Jeff Diamond
Sporting News
Contact Jeff
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Jeff:
Tom Brady's big mistake in leaving the Patriots for the Buccaneers is all about the timing
In a normal year, Brady would have no problem transitioning to a new team. But amid the coronavirus pandemic that has NFL offseason programs on hold, this is not a normal year. → Read More
From Super Bowl heaven to salary cap hell: Why the Chiefs are in for a difficult week before free agency
Kansas City's Super Bowl party is over. Now the Chiefs have to make some tough decisions and have some difficult conversations before 2020 free agency arrives. Former NFL team exec Jeff Diamond can relate to this struggle. → Read More
Goodbye Jameis Winston, hello Teddy Bridgewater: A simple answer to the Buccaneers' QB question
Here is how Tampa Bay should address its quarterback situation in 2020 NFL free agency — a plan courtesy of former NFL team exec Jeff Diamond. → Read More
Trading for Joe Burrow: What would it take to get No. 1 pick in NFL Draft from Bengals?
If another team offers a trade Cincinnati can't refuse, could the top QB in the 2020 NFL Draft be had? Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond examines the scenarios. → Read More
Here are the Saints' options for Taysom Hill with another Drew Brees contract looming
With Brees set to return, New Orleans has an interesting decision to make on Hill. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains how he would move forward in free agency with the Saints QBs. → Read More
The Boston flee party? What Tom Brady, Patriots are thinking as QB's free agency approaches
Brady leaving New England would impact the entire NFL and create an unfamiliar vibe within the Patriots organization. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains how that will be considered as the QB and the team weigh their options for free agency. → Read More
The Titans' Super Bowl push with Derrick Henry looks eerily similar to the run they made with Eddie George
Jeff Diamond, who was the president of the Titans team that reached the Super Bowl 20 years ago, thinks the similarities between his Tennessee team and this year's squad are striking. → Read More
Vikings, Cousins head to San Francisco with confidence after thrilling upset of Saints
Vikings, Cousins head to San Francisco with confidence after thrilling upset of Saints;Keys to knocking off the NFC’s No. 1 seeded 49ers → Read More
Why the 49ers can't win the Super Bowl with this Jimmy Garoppolo-led offense
This impressive San Francisco team reminds former NFL team exec Jeff Diamond of the 1999 Super Bowl-champion Rams. But there are some key differences, Diamond writes, that likely will keep these 49ers from a deep playoff run. → Read More
Sorry, Bears fans: Mitchell Trubisky will still play quarterback for Chicago in 2020
Giving up on Trubisky after this season is not in the cards for the Bears. Former NFL team exec Jeff Diamond explains why. → Read More
How the Panthers will approach their breakup with Cam Newton before 2020 season
Carolina will trade or cut Cam after this season; former NFL team exec Jeff Diamond has no doubt about it. Here is how he would handle the QB if he were in Panthers GM Marty Hurney's position. → Read More
Christian McCaffrey's record pace should land him record RB contract with Panthers
CMC deserves to be paid like the best running back in the NFL, because that is what he has been in 2019. → Read More
The Texans are letting Bill O'Brien compromise the future of the franchise
In trading away Jadeveon Clowney and giving up too much for Laremy Tunsil, the Houston coach is making moves for the short term. This is what happens when team ownership is asleep at the wheel. → Read More
Helmet and feet issues aside, Antonio Brown's Raiders tenure is bound for failure
Oakland should have known that issues with Brown were inevitable. Now former NFL team exec Jeff Diamond is already wondering how long the marriage between AB and the Raiders will last. → Read More
Are the Packers properly maximizing Aaron Rodgers' prime?
Green Bay GM Brian Gutekunst has improved his team in 2019, but former NFL team exec Jeff Diamond wonders if the Packers are improving in the right areas. → Read More
How Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota can save similarly disappointing careers
Yes, there is still time for the two QBs picked at the top of the 2015 draft to earn big contracts with the Buccaneers and Titans. But the moment of truth has arrived, and Winston has a bit of an advantage over Mariota in 2019. → Read More
Le'Veon Bell is already sending the Jets a familiar, troubling message
For a player like Le'Veon Bell, who sat out all of last season and arrived in New York this year amid concerns about his commitment, skipping several weeks of the Jets' offseason program is a disturbing repeat of recent history. → Read More
Dave Gettleman is fanning flames in Giants' self-inflicted firestorm over Daniel Jones
The Giants GM's defiance in explaining his 2019 NFL Draft strategy only hurts Daniel Jones. → Read More
Dave Gettleman is fanning flames in Giants' self-inflicted firestorm over Daniel Jones
The Giants GM's defiance in explaining his 2019 NFL Draft strategy only hurts Daniel Jones. → Read More
Cardinals must weigh options with top pick in NFL Draft — including trading it away
The Cardinals have several options with the top overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. Will they take Kyler Murray? Trade it away? Or something else entirely? → Read More