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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 )
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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 )
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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 )
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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 )
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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 )
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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 )
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