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New York Giants' news, 6/1: Will Hill dominates the headlines

New York Giants' headlines for Sunday, 6/1.

Andre Williams signs an autograph Saturday at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere
Andre Williams signs an autograph Saturday at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere
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Good morning, New York Giants' fans! Let's move on from Saturday's lively debate about the future of safety Will Hill with a check of the headlines. Unfortunately, Hill continues to dominate those headlines.

Will Hill: The troubled timeline of the Giants safety | NJ.com
Add another suspension to the list of transgressions.

Giants: For Will Hill, escaping off-field issues remains hardest challenge | NJ.com
Friends and acquaintances have expressed concern over the former top recruit out of East Orange

There are, however, some interesting non-Hill  -- and non-Giants -- posts from recent days that are worth mentioning.

Veteran defensive tackle Tank Johnson claims up to 80 percent of NFL players use marijuana

The ex-Chicago Bear estimates to Fusion TV that “70 to 80 percent” of NFL players use marijuana. “I hate to say that as if it’s a bad thing, but I think that would be about accurate.”

As to why players use the illegal substance knowing full well the consequences of getting caught violating the NFL’s drug policy, Tank said, “It’s a good way to relax and enjoy yourself and have a good time, so I think that’s why guys gravitate toward the green.”

"Great minds think alike" - Scale back on the OTA's

Help still available on NFL free-agent market | FOX Sports on MSN

Best player in team history, NFC edition: 49ers among hard calls - NFL.com

PFT’s 2014 All-Unemployed Team | ProFootballTalk

DeSean Jackson needed a job; the Redskins needed to take a chance - The Washington Post

NFL needs to come down hard if Cowboys violated CBA - Philly.com