loaded with offensive tackle talent. It is a deep draft and four tackles could go before pick 10.
It’s unlikely, but if four tackles are selected that early, Cleveland may be in a position where the Browns must reach -- not a sound strategy. But sometimes a position is in such dire need that reaching is necessary.
To account for both scenarios, let’s take a look at three other tackles who deserve consideration for a Day 1 selection.
Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn, OT, Senior, 6-5, 305 pounds
One thing that stands out about Wanogho was he only earned second-team All-SEC honors, which should be a red flag when discussing him as a first-round talent. But once you realize Alabama’s Jedrick Wills and Georgia tackle Andrew Thomas were the first-team tackles, it makes more sense.
Another knock on the fifth-year senior is how new he is to football. He didn’t start playing organized football until high school, which is fine, but when viewing his tape, it becomes clear he is still learning how to play the position.

The reason football is so new to him? He was first a hooper growing up. Which is exactly why he is such an exciting prospect. Again, when watching him play, his basketball background is obvious. His feet are quick and his frame is solid, and he is comfortable in pass protection because he moves his feet like he’s defending someone on the 3-point line.
He’s better in pass pro than he is as a run blocker. Auburn was tied for 18th in sacks allowed this season. But he needs to gain some lower-body strength and start generating more explosive run-blocking habits. He has the length to engage defenders, but doesn’t move bodies well.
Is he an upside pick and not a home run Week 1 starter? Probably, but if a few early growing pains are worth possibly landing the eventual best tackle in the draft, then it would be worth it.
Pro Football Focus rated Wanogho a 75.1 pass blocker and a 90.6 run blocker.
Let’s look at a few plays that highlight what could make Wanogho a Day 1 selection.
In these back-to-back pass plays from Auburn vs. LSU, Wanogho (76) displays several attributes that should get Browns fans excited. First, on a second-and-8 pass, his footwork into passing sets is smooth. He’s fluid and sets a perfect pocket for his quarterback. Then when he engages his defender, he battles him briefly before wisely chucking him down with an inside throw technique.
His fast hands and overall grip strength are on complete display. Next, his speed shows up on a third-down pass play when the same LSU defender tries to beat him outside, which he sort of does. But the defender takes such a wide angle that Wanogho essentially rides him completely out of the play.
In the same game, Wanogho helped spring this long run by manhandling his assignment. He doesn’t drive him into the ground or push him back all that far, but Wanogho again grabs on and makes it impossible for the LSU defender to escape his grasp. His long arms keep a perfect distance and allow his running back options inside the hole.
Mekhi Becton – Louisville, OT, Junior, 6-7, 369 pounds
On the offensive line, bigger tends to be better. But when it comes to Mekhi Becton, he may be a bit too big. At nearly 370 pounds, he is probably carrying some weight he doesn’t need. It is easy to say getting Becton on an NFL training program will get him in shape, but sometimes weight is just a problem some prospects have an issue managing regardless of what training is available.
Outside of his weight concerns, any other red flags are just nitpicking. On tape, he appears fluid and smooth. His size dominates often, both in pass protection and in the run game. He’s a punishing run blocker and has the foot speed to keep edge rushers in front of him.

What makes Becton so intriguing is his uncommon combination of overpowering size and fast feet. He moves defenders with ease and sometimes even makes his matchups look unfair.

Coming into this season, Becton was being overlooked, but after an impressive junior season, he sounds like a prospect with the potential to have a long NFL career.
Let’s look at a play that highlights what could make Becton a Day 1 selection.
In this first clip, Becton doesn’t do much to showcase his pass protection skills against Notre Dame on a second-and-long snap in the second quarter. But that is the point. Watch and notice how sound his fundamentals are, plus his ability to set an edge. Despite no early threat, Becton remains on his assignment, keeping his arm on his left guard’s shoulder before noticing a late rusher.
When the Irish defender reaches Becton, he has no interest in actually challenging him. Instead, Becton punches him once, opens his hips beautifully and as a result, the defender retreats.
Lucas Niang, TCU, OT, Senior, 6-7, 328 pounds
In 28 career starts at TCU, Niang didn’t allow a sack. Considering how pass-happy the Big 12 is, that is impressive. But a torn hip labrum forced Niang to miss the second half of his senior season, perhaps putting an asterisk on his “no sacks allowed” label.
Niang had surgery in late October and needed about four months to make a full recovery. Drafting a guy in the first round with an ongoing injury isn’t common. But Niang could overcome his health concerns by draft day and end up as a first-round selection.
As a junior, he was named a Big 12 second-teamer by the media, but Pro Football Focus placed Niang on its first team All-Big 12 roster and graded him as the highest offensive lineman in the Big 12.
Niang played right tackle, which could hurt his stock as a future left tackle in the NFL. But prospects Tristan Wirfs and Wills are right tackles as well, and both are forecast to be drafted high in 2020.
On tape, Niang moves with mobility and flexibility. He projects as a nice run blocker in a zone running scheme -- not that he can’t work in other systems, but zone-blocking fits his skill set best. Reaching the second level and honing in on smaller defenders will be an issue for him early in his career, but his physical traits and dominant pass blocking put Niang as a rather safe selection, assuming health.

Let’s look at a few plays that highlight what could make Niang a Day 1 selection.
In this three-play sequence, Niang shows how reliable he is blocking in space. His feet appear twitchy and he tends to attack defenders first, which is a credit to his length. However, he doesn’t open his hips or twist with much flexibility. This could have something to do with his later injury, but if it doesn’t then it could be an issue.
As a run blocker, Niang pushes defenders with grit and leg power needed to move NFL bodies. On this play, he locks onto Purdue’s left end and takes him for a 10-yard ride. What is most impressive is how well-poised he appears when driving his man back. He never overextends, and his shoulders don’t lean over his hips until the very end of the run.”

https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/01/nfl-draft-2020-breaking-down-other-tackles-who-could-help-the-cleveland-browns-offensive-line-film-review.html

DALLAS
Armour USA Today: Jerry Jones botched his coaching search, even if Dallas Cowboys got the right guy
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2020/01/06/dallas-cowboys-jerry-jones-botched-coach-search-mike-mccarthy/2826159001/

Moore Dallas Morning News: Following the failed development of Jason Garrett, Cowboys’ decision to hire Mike McCarthy is either brilliant or uninspired
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2020/01/07/following-the-failed-development-of-jason-garrett-the-cowboys-decision-to-hire-mike-mccarthy-is-either-brilliant-or-uninspired/

Maske Washington Post: The Mike McCarthy hire makes sense for the Cowboys. But it’s not quite a home run
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/01/06/mike-mccarthy-cowboys/?

McGinn The Athletic: Many of the traits that made Mike McCarthy a winner in Green Bay may translate beautifully in Dallas
https://theathletic.com/1516545/2020/01/07/mcginn-many-of-the-traits-that-made-mike-mccarthy-a-winner-in-green-bay-may-translate-beautifully-in-dallas/

Archer ESPN Dallas: Mike McCarthy went 7-3 against the Cowboys while with Green Bay, including two divisional-round playoff wins. That played a part in this decision by the Joneses. They also came away impressed with the work he did as he sat out in 2019, including a greater appreciation for analytics. He becomes the ninth coach in franchise history, following Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson, Barry Switzer, Chan Gailey, Dave Campo, Bill Parcells, Wade Phillips and Jason Garrett.

Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky)
1/6/20, 10:31 AM
Was told one of the big reasons the Cowboys liked McCarthy was they felt he regularly beat them with what they thought was inferior talent. In short, they thought he outcoached them

Owning Dallas Morning News: Film room: Potential immediate fixes for the Cowboys’ biggest offseason roster needs
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2020/01/10/film-room-potential-immediate-fixes-for-the-cowboys-biggest-offseason-roster-needs/?

Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN)
1/11/20, 12:17 AM
Mike McCarthy is not retaining QB coach Jon Kitna, who contributed to Dak Prescott’s development as an NFL passer. Prescott finished one yard from Tony Romo’s single-season passing record. It appears only Kellen Moore and Doug Nussmeir are candidates to return to offensive staff

Gehlken Dallas Morning News: Cowboys G Connor McGovern made the most of a rookie season spent rehabbing from pectoral injuries
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2020/01/10/cowboys-g-connor-mcgovern-made-the-most-of-a-rookie-season-spent-rehabbing-from-pectoral-injuries/

Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)
1/10/20, 3:41 PM
Cowboys S Jeff Heath underwent left shoulder surgery this morning, source said, with team doctor Dan Cooper performing the procedure. Heath played through injuries to both shoulders this season. Team co-captain is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on March 18.

DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: Making decisions (not just suggestions) biggest adjustment for Vic Fangio
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/01/10/vic-fangio-head-coach-adjustment-2019/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa declares for NFL draft; what it means for Detroit Lions
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/01/06/tua-tagovailoa-nfl-draft-2020-detroit-lions/2823222001/

Raven Michigan Live: Detroit Lions promote Hank Fraley to OL coach, staffer Billy Yates to assistant
https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/01/detroit-lions-promote-hank-fraley-to-ol-coach-staffer-billy-yates-to-assistant.html

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Beau Benzschawel wants to be 'a guy that they can count on no matter what'
https://amp.freep.com/amp/2831988001

GREEN BAY
Silverstein Mil JS: Packers stress good balance, proper cleats on slippery surface at Lambeau Field
https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2020/01/10/green-bay-packers-stress-good-balance-proper-cleats-slippery-surface-lambeau-field/4432744002/

Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein)
Packers signed two reserve/future free agents: WR Reggie Begelton and FB Elijah Wellman. Begelton (6-0, 200) played in Canada and caught 102 passes for 1,444 yards and 10 TDs in '19. Wellman was out of football this fall. He played at WVU. Neither is eligible for playoffs

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: The surest ways for Texans to beat Chiefs
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/McClain-The-surest-ways-for-Texans-to-beat-Chiefs-14963152.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans-Chiefs notebook: What is Deshaun Watson's top play?
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-Chiefs-notebook-Injury-updates-14953021.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: How the Jadeveon Clowney trade is paying off for Texans
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/How-the-Jadeveon-Clowney-trade-is-paying-off-for-14956004.php

Solomon Houston Chronicle: Texans can count on Romeo Crennel's defense
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/jerome-solomon/article/Solomon-Texans-can-count-on-Romeo-Crennel-s-14951312.php

McClain Houston Chronicle: Whitney Mercilus thrives in postseason
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/McClain-Whitney-Mercilus-thrives-in-postseason-14954471.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Wells ESPN Indianapolis: Colts GM Chris Ballard vows to build a deeper roster in 2020
https://www.espn.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/25202/colts-gm-chris-ballard-vows-to-build-a-deeper-roster-in-2020

Ayello Indianapolis Star: : A step-by-step examination of Chris Ballard's offseason to-do list
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/colts-insider/2020/01/05/colts-look-chris-ballards-offseason-do-list/2807897001/

Erickson Indianapolis Star: Who's staying, who's going? Colts might not bring back as many of team's own free agents
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/2807457001

Walker Colts.com: Frank Reich 1-on-1: On 2019 Season, Quenton Nelson, T.Y. Hilton
https://www.colts.com/news/frank-reich-ty-hilton-quenton-nelson-offensive-improvement

JACKSONVILLE
Reid Florida Times Union: Jaguars offseason: Position-by-Position salary cap breakdown

“Analysis: Edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue, who has racked up 37.5 career sacks since 2016, becomes an unrestricted free agent in March. Last week, Caldwell said priority No. 1 is to make sure Ngakoue returns. The Jaguars could use the franchise tag option to keep Ngakoue around another season. We'll see. Caldwell also has to make a difficult decision regarding Campbell. With so many needs to address, the Jaguars cannot afford to take a $17.5 million cap hit if he plays under his current contract in 2020. A restructured contract is paramount for his return, but he may not be willing to accept those terms. The Jags are also likely to decline Dareus' contract option. By doing so, the Jaguars would save $20 million in cap space. With two first-round picks, it would be wise for the Jaguars to use one of them on selecting a talented defensive tackle. Based on his production over two seasons, Taven Bryan, a 2018 first-round pick, is a backup, not a starter.”

https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20200104/jaguars-offseason-position-by-position-salary-cap-breakdown

Smits Florida Times Union: Minshew Mania hits the road: Gardner Minshew II headed across the country to unwind from rookie season
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20200106/minshew-mania-hits-road-gardner-minshew-ii-headed-across-country-to-unwind-from-rookie-season

KANSAS CITY
Heifetz The Ringer: Does Andy Reid Really Not Understand How to Manage the Clock?
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2020/1/10/21060074/andy-reid-clock-management-kansas-city-chiefs-divisional-round-houston-texans

Paylor Yahoo Sports: Eric Bieniemy's journey shows frustrating plight of black coaches in NFL: 'Every year the standard changes'
https://sports.yahoo.com/eric-bieniemys-journey-shows-frustrating-plight-of-black-coaches-in-nfl-every-year-the-standard-changes-045109666.html

Bishop SI.com: What Mahomes Knows
https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/01/09/patrick-mahomes-on-lamar-jackson-chiefs-super-bowl-chances

Farmer LA Times: Is there a doctor in the house? Yes, and he’s a pro football player
https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-01-08/chiefs-doctor-laurent-duvernay-tardif

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Tyrann Mathieu a tone-setter for Chiefs defense
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/amp/Tyrann-Mathieu-a-tone-setter-for-Chiefs-defense-14957291.php

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Miller LA Times: Chargers expected to keep replacement Shane Steichen as offensive coordinator
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2020-01-06/chargers-expected-to-keep-shane-steichen-as-offensive-coordinator

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams close to hiring offensive and defensive coordinators
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2020-01-10/rams-close-to-hiring-offensive-and-defensive-coordinators?

Klein LA Times: Rams part with defensive coordinator Wade Phillips and running backs coach Skip Peete
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2020-01-06/wade-phillips-will-not-be-retained-as-rams-defensive-coordinator

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
1/10/20, 9:02 PM
Rams are finalizing a deal to make former Redskins offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell their offensive coordinator, per source. O’Connell succeeded McVay as OC in Washington, now will work with him in LA

Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL)
1/10/20, 9:09 PM
Very interesting to see McVay overhaul his staff and go outside the building to bring in a new OC and DC. I assume McVay will keep calling plays, so will be interesting to see what influence KOC will have there. But he can add a twist to the McVay/Gruden scheme

O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos OLB coach Brandon Staley to become Rams defensive coordinator, source says
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/01/10/brandon-staley-rams-defensive-coordinator/

MIAMI
Hyde Sun Sentinel: Tua makes his decision — now Dolphins must make theirs on QBs |
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-hyde-dolphins-qb-tua-20200106-t4sfsc6tpnbvzdtrwuc44qbytu-story.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Tua Tagovailoa answers question about going pro, leaving harder questions for Miami Dolphins
https://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article238997098.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Dolphins hire defensive backs coach as team mulls multiple personnel decisions in secondary
https://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article239021493.html

MINNESOTA
Krammer Minn Star Tribune: Vikings coach Mike Zimmer on Kirk Cousins: Time to tell people 'he's our guy'
http://www.startribune.com/vikings-coach-mike-zimmer-on-kirk-cousins-time-to-tell-people-he-s-our-guy/566757692/

Craig Minn Star Tribune: Kirk Cousins' brain was in 'sweet spot' against Saints
http://www.startribune.com/kirk-cousins-brain-was-in-sweet-spot-against-saints/566794392/

Souhan Minn Star Tribune: Vikings backfield of C.J. Ham blocking for Dalvin Cook pays off
http://www.startribune.com/vikings-backfield-of-c-j-ham-blocking-for-dalvin-cook-pays-off/566845032/

NEW ENGLAND
Curran NBC Sports Boston: The Patriots are done; but now they are only just beginning
https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/patriots-are-done-now-they-are-only-just-beginning

Barnwell ESPN: How did the Patriots get here? More than 30 events that led to an early playoff exit
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28430393/how-did-patriots-get-here-more-30-events-led-early-playoff-exit?

Florio PFT: Bill Belichick personally attends blue-ribbon panel meeting to pick 15 Hall of Famers
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/01/09/bill-belichick-personally-attends-blue-ribbon-panel-meeting-to-pick-15-hall-of-famers/

Daniels Providence Journal: Patriots hierarchy left Brady hanging
https://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20200109/patriots-hierarchy-left-brady-hanging

Volin Boston Globe: If Tom Brady leaves the Patriots, which team would he end up on?
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2020/01/09/tom-brady-new-team-ranking-chargers-raiders-panthers/8fS4VgnhoJeTCVbWHTpm2M/story.html

Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots receiver Julian Edelman needs offseason shoulder and knee surgery
https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/01/10/patriots-receiver-julian-edelman-needs-offseason-shoulder-and-knee-surgery/

Daniels Providence Journal: Patriots DE Winovich made his first year count
https://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20200110/patriots-de-winovich-made-his-first-year-count

Keegan Boston Herald: Devin McCourty ranks at top of Patriots must-sign list
https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/01/06/devin-mccourty-ranks-at-top-of-patriots-must-sign-list/amp/

NEW ORLEANS
Duncan The Athletic: This time the Saints weren’t robbed or jobbed, they were simply outplayed and outcoached
https://theathletic.com/1511355/2020/01/05/this-time-the-saints-werent-robbed-or-jobbed-they-were-simply-outplayed-and-outcoached/

Triplett ESPN NO: How the Saints approach 2020 with no quarterbacks under contract
https://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/32756/how-the-saints-approach-2020-with-no-quarterbacks-under-contract

Johnson Nola.com: While Drew Brees is mum on his future (for now), his teammates and coaches expect him back
https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_48dd13b2-323c-11ea-a902-3b43b4ad198b.html

Johnson Nola.com: Take a look back at Taysom Hill's convention-defying 2019 season. 'He's a unicorn'
https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_479b38b2-3269-11ea-9248-5baf68d07282.html

Graziano ESPN: The story behind Kirk Cousins' perfect 43-yard pass to Adam Thielen that sunk the Saints
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28428888/the-story-kirk-cousins-perfect-43-yard-pass-adam-thielen-sunk-saints?

Just Nola.com: These 25 Saints -- including all 3 QBs -- are entering free agency this offseason

“CB Eli Apple
Age: 24
Role: Starter
The Saints declined the fifth-year option on Apple's contract back in May, making him an unrestricted free agent now rather than a year from now. Apple hasn't played since Week 16 when he sustained an ankle injury against the Titans, but before then he was in on nearly every snap for every game. 

He recorded four pass breakups, forced one fumble, added one quarterback hit and had 58 total tackles. 

https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_9473fb56-30cf-11ea-b826-f3309ca5abf5.amp.html

Johnson Nola.com: After gutting out the end of the season, Saints' Terron Armstead focused on recovery
https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_9b45761a-30cc-11ea-a98b-1b337de1e304.amp.html

NEW YORK JETS
Mehta NYDN: Former Jets assistants Brian Schottenheimer, Mike Pettine deserve head coaching opportunities
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-brian-schottenheimer-mike-pettine-head-coach-jobs-20200111-vqo2ptnvbrabdpujckskxtlfgi-story.html

Costello NYP: Jets’ Sam Darnold has offseason surgery on thumb
https://nypost.com/2020/01/10/jets-sam-darnold-has-offseason-surgery-on-thumb/amp/

OAKLAND
Bair NBC Bay Area: Raiders have tough choices ahead with players headed for NFL free agency
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/raiders-have-tough-choices-ahead-players-headed-nfl-free-agency?

Thanawalla NBC Bay Area: Raiders sign guard Denzelle Good to one-year contract extension
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/raiders-sign-guard-denzelle-good-one-year-contract-extension

PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Ranking the Eagles' 2020 offseason needs from most glaring to most stable
https://www.phillyvoice.com/ranking-eagles-2020-offseason-needs-most-glaring-most-stable/

McLane Phil Inquirer: Eagles leaders confirm that departure of certain players led to late-season success. Are some still around?
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-offseason-malcolm-jenkins-alshon-jeffery-carson-wentz-20200107.html

Bowen Phil Inquirer: Eagles aftermath: Two years post-Super Bowl LII, Malcolm Jenkins and other vets ponder moving on
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-roster-free-agents-2020-contract-malcolm-jenkins-jason-peters-zach-ertz-20200106.html

Smith Phil Inquirer: Eagles’ offseason wish list on offense
https://www.inquirer.com/newsletters/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-offense-offseason-acquisitions-nfl-draft-free-agency-howie-roseman-newsletter-20200108.html

Sielski Phil Inquirer: Carson Wentz took a bad hit, then did a brave and sensible thing
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/philadelphlia-eagles-carson-wentz-jadeveon-clowney-nfc-playoffs-concussions-20200107.html

Avril Phil Inquirer: Carson Wentz’s concussion was reason enough to bench him, but the injury’s effect is unclear
https://www.inquirer.com/health/carson-wentz-concussion-cte-eagles-20200106.html

Bowen Phil Inquirer: Hamstrung by tear, Eagles’ Josh McCown played the second half against Seattle, but now needs surgery
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/josh-mccown-hamstring-surgery-eagles-seahawks-quarterback-carson-wentz-nate-sudfeld-20200110.html

Bowen Phil Inquirer: It was a tough way to end the season, but Eagles’ Boston Scott established himself as an NFL player
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/boston-scott-eagles-playoffs-practice-squad-carson-wentz-concussion-20200107.html

McLane Phil Inquirer: Eagles fire offensive assistants Mike Groh and Carson Walch
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/mike-groh-carson-walch-eagles-fired-offensive-coordinator-receivers-coach-doug-pederson-20200109.html

Ford Phil Inquirer: Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie plays the blame game at Doug Pederson’s expense
https://www.inquirer.com/sports/columnists/eagles-mike-groh-doug-pederson-jeffrey-lurie-offense-coordinator-nfl-fired-20200110.html

McLane Phil Inquirer: Why the Eagles drafted J.J. Arcega-Whiteside over DK Metcalf and other wide receivers
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/jj-arcega-whiteside-dk-metcalf-eagles-draft-board-failed-physical-receivers-20200108.html

Smith Phil Inquirer: What Eagles’ Brandon Brooks learned about himself this season
https://www.inquirer.com/newsletters/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-brandon-brooks-injury-shoulder-jason-peters-20200107.html

Smith Phil Inquirer: Eagles’ offseason wish list on defense
https://www.inquirer.com/newsletters/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-defense-offseason-acquisitions-nfl-draft-free-agency-cornerback-howie-roseman-newsletter-20200109.html

Domowitch Phil Inquirer: Eagles cornerback Sidney Jones is looking forward to ‘redefining myself, redefining my game’ in 2020
https://www.inquirer.com/sports/eagles-sidney-jones-jim-schwartz-seattle-cornerback-hamstring-injury-university-of-washington-howie-roseman-draft-second-round-20200110.html

PITTSBURGH
Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: From big-time Alabama recruit to the AAF to the Steelers, J.C. Hassenauer carving out role
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/01/10/vic-fangio-head-coach-adjustment-2019/

Klinger Penn Live: Steelers free agent market watch: Tyler Matakevich and how much it would cost to re-sign him
https://www.pennlive.com/steelers/2020/01/steelers-free-agent-market-watch-tyler-matakevich-and-how-much-it-would-cost-to-re-sign-him.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Many similarities to 1988 as 49ers host Vikings again in playoffs
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Many-similarities-to-1988-as-49ers-host-Vikings-14963924.php

Ostler SF Chronicle: 49ers’ biggest opponent for Saturday’s playoff game might be overconfidence
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/ostler/article/Vikings-don-t-fear-noise-but-they-might-be-14951428.php

Branch SF Chronicle: What has 49ers’ Shanahan cooked up to test the Vikings? Playoff game preview
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/What-has-49ers-Shanahan-cooked-up-to-test-the-14966338.php

Killion SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo is a playoff virgin: Does experience matter?
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/annkillion/amp/49ers-Jimmy-Garoppolo-is-a-playoff-virgin-14953788.php

Grossfield Boston Globe: 49ers fans love Jimmy Garoppolo. Like, really love him
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2020/01/09/ers-fans-love-jimmy-garoppolo-like-really-love-him/o92ctdxVTkxJL2e1TtyERL/story.html

Simmons SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan reveals advantage Garoppolo has before 1st playoff start
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/49ers-Kyle-Shanahan-reveals-advantage-14963399.php

Simmons SF Chronicle: Could 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk lead a renaissance for the position?
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Could-49ers-fullback-Kyle-Juszczyk-lead-a-14953728.php

Jones CBS Sports: 2020 NFL playoffs: How
Deebo Samuel built himself into an X-factor for 49ers' showdown with Vikings
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-playoffs-how-deebo-samuel-built-himself-into-an-x-factor-for-49ers-showdown-with-vikings/

Krammer Minn Star Tribune: An Iowa-style 'Gronk': 49ers tight end George Kittle does it all
http://www.startribune.com/an-iowa-style-gronk-49ers-tight-end-george-kittle-does-it-all/566861592/

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ lineman Laken Tomlinson an extraordinary mix of brains and brawn
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-lineman-Laken-Tomlinson-an-extraordinary-14957540.php

Kawahara SF Chronicle: 49ers will need to don ‘big-boy pads’ against Dalvin Cook, Vikings’ offense
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-will-need-to-don-big-boy-pads-against-14963115.php

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers proceeding more cautiously with Dee Ford
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-proceeding-more-catiously-with-Dee-Ford-14963382.php

Branch SF Chronicle: There’s risk in 49ers’ Kwon Alexander returning too quickly
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/There-s-risk-in-49ers-Kwon-Alexander-14954573.php

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ Ahkello Witherspoon will remain starter against Vikings
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-Ahkello-Witherspoon-will-remain-starter-14960476.php

SEATTLE
Stone Seattle Times: Can the Seahawks keep winning ugly? Can they beat the Packers? They’ll have to play better than this.
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-get-another-bumpy-road-win-but-theyll-have-to-play-better-to-beat-packers/

Jude Seattle Times: ‘How do you have as much fun as you do?’: 10 years ago, Pete Carroll brought a life-changing plan to Seattle
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/how-do-you-have-as-much-fun-as-you-do-10-years-ago-pete-carroll-brought-a-life-changing-plan-to-seattle/

Condotta Seattle Times: Lambeau weep: Remembering Russell Wilson and the Seahawks’ rough games on road vs. Packers
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/lambeau-weep-remembering-russell-wilson-and-the-seahawks-rough-games-on-road-vs-packers/

Condotta Seattle Times: Pete Carroll’s plan to fix the Seahawks’ lagging running game? Play Marshawn Lynch more
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/pete-carrolls-plan-to-fix-the-seahawks-lagging-running-game-play-marshawn-lynch-more/?

Quinton Seattle Times: Marshawn Lynch has fun with rookie Travis Homer in Seahawks’ playoff win: ‘You our little youngster’
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/marshawn-lynch-has-fun-with-rookie-travis-homer-in-seahawks-playoff-win-you-are-little-youngster/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks notebook: Left side of offensive line still in question as Seattle heads to Green Bay
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-notebook-left-side-of-offensive-line-still-in-question-as-seattle-heads-to-green-bay/

Calkins Seattle Times: Controversy aside, Jadeveon Clowney is a defensive force — and he’s been crucial to the Seahawks’ run
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/amid-debate-over-hit-vs-carson-wentz-theres-no-disputing-jadeveon-clowneys-impact-on-seahawks/

Condotta Seattle Times: Reports: Jadeveon Clowney not fined for hit on Eagles’ QB Carson Wentz
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/report-jadeveon-clowney-not-fined-for-hit-on-eagles-qb-carson-wentz/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks’ Jadeveon Clowney doesn’t want to talk about his hit on Carson Wentz anymore: ‘I’m past it’
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-jadeveon-clowney-doesnt-want-to-talk-about-his-hit-on-carson-wentz-anymore-im-past-it/

Stone Seattle Times: ‘I’m going to pick it next time’: Seahawks’ Tre Flowers puts frustrating penalties behind him
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/im-going-to-pick-it-next-time-seahawks-tre-flowers-puts-frustrating-penalties-behind-him/

Jude Seattle Times: Facing Aaron Rodgers and the Packers at Lambeau is special. Just ask Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs.
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-quandre-diggs-embracing-a-return-to-iconic-lambeau-field-for-sundays-showdown-with-green-bay/

TAMPA BAY
Encina TB Times: Shaquil Barrett and the Bucs were perfect pairing. Will the relationship continue?
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2020/01/08/shaquil-barrett-and-the-bucs-were-perfect-pairing-will-the-relationship-continue/?

TENNESSEE
Bacharach The Tennessean: Lamar Jackson vs. Derrick Henry: Examining the monstrous challenge each star poses
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/2820680001

Steinberg Washington Post: The Titans' offensive coordinator went to Georgetown Prep, used to work for the Redskins and wanted to join the Marines. Oh, and his dad's a part owner of the Redskins.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/01/09/arthur-smith-titans/

Gray The Tennessean: Marcus Mariota's recent usage includes playing role of Lamar Jackson on Titans scout team
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/2837813001

Frenette Florida Times Union: Titans’ Henry shows ground game matters most in NFL playoffs
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20200106/gene-frenette-titansrsquo-henry-shows-ground-game-matters-most-in-nfl-playoffs

Bacharach The Tennessean: For Titans, Adoree’ Jackson’s return was big vs. Patriots – and he’ll be key again vs. Ravens’ Marquise Brown
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/2820671001

WASHINGTON
Carpenter Washington Post: Redskins make changes to front office, including replacing salary cap expert Eric Schaffer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/01/09/eric-schaffer-redskins-salary-cap-expert-is-leaving-team/

Allen Washington Post: For new Redskins defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, talking about talent is cheap
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/01/09/new-redskins-defensive-coordinator-jack-del-rio-talking-about-talent-is-cheap/

Colleges/Draft

Myerburg USA Today: A second chance allowed third-choice Ed Orgeron to lead LSU to national title game
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2020/01/10/ed-orgeron-lsu-college-football-playoff-title-game-second-chance/2837347001/

Culpepper Washington Post: JMU football has its own ‘blueprint,’ even as it readies to face the FCS gold standard
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/jmu-football-fcs-championship-preview/2020/01/09/c05839f2-332d-11ea-91fd-82d4e04a3fac_story.html

Calkins Seattle Times: Some Washington State fans may say good riddance to Mike Leach, but good luck trying to replace him
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/wsu-cougar-football/some-washington-state-fans-may-say-good-riddance-to-mike-leach-but-good-luck-trying-to-replace-him/

Vorel Seattle Times: Washington hires Jacksonville Jaguars’ John Donovan as next offensive coordinator
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/washington-hires-jacksonville-jaguars-john-donovan-as-next-offensive-coordinator/

QB
Wolken USA Today: Opinion: For Tua Tagovailoa, the only decision was to leave Alabama for the NFL
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2020/01/06/tua-tagovailoa-choosing-nfl-over-alabama-only-decision-make/2825890001/

Thamel Yahoo Sports: What's next for Tua, Alabama after his decision to declare for NFL draft?
https://sports.yahoo.com/life-after-tua-what-next-for-bama-and-tua-after-his-nfl-decision-190833515.html

Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks)
1/10/20, 6:05 PM
Jake Fromm doesn’t have a huge arm but he’s got enough. This is a really nice ball from the far hash. He has starter ability in the right system

Thamel Yahoo Sports: How Clemson star Trevor Lawrence has learned to embrace fame — 'You're not hiding from it'
https://sports.yahoo.com/how-clemson-star-trevor-lawrence-has-learned-to-embrace-fame-004211984.html

WR
Braziller NYP: Clemson WR Tee Higgins is ‘banged-up’ but vows to bring it vs. LSU
https://nypost.com/2020/01/11/why-joe-judge-hire-is-a-directional-change-for-giants/amp/

OL
Mellor PFF: Ranking all 130 college football offensive line situations

https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-ranking-all-130-college-football-offensive-line-situations

CB
Kussoy NYP: LSU’s Derek Stingley Jr. turning heads but late grandfather always on his mind
https://nypost.com/2020/01/11/lsus-derek-stingley-jr-turning-heads-but-late-grandfather-always-on-his-mind/

History

O’Shei Buffalo News: Marv's mission: Levy enlisting NFL's help to honor Greatest Generation
https://buffalonews.com/2020/01/06/marvs-mission-levy-enlisting-nfls-help-to-honor-greatest-generation/

Giants Birthdays 1-11

Kevin Boss TE D5-Western Oregon 2007 NYG 2007-2010 1-11-1984

Ali Haji-Sheikh PK D9-Michigan 1983 NYG 1983-1985 1-11-1961

In Memoriam

Bob Crespino TE TR-CLE 1964 NYG 1964-1968 Born 1-11-1938 Died 7-29-2013

Lou Eaton T FA 1945 NYG 1945 Born 1-11-1915 Died 8-10-1951

Ray Pelfrey LE TR-DAL 1953 NYG 1953 Born 1-11-1928 Died 4-01-2017
omg  
blueblood : 1/11/2020 1:47 pm : link
the whole third round pick this is getting annoying as hell. Kim Jones needs to move on.. let it the hell go already.. it happened..
RE: omg  
Klaatu : 1/11/2020 2:02 pm : link
In comment 14773276 blueblood said:
Quote:
the whole third round pick this is getting annoying as hell. Kim Jones needs to move on.. let it the hell go already.. it happened..


Never.



It tasks me. It tasks me, and I shall have it.
Klaatu  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 1/11/2020 4:28 pm : link
LOL
I hope Saquon's  
jhibb : 1/11/2020 5:32 pm : link
no more Campbell's Chunky soup commercials.
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