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Scouting Pittsburgh vs. Seattle With Dan Hatman: Steelers Defense

Former NFL scout, current director of The Scouting Academy, and ITP contributor Dan Hatman went to the film, scouting Pittsburgh for the details that will make the difference when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Seattle Seahawks. * Big thanks to Alex Kozora from Steelers Depot for assisting with Steelers injury, scheme, and roster issues. The Steelers entered 2015 without Dick LeBeau as their Defensive Coordinator for the first time…

November 28, 2015 Leave a commentNFL Defense, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle SeahawksBy Dan Hatman

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 Hall of Famer when he reaches the end of the line. Aidan Curran explores whether his matchup with DeAndre Hopkins is a sign of impending decline of Revis Island or just one bad game. Darrelle Revis earned a monster five-year,…

November 27, 2015 1 CommentHouston Texans, New York Jets, NFL DefenseBy Aidan Curran

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 fundamentals in pass protection or a quarterback escaping the pocket to keep a play alive, a blitz that doesn’t hit home quickly can just as easily create a big play for the offense. In those instances, pass coverage and…

November 26, 2015 Leave a commentBuffalo Bills, New England Patriots, NFL DefenseBy Brian Filipiak

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 Malcolm Butler’s Super Bowl-securing interception of Russell Wilson in the end zone. Dave Archibald explains how Butler recognized the play early, and used his experience from film and practice to cement the legacy of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick and…

November 26, 2015 2 CommentsNew England Patriots, NFL Defense, NFL Playoffs, Seattle SeahawksBy Dave Archibald

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 NFL. No matter how a team acquires these talented players or how long they take to develop, any team is pleased when they have one on their team. Brian Filipiak shows us an example of such a player in Minnesota…

November 25, 2015 Leave a commentMinnesota Vikings, NFL DefenseBy Brian Filipiak

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: whether a strip-sack on a well-designed blitz, a giveaway that shifts momentum, or a pick-six in overtime, few plays make more of a difference in winning and losing. Dave Archibald looks at how Indianapolis Colts linebacker D’Qwell Jackson walks…

November 25, 2015 Leave a commentAtlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, NFL DefenseBy Dave Archibald

Jerry Hughes: Stuntman

The Buffalo Bills hired Rex Ryan with the hopes of challenging the New England Patriots for the AFC East title. Not everything has gone as planned, but there is one defensive player that’s having an impact without putting up big numbers. Brian Filipiak demonstrates how Jerry Hughes excels at disrupting the quarterback. Buffalo Bills defensive end /…

November 20, 2015 2 CommentsBuffalo Bills, NFL DefenseBy Brian Filipiak

San Diego Run Defense: Scheme Diverse Failure

The San Diego Chargers have been beset by injuries offensively, but the main culprit for their poor record has been the performance of the San Diego run defense. Mark Schofield breaks down how they have struggles have been scheme-diverse, at every level. The Chargers enter their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs with a 2-7 record,…

November 20, 2015 Leave a commentNFL Defense, San Diego ChargersBy Mark Schofield

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 of Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill shows it takes a village. The Dolphins offense uses a heavy dose of misdirection in an attempt to deceive opposing defenses, both in the running and passing game. But the Patriots defense rarely fell victim…

November 4, 2015 Leave a commentNew England Patriots, NFL DefenseBy Brian Filipiak

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 division and Mark Schofield previews the critical matchup in their clash with Carolina Panthers: Can Castonzo get a punch on Allen? The Colts take on the undefeated Panthers in a game of great importance for their playoff hopes. While…

November 2, 2015 Leave a commentCarolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, NFL DefenseBy Mark Schofield

Fantasy Matchup: Broncos Passing Attack And Packers Defense

Success in the NFL is often predicated on the matchups: No one has profited more from exploiting mismatches than Denver’s quarterback Peyton Manning. Dave Archibald previews the matchup between the Broncos passing attack and Packers defense, as one of these unbeaten teams will leave Denver with a loss. It is hard to believe that future…

October 31, 2015 Leave a commentDenver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, NFL DefenseBy Dave Archibald

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 in their impact. Some truly tilt the game in one team’s favor and permanently change the course of the game. Philip Kibbey breaks down what happened on Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie’s pick six that put the New York Giants in the…

October 30, 2015 2 CommentsDallas Cowboys, New York Giants, NFL DefenseBy Philip Kibbey

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: Whether a fumble that stakes an underdog to a lead, a giveaway that shifts momentum, or a pick-six in overtime, few plays make more of a difference in winning and losing. Dave Archibald looks at Aaron Colvin’s corner blitz…

October 29, 2015 Leave a commentBuffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL DefenseBy Dave Archibald

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 out, Washington’s goal line stand was the key play in their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Things looked bleak for Washington late in Sunday’s contest with Tampa Bay. The gridiron club from the nation’s capital had trailed 24-0,…

October 28, 2015 Leave a commentNFL Defense, WashingtonBy Dave Archibald

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 per game entering Week 7. The already dominant defense became even stronger as Pro Bowl defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson returns from a four game suspension. Making his season debut against Washington in a Week 6 win, Richardson reunited with fellow defensive…

October 22, 2015 Leave a commentNew York Jets, NFL DefenseBy Brian Filipiak

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 the Houston Texans to 82 yards on the ground in a Week 5 victory. Brian Filipiak looks at the rookies revamping the Colts run defense. Operating with a completely new starting defensive line, the Colts much-maligned run defense from…

October 16, 2015 Leave a commentIndianapolis Colts, NFL DefenseBy Brian Filipiak

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