Obnoxious Eagles fans at Super Bowl are last things Minnesotans need after Vikings’ loss

As a native Minnesotan and long-time Vikings employee, Jeff Diamond knows how the locals feel about Philadelphia fans coming to Minneapolis for Super Bowl 52 a week after the Eagles beat their team.

As a native Minnesotan and long-time Vikings employee, Jeff Diamond knows how the locals feel about Philadelphia fans coming to Minneapolis for Super Bowl 52 a week after the Eagles beat their team.

Patriots, Vikings have edges in most pressure-filled games of NFL season

Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond explains why championship weekend features the most pressure-filled games in football … and why New England and Minnesota have edges over their opponents this year.

Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond explains why championship weekend features the most pressure-filled games in football … and why New England and Minnesota have edges over their opponents this year.

What ‘Minneapolis Miracle’ means for Vikings, NFL playoff history

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond has witnessed plenty of miraculous NFL playoff finishes, but Stefon Diggs’ touchdown to beat the Saints, the biggest play in Minnesota history, is among the best.

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond has witnessed plenty of miraculous NFL playoff finishes, but Stefon Diggs’ touchdown to beat the Saints, the biggest play in Minnesota history, is among the best.

Patriots feud rumors create hornet’s nest for playoff opponents in New England

If you think a reported Tom Brady-Bill Belichick-Robert Kraft clash will distract the Patriots in the playoffs, think again. The Titans (and probably Steelers) will face the opposite — an ultra-focused New England team.

If you think a reported Tom Brady-Bill Belichick-Robert Kraft clash will distract the Patriots in the playoffs, think again. The Titans (and probably Steelers) will face the opposite — an ultra-focused New England team.

Johnny Manziel seemingly CFL-bound; will it lead to a return to the NFL?

Before Johnny Manziel’s downfall, there were plenty of Russell Wilson comparisons when GMs and scouts talked about him.

Before Johnny Manziel’s downfall, there were plenty of Russell Wilson comparisons when GMs and scouts talked about him.

Jimmy Garoppolo gives 49ers reason to think about playoffs as losing season ends

The 49ers will watch this year’s NFL playoffs from home. But thanks to the promise of Jimmy Garoppolo, they can watch with a smile as they think about their postseason potential for 2018.

The 49ers will watch this year’s NFL playoffs from home. But thanks to the promise of Jimmy Garoppolo, they can watch with a smile as they think about their postseason potential for 2018.

Carolina Panthers sale a nightmare for everybody except players, coaches

The sale of the Panthers will not be a distraction for players and coaches. However, everybody else in Carolina is feeling anxious and uneasy. Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond knows from experience.

The sale of the Panthers will not be a distraction for players and coaches. However, everybody else in Carolina is feeling anxious and uneasy. Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond knows from experience.

Correct call on Aaron Rodgers’ return won’t make Packers execs any less nervous

Green Bay is risking a more significant Aaron Rodgers injury when it thrusts the QB back into the lineup. But with the Packers still in the playoff picture, starting Rodgers ASAP is the only decision they can make.

Green Bay is risking a more significant Aaron Rodgers injury when it thrusts the QB back into the lineup. But with the Packers still in the playoff picture, starting Rodgers ASAP is the only decision they can make.

John Mara’s swift decision gives Giants advantage in coach, GM searches

Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond knows John Mara well, and he knows the Giants co-owner did not want to have to fire his coach and GM. But Mara’s swift decision gives New York an advantage, Diamond writes.

Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond knows John Mara well, and he knows the Giants co-owner did not want to have to fire his coach and GM. But Mara’s swift decision gives New York an advantage, Diamond writes.