Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s daring Patriots comments just might work

Mike Tomlin did what former NFL GM Jeff Diamond has never seen: a coach talking about a big game three weeks down the road. As for that big game against New England, maybe the Pittsburgh coach knows what he’s doing.

Mike Tomlin did what former NFL GM Jeff Diamond has never seen: a coach talking about a big game three weeks down the road. As for that big game against New England, maybe the Pittsburgh coach knows what he’s doing.

Broncos are hitting rock bottom under John Elway

John Elway is playing a dangerous game when he calls the Broncos “soft.” The GM should know Denver’s problems come from his mistakes, and they are his to solve.

John Elway is playing a dangerous game when he calls the Broncos “soft.” The GM should know Denver’s problems come from his mistakes, and they are his to solve.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman goes from hot seat to catbird seat in less than one year

Philadelphia this season is being rewarded for its faith in general manager Howie Roseman, who over the last few years has epitomized the up-and-down life of an NFL GM.

Philadelphia this season is being rewarded for its faith in general manager Howie Roseman, who over the last few years has epitomized the up-and-down life of an NFL GM.

Don’t worry about Cowboys as Ezekiel Elliott suspension uncertainty continues

At this point, former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains, the uncertainty of Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension is no problem for Dallas. Will-he-or-won’t-he-play is now just another part of the Cowboys’ weekly routine.

At this point, former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains, the uncertainty of Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension is no problem for Dallas. Will-he-or-won’t-he-play is now just another part of the Cowboys’ weekly routine.

Expectations for Saints have changed thanks to masterful management, coaching

New Orleans, the surprise leader of the tough NFC South halfway through the season, is partying with Drew Brees and Sean Payton like it’s 2009. And with good reason.

New Orleans, the surprise leader of the tough NFC South halfway through the season, is partying with Drew Brees and Sean Payton like it’s 2009. And with good reason.

Navigating Vikings’ QB quandary with Bridgewater, Bradford and Keenum

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond breaks down Minnesota’s current quarterback situation, which is being complicated by Teddy Bridgewater’s potential return.

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond breaks down Minnesota’s current quarterback situation, which is being complicated by Teddy Bridgewater’s potential return.

Giving up on Packers after Aaron Rodgers injury ignores history of successful backup QBs

The Packers making the playoffs without Aaron Rodgers is improbable, but former NFL GM Jeff Diamond knows from experience it can be done.

The Packers making the playoffs without Aaron Rodgers is improbable, but former NFL GM Jeff Diamond knows from experience it can be done.

Facing Deshaun Watson: a brutal reminder of Browns’ latest NFL Draft whiff

Failing to get Deshaun Watson is becoming one of the most painful NFL Draft mistakes Cleveland has made of late. And the regret might only intensify Sunday when the Browns play the Texans.

Failing to get Deshaun Watson is becoming one of the most painful NFL Draft mistakes Cleveland has made of late. And the regret might only intensify Sunday when the Browns play the Texans.

Rams delivering surprise of 2017 via trust in own management

What a difference a year makes. That’s the mantra for the Los Angeles Rams, especially general manager Les Snead and quarterback Jared Goff, through the first four games of the 2017 season.

What a difference a year makes. That’s the mantra for the Los Angeles Rams, especially general manager Les Snead and quarterback Jared Goff, through the first four games of the 2017 season.

Lions management can breathe easy as Matthew Stafford justifies big contract

Former NFL general manager Jeff Diamond knows how it feels to watch a high-priced player perform up to his contract. Matthew Stafford is doing just that for the Lions and GM Bob Quinn.

Former NFL general manager Jeff Diamond knows how it feels to watch a high-priced player perform up to his contract. Matthew Stafford is doing just that for the Lions and GM Bob Quinn.