The ITP Quick Kicks Podcast is a daily 15-minute show that takes you inside a key story happening in the NCAA or NFL every weekday. A quick way to get up to speed on major events around football, Quick Kicks discussions feature key matchup breakdowns, prospect film review, terms from the ITP Glossary, free agent contract analysis, and the occasional onside kick. Join Mark Schofield and Chuck Zodda every day to stay up to date on football news at every level.
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Previewing the SEC
September 1 – On the September 1 Quick Kicks Podcast the SEC is previewed and this weeks exciting top 25 college football match ups are discussed.
Dallas Cowboys Post-Romo Plans
August 31 – On the August 31 Quick Kicks Podcast, RJ Ochoa joins Chuck Zodda to talk about the Cowboys’ season being in Dak Prescott’s hands after Tony Romo’s injury
Dorial Green-Beckham in Philadelphia
August 30 – The Dorial Green-Beckham trade came as a shock to some people as he has loads of potential. The August 30 Quick Kicks Podcast breaks down his film
Vanderbilt ILB Zach Cunningham
August 29 – The August 29 Quick Kicks Podcast looks at a player making lots of the preseason award watchlists for college football, Vanderbilt LB Zach Cunningham
Roberto Aguayo's Early Struggles
August 26 – The August 26 Quick Kicks Podcast looks at the struggles of Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ kicker Roberto Aguayo, a second-round pick in the 2016 draft.
Florida Gators Offensive Schemes
August 24 – The August 24 Quick Kicks Podcast breaks down the Florida Gators’ offense and what to expect under second-year head coach Jim McElwain.
Pylon U Top 25
August 23 – The August 23 Quick Kicks Podcast looks at the Pylon U’s new top 25 ranking and title contenders for college football as kickoff is right around the corner.
NDT Scouting PSO Part 1
August 22 – Joe Marino of NDT Scouting joins the August 22 Quick Kicks Podcast to discuss their Preseason Senior Outlook for the 2016 college football season.
Dan Bailey Analysis
August 19 – The end of the week means another Kicker Friday on the August 19 Quick Kicks Podcast, and this week’s kicker is Dan Bailey of the Dallas Cowboys.
Pylon U Podcast Launch
August 18 – Shane Alexander and Jeff Feyerer join the August 18 Quick Kicks Podcast to discuss their new podcast, Pylon U, and of course talk some football.
Key SEC Offensive Schemes
August 17 – The August 17 Quick Kicks Podcast breaks down schemes for two SEC offenses, Kentucky and Auburn, as they try to contend for the SEC title.
Doug Farrar Interview
August 16 – NFL preseason Week 1 is in the books and the August 16 Quick Kicks Podcast looks at some of the key storylines as we get closer to the start of the season.
Special Teams investment
August 15 – NFL teams have different views on the best way to spend money to make the best team. The August 15 Quick Kicks Podcast breaks down special teams investment.
Dan Carpenter's XP Struggles
August 12 – The NFL moved the extra point back, and some struggled to adjust.The August 12 Quick Kicks Podcast looks at Buffalo Bills kicker Dan Carpenter’s struggles.
The Tennessee and Alabama Offenses
August 11 – The August 11 Quick Kicks Podcast turns to college football and covers two SEC offenses, Tennessee and Alabama, and their most used and effective plays.
Mitch Morse Breakdown
August 10 – Brandon Thorn joins the August 10 Quick Kicks Podcast to discuss his new profile on under-appreciated Chiefs center, Mitch Morse.
Previewing Lions Camp
August 9 – Jeff Risdon of SideLion Report joins the August 9 Quick Kicks Podcast to look at news from Detroit Lions training camp, including important camp battles.
Vikings 2016 Preview
August 8 – On the August 8 Quick Kicks podcast Mark Schofield and Chuck Zodda chat with Arif Hasan of Cold Omaha about all things Vikings.
Ole Miss and Talladega Pace
August 5 – The August 5 Quick Kicks Podcast examines how high-speed offenses such as the Ole Miss “Talladega Pace” can put defenses on their heels.
Chad Kelly and the Gunslinger
August 4 – We examine Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly and how he fits into the football archetype of the gunslinger quarterback on the August 4 Quick Kicks Podcast.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2016 Outlook
August 3 – The Pittsburgh Steelers and their camp are detailed in the August 3 Quick Kicks Podcast with guest Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot.
The Buffalo Bills Start Training Camp
August 2 – Joe Marino looks at early stories from Buffalo Bills camp, as well as a preview of the 2017 NFL Draft seniors on the August 2 Quick Kicks Podcast.
Cowboys Camp Talk
August 1 – We kick off August with RJ Ochoa to discuss all things related to the Dallas Cowboys on the August 1 Quick Kicks podcast.
Defensive Linemen and Upfield Burst
July 20 – A key topic in evaluating defensive linemen, as Sal Conti examines “upfield burst” and its importance to a DL in the modern game.
Previewing the 2017 Tight End Class
July 19 – The 2017 tight end class is in focus on the July 19 Quick Kicks Podcast, with Jon Ledyard taking a spin through the key prospects to watch this fall.
Identifying Pass Defenses
July 18 – A look at how to identify different pass defenses on film, with Dave Archibald discussing his method of breaking down defensive game tape.
International Growth of Football, NFC North
July 14 – We discuss football as an international sport, as well as a look at the NFC North, in the July 14 Quick Kicks Podcast.
SEC Media Week Kicks Off
July 13 – Shane Alexander joins us to discuss this state of the SEC, as well as the key storylines he is following in the conference during the 2016 season.
Bo Over The Top
July 12 – We examine the 1982 Iron Bowl, focusing on Bo Jackson’s triumphant play to lead Auburn to victory, and the final Iron Bowl for Bear Bryant.
The New ITP
July 11 – A look at the redesigned Inside the Pylon website, focusing on the added functionality and new projects coming in the next several months.
New England Salary Cap
June 30 – Miguel Benzan digs into the New England Patriots and their cap situation, and how they can look to keep their core together after this season.
Player Valuation Models
June 29 – Jeff Feyerer explains the logic behind his player valuation model and the concepts it can help explain to fans.
Fantasy Rookies and Comeback Players
June 28 – Doug Moore discusses which rookies will be most valuable to fantasy owners this year, as well as his candidates for bounce-back seasons.
ITP Answers Your Twitter Questions
June 23 – Chuck and Mark take questions from our Twitter followers on various football-related topics, and some that are not quite about football.
NDT Scouting Pre-Season Senior Outlook
June 22 – Kyle Crabbs is back for the second part of his interview, this time delving into his Pre-Season Senior Outlook and the process behind putting it together.
NFL Draft Trends
June 21 – Kyle Crabbs analyzes macro trends from the 2016 NFL Draft in terms of positions, strengths and weaknesses of teams, and draft value.
Bob Stitt's Montana Offense
June 16 – We break down Bob Stitt’s single-back offense for the University of Montana and how Brady Gustafson succeeds in it.
Viking Bouncing Back in 2016
June 15 – Arif Hasan of Cold Omaha discusses the Minnesota Vikings and how they can look to grow in 2016 after a tough playoff loss.
Amy Trask Interview Part 2
June 14 – The second part of our interview with former Raiders CEO Amy Trask.
Amy Trask Interview Part 1
June 13 – Former Oakland Raiders CEO Amy Trask discusses the Raiders and her time in the NFL.
Steelers Punter Battle
June 10 – We break down the punter battle expected to take place during training camp this year with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Scouting Process and Bias
June 9 – Sean Cottrell digs into the scouting process, and the ways scouts can look to identify their biases and improve their accuracy.
Ethan Young on Slaytics
June 8 – It is a day of analytics, with Ethan Young detailing his Slaytics metric and building valuation models for players.
Colts Draft Haul and 2017 QB Class
June 7 – We examine the Indianapolis Colts with Matt Danely, looking at their recent draft haul, and also begin to look at the 2017 NFL Draft quarterbacks.
Scouting Carl Lawson
June 6 – Jon Ledyard stops by to discuss Auburn DE Carl Lawson, and his 2017 NFL Draft prospects.
Kicking Glossary Terms
June 3 – Kicker Friday focusing on two more ITP Glossay terms, “Pin-Deep Punting” and “Open-Field Punting“.
Fantasy Week - Sigmund Bloom on Everything
May 26 – Sigmund Bloom of Football Guys covers nearly every topic imaginable for fantasy football as Fantasy Week rolls on.
Fantasy Week - First Round Trends
May 25 -Doug Moore of ITP looks at first-round pick trends in fantasy football, as well as the 2016 rookie class and where their players stack up.
Fantasy Week - Exploring the Dynasty Format
May 24 – An examination of the dynasty format with Matt Williamson of Dynasty Blueprint.
Fantasy Week - Fantasy Football IDP Rankings
May 23 – Joe Redemann of Number Fire kicks off fantasy week, looking at IDP rankings for new rookies.
Titans Draft Analysis
May 20 – Sharona of Sports By Sharona looks at the Tennessee Titans and Tennessee Volunteers heading into their respective seasons.
Joe Marino on 2016 Draft
May 19 – Joe Marino of Draft Breakdown and NDT Scouting looks at the 2016 NFL Draft, as well as previews things to look for in the upcoming CFB season.
Analyzing the Steelers Draft
May 18 – A look at the Pittsburgh Steelers draft class with Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot.
Matt Waldman Draft Recap Part 1
May 17 – Matt Waldman from the Rookie Scouting Portfolio gives his thoughts on the NFL Draft after two weeks of analyzing schemes and fits.
Cowboys Draft and 2016 Prospects Part 2
May 13 – Our continued discussion with RJ Ochoa of Inside The Star on the Dallas Cowboys as they prepare for training camp.
Cowboys Draft and 2016 Prospects Part 1
May 12 – RJ Ochoa of Inside The Star discussing the Dallas Cowboys draft and prospects heading into the 2016 season in Part One of this two-part series.
Roster Construction Part 2
May 11 – Part Two of Dan Hatman of The Scouting Academy looking at key concepts in building NFL rosters over the summer months.
Roster Construction Part 1
May 10 – Part One of a conversation with Dan Hatman of The Scouting Academy on NFL roster construction and key front office themes.
First Look at 2017 QB Class
May 9 – Mark’s initial thoughts on the 2017 quarterbacks as he rolls out his 30 quarterbacks to watch over the fall season.
2016 Kicker Draft Class
May 6 – The 2016 kicker class and whether Roberto Aguayo’s selection as the only kicker taken means this is a weaker-than-usual class.
Drafted Defensive Backs
May 5 – Dave Archibald breaks down the defensive backs selected in the NFL Draft.
2016 NFL Draft Quarterbacks
May 4 – The 2016 NFL Draft quarterbacks and the situations they find themselves in heading into training camp.
Shane's NFL Draft Recap
May 3 – Shane Alexander takes a macro look at the 2016 NFL Draft and the key stories that came out of it.
ITP Mock War Room #31 - Broncos
April 28 – Brandon Thorn of The Football Educator makes the final selection for the Denver Broncos in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.
ITP Mock War Room #30 - Panthers
April 27 – The Carolina Panthers make the penultimate pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft, with Joe Marino of Draft Breakdown and NDT Scouting heading up their war room.
ITP Mock War Room #29 - Cardinals
April 27 – Chuck Zodda leads the Arizona Cardinals through their pick.
Danny Vitale Pre-Draft Interview
April 26 – Mark and Chuck chat with Northwestern University FB Danny Vitale on the eve of the NFL Draft.
ITP Mock War Room #28 - Chiefs
April 26 – Matt Williamson of Dynasty Blueprint looks to bolster the Kansas City Chiefs through the draft after a deep playoff run in 2015.
ITP Mock War Room #27 - Packers
April 26 – The Green Back Packers look to add a key piece through the draft, led by Sal Conti of ITP.
ITP Mock War Room #26 - Seahawks
April 25 – Danny Kelly of Field Gulls takes the Seattle Seahawks war room through the 26th pick.
ITP Mock War Room #25 - Steelers
April 22 – The Pittsburgh Steelers make their pick, headed up by Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot.
ITP Mock War Room #24 - Bengals
April 21 – Fran Duffy is in charge of the Cincinnati Bengals as they make the 24th selection in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.
ITP Mock War Room #23 - Vikings
April 20 – The Minnesota Vikings are ready to pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft, headed up by Arif Hasan of The Daily Norseman.
ITP Mock War Room #22 - Texans
April 19 – Dan Syed of ITP looks to improve the Houston Texans with this pick.
ITP Mock War Room #21 - Washington
April 18 – Jon Ledyard looks to take the 2015 NFC East champion, Washington, to higher heights in 2016 with this pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.
ITP Mock War Room #20 - Jets
April 15 – The New York Jets are on the clock as Jeff Lloyd looks to continue the improvement for the Jets in 2016.
ITP Mock War Room #19 - Bills
April 14 – Chris Trapasso leads a talented Buffalo Bills front office through their selection in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.
ITP Mock War Room #18 - Colts
April 13 – The Indianapolis Colts look to get back on track after a disappointing season, with Lance Poirrier heading up their war room.
ITP Mock War Room #17 - Falcons
April 12 – Matt Caraccio of the Saturday 2 Sunday Football Podcast is in charge of the Atlanta Falcons as they make their pick.
ITP Mock War Room #16 - Lions
April 11 – The Detroit Lions make their selection in the ITP Mock War Room Draft, with Jeff Risdon of Draft Breakdown and Bleacher Report heading up their front office.
ITP Mock War Room #15 - Rams
April 8 – Kyle Crabbs of NDT Scouting takes the helm of the Los Angeles Rams as they make their pick.
ITP Mock War Room #14 - Raiders
April 7 – The Oakland Raiders are set to pick as Justis Mosqueda of Playmaker Mentality looks to bolster a team with a chance to make the playoffs in 2016.
ITP Mock War Room #13 - Dolphins
April 6 – Mark Schofield of ITP leads the Miami Dolphins war room into action as they look to make the 13th pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.
ITP Mock War Room #12 - Saints
April 5 -The New Orleans Saints are on the clock, with Dave Archibald of ITP heading up their war room to make their selection.
ITP Mock War Room #11 - Bears
April 4 – Bryan Perez of Draft Breakdown and The Bears Wire heads up the Chicago Bears as they make their selection.
ITP Mock War Room #9 - Buccaneers
March 31 – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready to draft, with GM Luke Easterling of Bleacher Report heading up a strong front office.
ITP Mock War Room #8 - Eagles
March 30 – Ross Tucker of The Ross Tucker Football Podcast heads up the Philadelphia Eagles after a pre-draft trade with the Miami Dolphins gave them the eighth pick.
ITP Mock War Room #7 - 49ers
March 29 – The San Francisco 49ers turn to Dan Hatman of The Scouting Academy to make their first round selection.
ITP Mock War Room #6 - Ravens
March 28 – Dan Hatman of The Scouting Academy takes the reins of the Baltimore Ravens to make their pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.
ITP Mock War Room #5 - Jaguars
March 25 – The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the clock with Mike Backherms of Big Cat Country leading the way.
ITP Mock War Room #4 - Cowboys
March 24 – Jonah Tuls of The Draft Wire leads the Dallas Cowboys through their pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.
ITP Mock War Room #3 - Chargers
March 23 – The San Diego Chargers make their pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft, with Chuck Zodda and Mark Schofield running the war room.
ITP Mock War Room #2 - Browns
March 22 – Cleveland makes the second pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft, with Mark Schofield and Chuck Zodda heading up the Browns.
ITP Mock War Room #1 - Titans
March 21 – The first pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft with the Tennessee Titan led by Sharona of SportsBySharona.com.
The Greatest Football Moments from 2015
March 18 – The moments that stood out from the 2015 NFL season, in honor of “One Shining Moment” and the NCAA tournament.
Grading Roberto Aguayo
March 14 – The first-ever “Kicker Monday” featuring a look at FSU kicker Roberto Aguayo and his draft prospects.
ITP Glossary Terms
March 11 – Terms from the ITP Glossary to up your knowledge of key football information.
Ideal NFL Rule Changes
March 10 – Discussing rule changes to the NFL that would improve the quality of play in 2016.
Carson Wentz and Jared Goff
March 9 – Brett Sobleski of Bleacher Report on Carson Wentz and Jared Goff.
Mitchell Schwartz Interview
March 7 – Free agent tackle Mitchell Schwartz talks offensive line play and how fans can learn more about this part of the game.
Salary Cap Management and Free Agency
March 3 – A look at the free agency period and salary cap situations across the league from Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap.
Physiology and Kinesiology
March 2 – Brandon Thorn breaks down why physiology and kinesiology are so important in evaluating draft prospects.
Draft-Eligible Safeties
March 1 – Dave Archibald joins us to talk safeties as we break down Duke S Jeremy Cash and WIlliam & Mary S DeAndre Houston-Carson.
ITP Football Oscars
February 29 – The ITP Football Oscars, presenting awards in nine different areas for football films.
Improving the NFL Scouting Combine
February 26 – Ideas to make the NFL Scouting Combine more relevant to what actually happens on the field.
Pittsburgh's Offseason Plans
February 25 – Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot joins us to talk about Pittsburgh’s offseason plans and potential draft targets.
50th Episode Special
February 23 – Our 50th episode features a crossover from our sister site devoted to baseball, Sons of Sam Horn.
Aussies in the NFL
February 22 – Josh Wye from the Woot & Wye Show chats on football in Australia and the recent influx of Australian players in the NFL.
The Downfall of Alex Henery
February 19 – Examining the downfall of kicking prospect Alex Henery and the factors that may have led to his quick exit from the NFL in 2014.
Christian Hackenberg's Draft Prospects
February 18 – Mark breaks down Penn St QB Christian Hackenberg and how the signal-caller’s next two months leading up to the draft are likely to play out.
Lower-Tier Free Agent Fits
February 16 – Lower-priced free agents and the teams in which they may be a good fit. Also includes a discussion on the proper way to rank prospects possessing man-buns.
NFL Scouting Combine Snubs
February 15 – Breaking down the snubs on the NFL Scouting Combine invite list, as well as underrated prospects who may thrive in the right scheme.
Early Player Retirements
February 12 – A discussion on the potential retirements of Calvin Johnson and Marshawn Lynch.
Bryan Perez on The Senior Bowl
February 11 – Bryan Perez of DraftBreakdown.com giving his thoughts on the Senior Bowl and the road to the Scouting Combine.
Super Bowl 50 Recap
February 9 – Dissecting Super Bowl 50 and how the Denver Broncos were able to stifle the Carolina Panthers to win by a score of 24-10.
Super Bowl Preview Part 3
February 5 – The final segment of our three-part Super Bowl preview, looking at the special teams battle and how it may determine the outcome of this game.
Super Bowl Preview Part 2
February 4 – Part two of our Super Bowl Preview, looking at the Carolina Panthers offense and how they may be able to exploit the Denver Broncos defense with guest Ted Nguyen.
Super Bowl Preview Part 1
February 2 – The first part of our Super Bowl preview, examining the tape for the Denver Broncos offense versus the Carolina Panthers defense.
Senior Bowl Recap
February 1 – A final recap of the 2016 Senior Bowl, looking at under-the-radar players who may have improved their draft stock.
Shane's Pre-Senior Bowl Mock Draft
January 28 – Shane Alexander discussing his initial pre-Senior Bowl mock draft, the first of the year for Inside the Pylon.
NFC Championship Recap
January 26 – The NFC Championship Game and how the Carolina Panthers constructed one of the sneakiest blowouts in recent playoff history.
AFC Championship Recap
January 25 – Dave Archibald helps detail how the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.
AFC Championship Preview
January 22 – Daniel Syed of Syed Schemes breaks down the critical matchups in the upcoming AFC Championship Game.
Shrine Bowl Practice
January 21 – Jeff Risdon of RealGM discusses his top prospects at the Shrine Bowl, with a first-hand look at some of the key names to watch coming out of Tampa.
NFC Divisional Round Recap
January 19 (Pt. 2) – How the Panthers and Cardinals took care of business in the NFC Divisional Round, including the multi-pronged Arizona attack and how to counter Carolina’s athletic defense.
AFC Divisional Round Recap
January 19 (Pt. 1) – The AFC Divisional Round games, detailing the New England offense with Julian Edelman back in the fold and Peyton Manning’s return to his starting role.
New England vs. Kansas City Preview
January 15 – Rich Hill of Pats Pulpit joins Chuck and Mark to discuss how New England can attack the Kansas City defense in their upcoming Divisional Round clash.
CFB National Championship Recap
January 14 – The CFB National Championship Game and how the Alabama Crimson Tide attacked Clemson to pick up Nick Saban’s fourth national title as coach.
NFC Wild Card Weekend
January 12 – Breaking down the NFC Wild Card games, featuring Blair Walsh’s missed field goal and a discussion of the Green Bay Packers’ offense heading into their matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
AFC Wild Card Weekend
January 11 – A look back at the AFC Wild Card games, focusing on whether the Kansas City Chiefs showed they are ready to compete for an AFC title as well as the melee between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Previewing the SEC
September 1 – On the September 1 Quick Kicks Podcast the SEC is previewed and this weeks exciting top 25 college football match ups are discussed. - + August 2016
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Dallas Cowboys Post-Romo Plans
August 31 – On the August 31 Quick Kicks Podcast, RJ Ochoa joins Chuck Zodda to talk about the Cowboys’ season being in Dak Prescott’s hands after Tony Romo’s injuryDorial Green-Beckham in Philadelphia
August 30 – The Dorial Green-Beckham trade came as a shock to some people as he has loads of potential. The August 30 Quick Kicks Podcast breaks down his filmVanderbilt ILB Zach Cunningham
August 29 – The August 29 Quick Kicks Podcast looks at a player making lots of the preseason award watchlists for college football, Vanderbilt LB Zach CunninghamRoberto Aguayo's Early Struggles
August 26 – The August 26 Quick Kicks Podcast looks at the struggles of Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ kicker Roberto Aguayo, a second-round pick in the 2016 draft.Florida Gators Offensive Schemes
August 24 – The August 24 Quick Kicks Podcast breaks down the Florida Gators’ offense and what to expect under second-year head coach Jim McElwain.Pylon U Top 25
August 23 – The August 23 Quick Kicks Podcast looks at the Pylon U’s new top 25 ranking and title contenders for college football as kickoff is right around the corner.NDT Scouting PSO Part 1
August 22 – Joe Marino of NDT Scouting joins the August 22 Quick Kicks Podcast to discuss their Preseason Senior Outlook for the 2016 college football season.Dan Bailey Analysis
August 19 – The end of the week means another Kicker Friday on the August 19 Quick Kicks Podcast, and this week’s kicker is Dan Bailey of the Dallas Cowboys.Pylon U Podcast Launch
August 18 – Shane Alexander and Jeff Feyerer join the August 18 Quick Kicks Podcast to discuss their new podcast, Pylon U, and of course talk some football.Key SEC Offensive Schemes
August 17 – The August 17 Quick Kicks Podcast breaks down schemes for two SEC offenses, Kentucky and Auburn, as they try to contend for the SEC title.Doug Farrar Interview
August 16 – NFL preseason Week 1 is in the books and the August 16 Quick Kicks Podcast looks at some of the key storylines as we get closer to the start of the season.Special Teams investment
August 15 – NFL teams have different views on the best way to spend money to make the best team. The August 15 Quick Kicks Podcast breaks down special teams investment.Dan Carpenter's XP Struggles
August 12 – The NFL moved the extra point back, and some struggled to adjust.The August 12 Quick Kicks Podcast looks at Buffalo Bills kicker Dan Carpenter’s struggles.The Tennessee and Alabama Offenses
August 11 – The August 11 Quick Kicks Podcast turns to college football and covers two SEC offenses, Tennessee and Alabama, and their most used and effective plays.Mitch Morse Breakdown
August 10 – Brandon Thorn joins the August 10 Quick Kicks Podcast to discuss his new profile on under-appreciated Chiefs center, Mitch Morse.Previewing Lions Camp
August 9 – Jeff Risdon of SideLion Report joins the August 9 Quick Kicks Podcast to look at news from Detroit Lions training camp, including important camp battles.Vikings 2016 Preview
August 8 – On the August 8 Quick Kicks podcast Mark Schofield and Chuck Zodda chat with Arif Hasan of Cold Omaha about all things Vikings.Ole Miss and Talladega Pace
August 5 – The August 5 Quick Kicks Podcast examines how high-speed offenses such as the Ole Miss “Talladega Pace” can put defenses on their heels.Chad Kelly and the Gunslinger
August 4 – We examine Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly and how he fits into the football archetype of the gunslinger quarterback on the August 4 Quick Kicks Podcast.Pittsburgh Steelers 2016 Outlook
August 3 – The Pittsburgh Steelers and their camp are detailed in the August 3 Quick Kicks Podcast with guest Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot.The Buffalo Bills Start Training Camp
August 2 – Joe Marino looks at early stories from Buffalo Bills camp, as well as a preview of the 2017 NFL Draft seniors on the August 2 Quick Kicks Podcast.Cowboys Camp Talk
August 1 – We kick off August with RJ Ochoa to discuss all things related to the Dallas Cowboys on the August 1 Quick Kicks podcast. - + July 2016
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Defensive Linemen and Upfield Burst
July 20 – A key topic in evaluating defensive linemen, as Sal Conti examines “upfield burst” and its importance to a DL in the modern game.Previewing the 2017 Tight End Class
July 19 – The 2017 tight end class is in focus on the July 19 Quick Kicks Podcast, with Jon Ledyard taking a spin through the key prospects to watch this fall.Identifying Pass Defenses
July 18 – A look at how to identify different pass defenses on film, with Dave Archibald discussing his method of breaking down defensive game tape.International Growth of Football, NFC North
July 14 – We discuss football as an international sport, as well as a look at the NFC North, in the July 14 Quick Kicks Podcast.SEC Media Week Kicks Off
July 13 – Shane Alexander joins us to discuss this state of the SEC, as well as the key storylines he is following in the conference during the 2016 season.Bo Over The Top
July 12 – We examine the 1982 Iron Bowl, focusing on Bo Jackson’s triumphant play to lead Auburn to victory, and the final Iron Bowl for Bear Bryant.The New ITP
July 11 – A look at the redesigned Inside the Pylon website, focusing on the added functionality and new projects coming in the next several months. - + June 2016
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New England Salary Cap
June 30 – Miguel Benzan digs into the New England Patriots and their cap situation, and how they can look to keep their core together after this season.Player Valuation Models
June 29 – Jeff Feyerer explains the logic behind his player valuation model and the concepts it can help explain to fans.Fantasy Rookies and Comeback Players
June 28 – Doug Moore discusses which rookies will be most valuable to fantasy owners this year, as well as his candidates for bounce-back seasons.ITP Answers Your Twitter Questions
June 23 – Chuck and Mark take questions from our Twitter followers on various football-related topics, and some that are not quite about football.NDT Scouting Pre-Season Senior Outlook
June 22 – Kyle Crabbs is back for the second part of his interview, this time delving into his Pre-Season Senior Outlook and the process behind putting it together.NFL Draft Trends
June 21 – Kyle Crabbs analyzes macro trends from the 2016 NFL Draft in terms of positions, strengths and weaknesses of teams, and draft value.Bob Stitt's Montana Offense
June 16 – We break down Bob Stitt’s single-back offense for the University of Montana and how Brady Gustafson succeeds in it.Viking Bouncing Back in 2016
June 15 – Arif Hasan of Cold Omaha discusses the Minnesota Vikings and how they can look to grow in 2016 after a tough playoff loss.Amy Trask Interview Part 2
June 14 – The second part of our interview with former Raiders CEO Amy Trask.Amy Trask Interview Part 1
June 13 – Former Oakland Raiders CEO Amy Trask discusses the Raiders and her time in the NFL.Steelers Punter Battle
June 10 – We break down the punter battle expected to take place during training camp this year with the Pittsburgh Steelers.The Scouting Process and Bias
June 9 – Sean Cottrell digs into the scouting process, and the ways scouts can look to identify their biases and improve their accuracy.Ethan Young on Slaytics
June 8 – It is a day of analytics, with Ethan Young detailing his Slaytics metric and building valuation models for players.Colts Draft Haul and 2017 QB Class
June 7 – We examine the Indianapolis Colts with Matt Danely, looking at their recent draft haul, and also begin to look at the 2017 NFL Draft quarterbacks.Scouting Carl Lawson
June 6 – Jon Ledyard stops by to discuss Auburn DE Carl Lawson, and his 2017 NFL Draft prospects.Kicking Glossary Terms
June 3 – Kicker Friday focusing on two more ITP Glossay terms, “Pin-Deep Punting” and “Open-Field Punting“. - + May 2016
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Fantasy Week - Sigmund Bloom on Everything
May 26 – Sigmund Bloom of Football Guys covers nearly every topic imaginable for fantasy football as Fantasy Week rolls on.Fantasy Week - First Round Trends
May 25 -Doug Moore of ITP looks at first-round pick trends in fantasy football, as well as the 2016 rookie class and where their players stack up.Fantasy Week - Exploring the Dynasty Format
May 24 – An examination of the dynasty format with Matt Williamson of Dynasty Blueprint.Fantasy Week - Fantasy Football IDP Rankings
May 23 – Joe Redemann of Number Fire kicks off fantasy week, looking at IDP rankings for new rookies.Titans Draft Analysis
May 20 – Sharona of Sports By Sharona looks at the Tennessee Titans and Tennessee Volunteers heading into their respective seasons.Joe Marino on 2016 Draft
May 19 – Joe Marino of Draft Breakdown and NDT Scouting looks at the 2016 NFL Draft, as well as previews things to look for in the upcoming CFB season.Analyzing the Steelers Draft
May 18 – A look at the Pittsburgh Steelers draft class with Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot.Matt Waldman Draft Recap Part 1
May 17 – Matt Waldman from the Rookie Scouting Portfolio gives his thoughts on the NFL Draft after two weeks of analyzing schemes and fits.Cowboys Draft and 2016 Prospects Part 2
May 13 – Our continued discussion with RJ Ochoa of Inside The Star on the Dallas Cowboys as they prepare for training camp.Cowboys Draft and 2016 Prospects Part 1
May 12 – RJ Ochoa of Inside The Star discussing the Dallas Cowboys draft and prospects heading into the 2016 season in Part One of this two-part series.Roster Construction Part 2
May 11 – Part Two of Dan Hatman of The Scouting Academy looking at key concepts in building NFL rosters over the summer months.Roster Construction Part 1
May 10 – Part One of a conversation with Dan Hatman of The Scouting Academy on NFL roster construction and key front office themes.First Look at 2017 QB Class
May 9 – Mark’s initial thoughts on the 2017 quarterbacks as he rolls out his 30 quarterbacks to watch over the fall season.2016 Kicker Draft Class
May 6 – The 2016 kicker class and whether Roberto Aguayo’s selection as the only kicker taken means this is a weaker-than-usual class.Drafted Defensive Backs
May 5 – Dave Archibald breaks down the defensive backs selected in the NFL Draft.2016 NFL Draft Quarterbacks
May 4 – The 2016 NFL Draft quarterbacks and the situations they find themselves in heading into training camp.Shane's NFL Draft Recap
May 3 – Shane Alexander takes a macro look at the 2016 NFL Draft and the key stories that came out of it. - + April 2016
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ITP Mock War Room #31 - Broncos
April 28 – Brandon Thorn of The Football Educator makes the final selection for the Denver Broncos in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.ITP Mock War Room #30 - Panthers
April 27 – The Carolina Panthers make the penultimate pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft, with Joe Marino of Draft Breakdown and NDT Scouting heading up their war room.ITP Mock War Room #29 - Cardinals
April 27 – Chuck Zodda leads the Arizona Cardinals through their pick.Danny Vitale Pre-Draft Interview
April 26 – Mark and Chuck chat with Northwestern University FB Danny Vitale on the eve of the NFL Draft.ITP Mock War Room #28 - Chiefs
April 26 – Matt Williamson of Dynasty Blueprint looks to bolster the Kansas City Chiefs through the draft after a deep playoff run in 2015.ITP Mock War Room #27 - Packers
April 26 – The Green Back Packers look to add a key piece through the draft, led by Sal Conti of ITP.ITP Mock War Room #26 - Seahawks
April 25 – Danny Kelly of Field Gulls takes the Seattle Seahawks war room through the 26th pick.ITP Mock War Room #25 - Steelers
April 22 – The Pittsburgh Steelers make their pick, headed up by Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot.ITP Mock War Room #24 - Bengals
April 21 – Fran Duffy is in charge of the Cincinnati Bengals as they make the 24th selection in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.ITP Mock War Room #23 - Vikings
April 20 – The Minnesota Vikings are ready to pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft, headed up by Arif Hasan of The Daily Norseman.ITP Mock War Room #22 - Texans
April 19 – Dan Syed of ITP looks to improve the Houston Texans with this pick.ITP Mock War Room #21 - Washington
April 18 – Jon Ledyard looks to take the 2015 NFC East champion, Washington, to higher heights in 2016 with this pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.ITP Mock War Room #20 - Jets
April 15 – The New York Jets are on the clock as Jeff Lloyd looks to continue the improvement for the Jets in 2016.ITP Mock War Room #19 - Bills
April 14 – Chris Trapasso leads a talented Buffalo Bills front office through their selection in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.ITP Mock War Room #18 - Colts
April 13 – The Indianapolis Colts look to get back on track after a disappointing season, with Lance Poirrier heading up their war room.ITP Mock War Room #17 - Falcons
April 12 – Matt Caraccio of the Saturday 2 Sunday Football Podcast is in charge of the Atlanta Falcons as they make their pick.ITP Mock War Room #16 - Lions
April 11 – The Detroit Lions make their selection in the ITP Mock War Room Draft, with Jeff Risdon of Draft Breakdown and Bleacher Report heading up their front office.ITP Mock War Room #15 - Rams
April 8 – Kyle Crabbs of NDT Scouting takes the helm of the Los Angeles Rams as they make their pick.ITP Mock War Room #14 - Raiders
April 7 – The Oakland Raiders are set to pick as Justis Mosqueda of Playmaker Mentality looks to bolster a team with a chance to make the playoffs in 2016.ITP Mock War Room #13 - Dolphins
April 6 – Mark Schofield of ITP leads the Miami Dolphins war room into action as they look to make the 13th pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.ITP Mock War Room #12 - Saints
April 5 -The New Orleans Saints are on the clock, with Dave Archibald of ITP heading up their war room to make their selection.ITP Mock War Room #11 - Bears
April 4 – Bryan Perez of Draft Breakdown and The Bears Wire heads up the Chicago Bears as they make their selection. - + March 2016
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ITP Mock War Room #9 - Buccaneers
March 31 – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready to draft, with GM Luke Easterling of Bleacher Report heading up a strong front office.ITP Mock War Room #8 - Eagles
March 30 – Ross Tucker of The Ross Tucker Football Podcast heads up the Philadelphia Eagles after a pre-draft trade with the Miami Dolphins gave them the eighth pick.ITP Mock War Room #7 - 49ers
March 29 – The San Francisco 49ers turn to Dan Hatman of The Scouting Academy to make their first round selection.ITP Mock War Room #6 - Ravens
March 28 – Dan Hatman of The Scouting Academy takes the reins of the Baltimore Ravens to make their pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.ITP Mock War Room #5 - Jaguars
March 25 – The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the clock with Mike Backherms of Big Cat Country leading the way.ITP Mock War Room #4 - Cowboys
March 24 – Jonah Tuls of The Draft Wire leads the Dallas Cowboys through their pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft.ITP Mock War Room #3 - Chargers
March 23 – The San Diego Chargers make their pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft, with Chuck Zodda and Mark Schofield running the war room.ITP Mock War Room #2 - Browns
March 22 – Cleveland makes the second pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft, with Mark Schofield and Chuck Zodda heading up the Browns.ITP Mock War Room #1 - Titans
March 21 – The first pick in the ITP Mock War Room Draft with the Tennessee Titan led by Sharona of SportsBySharona.com.The Greatest Football Moments from 2015
March 18 – The moments that stood out from the 2015 NFL season, in honor of “One Shining Moment” and the NCAA tournament.Grading Roberto Aguayo
March 14 – The first-ever “Kicker Monday” featuring a look at FSU kicker Roberto Aguayo and his draft prospects.ITP Glossary Terms
March 11 – Terms from the ITP Glossary to up your knowledge of key football information.Ideal NFL Rule Changes
March 10 – Discussing rule changes to the NFL that would improve the quality of play in 2016.Carson Wentz and Jared Goff
March 9 – Brett Sobleski of Bleacher Report on Carson Wentz and Jared Goff.Mitchell Schwartz Interview
March 7 – Free agent tackle Mitchell Schwartz talks offensive line play and how fans can learn more about this part of the game.Salary Cap Management and Free Agency
March 3 – A look at the free agency period and salary cap situations across the league from Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap.Physiology and Kinesiology
March 2 – Brandon Thorn breaks down why physiology and kinesiology are so important in evaluating draft prospects.Draft-Eligible Safeties
March 1 – Dave Archibald joins us to talk safeties as we break down Duke S Jeremy Cash and WIlliam & Mary S DeAndre Houston-Carson. - + February 2016
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ITP Football Oscars
February 29 – The ITP Football Oscars, presenting awards in nine different areas for football films.Improving the NFL Scouting Combine
February 26 – Ideas to make the NFL Scouting Combine more relevant to what actually happens on the field.Pittsburgh's Offseason Plans
February 25 – Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot joins us to talk about Pittsburgh’s offseason plans and potential draft targets.50th Episode Special
February 23 – Our 50th episode features a crossover from our sister site devoted to baseball, Sons of Sam Horn.Aussies in the NFL
February 22 – Josh Wye from the Woot & Wye Show chats on football in Australia and the recent influx of Australian players in the NFL.The Downfall of Alex Henery
February 19 – Examining the downfall of kicking prospect Alex Henery and the factors that may have led to his quick exit from the NFL in 2014.Christian Hackenberg's Draft Prospects
February 18 – Mark breaks down Penn St QB Christian Hackenberg and how the signal-caller’s next two months leading up to the draft are likely to play out.Lower-Tier Free Agent Fits
February 16 – Lower-priced free agents and the teams in which they may be a good fit. Also includes a discussion on the proper way to rank prospects possessing man-buns.NFL Scouting Combine Snubs
February 15 – Breaking down the snubs on the NFL Scouting Combine invite list, as well as underrated prospects who may thrive in the right scheme.Early Player Retirements
February 12 – A discussion on the potential retirements of Calvin Johnson and Marshawn Lynch.Bryan Perez on The Senior Bowl
February 11 – Bryan Perez of DraftBreakdown.com giving his thoughts on the Senior Bowl and the road to the Scouting Combine.Super Bowl 50 Recap
February 9 – Dissecting Super Bowl 50 and how the Denver Broncos were able to stifle the Carolina Panthers to win by a score of 24-10.Super Bowl Preview Part 3
February 5 – The final segment of our three-part Super Bowl preview, looking at the special teams battle and how it may determine the outcome of this game.Super Bowl Preview Part 2
February 4 – Part two of our Super Bowl Preview, looking at the Carolina Panthers offense and how they may be able to exploit the Denver Broncos defense with guest Ted Nguyen.Super Bowl Preview Part 1
February 2 – The first part of our Super Bowl preview, examining the tape for the Denver Broncos offense versus the Carolina Panthers defense.Senior Bowl Recap
February 1 – A final recap of the 2016 Senior Bowl, looking at under-the-radar players who may have improved their draft stock. - + January 2016
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Shane's Pre-Senior Bowl Mock Draft
January 28 – Shane Alexander discussing his initial pre-Senior Bowl mock draft, the first of the year for Inside the Pylon.NFC Championship Recap
January 26 – The NFC Championship Game and how the Carolina Panthers constructed one of the sneakiest blowouts in recent playoff history.AFC Championship Recap
January 25 – Dave Archibald helps detail how the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.AFC Championship Preview
January 22 – Daniel Syed of Syed Schemes breaks down the critical matchups in the upcoming AFC Championship Game.Shrine Bowl Practice
January 21 – Jeff Risdon of RealGM discusses his top prospects at the Shrine Bowl, with a first-hand look at some of the key names to watch coming out of Tampa.NFC Divisional Round Recap
January 19 (Pt. 2) – How the Panthers and Cardinals took care of business in the NFC Divisional Round, including the multi-pronged Arizona attack and how to counter Carolina’s athletic defense.AFC Divisional Round Recap
January 19 (Pt. 1) – The AFC Divisional Round games, detailing the New England offense with Julian Edelman back in the fold and Peyton Manning’s return to his starting role.New England vs. Kansas City Preview
January 15 – Rich Hill of Pats Pulpit joins Chuck and Mark to discuss how New England can attack the Kansas City defense in their upcoming Divisional Round clash.CFB National Championship Recap
January 14 – The CFB National Championship Game and how the Alabama Crimson Tide attacked Clemson to pick up Nick Saban’s fourth national title as coach.NFC Wild Card Weekend
January 12 – Breaking down the NFC Wild Card games, featuring Blair Walsh’s missed field goal and a discussion of the Green Bay Packers’ offense heading into their matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.AFC Wild Card Weekend
January 11 – A look back at the AFC Wild Card games, focusing on whether the Kansas City Chiefs showed they are ready to compete for an AFC title as well as the melee between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers.