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Diner Morning News: Mailbag Day

QUOTE: “A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.”Ben Franklin My e-mail inbox has been overflowing, so today I thought I’d answer a few. From Robert: Just thought you would find this amusing...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 4 reads 0 comments
Tavern Talk: The Heat Is on Jim Zorn

National Football Post Have you ever seen the Washington Post’s D.C. Sports Bog by Dan Steinberg? Great stuff, and this week he examines ‘Skins head coach Jimmy Zorn trying to take ...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 113 reads 0 comments
Jets and 49ers: Two Levels of (Possible) Tampering

National Football Post QUOTE: “If you have accomplished all that you have planned for yourself, you have not planned enough...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 505 reads 2 comments
Tavern Talk: A Lesson in Composure - by Mike Lombardi

National Football Post Main Entry: com•po•sure Function: noun Date: 1647 : a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession Here at the Post, we ...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 181 reads 1 comments
Diner morning news: How Injuries can be Fatal

QUOTE: “Your success story is a bigger story than whatever you’re trying to say on stage... Success makes life easier. It doesn’t make living easier...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 72 reads 1 comments
Tavern Talk: Watching the Game Clock

National Football Post Monday night, we learned an important lesson about the NFL: It doesn’t matter how long you possess the ball, it matters what you do with it when you have it...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 21 reads 0 comments
Minnesota Vikings Need More from Brett Favre

“If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.”—Albert Einstein I was on NFL Network Monday night, and the subject of my favorite Sears spokesman came up...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 186 reads 6 comments
Tavern Talk: A Toast to Rex Ryan and the New York Jets

National Football Post I’M BUYING A ROUND FOR THE HEAD COACH OF THE WEEK… Rex Ryan, New York Jets Ryan has been talking the talk since he arrived in New York, but Sunday he backed it up with a very Jets-shut-down-Brady-Patriots-in-win...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 38 reads 0 comments
Diner Morning News: Postgame Thoughts

QUOTE: “Candor is always a double-edged sword; it may heal or it may separate.”—Wilhelm Stekel Week Two brought some very exciting finishes, but are we any closer to learning ...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 1 reads 0 comments
Diner Morning News: Five Ways to Better NFL Picks

National Football Post “Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.” — Dr. Samuel Johnson I noticed my man Rapid Ray Gustini had a tough week picking games...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 6 reads 0 comments
Tavern Talk: Three-Step Dots - by Mike Lombardi

National Football Post Based on the first game of year, I’m worried about the Colts’ left tackle spot. They might be able to cover this up now, but not later in the season...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 1 reads 0 comments
Diner Morning News: Time To Rebound

National Football Post "Some marry the first information they receive and turn what comes later into their concubine. Since deceit is always first to arrive, there is no room left for truth...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 53 reads 0 comments
Tavern Talk: What QBs Will be Left Standing? - by Mike Lombardi

National Football Post Here’s the question of the day: What quarterbacks, who are currently starting now, will be starting at the end of the year? Sure, it’s easy to say goodbye ...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 77 reads 0 comments
Diner Morning News: Eagles Need to Move On

QUOTE: “Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be.” —Khalil Gibran The Curious Case of Shawn Andrews Wow, that didn’t take long...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 109 reads 1 comments
Tavern talk: Learning from experience

National Football Post Tuesday is always game management day in the Tavern—reviewing the events of the past weekend and learning from game experiences...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 13 reads 0 comments
Diner Morning News: Monday Night Madness

QUOTE: “If the mind is to emerge unscathed from this relentless struggle with the unforeseen, two qualities are indispensable: first, an intellect that, even in the darkest hour, retains ...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 3 reads 0 comments
Tavern Talk: Let's Buy A Round, NFL Edition

I’M BUYING A ROUND FOR THE HEAD COACH OF THE WEEK… Mike Singletary, San Francisco Mike Singletary led the 49ers to a win over the defending NFC West champs in the season opener...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 2 reads 0 comments
NFL Diner Morning News: Postgame Thoughts

National Football Post QUOTE: “Too often we color our perception with other people’s pencils.” -- Tim Winter The NFL season is upon us, but we shouldn’t draw too many conclusions from the opening weekend...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 2 reads 0 comments
Diner Morning News: Opening Night Review - by Mike Lombardi

National Football Post QUOTE: “America is not like a blanket—one piece of unbroken cloth, the same color, the same texture, the same size...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 26 reads 0 comments
Tavern Talk: A Gritty Season Opener

National Football Post Finally, the decisive moment is here and we get some real football on TV. I know that Ms. Jenny from Tennessee is excited to see her Titans just as we’re all excited to see the start of the NFL season...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 3 reads 0 comments
Diner Morning News: Mangini's Big Secret

National Football Post QUOTE: “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 165 reads 5 comments
Tavern Talk: NFL Free Agents To Watch

National Football Post The first week of the season for me in any personnel department was spent reviewing teams’ final rosters after the 53-man cutdown...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 111 reads 0 comments
Diner Morning News: Random Thoughts

National Football Post QUOTE: “I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.” - Bob Dylan RANDOM TOPICS Eagles sign a tight end...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 220 reads 0 comments
Tavern talk: Stafford and Growing Pains—by Mike Lombardi

National Football Post Were you surprised by the Matthew Stafford decision in Detroit? Considering the Lions didn’t win a game in 2008 and now are going with a rookie quarterback, their agony might be prolonged even further...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 147 reads 0 comments
DMN: Jets, 'Skins, and Information Men

National Football Post QUOTE: “A learning experience is one of those things that say, ‘You know that thing you just did? Don't do that...

Written by Michael Lombardi about 2 months ago 136 reads 1 comments

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Michael Lombardi Article Archive

Diner Morning News: Mailbag Day

Tavern Talk: The Heat Is on Jim Zorn

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

Tavern Talk: A Lesson in Composure - by Mike Lombardi

Diner morning news: How Injuries can be Fatal

Tavern Talk: Watching the Game Clock

Minnesota Vikings Need More from Brett Favre

Tavern Talk: A Toast to Rex Ryan and the New York Jets

Diner Morning News: Postgame Thoughts

Diner Morning News: Five Ways to Better NFL Picks

Tavern Talk: Three-Step Dots - by Mike Lombardi

Diner Morning News: Time To Rebound

Tavern Talk: What QBs Will be Left Standing? - by Mike Lombardi

Diner Morning News: Eagles Need to Move On

Tavern talk: Learning from experience

Diner Morning News: Monday Night Madness

Tavern Talk: Let's Buy A Round, NFL Edition

NFL Diner Morning News: Postgame Thoughts

Diner Morning News: Opening Night Review - by Mike Lombardi

Tavern Talk: A Gritty Season Opener

Diner Morning News: Mangini's Big Secret

Tavern Talk: NFL Free Agents To Watch

Diner Morning News: Random Thoughts

Tavern talk: Stafford and Growing Pains—by Mike Lombardi

DMN: Jets, 'Skins, and Information Men

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