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 Baltimore Ravens team needs are. These reports were compiled with…
How do NFL teams allocate resources? Dave Archibald has looked at the real price of contract extensions and draft picks on quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and offensive linemen. In this installment, he looks at how teams evaluate tight end investment. NFL teams employ tight ends on nearly every offensive play, but their role in the offense varies wildly from…
The Oakland Raiders travel east to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a meeting with early-season playoff implications. Mark Schofield previews the matchup, specifically highlighting how tight end Heath Miller can be an asset in the passing game. The upstart Raiders sit in second place in the AFC West with a 4-3 record, and if…
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San Diego’s banged up offense racks up astonishing yardage totals despite a plague of injuries up front. Dave Archibald looks at how the Chargers are getting it done. The San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders have combined for just four wins in 11 games, but neither is out of the playoff picture in an AFC…
This is the 2015 NFL Week 3 collection of all content from Inside the Pylon. Please also visit our Glossary, Podcasts, and College Football pages. Click here for NFL Week 1 & NFL Week 2. PODCAST Episode 1.3 Week 3 Previews, Reviews, and Long-Form Mark Schofield looks at the Arizona Cardinals proficiency at beating cover 2. Mark Schofield…
The Baltimore Ravens tight ends, second-year man Crockett Gillmore and rookie Maxx Williams, may have a big day against the Cincinnati Bengals defense. Mark Schofield reviewed the tape, looking at the matchups between the Bengals pass defense and the Ravens tight ends. Baltimore is looking to get their season back on track after an 0-2 start. Last…
The team that wins the turnover battle usually wins the game, and it’s no mystery why: whether a strip-sack to end a key drive, an interception returned for a touchdown, or a game-saving pick, few plays make more of a difference in winning and losing. In the first in a new series, Dave Archibald looks…
Heading into the Divisional Round game against the Baltimore Ravens, the New England Patriots defense knew exactly what to expect. They just had a very difficult time stopping it. The Patriots defensive front failed to handle the stretch run concepts that helped Ravens running back Justin Forsett reach over 1,200 regular-season rushing yards rushing in…
The Ravens stumbled into one of the most productive rushing games this season, thanks to Justin Forsett. In Part 1 of the Patriots vs Ravens rushing preview, Brian Filipiak looks at how the Ravens ground attack starts with the line, which allows Gary Kubiak to pound the rock early with varied running plays. Part 2…