About Matt Bowen
Matt Bowen played safety for seven years in the NFL, from 2000 to 2006, and provides readers with a unique insight into the game from a player's perspective.
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Bowen was a sixth-round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams and also played for the Green Bay Packers, Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills. He has a journalism degree from the University of Iowa and has written for a number of publications, including the Chicago Sun-Times, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Washington Times and Pro Football Weekly. Bowen received a master’s degree in writing and publishing from DePaul University and is a member of the Pro Football Writers Association.
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Add a Comment Feb 19
Why you should embrace the NFL combine
The combine is about more than just numbers.
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Add a Comment Feb 17
NFL combine: Five Senior Bowl prospects to watch
Looking back at my notes from Mobile, here are some names to keep an eye on in Indianapolis.
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Add a Comment Feb 14
NFL combine: Time to answer some QB questions?
Barkely, Smith and Nassib all expected to throw in Indy.
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Add a Comment Feb 12
NFL Playoffs revisited: Jones' TD grab vs. Broncos
All-22, chalkboard breakdown of 4 Verts vs. 2-Deep.
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Add a Comment Feb 11
Can Rob Ryan bring immediate change to Saints?
For the players, it will go much deeper than Xs and Os.
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Add a Comment Feb 07
NFL vets beware: the offseason cuts are coming
I've been there--twice. And it's no fun to get fired.
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Add a Comment Feb 05
Five NFL offseason storylines to keep an eye on
Revis, Te'o's draft stock, Flacco's contract and more.
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Add a Comment Feb 04
SB XLVII: Flacco, Ravens knock out the 49ers
My game notes from Baltimore's championship win.
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Add a Comment Feb 01
Super Bowl XLVII: Five things to watch
49ers' Pistol formation, Boldin vs. Rogers, Aldon Smith...
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Add a Comment Jan 31
All-22: How 49ers use 'waste motion' to create matchups
Breaking down the tape of the Smash-7 route.
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All-22: Can Ravens disguise pressure vs. 49ers?
Taking a look at Baltimore's multiple blitz fronts.
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Add a Comment Jan 29
All-22: A closer look at 49ers' Pistol offense
Don't forget about the base run game from the Pistol.
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