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The Weekly Reading List
The Real Salary Increases Free Agents Should Look For
Jason Fitzgerald explains what NFL free agents need to do in order to maximize their earnings.
A Brief History Of Me Being A Nerd
Von Miller tells the story of growing up as a nerd in the football world with some help from Tony Jerrod-Eddie and Damontre Moore.
Leigh Steinberg: ‘I Would Never Try to Compete With My Younger Self’
Jenny Vrentas interviews agent Leigh Steinberg who is representing Paxton Lynch, and has represented greats such as Steve Young and Ben Roethlisberger.
Blanket Coverage: Pivotal, if unsexy, assistant coach moves
Greg A. Bedard runs through the offseason assistant coach hires that could make all the difference come next season.
NFL ponders changes to tests given at annual scouting combine
Tom Pelissero explains that the NFL has formed a committee to make sure that the combine is measuring relevant data.
Meet the Michigan State walk-on who will soon be a 1st-round NFL Draft pick
Bruce Feldman tells Jack Conklin’s unique story that includes some insights into Connor Cook and Ron Zook.
The Must Follow List: @ITPylon’s Favorite Twits
Mitchell Schwartz and Thomas Davis
@MitchSchwartz72 It's not guessing wrong, it's called doing my job
— Thomas Davis (@ThomasDavisSDTM) February 15, 2016
@MitchSchwartz72 Lol it's all good.
— Thomas Davis (@ThomasDavisSDTM) February 15, 2016
If you're planning to use the phrase "Underwear Olympics" this week… please don't.
— Doug Farrar (@NFL_DougFarrar) February 22, 2016
Player terminations/releases are announced clinically by teams & others, but I was always cognizant that this means end of dreams for many.
— Amy Trask (@AmyTrask) February 16, 2016
The best anonymous source in Gronk Ship coverage. pic.twitter.com/MahFFCrDnF
— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) February 22, 2016
The Book Corner
Mike Freeman‘s book, Two Minute Warning: How Concussions, Crime, and Controversy Could Kill the NFL (And What the League Can Do to Survive) is a tremendous read for football fans who care about the future of the game.
Fantasy football players who want to invest in next year’s success will find Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio invaluable before they draft next season.
Alex Kirby’s 2014 book Speed Kills: Breaking Down The Chip Kelly Offense should be one of the better selling tomes in the Bay Area this offseason.
Our own Mark Schofield wrote 17 Drives, breaking down a key drive from each week of the 2015-2016 College Football Season, culminating in Alabama’s victory over Clemson to earn a national championship.