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Sam Monson
Last of the Two-Way Players
August 26th 2010
Mike Furrey's career might be over. He was recently placed on IR by the Washington Redskins, and at 33, and dealing with persistent concussions, we might not see him suit up in the NFL again. Why should you care?
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Sam Monson
Offense must carry D in Baltimore
August 23rd 2010
The Baltimore Ravens have long been known for a suffocating D. The problem for Baltimore has always been that their D has had to be so good because the offense was so bad. Ray Lewis has had to marshall his troops to restrict teams to as few points as possible, because Baltimore have never had an offense capable of winning games on its own. This year that isn't the case
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Liam Blackburn
Favre Watch 3: Same Old, Same Old
August 11th 2010
At first it was an intriguing storyline. It was a fascinating thriller, capable of twisting this way and that. Even the sequel managed to enthral us all. Revenge was the added subplot in the second version and our hero had an obstacle to overcome, a point to prove against his former friends.
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The Fantasy Maverick
Ask The Maverick !
Got a Fantasy dilemma? Can't decide what to do? Your toubles are over as the doctor is in session...fire your questions at the Maverick and we will publish the most needy patients...
Ask The Maverick
Which RB Mav?
August 28th 2010
Larry : In my keeper league's upcoming draft I need to make picks 27 and 30 count. I've already got Adrian Peterson and Shonne Greene and will take a top receiver at 27, and I'm targeting one of Brandon Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw, Michael Bush, CJ Spiller. Which one would you select?
Maverick:
Ahoy hoy Larry. Looks like you are in a frankly corking position heading into your draft. With AP and Shonn already on board and assuming you do get a solid no.1 receiver at 27 you're in a terrific position to nab a RB3 with upside
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Ask The Maverick
7th Wonder of the World
August 12th 2010
John Magsy : Should I draft DeMaryius 'Bay Bay' Thomas or Golden Tate with the seventh pick in a rookie dynasty draft?
Maverick:
John Boy, there are those who will tell you you've missed out on the serious talent by not selecting in the top six picks of a rookie dynasty draft, but I ain't one of them
Yes, Dez Bryant, Ryan Matthews, Jahvid Best, CJ Spiller, Ben Tate and Montario Hardesty should be the top six picks in your draft (and in that order, in my opinion), but you could do a lot worse than Bay Bay or Golden (both of whom boast first names which make them sound like the cast of an adult entertainment film rather than football players, but I digress)
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Paul Hopkins & Brian Davis
2010 Preview - NFC South
August 19th 2010
Can Sean Payton and Drew Brees do the unthinkable and take them to back-to-back championships? Will they be challenged by a resurgent and revamped Panthers, or will Matt Ryan's Falcons come back strongly from a season that saw them miss out on the playoffs? The Buccs have struggled of late; do we see anything other than another disappointing season for them?
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Paul Hopkins & Brian Davis
2010 Season Preview - AFC East
August 11th 2010
The AFC East seems to have been the division making the most headlines in recent months and most of these noises have been coming from the New Jersey area; but are the Jets for real? Will the Patriots still be a strong challenger? What can the Dolphins do and are Buffalo destined for a very high draft pick next April?
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Paul Hopkins & Brian Davis
2010 Preview - AFC North
August 11th 2010
The North was probably the best division in football last year but will 2010 be a repeat? The Ravens look to be on the up but will this continue? The Browns have begun a complete overhaul (again) whilst the Bengals have gone back to collecting the waifs and strays of the league and the Steelers have been dogged by the antics of their franchise quarterback
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Paul Hopkins & Brian Davis
2010 Preview - AFC South
August 11th 2010
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Paul Hopkins & Brian Davis
2010 Preview - AFC West
August 11th 2010
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Paul Hopkins & Brian Davis
2010 Preview - NFC North
August 11th 2010
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Interviews
Diner Exclusives...
Jaguar RB
MAURICE JONES-DREW
Just days before the Super Bowl, the Diner caught up with the Jaguars' offensive centrepiece and asked him all about his career year, his future goals, and whether the Jags' fierce rivals Indianapolis can be stopped by New Orleans in this weekend's Super Bowl
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Panther Kicker
RHYS LLOYD
Kicking. It's easy right? Hold on there Einstein, then why are so many kickers missing clutch FGs these days? The Diner asked Carolina Panther kicker Rhys Lloyd back for a second visit to help clear the mystery up and tell us exactly why special teams is the most crucial part of the game
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49ers RB Legend
ROGER CRAIG
Back for his 3rd visit to the Diner, Roger Craig tells us of his excitement at being a finalist at this year's Hall of Fame class...
( full article )
Recent Interviews:
PHIL SIMMS
ANDRE CALDWELL
CHRIS BAKER
NAT COOMBS
DAVID TUCKMAN
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The Fantasy Maverick
Shonn and on and on
August 11th 2010
George Steiner : Shonn Greene looks ready to explode this year in the Jets' run-heavy attack. How high would you take him? I honestly like him just as much if not more than any RB not named Johnson, AP, Rice, or Jones-Drew.
Maverick:
George, I can tell you unreservedly that the Mav is a big fan of Shonn Greene's breakout potential this year, as any fantasy player worth his salt should be. What's not to like about his situation (lead horse on a contending team), talent (punishing power and surprising speed) and drive (he's determined to prove the four backs drafted above him in 2009 are inferior talents)?
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The Fantasy Maverick
Rookie Power Top 50
August 28th 2010
Which of this year's rookie class will have the most value in Dynasty leagues? The Fantasy Maverick shares his cheat sheet top 50 looking for two things: an ability to make an impact this year and long term value...
(Position taken in NFL draft in italics)
1. Ryan Mathews RB Chargers 1st round - Dropping this powerful back who can also bounce outside if needed into an already fantastic offense in need of a runner is a fantasy dream come true. Shout Matthews on draft day as loud as your larynx will allow.
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Paul Emery
Top 32 Senior Prospects
September 1st 2010
Does West Virginia RB Noel Devine's home run threat speed make him the most exciting back to look out for in 2010? Diner scout Paul Hopkins picks his top 32 senior prospects ahead of the upcoming college season... ( full article )
Paul Emery
SEC West Pre-Season
Top Senior Prospects
August 27th 2010
Diner scout Paul Emery currently has Mississippi DT Jerrell Powe ranked as a top 10 prospect and believes his low technique can make him everything Terrance Cody wasn't last year. Find out who else is set to make a splash in the SEC West... ( full article )
Paul Emery
SEC East Pre-Season
Top Senior Prospects
August 24th 2010
With the college football season almost upon us the Diner takes a detailed look at senior prospects in the SEC East. These players will be scouted very closely over the next few months as we begin our focus on a new set of prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft
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Michael E Lawrence
Tebow to attend NFL Draft, await selection in person
Green Room to be refurbished with single bed and storage heater
Florida QB Tim Tebow has formally accepted an NFL request to be ritually humiliated at this April's NFL Draft.
The former Gator has selflessly accepted an invitation to attend the live draft to be held from Thursday April 22nd through Saturday April 24th and will be accessible to cameras throughout.
"It's real good of him," noted an anonymous NFL source. " But I sure hope he packs a lunch or two because this could last longer than some David Blaine stunt."
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Michael E Lawrence
New coach Carroll to stick with Hasselbeck at QB
Qwest Field available for hire every January moving forward
Newly employed head of football operations Pete Carroll has given incumbent Matt Hasselbeck his full support as the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback.
The longtime USC mastermind made no bones about the identity of his offensive centrepiece just hours after his hire, pledging: "Matty is my guy."
Insiders report Carroll was not known to be taking any kind of confusion-inducing medication at the time...
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Michael E Lawrence
Fletcher snubbed for Pro Bowl again
Linebacker more inconspicuous than tinsel on a tree
Redskins' middle linebacker London Fletcher has spoken out against the Pro Bowl voting system after yet another snub by balloters.
It's not known exactly what Fletcher said, since all available reporters were at a press conference for Brian Orakpo instead.
"Yeah, bit of a snafu on that front," noted new general manager Bruce Allen, "London was real peeved about it I understand. At least, I'm pretty sure that was London. The tall guy with the dreads right?"...
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Chris Brophy
Number Crunching Draft Special
Resident Football Diner history officionado Chris Brophy turns his Number Crunching eye to the tricky matter of the NFL Draft. The biggest day in the NFL spring diary is a fine art that has no guarantees at best. Settle back with a coffee and an after-dinner mint to read a few of the little stories that I found whilst gathering my information
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Chris Brophy
The Number One Pick Blessing or Curse?
This evening NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will step up to the podium and start the 2010 NFL draft by announcing the number one overall selection. Over the 75 years of the NFL draft the number one pick has brought the league a very mixed bag and despite having the choice of anyone leaving the college ranks to join the professional game it is certainly no guarantee of success. Here, the Diner takes a look at the good, bad, ugly, unlucky and strange that the top choice has brought over the years
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Chris Brophy
Number Crunching:
#25
Fred Biletnikoff is a player who just had "it". You can't always explain it but when you look at the scruffy Raiders wide receiver you wonder how he could have been any good but he was more than just good, he was one of the best! The son of Russian immigrants, Biletnikoff made his mark in his home town of Erie, Pennsylvania where he attended Technical Memorial High School. As the biggest product in the school's history they now play on a field named in his honour
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Patriot WR
WES WELKER
Mighty mite receiver Wes Welker is the oil that keeps the Patriots' slick passing attack running smooth. His return to the lineup in week six after an injury-related absence powered the Patriots to a 59-0 drubbing of Tennessee, and the Patriots hope for more of the same in Wembley. He answered questions posed by a posse of media types including the Diner at length on Friday
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NY Giant Legend
PHIL SIMMS
Phil Simms is a legend both as a player and as a broadcaster. With CBS in London to cover this Sunday's International Series showdown between the Patriots and Bucaneers, the Diner pounced on the opportunity to pick the former Giant's brains and take a trip down Super Bowl-memory lane
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Michael E Lawrence
Football Diner @ Wembley 2009
 The Patriots were finally in town for 2009's installment of the International Series. The Football Diner crew got themselves down to Lord's cricket ground for a full day of coverage ahead of this Sunday's big matchup... ( full report ) ( gallery )
Richard Lawrence
Patriots Gallery
 More exclusive Football Diner shots from the Patriots media day...
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