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Paul Hopkins
What is an ELIte Quarterback?
Feature
February 9th 2012
In the town normally lit up by his big brother, Eli Manning saw off Tom Brady and the New England Patriots for the second time in four years to not only shatter Brady and Belichick's chances at immortality, but to put himself amongst the discussion of the all-time greats in the League... ( full article )

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Paul Hopkins'
Mock Draft V1.0
NFL Draft
February 6th 2012
1. Colts – Andrew Luck – QB
2. Rams – Matt Kalil – OT
3. Vikings – Riley Reiff – OT
4. Browns – Robert Griffin III – QB
5. Buccaneers – Morris Claiborne – CB
6. Redskins – Justin Blackmon – WR
7. Jaguars – Quinton Coples – DE
8. Panthers – Michael Brockers – DT
9. Dolphins – Trent Richardson – RB
10. Bills – Courtney Upshaw – OLB
... ( full article )

Paul Emery
We outta here
2012 Underclassmen
January 30th 2012
Robert Griffin III This is a record breaking junior class numbers wise and certainly there is some much needed star power added to the top of the Draft. However there are some of these juniors who may not even get drafted… It's easy to say for these guys that it's a mistake coming out early, but they may need the money or just have had enough of college life and be ready to move on... ( full article )



Paul Emery 2012 Senior Bowl Review NCAA Scouting January 30th 2012 Utah State's Bobby Wagner separated himself from the crowded weakside LB class at the weigh in (241 lbs) and made a standout play in practice being very physical with Chris Polk in coverage and blowing up the route. In the game he was very good, he had an interception, a pass breakup, a tackle for loss on a screen and two tackles on special teams... ( full article ) 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 ) (... 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 ...)	Paul Hopkins Peyton's Place Feature February 9th 2012 Superbowl week was hijacked by a side-show taking place in Indianapolis. Namely, the start of formal divorce proceedings between Colts owner Jim Irsay and their stalwart Quarterback Peyton Manning. It was sad that in the week of the biggest game of the year, that a sub-plot became the story of the week. But it showed just how big Manning is. Four-time League MVP, a Superbowl winner, one of the very best to ever play the game... ( full article ) 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 ) Alistair Houghton There's no place like home - unless you're the Philadelphia Eagles Feature Article January 10th 2012 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 ) (... 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 ...)