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NFL Withheld Millions From Players
Matt Futterman explains how a grievance filed by the NFLPA has forced the league to turn over $120M of revenue to a shared pool of funds.
How Cowboys tossed out the book, used Senior Bowl as intelligence experiment
Alex Marvez details how the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff forced Senior Bowl players to take notes instead of using a playbook.
2016 NFL Combine Preview
Josh Norris offers his opinion and some evidence on why he believes that the NFL Scouting Combine results do matter.
Former Cal Offensive Coordinator Dispels Myths Regarding QB Jared Goff
Brent Sobleski interviewed Tony Franklin to set the record straight when it came to a few criticisms that have been levied at Jared Goff.
The Backyard Banter Podcast episode 2: Matt Waldman
Friend of Inside the Pylon Matt Waldman was a guest on Matthew Harmon’s Backyard Banter and it is a must listen for all football fans.
The QB dance: How NFL teams develop imperfect quarterbacks
Doug Farrar goes over what NFL teams can do and try to do when attempting to develop the quarterbacks that they draft.
The Must Follow List: @ITPylon’s Favorite Twits
The best evaluators I talk to do a great job of explaining how a prospect's college tape projects forward. Something I really struggle with.
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) February 24, 2016
I say that because I see so much media scouting that basically just rehashes what we all see on the tape. Yes. That's the tape. Thank you.
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) February 24, 2016
#Auburn RB Peyton Barber says he came out early to help his mom-Says she's homeless right now, living w/ his sister pic.twitter.com/aNjoiXHGfS
— RosterWatch (@RosterWatch) February 24, 2016
Today I will be wearing these customized cleats during the combine to help raise awareness for… https://t.co/wgcXieP1cD
— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) February 26, 2016
I'll be wrong about players. I'm still here. I'll lose arguments. I'm still here. If folks don't do that, treat them like Nkemdiche did
— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) February 27, 2016
The Book Corner
Mike Freeman‘s book, Two Minute Warning: How Concussions, Crime, and Controversy Could Kill the NFL (And What the League Can Do to Survive) is a tremendous read for football fans who care about the future of the game.
Fantasy football players who want to invest in next year’s success will find Matt Waldman’s Rookie Scouting Portfolio invaluable before they draft next season.
Alex Kirby’s 2014 book Speed Kills: Breaking Down The Chip Kelly Offense should be one of the better selling tomes in the Bay Area this offseason.
Our own Mark Schofield wrote 17 Drives, breaking down a key drive from each week of the 2015-2016 College Football Season, culminating in Alabama’s victory over Clemson to earn a national championship.