Introducing the Breaking the Plane podcast, which offers an in-depth look at the NFL. On the August 23 Breaking the Plane Podcast, Matt Williamson (@WilliamsonNFL) and Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) kick off the series by talking about what to expect from the podcast and taking a look at the AFC East. The Patriots have dominated the AFC East,…
For the Patriots, as with everyone else, the draft is a critical time to address your needs. Not only their success but also Bill Belichick’s emphasis on versatility makes his drafting strategy one of interest. So, Dave Archibald wonders, what the heck is with the fifth round? On Thursday, the New England Patriots traded a fifth-round pick…
Athleticism will get take a player far in the NFL but it won’t take him to the top. Despite being a combine superstar, Vic Beasley has struggled to translate his athleticism to NFL success. Jon Ledyard highlights how Vic Beasley’s spins and counters weren’t enough against Miami Dolphins tackle Ja’Wuan James. During Atlanta’s third preseason game, social…
Apparently Tom Brady is sitting out four games for reasons that still elude some. So what will the New England Patriots find they have in Jimmy Garoppolo? Dan Syed examines the quarterback’s first 2016 preseason start. Before you read this analysis on Jimmy Garoppolo’s performance from the first game of the pre-season, remember to take a deep breath. For…
After restocking in the draft, the Buffalo Bills locked up Tyrod Taylor and his long ball to keep him in charge of their offense. Aidan Curran breaks down what we can expect from the QB. After earning the Buffalo Bills’ starting quarterback job and leading them to an 8-8 record last season, Tyrod Taylor looks to take the next step…
The 33-yard extra point was one of the big stories of the 2015-16 season, as players, fans, coaches, and announcers enjoyed griping about kickers missing chip shots at a higher rate than before despite concern that they are too good. In particular, Buffalo Bills fans directed their ire towards kicker Dan Carpenter, who missed six extra…
Coaches often create small wrinkles or play designs to take advantage of opponents’ weaknesses. In 2015 the Buffalo Bills used the double trap block to thwart the Miami Dolphins in week 9. Ryan Dukarm explains the concept and how we should expect to see it again in 2016. A trap block leaves a defender unblocked…
Training camp is officially underway across the NFL, and in the first full week of camp, we take you across the league to look at the landscape as it takes shape. The August 2 Quick Kicks Podcast features hosts Mark Schofield and Chuck Zodda along with Joe Marino of Draft Breakdown and NDT Scouting, as…
Whether or not the Buffalo Bills like what they see in Tyrod Taylor, they hope to have addressed some of their needs in the draft – assuming the rookies fit in well. Moving beyond the general outlook for the offense, Ryan Dukarm takes to the film to break down Buffalo’s deep passing attack. Entering the 2015 season, there were plenty of…
With training camp only a month away, rosters are taking shape and cap space is beginning to stabilize, giving fans an idea of what kinds of extensions they may see for players and whether their team can add last minute talent in case of a camp injury. Miguel Benzan from patscap.com joins Mark Schofield on the…
Facing a steep challenge in the AFC East, the Bills stocked their defense in the draft. Evan Majewski examines the Buffalo Bills offensive outlook by taking stock of their roster and seeing how the pieces fit with a Tyrod Taylor in his second year as the starting quarterback. Coming into the 2015 season, the Buffalo…
Coming off of a disappointing 8-8 season the Bills needed to add impact players through the draft in order to overcome the New England Patriots atop the AFC East. Ryan Dukarm breaks down the Buffalo Bills draft fits to see which players can step in immediately and which players are longer term projects. Entering the…
Coming off their fifth consecutive AFC Championship Game appearance, the New England Patriots entered the draft looking to continue stacking the roster to make another Super Bowl run as the Tom Brady window closes. They lacked a 1st round draft pick – due to DeflateGate – and had no major holes to fill, which was good for…
May is the January of draft season, with the analysis on the 2016 NFL Draft still in full swing, though eyes have started to turn to the opening of camps in July for 2017 prospects as well. The May 19 Quick Kicks Podcast features hosts Mark Schofield and Chuck Zodda alongside Joe Marino of Draft…
After two days of drafting, six quarterbacks are off the board. The New York Jets surprised a lot of people by making Christian Hackenberg the first signal caller taken on Day Two, while the New England Patriots selected Jacoby Brissett to play QB2 for the first four games of the season, and the Cleveland Browns…
