Football is littered with specialized terminology. From Three Cone Drill to Spot Concept, 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…
When NFL teams and general managers are deciding how to invest money into their roster, they must contend with the salary cap. From resigning homegrown talent to making splashy free agent moves, teams have a wide range of options. Dave Archibald explains NFL salary cap management and the different strategies teams employ under the current system.…
NFL players certainly make a lot of money, but should they be making more? There’s a system in place that is depressing player salaries and it is downright un-American. Dave McCullough explains why the NFL needs to eliminate the franchise tag. The MVP of Super Bowl 50, Von Miller, is about to become the latest…
Punters don’t win MVP. To see just how little the NFL thinks of punters, look no further than the Hall of Fame, where only one punter, Ray Guy, is currently enshrined. Part of this stems from general laziness on the part of voters, as the metrics required to truly understand the value in punters require…
Inside The Pylon works to deliver quality football content to our readers. Football’s finest writing & tweeting collects some of our favorite pieces from friends and colleagues last week and shares them with you. The Weekly Reading List Looking Ahead to Von Miller’s Upcoming Contract Negotiation Jason Fitzgerald at OvertheCap.com tries to determine just how much money defensive anchor and…
The Carolina Panthers number one ranked offense rolled into Super Bowl 50, but they came to a grinding halt against the Denver Broncos defense. The dust has settled and the MVP has been crowned, but what could have been done differently? Ted Nguyen looks at three plays Mike Shula should have called. Although the Carolina…
The final score of 24-10 suggests a decisive victory for the Denver Broncos, but the box score indicates a closer game, and one where many statistics tilted in favor of the losing Carolina Panthers. Dave Archibald explores the hidden game of Super Bowl 50. The Panthers outgained the Broncos significantly, 315 yards to 194, tallied…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, 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. Pleasecontact us with any terms…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, 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…
Super Bowl 50 features the Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos. Ted Nguyen looks at the Broncos offense versus the Panthers defense, and what will happen when Denver has the ball, in part 2 of his game preview. Though the Carolina offense often outshines their defensive counterparts, the Panthers defense has played well themselves this season, finishing the…
Super Bowl 50 features the Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos. Ted Nguyen looks at the Panthers offense versus the Broncos defense, and what will happen when Carolina has the ball, in part 1 of his game preview. The overwhelming public opinion says the Panthers are going to dominate the Broncos in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday. After…
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, offensive linemen, the trends on offense in general and cornerbacks. In this installment, he looks at Super Bowl investment how the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos were built. The divergent approaches of the…
In preparation for the Super Bowl, Inside the Pylon’s editors have compiled everything we have on the Denver Broncos defense. Blitzing From: Turnover Battle Week 1: Denver Tops Baltimore by Dave Archibald Denver got its revenge late in the third quarter with a clever blitz of its own. On 3rd-and-6 at the Baltimore 45 the Broncos sent six…
In preparation for the Super Bowl, Inside the Pylon‘s editors have compiled everything we have on the Denver Broncos offense. Quality Receivers From: Fantasy Matchup: Broncos Passing Attack and Packers Defense by Dave Archibald Manning has the understanding of defenses to capitalize on this Green Bay weakness, and in big-bodied Thomas and the speedy Sanders, he has the kind…
The Carolina Panthers made it to the Super Bowl on the strength of a tremendous defense and the outstanding play of quarterback Cam Newton. Meanwhile, punter Brad Nortman possesses one of the strongest legs in the NFL. In what could be a defensive struggle against the Denver Broncos, Nortman’s howitzer leg could be the key to…
With just five days until Super Bowl 50, Mark Schofield and Chuck Zodda break down the Denver Broncos offense in the February 2 Quick Kicks Podcast. While this unit has had its ups and downs this year, there are still several opportunities for them to find space against a tough Carolina Panthers defense. Topics include: Peyton Manning and…