Dan Pompei

What if Doug Flutie came along today? My story. nytimes.com/athletic/70415…

From the international vibe of Miami Beach to a city in central Illinois surrounded by thousands of acres of soybean and cornfields, Dion Jordan’s redemption journey has been like no other. My story is unlocked here. nytimes.com/athletic/71784…

Thanks Kent!

Dion Jordan was touted as a premier draft prospect — until a series of bad decisions ended his football-playing career. Now, he's rewriting the story, this time as a coach.

A man whose name is mostly associated with unrealized potential is bursting with possibilities again, a 36-year-old rookie. My story on the resilient Dion Jordan is free to read here. nytimes.com/athletic/71784…

Having gone from third pick in the draft to Division III coach, Dion Jordan is living a life no one could have imagined. My story is free to read here. nytimes.com/athletic/71784…

Appreciators of football history will love this @GFCooney story on the origins of the @ProFootballHOF. halloffootball.substack.com/p/hofame-histo…

.@Titans special teams coordinator John Fassel on the impact Dave McGinnis “Coach Mac” made on his life.

Good explainer from @pauldehnerjr on how one of the offseason's biggest -- and most unlikely -- moves came about. nytimes.com/athletic/72414…

Thanks for having me!

The Ravens, still standing after all that. Good work from @MikeSilver. nytimes.com/athletic/72327…

What do our experts think through 100 selections? We asked @FB_FilmAnalysis, @danpompei and @SandoNFL to weigh in with their thoughts ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/72276…

If Sam Roush could rush the passer like his great uncle Merlin Olsen, we'd all understand that pick better, right?

Logan Jones had Bear written all over him. The Bears hit a home run with an Iowa center 45 years ago when they signed should-be Hall of Famer Jay Hilgenberg. And the player who lined up to Hilgenberg's left for many years, Mark Bortz, was a former DT at Iowa like Jones.

What stood out about the first round? @FB_FilmAnalysis, @SandoNFL and I bat it around. nytimes.com/athletic/72242…

If Dillon Thieneman is what Ryan Poles believes he is, he will join a proud Bears safety tradition that includes Gary Fencik, Richie Petitbon, Dave Duerson, Roosevelt Taylor, Mike Brown, and Mark Carrier.

Dillon Thieneman is value meeting need for the Bears. He's the kind of new age safety that should give Dennis Allen coverage options against teams that present matchup problems. He should be a starter quickly and could be one for a long time.

This is good. But I thought the only thing @dpbrugler watched was game tape. nytimes.com/athletic/72101…

Carnell Tate is ready. His mom made sure of it. Nice read from @MerrillLiz. espn.com/nfl/draft2026/…

Nice read from on Sean McDermott and what happens when one door closes, from @ByMikeJones . nytimes.com/athletic/72024…