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Alistair Houghton
Flacco has done it in the past
He needs to do it again soon
January 21st 2012
It's playoff time and once again perennial contenders the Baltimore Ravens are looking strong. Yet the book on the Ravens is simple: stop their running game and Joe Flacco will not be able to put up enough points to carry his team to victory... ( full article )

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Paul Emery
Bowl Games Part Three
Senior Prospect Tracker
January 21st 2012
What can be said about Stanford QB Andrew Luck? 27-31-347-2 TD and 1 INT in a huge game against Oklahoma State. He does all the pre-snap reads – can audible and was very comfortable with defenders in his face and his ability to go through his progressions is simply elite. The Colts should just submit their pick now... ( full article )

Paul Emery
Bowl Games Part Two
Senior Prospect Tracker
January 10th 2012
Texas OLB Keenan Robinson is one of my favourite players this year and watching him two days after Zach Brown was interesting, with my impressions of Brown very fresh in my mind. Quite simply I would take Robinson over Brown every single time and indeed I'd be happy to spend a first round pick on him... ( full article )

Alistair Houghton
There's no place like home - unless you're the Philadelphia Eagles
Feature Article
January 10th 2012
andy reid Boos were ringing out, fans were disgusted and a chant of "FIRE ANDY" circled around Lincoln Financial Field. It wasn't supposed to be like this.
The blowout win for the New England Patriots in Philadelphia in November highlighted a statistic that seemed to stun everyone. The Eagles were now 1-5 at home that season. As it happens they won their last two games to finish 3-5, but the mediocrity at home isn't anything new... ( full article )



Paul Emery Bowl Games Part One Senior Prospect Tracker December 31st 2011 Many people don't like these early Bowl games, but try telling that to the Louisiana-Lafayette players and fans as they pulled out a last second win. These games also offer the chance for draftable players to show up big when the pressure is really on... ( full article ) Paul Emery Who Can Stop The Pack? Senior Prospect Tracker Wk 14 December 8th 2011 It seems that thoughout last year and for much of this Georgia C Ben Jones has been over extended himself and thus been off balance, however against LSU he did a good job of being patient and thus under control... ( full article ) Paul Emery Jimmy Graham Mark II Senior Prospect Tracker Wk 13 November 30th 2011 Against Notre Dame Coby Fleener really showed what he offers as a receiver. Matched up against a safety in man coverage he ran a nice double move and on a slick field, the safety slipped and he had a 55 yard TD... ( full article ) Paul Emery Tackle eligible Senior Prospect Tracker Wk 12 November 23rd 2011 The only limitation of Iowa State OT Kelechi Osemele is his foot speed, but I think a power team will find he fits at Tackle and he could sneak into the back end of the first round depending on which juniors come out early... ( full article ) (... Visit the complete College Section ...)	Michael E Lawrence Reggie Kelly: What separates the good from the great is the mental preparation November 3rd 2011 Atlanta Falcons' tight end Reggie Kelly has done it all in his thirteen year NFL career. The 42nd overall pick in the 1999 draft, Reggie has caught passes from a young Michael Vick, made history against Brett Favre in Lambeau, and now is determined to bring a championship to Georgia this season... ( full article ) Graeme Young Cecil Martin Thurmond Moore Larry Zierlein Fact or Fiction? September 17th 2011 The Diner caught up with much loved NFL pundit Cecil Martin, former Buffalo Bills defensive co-ordinator Thurmond Moore and former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Larry Zierlein this week and had the chance to ask the guys a few questions whilst the two coaches and former Eagles Full Back Martin were in Stirling for an FBU camp with BAFL side Stirling Clansmen... ( full article ) Brian Davis Neil Reynolds: Montana warned me September 14th 2011 Neil Reynolds makes another visit to the Diner to tell us about his new role at Sky Sports, Tim Tebow's future, who he thinks will be drafting Andrew Luck #1 overall next year, and shares his thoughts on a designed compacted free agency signing period... ( full article ) (... Read other EXCLUSIVE interviews in our Archive ...)	Graeme Young Who Can Stop The Pack? Feature Article December 3rd 2011 The Green Bay Packers led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers have swept all before them this season. That is on the back of a six win finish to end their 2010 season, which included four victories in the playoffs which was topped off by their victory in Super Bowl 45. Graeme Young takes a look at who is most likely to hand Green Bay it's first loss... ( full article ) Brian Davis 32 Thoughts Midseason Analysis November 4th 2011 It's the half way point of the season and as ever the NFL is crammed full of surprises and head scratchers. Brian Davis casts his eye over the league and shares his thoughts on what has happend and what might be... ( full article ) Andy Ayrton The Curse of Bobby Layne? Feature October 2nd 2011 September 25th 2011. Minnesota 20, Detroit 0. Half time. The Detroit Lions were, as usual, getting another beating. One of the NFL`s oldest franchises - founded in 1934 - the Lions had been the league's whipping boys for nearly three generations. Apart from three division titles won in the eighties and early nineties, the Lions have won nothing but wooden spoons since they roared over the NFL in the fifties... ( full article ) (... View the COMPLETE Features Page ...)



Brian Davis and Paul Hopkins Draft Fallout Four Downs May 10th 2011 The Diner's Draft daft duo chew the fat and discuss the highs and lows of this years crop of young talent. Dang and Doc reveal the winners and losers of 2011... ( full article ) Paul Emery 1st Round Review NFL Draft May 3rd 2011 The biggest day of the offseason has passed and now NFL top brass can only wait to see if months of scouting will pay off. Paul Emery takes a trip through this years first round and gives us his view... ( full article ) Paul Emery Best of the undrafted NFL Draft May 3rd 2011 Now we are back in lockout mode teams will have to wait to sign undrafted players, but with a ton of talent still out there it's worth keeping some of these prospects in the spotlight. Paul Emery presents his All Undrafted Team... ( full article ) (... Visit the complete College Section ...)	Michael E Lawrence Da'Quan Bowers: There's a chip on my shoulder October 19th 2011 The Diner caught up with Buccaneers DE Da'Quan Bowers for an exclusive chat on Wednesday. The rookie linemen told us about his growing role, his young buddies in the front seven, and why he plays with a big-time chip on his shoulder... ( full article ) Michael E Lawrence Arrelious Benn: I'm named after the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius! October 19th 2011 I guess my parents were historians somehow. It's real different and now I plan to name my son Marcus Arrelious too and flip it back... ( full article ) Michael E Lawrence Raheem Morris: This thing's a little bigger than the Bucs October 19th 2011 It's more about the NFL and promoting our game, and I'm all for it. Our young Bucs team has come out to London to set an example and it's awesome... ( full article ) Rich Lawrence Bucc's Gallery Oct 19th 2011 The day in photos... ( full gallery ) Michael E Lawrence Neil Reynolds: Bucs identity is still to be determined October 19th 2011 They're exciting and aggressive on defense again which they've not been for a while. Or maybe that should that be 'yagressive'!... ( full article ) (... Visit the complete Wembley Section ...)	Lovie Smith Lovie Smith: I'd rather play Tampa in London October 21st 2011 The Bears touched down in London today and quickly relaxed into the rarefied air of the member's room at Oval cricket ground.... ( full article ) Michael E Lawrence Brian Urlacher: Ready to play despite late arrival October 21st 2011 Q. A lot of people are talking about the fact you came over here later than Tampa, do you think there's too much made of that and will you be physically ready on Sunday? A. Yes. It's not a reason to make a big deal out of it you know. We're here about 48 hours before the game and we'll be ready to play.... ( full article ) Michael E Lawrence Lance Briggs: Cup of Joe and I'm ready to go October 21st 2011 Q. Do you think you could get into Buckingham Palace if you just went up to the gates? A. I don't think anybody could get in the palace without permission... maybe if we got a say-so from Obama or something... ( full article ) Rich Lawrence Bear's Gallery Oct 21st 2011 The day in photos... ( full gallery ) (... Visit the complete Wembley Section ...)