In the Building Blocks series, writers from Inside the Pylon will discuss the current roster of those teams on the outside looking in of playoff contention in 2017. In a roundtable format, the writers will talk about what players currently look like keepers for the long term, with the potential for being key contributors to…
The 2016 NFL season begins now, with 32 teams scheming to knock off the reigning champion Denver Broncos. The NFL Draft is just around the corner, but the first step in any offseason plan is to assess a team’s needs. Here we look at what the San Francisco 49ers team needs are. These reports were compiled…
Last season Michigan State traveled west to take on Oregon in a highly-anticipated early season clash. The visitors found themselves with a 27-18 lead midway through the third quarter, but could not finish the job. Marcus Mariota and the Ducks ripped off 28 unanswered points over the final 20 minutes, en route to a 46-27…
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 their job. Here, he identifies which NFC West players to watch in 2015. Arizona…
Inside The Pylon strives to provide deep, thoughtful analysis of football and our NFL Draft Profiles have allowed us the chance to get to know some of this incoming class. We’ve also been preparing for the 2015 season, scouting and assessing team needs in advance of a bigger, and better, season. Head Writer Mark Schofield,…
Just like the National Football League, there is no offseason for the writers at Inside the Pylon. A few of our film gurus have been poring through game film on some of the well-known, and not-so-well-known, prospects to help you prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft. Our writers bring you inside each player, using video…
Entering the 2015 NFL Draft a year earlier than expected, Oregon DL Arik Armstead boasts the ideal build and athleticism for his position. While his production over 39 career games as part of the Ducks defense does not leap off the stat sheet, Armstead’s potential is undeniable — perhaps a ceiling high enough to land him…
The College Football Playoff is here, and Pylon University has been bringing the bowl breakdowns on offense, defense, and special teams, along with the sport’s traditions and great moments. Today, Mark Schofield offers an expanded look at the two national semifinal matchups. In this edition, it’s the Rose Bowl preview. The Matchup WHO: Oregon Ducks…