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Michael Lombardi is the National Football Post's (www.NationalFootballPost.com) head writer and editor in chief. Mike’s 20+ years in the NFL circle gives him access and insight into the minds of football’s greatest architects (Bill Walsh, Mike Shanahan, Bill Belichick, Marty Schottenheimer and more). Furthermore, Mike has personal access to every NFL general manager, head coach and head scout.

Mike oversaw the Oakland Raiders’ and the Cleveland Browns’ personnel departments for several years, selected the talent for those teams and evaluated every player currently in the NFL. Mike will give us a distinct advantage over our competitors because of his elite status within NFL circles, his charismatic communication skills, his unparalleled expertise evaluating every aspect of football and his personal experience working as a Senior Executive. He has also negotiated player contracts for multiple NFL teams, working hand in hand with owners, head coaches, general managers, salary cap managers and pro personnel directors. His vast skill set and unique experiences far exceed those of our competition.

-23 Years as a high level executive in the NFL

-12 years in the NFL Playoffs

-5 Conference Championship Games

-2 Super Bowls: Win (1984) Loss (2003)

-26 years of professionally evaluating football players (college & pro)

-Host, CBS Sports "NFL Pregame Show"

-Has worked with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, and Denver Broncos

-Talent and writer for Sports Illustrated, NFL Network and SI.com

-Author, LombardiOnFootball.com, a blog becomming well-known in insider circles

About The National Football Post

The National Football Post is the premier online information source forserious football fans. Managed by a cross-section of NFL insiders, it features in-depth news, information and analysis at a level unique among sports Web sites. Beyond the usual news, statistics and highlights, The National Football Post offers deeper insight into the game and how front office operations, player negotiations and other business developments can impact it. The site's insider blogs, news roundup, fantasy football analysis and user commentaries will give the serious fan a pipeline to the inner workings of professional football and provide powerful research for any fantasy football participant. The National Football Post is available at www.NationalFootballPost.com.

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NEW YORK - APRIL 26: Vernon Gholston poses for a photo after being selected as the sixth overall pick by the New York Jets during the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Diner Morning News: Mailbag Day

Published about 1 month ago
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LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Jim Zorn of the Washington Redskins exhales as his team runs out the clock against the St. Louis Rams during their game on September 20, 2009 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Rams by a score of 9-7. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Tavern Talk: The Heat Is on Jim Zorn

Published about 1 month ago
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SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 01: Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on at practice during the 49ers Minicamp at their training facilities on May 1, 2009 in Santa Clara, California. Crabtree was the 49ers first round draft pick. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Jets and 49ers: Two Levels of (Possible) Tampering

Published about 1 month ago
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 21: Head coach Todd Haley of the Kansas City Chiefs watches the action on the field against the Minnesota Vikings at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on August 21, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Chiefs 17-13. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Tavern Talk: A Lesson in Composure - by Mike Lombardi

Published about 1 month ago
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by Alex
1 day ago

Week Nine is here! Check out what's in store for today's games and which undefeated team I think will go down today!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286460-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-nine/show_full
by Alex
8 days ago

Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full
by Alex
15 days ago

Which of the NFL's undefeated teams will take their first loss this week?

I've got my predictions and analysis including a big upset!

Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278188-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-seven
by Alex
22 days ago

Check out what's in store for the NFL's week six action!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274024-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-six/show_full
by Alex
29 days ago

Week 5 here we go!

Will the Chiefs do something for the first time in 32 years today?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270113-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-five/show_full
by Ramone
about 1 month ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268361-mike-lombardi-hired-in-oakland

Funniest shit ever
by Alex
about 1 month ago

NFL Week 3 Preview...You'll never believe the upset prediction this week!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262193-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-three/show_full
by Alex
about 1 month ago

What to watch for Week 2: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258192-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-two/show_full
by Chris
about 1 month ago

Three new reads for you to check out should you find the time. Take your pick and check one out if you want to. Thx.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252913-why-the-cardinals-will-beat-the-49ers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252910-what-we-learned-on-kickoff-thursday

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252070-the-chosen-week-one
by JW
about 1 month ago

check this out : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252657-crazy-canton-cuts-les-richter
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Michael, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by JW
2 months ago

you may dig this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236290-the-almost-all-time-san-francisco-49ers-offense
by JW
3 months ago

check this out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234112-now-is-the-time-for-nfl-fans-to-unite
by Mike
3 months ago

Who will win the AFC East?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233107-who-will-win-the-afc-east
by James
3 months ago

Please checkout my new article about KC's Derrick Thomas going into the HOF this weekend...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231201-a-decades-best-in-kansas-cityderrick-thomas-arrives-in-canton

Thanks,
James

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