In preparation for the Super Bowl, Inside the Pylon‘s editors have compiled everything we have on the Denver Broncos offense. Quality Receivers From: Fantasy Matchup: Broncos Passing Attack and Packers Defense by Dave Archibald Manning has the understanding of defenses to capitalize on this Green Bay weakness, and in big-bodied Thomas and the speedy Sanders, he has the kind…
In preparation for the Super Bowl, Inside the Pylon‘s editors have compiled everything we have on the Carolina Panthers offense. Spread Run Offense From: Carolina’s Run/Pass Option: QB Sweep For The Win by Ted Nguyen The Panthers’ spread-run offense has attracted a lot of attention because of the team’s incredible success. No NFL rushing attack in…
The Carolina Panthers made it to the Super Bowl on the strength of a tremendous defense and the outstanding play of quarterback Cam Newton. Meanwhile, punter Brad Nortman possesses one of the strongest legs in the NFL. In what could be a defensive struggle against the Denver Broncos, Nortman’s howitzer leg could be the key to…
The Denver Broncos formidable defense was even better than advertised against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. However, careful review of the film – and some help from Tom E. Curran – shows that they were receiving help from an unlikely source. Philip Kibbey explains how Bryan Stork was tipping the snap on…
The Denver Broncos are headed to the Super Bowl, despite a fourth quarter comeback by the New England Patriots. Denver’s defense halted the Patriots on a fourth down attempt in the red zone thanks to the awareness of Chris Harris. Daniel Syed breaks down the game saving play by the All-Pro cornerback. With 6:03 left in…
Draft season rolls on, and at the 2016 Senior Bowl eight quarterbacks have a chance to showcase their skills for potential future employers. After four straight days of shoveling snow and watching Transformers: Rescue Bots, Mark Schofield is ready for Mobile, AL. Here is what he will be watching. Carson Wentz It should be no…
Photo courtesy of Mike Mccarn, associated press The Carolina Panthers advanced to Super Bowl 50 with a dominating victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship game. Ted Nguyen looks at one of their unique, and devastating, run/pass option plays: the QB sweep. The Panthers’ spread-run offense has attracted a lot of attention because…
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There is no doubt that Stephen Gostkowski is one of the best, if not the best, placekicker in the NFL. However, on Sunday, the usually-reliable Gostkowski had a missed extra point that proved to be the undoing for the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship against the Denver Broncos. In a postseason filled with…
For 2016 NFL Draft prospects, the season has just begun. The East-West Shrine Game had evaluators anxious to see the talent on display. Ted Nguyen saw former Oregon Ducks’ quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. dominate the competition. When thinking about Vernon Adams Jr., the first thing that comes to mind is “playmaker.” Adams more than proved that…
Inside the Pylon and 17 Drives author Mark Schofield present First Sound, a series of videos focusing on quarterback traits. These videos reside at our YouTube Channel. Carson Wentz Mark looks at North Dakota State senior Carson Wentz’s ability to read progressions: Mark breaks down Wentz’s ability to make anticipation throws: Jared Goff Mark examines California quarterback Jared Goff’s anticipation: Mark looks…
The New England Patriots defense held Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to one of his least productive games of the season in the AFC Divisional round. Brian Filipiak reviewed the film and found one of the reasons: Patrick Chung outmuscled him. While the Patriots mixed up their coverages throughout the contest, it was…
The Arizona Cardinals travel to Carolina, hoping to derail the Panthers in the NFC Championship Game. Mark Schofield looks at the Panthers Corey Brown, who could be the X-factor. Behind the MVP-worthy season of Cam Newton, the Carolina offense has turned in a solid season, despite losing top receiving threat Kelvin Benjamin for the season…
When the Arizona Cardinals square off against the Carolina Panthers, Bruce Arians and the Cardinals’ offense will look to attack the Panthers’ passing game with some vertical concepts. Mark Schofield looks at how the Arizona passing concepts likely to be used to attack the Panthers defense. Carolina plays a number of coverages in the secondary…
Eight quarterbacks will suit up to participate in this year’s Senior Bowl, all hoping to improve their standing in the eyes of NFL talent evaluators. Mark Schofield will be in attendance, and has broken down their film and found where each player needs to improve, starting with Kevin Hogan play speed and decision-making. Hogan is…
With the lack of consistency displayed by the Denver Broncos’ offense this year, punter Britton Colquitt was called on to punt 84 times, the eighth-highest total in the league. Despite lacking a powerful leg by NFL standards, Colquitt was able to post a productive year by virtue of his directional punting game, which is among…