The Cleveland Browns made the right decision staying with Myles Garrett and not taking Mitchell Trubisky. In the end, I believe the Trubisky hype was all media-driven and that the Browns were locked in the entire time, which is what I maintained throughout the process. Cleveland allowing teams to come up around them for Deshaun…
Series Introduction: A scheme fit is when a player’s traits and abilities line up with a certain coach’s style and scheme. Imagine if every NFL team could draft a player that fit perfectly into their scheme. That would benefit both the teams and the players simultaneously, as general managers and coaches wouldn’t be putting a…
You can count on one hand now the days remaining until day 1 of the 2017 NFL Draft. Over these next few days, teams will be finalizing their strategies and big boards if they haven’t already. Who do these teams want on day 1? Are they looking to draft the best player available (BPA)? Or are…
Seattle’s 2016 NFL season contained detrimental elements that had not previously been seen from a Pete Carroll-led Seahawks team. Additionally, existing factors continued, such as the Seahawks’ poor red zone offense. Their inability to convert good opportunities is something that has plagued the team. Jimmy Graham Jimmy Graham had 65 catches for 923 yards and…
One of the toughest challenges to overcome offensively is facing a good man-to-man defense. They can disrupt the timing of your passing game, suffocate your receivers, and, worse, they can crush your team’s psyche. Essentially, the defense is telling you: You aren’t good enough to beat them. It could be demoralizing, so how do you beat…
With six seconds remaining in the second quarter, the Green Bay Packers led the New York Giants 7-6. In a half where points came at a premium, Aaron Rodgers took the snap at New York’s 42-yard line and heaved a ball into the end zone to that was grabbed by Randall Cobb for a devastating…
Author’s Note: The title of this piece has been changed. This is not a list of my top candidate’s for the position of GM, but reflective of research into GM hiring dating back to 2006 and the clusters of candidates that Owners seemingly gravitate towards. As of this publication, all 32 General Managers are still…
After a week hiatus, fantasy football bold predictions are back! And in arguably the most crucial week in fantasy so far, it’s go big or go home. Let’s get to it. Third-string quarterback for the Chicago Bears, Matt Barkley, burns the 49ers with 275 yards and two touchdowns. In a surprising 316 yard, three touchdown…
Part of the fun of watching a football game is second-guessing the play calling. From the comfort of their couches (or Twitter), fans will criticize an offensive coordinator for running too much or too little, not helping a struggling lineman enough, not using a dangerous weapon, or any number of other sins. One curious play…
Regarding the study of OL play, Offensive Line Performance (OLP) founder and owner LeCharles Bentley delivered a message at the inaugural OLP OL Seminar that resonated with me, “Appreciate the craftsmanship.” My primary focus when I study film every week is on the offensive line, a position that is overlooked by the mainstream media but…
Now that we are over halfway finished with the 2016 NFL season, it is good time to look back at the first half of the year and see which rookies have excelled in their first taste of NFL action. We asked our team of writers and analysts to put together a rookie offensive team that has impressed…
Successful teams need to run the ball well in order to finish off opponents late in games. The Texans showed the ability to do just that against the Lions, as Dave Archibald explains. Most well-regarded offensive minds get their reputations for their work in the passing game. We think of the horizontal passing attack of Bill…
The Lions’ offense faced questions entering this season, and have quelled any doubts to this point. Matthew Stafford establishing himself as a premier quarterback might have even converted a lifelong Patriots fan. Dave Archibald breaks down the Lions’ signal caller most recent late-game heroics, something the veteran is making habitual. The 2016 season marks Detroit Lions quarterback…
Stephen Gostkowski has been one of the top kickers in the NFL over the past five seasons. However, the start to his 2016 campaign has been marred by a higher rate of missed kicks, largely due to inconsistent mechanics. With a missed extra point against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7, the Twitterverse has begun…
Sometimes a player just needs a big day to get things going, and that is just why the schedule makers put the Detroit Lions on your docket. Dave Archibald details the excellent day Rams quarterback Case Keenum had against the Detroit Lions and wonders what it will lead to for the former backup signal caller.…
Every year, storylines come and go during the course of an NFL season. Whether it is strong offensive line play, a breakout receiver, or a rookie stealing the spotlight, you can count on the NFL to entertain. Brandon Thorn breaks down the Week 6 storylines below in his scouting notebook. Entering this season my Twitter account served as the primary means to present my…