The final week of the NFL season is in the books and the playoff picture is set in both conferences. Hosts Chuck Zodda and Mark Schofield are back for ITP The Podcast Volume 1.17, their final show of the regular season as they look to get you ready for the NFL Playoffs and CFB Championship. Chuck…
Washington clinched the NFC East after a 38-24 drubbing of Philadelphia in Week 16 in which their defense recorded five sacks and nine hits on quarterback Sam Bradford. While rookie edge defender Preston Smith won his share of one-on-one matchups with three sacks, Brian Filipiak shows how the Washington defense teamed up on a well-executed twist…
It was arguably the most entertaining week of the 2015 season, with a number of close games and frantic finishes. ITP The Podcast Volume 1.12 takes a look at the critical battles of Week 12, as hosts Chuck Zodda and Mark Schofield are joined by Dan Hatman of The Scouting Academy, Brandon Thorn of The…
Someone had to win the game between Washington and the New York Giants, and Mark Schofield was hoping it would not be his white whale, Kirk Cousins to DeSean Jackson. But it was, so how you like that, Mr. Quarterback Writer? “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin…
Mark Schofield spent a short lifetime playing quarterback. Now he is in the midst of a second lifetime watching, evaluating, and writing about the position. In this summer series covering techniques for playing QB he takes us through some of the books he used to learn to play the position, using film to illustrate these important concepts. Many small elements comprise…
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,…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From dagger concept to Cover 0, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with any…
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 game-saving pick, few plays make more of a difference in winning and losing. Dave Archibald looks at Robert Alford’s overtime pick six…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From 13 personnel to 0 technique, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with any…
Washington‘s quarterback situation has been of particular interest to Mark Schofield over the past several seasons. Because Kirk Cousins pulled one out, the ITP Editors forced him to write about it. Ahab had Moby Dick. David had Goliath. I have Kirk Cousins. A little over a year ago, a fledgling football site was in…
Each week, Mark Schofield watches a lot of tape. This makes him a force to be reckoned with in fantasy football, as he always knows who to sit and who to start. This week he looks at the Washington defense ‒ and how Terrance “Pot Roast” Knighton is an IDP superstar. Here is a secret…
The 0-1 Washington Football Club faced another premier defensive group in the St. Louis Rams in Week 2. Tight end Jordan Reed not only led the team in receiving Sunday, but stepped up as a blocker. Philip Kibbey reviewed the film and sees that Reed excelled at getting to the second level to take on defensive backs,…
With the regular season around the corner, Inside The Pylon reached out to former NFL scout and current Scouting Academy director Dan Hatman for a cheat sheet on who the pros are keeping an eye on – and who may be in danger of losing his job. Here, he identifies which NFC East players to watch in 2015. Dallas Cowboys…
Inside The Pylon works tirelessly to deliver quality football articles to our readers. In case you missed it, our friends and colleagues produce high-level football writing every day. This Week in Football Writing pulls together some of our favorite pieces from the last week and shares them with you. Washington Just Sinks Lower and Lower, with No…
Inside The Pylon works tirelessly to deliver quality football articles to our readers. In case you missed it, our friends and colleagues produce high-level football writing every day. This Week in Football Writing pulls together some of our favorite pieces from the last week and shares them with you. RSP Film Room No. 52: QB Carson Wentz…
Inside The Pylon works tirelessly to deliver quality football articles to our readers. But writers around the internet produce high-level football writing every day, some of which you may have missed. This Week in Football Writing pulls together some of our favorite pieces and shares them with you to ensure our loyal readers have access to the great…