For Raiders, Super Bowl expectation is a dangerous force

The Raiders are under enormous pressure to contend for a championship in 2017. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains why such expectations are so tough to overcome.

The Raiders are under enormous pressure to contend for a championship in 2017. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains why such expectations are so tough to overcome.

NFL players need to stop complaining about NBA money

NFL contracts are not and likely never will be worth as much as those in the NBA. Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond explains why football players need to get over it.

NFL contracts are not and likely never will be worth as much as those in the NBA. Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond explains why football players need to get over it.

Former NFL GM: Why I would sign Colin Kaepernick … under a few conditions

Yes, if former NFL GM Jeff Diamond ran a team today and needed a QB, he would sign Colin Kaepernick. But not without some parameters.

Yes, if former NFL GM Jeff Diamond ran a team today and needed a QB, he would sign Colin Kaepernick. But not without some parameters.

Andrew Luck already running out of time to join all-time greats at QB

Yes, Andrew Luck needs more help. But greatness at QB is judged by Super Bowls, and the Colts passer has a lot of catching up to do.

Yes, Andrew Luck needs more help. But greatness at QB is judged by Super Bowls, and the Colts passer has a lot of catching up to do.

Odell Beckham Jr. must be careful: Don’t enrage the wrong people

Odell Beckham Jr. missing OTAs will not please Giants GM Jerry Reese and team owner John Mara as they ponder whether to make him the highest paid receiver in the NFL.

Odell Beckham Jr. missing OTAs will not please Giants GM Jerry Reese and team owner John Mara as they ponder whether to make him the highest paid receiver in the NFL.

Seahawks, Richard Sherman need to break up sooner rather than later

The relationship between Richard Sherman and Seattle has deteriorated. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains why that means the corner needs to be moved ASAP.

The relationship between Richard Sherman and Seattle has deteriorated. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains why that means the corner needs to be moved ASAP.

Jay Cutler hire by Fox Sports is an affront to football fans

From personal experience, former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains why Jay Cutler is a dour, arrogant, unfriendly, unlikable former player and a terrible hire for Fox.

From personal experience, former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains why Jay Cutler is a dour, arrogant, unfriendly, unlikable former player and a terrible hire for Fox.

Both Browns and Patriots blew it with lack of Jimmy Garoppolo trade on draft day

Maybe Cleveland should have offered more. Maybe New England should have accepted less. Either way, the Browns and Patriots missed a draft-day trade opportunity that would have been ideal for both.

Maybe Cleveland should have offered more. Maybe New England should have accepted less. Either way, the Browns and Patriots missed a draft-day trade opportunity that would have been ideal for both.

How NFL Draft risks like Joe Mixon are weighed and managed

Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains how teams approach a prospect like Joe Mixon, whose character concerns will force a draft-day slide despite his talent.

Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond explains how teams approach a prospect like Joe Mixon, whose character concerns will force a draft-day slide despite his talent.