Fridays give us a chance to cover players that receive little publicity unless they screw up, the punters and kickers of the NFL. On the October 28 Quick Kicks Podcast Chuck Zodda and Mark Schofield look at the play of New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead. Morstead had a rough 2015 with several shanks throughout the year, but 2016 has…
The Panthers are coming off of a Super Bowl appearance, and have struggled at the outset of the 2016 season. Mark Schofield outlines mistakes they’ve made and explains why the Carolina Panthers need to read Inside the Pylon. Now, I know that Inside the Pylon is a relatively new kid on the proverbial football media block. We’ve only been around for…
The NFC South is one of the most confusing divisions in football, as the team many expected to win it this year – the Carolina Panthers – has struggled on both sides of the ball. On the October 12 Quick Kicks Podcast Chuck Zodda and Mark Schofield look at the NFC South division and the race for their playoff spot. Atlanta, with their high-flying…
It’s not only in fantasy that there are lots of personnel mixes that can win – especially when formations come in to play. Mark Schofield takes a look at what the Atlanta Falcons are doing with their tight ends to find success. While scouting NFC wide receivers and tight ends for the Bleacher Report NFL1000 project, I…
Two point conversions are a rare play even with the longer extra point attempts, but when they are run, who are the most successful teams at converting them? Dave Archibald looks at a clever two point conversion by the Saints before analyzing broader trends of two point conversions in the NFL. New Orleans Saints head coach Sean…
The start of the 2016 NFL season was as entertaining as anyone could have expected, with the Denver Broncos clawing their way to a 21-20 victory over the Carolina Panthers. While there were a number of plays that shifted the course of the game, the final-minute missed 50-yard field goal stands out due to…well, being the…
Thursday brings the first regular season NFL game, a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl. On the September 7 Breaking the Plane Podcast Matt Williamson (@WilliamsonNFL) and Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) preview the NFC South, which includes the Carolina Panthers who will kick off the season in Denver against the Broncos tomorrow. The schedule should be harder for…
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…
Kicker Friday comes again and it’s time to discuss the biggest kicker story of the NFL preseason. Chuck Zodda and Mark Schofield break down the struggles of Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Robert Aguayo on the August 26 Quick Kicks Podcast. Aguayo has loads of pressure on him as a second-round pick at a position where…
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Roberto Aguayo in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft after trading up to the 59th pick, the football world melted down. With Aguayo now struggling in his first NFL preseason, far more eyes are now focused on him than any rookie kicker in recent memory. Not even…
Every Wednesday at noon EST, Jon Ledyard will be releasing a new installment that we are calling Sack Lunch. Each article will take a look at a particularly impressive pass-rushing performance from the past weekend’s games, highlighting techniques, moves, or athletic traits that brought each player success. In the first installment, Jon looks at the special…
Inside the Pylon is proud to introduce another new bit of content: Inside the Playbook. In this series, our writers will take to the tape to illustrate how different football concepts are executed, highlighting both prospective draft picks, brilliant design, and great individual efforts. The next edition of Inside the Playbook comes from Samuel Gold. Having…
Inside the Pylon is proud to introduce another new bit of content: Inside the Playbook. In this series, our writers will take to the tape to illustrate how different football concepts are executed, highlighting both prospective draft picks, brilliant design and great individual efforts. The next edition of Inside the Playbook comes from Samuel Gold. In…
Although the Carolina Panthers lost Superbowl 50 and then, late in the offseason, cut ties with their best defensive back, the future looks bright. The offense is sure to be dynamic and their linebacking corp is as skilled as ever. Brett Casella, however, thinks that the Panthers secondary will be better than many believe, which bodes…
Some NFL teams draft players looking for long term value, while others look for immediate impact players to capitalize on a championship window. But evaluators can approach team’s draft classes from either perspective. In this article, Dave Archibald focuses on immediate impact of the New Orleans Saints Draft class for 2016. The New Orleans Saints…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shocked the NFL on Friday, trading the 74th and 106th picks to move up to the 59th slot to grab the kicker out of Florida State. The internet instantly became filled with kicking experts, with everyone choosing a side in the Aguayo War, a smaller side conflict loosely connected to World…