The National Football Post

I had been reading Michael Lombardi's blog -- Lombardi on Football -- for the past month or so, but it looks like he's taken his work to the new website, The National Football Post. Their mission statement:

As we have had a front row seat to the inner workings of professional football, both from a player perspective and a team perspective, for over 20 years, The National Football Post hopes to fill a void in the football information marketplace by bringing together experienced and refreshing insight and perspective in one setting. Through The National Football Post, we will share what we know and what we think from our experiences with those who use this site and our related content; not just what we have heard, but what it really means.

As you can see, it's kind of a NFL information site from a front office perspective, which really fills a niche in the football coverage world.

Some Dynasty related gems from Lombardi's latest Tavern Talk:

1. Watching the Saints and Cardinals game last night I was not overly impressed with Pierre Thomas. He did not show the leg drive and power that I was looking to see. I was not grading his production, but his skills. I think Aaron Stecker looked much better. The Saints have a couple of huge questions that remain to be answered: “Can their offensive line play well all year?” and “Do they have a big, physical running back on their roster?”

2. Conversely, I thought that running back Tim Hightower of the Cardinals ran hard and showed power and burst. I now understand why they cut Marcel Shipp so quickly.

3. If I were the Miami Dolphins I would call the Saints and check to see if Devery Henderson is available. He signed a one-year deal with the Saints this off-season and with the play of Robert Meacham last night Henderson might be expendable. The Saints have to get Meacham on the field.

4. Matt Leinart passed his first preseason test, and it was his easy one. He needed to play well and execute the offense. His accuracy was solid and he looked comfortable. He just needs to keep working hard and improving. But last night was not a real test. Tougher ones are yet to come….

5. David Clowney put on a show last night for his old teammate Brett Favre. The Jets stole Clowney off the Packers practice squad and he looks like he can flat out fly down the field. He will need to prove he can beat press coverage. Once he can do that, he will be helped by having Favre at quarterback.

Also, see Lombardi's take on Brett Favre to the Jets.

Oh, and finally, it looks like Lombardi is on board the Chris Johnson hype train:

This guy has been my fantasy football sleeper pick since the NFL draft, but he might not be a sleeper any longer. Check out the following excerpt from an article in The Tennessean….

Reason to be excited: running back Chris Johnson

Johnson looks like the real deal. He’s lightning fast, and doesn’t waste any time once he gets his hands on the football. Another plus: he catches passes with ease. Going into camp I wondered how much of an impact Johnson might have as a rookie. Now I’m wondering how much he’s going to impact LenDale White’s playing time.

Johnson is the real deal, trust me on this one.