Jeff Diamond: Loomis' intangible impact on Saints will be missed most of all
It's obvious the Saints will greatly miss the on-field leadership and offensive creativity of Sean Payton during his suspension for the bounty scandal that has enveloped his team over the last month....
View ArticleJeff Diamond: Teams must weigh Jenkins' talent over any potential headaches
'Tis the season for NFL scouts. With two weeks until draft day, teams are making their lists and checking them twice -- and more. As the old carol goes, they've "got to find out who's naughty and nice."
View ArticleJeff Diamond: No rest for teams thanks to frantic pursuit of undrafted free...
When the Colts selected Northern Illinois quarterback Chandler Harnish with the 253rd and final selection in the NFL Draft Saturday, it signaled the start of the undrafted free agent frenzy. In my...
View ArticleJeff Diamond: Success as players a plus for Titans coaches, but there's more...
There's an old adage in sports that great players rarely make great coaches.
View ArticleJeff Diamond: Redskins' Shanahan not sweating as important season approaches
If Mike Shanahan is feeling any extra pressure as he approaches this season -- his third with the Washington Redskins -- he certainly doesn't show it.
View ArticleJeff Diamond: Training camps becoming more player-friendly, but at what cost?
My first Vikings training camp was in 1976 at Mankato State University, 10 days after my wedding. We worked virtually non-stop in Gage Hall, our dorm, for seven weeks.
View ArticleJeff Diamond: Loomis has high expectations for Saints with suspension nearing
This August has basically been business as usual for New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis -- long training camp days full of practices and meetings, hoping for no key injuries through dull...
View ArticleJeff Diamond: McCarthy's poise will help guide Packers through tough week
After the Monday night Hail Mary debacle in Seattle, the 1-2 Packers stood in the company of five other 2011 playoff teams who have losing records through Week 3. The unlikely list includes defending...
View ArticleJeff Diamond: On- and off-field, 'Skins' deal for RGIII a winning one ... so far
He's the NFL's most exciting player, the favorite through Week 6 to be Offensive Rookie of the Year and, yes, he's even in the conversation for MVP. After all, who has meant more to his team than...
View ArticleJeff Diamond: Vikes' Peterson a true throwback
I apologize to you, Adrian Peterson. Mea culpa for my questioning your ability to return to top form this season after your offseason left knee ACL and MCL surgery.
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