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Who is Joe Philbin? Former Iowa players Brian Ferentz, Matt Bowen explain what makes the new Miami Dolphins coach tick

While we cover the Super Bowl here in Indianapolis and watch the Peyton Manning drama unfold – Manning’s camp says he’s been cleared medically, and Colts owner Jim Irsay says he has not been – we return to our regularly scheduled Dolphins coverage and a look at new head coach Joe Philbin. We’ve heard plenty [...]
Via The Daily Dolphin  |  10 days ago

WR class lacking burners

The wide receiver class in this year’s draft offers a lot of size, but at the top of the board there aren’t many speed merchants, and that could impact where Buffalo seeks to find a worthwhile addition at that position this offseason. Former NFL safety and National Football Post columnist Matt Bowen believes there are receiving prospects that can help NFL offenses, but...
Via Inside the Bills  |  18 days ago

Q&A with Matt Bowen

Matt Bowen played from 2000 to 2006 in the NFL as a safety and special-teams ace. A sixth-round pick out of Iowa, Bowen was a three-sport stud at Glenbard West HS in Glen Ellyn, Ill. I covered his high-school football and baseball career. That’s why I know him and was able to get this interview Monday, the day of the vote on the NFL rule changes. He was a spectacular centerfielder...
Via The Victory Formation  |  March 24, 2011

NFP mock has DL to Bills

National Football Post’s Matt Bowen, who was with the Bills in 2006, has a defensive lineman going to Buffalo at third overall. Bowen picks Nick Fairley for the Panthers at one followed by Da’Quan Bowers to Denver at two. Then he picks Marcell Dareus at three for the Bills. Here’s his line of thought on the pick. Defensive coordinator George Edwards needs players—and...
Via Inside the Bills  |  March 10, 2011

Bowen likes Redskins 3-4 personnel

I talked with Matt Bowen on Saturday about the Redskins’ 3-4 defense. The former Redskins safety and current writer for the National Football Post surprised me in saying that the Redskins were not all that bad off in terms of … Continue reading →
Via Real Redskins  |  February 27, 2011

National Football Post’s Matt Bowen Breaks Down Bears Camp

National Football Post’s Matt Bowen popped in on Lovie Smith and the Bears in Bourbonnais.  You remember Bowen, don’t ya?  We’ve relied on his expertise as a former player in Lovie’s Cover-2 scheme to get some great insight on the Bears’ defense last offseason and how to beat it. Let’s see what Bowen thinks about how the Bears look: On the Bears...
Via Bear Goggles  |  August 04, 2010
DEFENSIVE INDIFFERENCE

Haynesworth May Devalue Himself

The absence of the 100 million dollar man in Skins camp means both he and the team will be playing catchup all preseason.

Via DC Pro Sports Report  |  May 31, 2010

Bears Defense Exposed: Beating the Cover-2

Matt Bowen is bringing it at the National Football Post.  As a former player, he offers the type of X’s and O’s insight that helps hard core fans get an even better view of what’s going on between the white lines on Sundays.  A couple of weeks ago, he told us all about the Cover-2 defense.  I am happy to ride his coattails and put a little extra Bears spin on...
Via Bear Goggles  |  May 27, 2010

CCR 60: Draft Review with Guest Matt Bowen

We are back with Episode 60 of Cat Crave Radio! nbsp;The big news this week, of course, is the NFL Draft. nbsp;We'll give you a full recap. Joining us this week to discuss the draft as well as give his thoughts on how he felt our Carolina Panthers did, is Matt Bowen of the National Football Post. nbsp;He's also a former seven-year NFL vet who is a contributing writer for...
Via Cat Crave  |  April 29, 2009

Thanks Matt Bowen

This is what I'm talking about when I say we need better sports writing in the city. Matt Bowen (no idea where he came from) does a great job dissecting one of the Bears' pass plays. Read it here.
Via ChiCity Sports Fanion  |  December 09, 2008
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