Former NFL scout, current director of The Scouting Academy, and ITP contributor Dan Hatman went to the film, scouting Pittsburgh for the…
Category: NFL Defense
Revis Island: Impending Decline Or Just A Bad Game?
The New York Jets best player might be veteran cornerback Darrelle Revis, who is a likely…
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Pressure Scheme: Blitzing With Rush Lane Integrity
Even the best laid pressure schemes of a defensive coordinator can go awry. Whether because of sound…
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Super Bowl XLIX: Malcolm Butler in the Middle
All season long the Patriots mantra has been Do. Your. Job. Nothing personified this more than…
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Everson Griffen: Elite Pass Rusher
With the emphasis on throwing the ball, elite pass rushers are a valuable commodity in today’s…
Turnover of the Week: D’Qwell Jackson Walks In
The team that wins the turnover battle usually wins the game, and it’s no mystery why:…
Jerry Hughes: Stuntman
The Buffalo Bills hired Rex Ryan with the hopes of challenging the New England Patriots for the AFC…
San Diego Run Defense: Scheme Diverse Failure
The San Diego Chargers have been beset by injuries offensively, but the main culprit for their…
Patriots Team Sack: It Takes A Village
Defenses rely on eleven players doing their jobs. Brian Filipiak breaks down how the New England Patriots team sack…
MNF Preview: Can Castonzo Get A Punch On Allen?
Things haven’t gone according to plan for the Indianapolis Colts this season, but they lead their…
NFL Inflection Point: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie’s Pick Six
The turnover battle often determines the winner of the game, but not all turnovers are equal…
Turnover of the Week: Aaron Colvin’s Corner Blitz
The team that wins the turnover battle usually wins the game, and it’s no mystery why:…
NFL Week 7 Review: Washington’s Goal Line Stand
Few things swing momentum as much as a preventing a touchdown and, as Dave Archibald points…
Richardson Returns: Jets Top-Ranked Defense Only Getting Better
The New York Jets defense ranks atop the league in fewest points and total yards allowed…
Stanford In The Middle: Rookies Revamp The Indianapolis Colts Run Defense
The Indianapolis Colts defense is fresh off its best performance against the run this season, holding…