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The Art of the Rub: Pick Plays Catching on Among NFL Teams
Tim Graham, of The Buffalo News, writes about how the evolution of the rub route, or pick play, as a response to aggressive man on man defenses seen across the league.
Sam Koch Has Changed the Punting Game – and Almost No One Noticed
ESPN’s Kevin Seifert uncovers how Baltimore Ravens punter, Sam Koch, has 10 distinct types of punts that he uses situationally to reduce the opportunity for the opposing team to gain a successful return.
Inside Malcolm Butler’s Journey from “Reject” Prospect to Revis Replacement
Dan Pompei with a great in-depth story on who the New England Patriots guided Malcolm Butler from West Alabama to Foxborough, including some candid quotes from Bill Belichick.
Super Bowl 100: What Will NFL Media Coverage be Like in 50 Years?
Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated put together a roundtable consisting of Mike Freeman, John Ourand, Peter Schrager, and Jenny Vrentas to discuss the future of Super Bowl media coverage in the NFL.
The Oral History Of The Dallas Runaway Golf Cart
Over at Complex Sports, Max Rappaport interviews the victims of one of the internet’s favorite gifs, the runaway golf cart at a Texas high school state championship game plowing through a crowd of people.
Let’s Redesign Every NFL Logo As Donald Trump And Make The League Great Again
Dave Rappoccio gave us the week’s best laughs with some really creative uses of the famous features of the former USFL owner.
Darrelle Revis Takes ‘Concussion’ Movie Personally
Kimberley A. Martin spoke with future NFL Hall of Fame cornerback Darrelle Revis after he attended the New York premiere of Concussion.
The High School Football Coach Who Never Punts
Fivethirtyeightsports and ESPN Films documentary directed by Jaime Schutz features Pulaski Academy coach Kevin Kelley who never punts.
The Must Follow List: @ITPylon’s Favorite Twits
I don't care if you're 6'6" 260 TE and can move. If you drop your head and lead with your pads as a blocker, you'll lose too often.
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) December 17, 2015
Criticizing teams for not drafting/passing on players that went on to have success elsewhere is pointless. If u don't understand why, well..
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) December 17, 2015
The game ended. But they don't want it to be over. pic.twitter.com/ouGwXwSSun
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 21, 2015
If you think Manning is a better fit for the Broncos at this point, you're either Tony Dungy, or stuck in 2013.
— Doug Farrar (@NFL_DougFarrar) December 20, 2015
I can't believe that with NYC real estate prices, Josh Norman can afford to own so much space in Odell Beckham's head.
— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) December 20, 2015
Beat tradition in sports. Each team stands at attention for other's alma mater, win or lose. Proud. #GoArmyBeatNavy pic.twitter.com/ADljSxRK0I
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) December 12, 2015
Inside the Pylon’s Football Fan Holiday Shopping Guide
Mike Freeman’s new book, “Two Minute Warning”
Alex Kirby‘s New England vs Seattle (Every Play Revealed)
Matt Waldman‘s 2015 Rookie Scouting Portfolio – An amazing resource of player evaluation. Good for the hardcore fan, or fantasy guru in your life. Plus, ten percent of each purchase is donated to the Darkness to Light charity.
And for the true football obsessive in your life, consider the spring semester of The Scouting Academy.
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