About Jeff Diamond

Jeff Diamond is a former Vikings GM, former Tennessee Titans President and was selected NFL Executive of the Year after the Vikings’ 15-1 season in 1998. He now works for the NFL agent group IFA based in Minneapolis and does other sports consulting and media work along with college/corporate speaking.

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Helmet — Dec 31, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

2.1 The GM's View Jul 24, 2024

Key Position Battles as Vikings Training Camp Opens

Ex-Vikings GM Jeff Diamond scopes all the Vikings' roster battle as training camp is off and running.

Jul 28, 2018; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings new training facility TCO Performance Center in Eagan MN. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

2.1 The GM's View Jul 17, 2024

Time for Players to Get back to Work amid Summer Break Woes for Vikings

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond sets the table for the team's 2024 training camp following summer break.

Getting His Madden — Jan 8, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs after a catch during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports

2.1 The GM's View Jul 3, 2024

Predicting the Vikings 2024 Season: Game-By-Game

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond predicts the 2024 season for the purple team, game by game.

How Crazy Was — Nov 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (40) and linebacker Nick Vigil (right) gather before the game against the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

2.1 The GM's View Jun 26, 2024

Final Impressions and Random Thoughts on 2024 Vikings

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond has an assessment of the 2024 Vikings, including first impressions and random thoughts.

2.1 The GM's View Jun 19, 2024

Two Vikings Questions for Camp beyond QBs

Jeff Diamond examines items other than quarterback upcoming at Vikings training camp.

2.1 The GM's View Jun 12, 2024

Aaron Jones Could Be X-Factor for Vikings

Jeff Diamond breaks down Aaron Jones' upcoming role in the Vikings' 2024 offense.

2.1 The GM's View Jun 5, 2024

Well-Deserved Jefferson Extension Gives Vikings Extra Cap Room to Sign More Vet Help

Former Vikings GM, Jeff Diamond, talks Justin Jefferson extension and some notes from OTAs.

Nov 19, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rushes in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports | Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports.

2.1 The GM's View May 29, 2024

Darnold off to a Good Start but How Long Can He Hold off McCarthy?

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamons size up the battle between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy

Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

2.1 The GM's View May 22, 2024

Vikings Need a Quick Start in 2024 with Challenging First 7 Games

The Vikings schedule, at least to start, is pretty daunting, says former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond.

Vikings QB — Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) takes a moment to watch TCU celebrate after Michigan lost, 51-45 at the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 31 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. © Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK.

2.1 The GM's View May 15, 2024

Rookie Camp Is the Start of a Long Journey for J.J. McCarthy

Vikings rookie camp is in the books, and former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond has thought about the club's rookie quarterback.