It’s time to extrapolate the artistry of pass rushing, now that we have a foundation in place which explains the fundamentals of rushing the quarterback. The NFL really values the positions that can win one-on-one matchups in the trenches while applying pressure to the signal caller. This is one reason why pass rushers have been…
The AFC West is filled with elite edge rushers. And last season the division added another one in Melvin Ingram. Jon Ledyard breaks down why the former first round draft pick took a leap into the upper echelon of NFL pass rushers. Sometimes we let the word “bust” escape our fingertips on the keyboard a…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From kill call to hit and throw, 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…
Football games don’t get any more exciting than the NFC Divisional round tilt between the Green Bay Packers and the Arizona Cardinals. Dave Archibald examines the biggest play on the night: the long run of Larry Fitzgerald in overtime. [Editor’s Note: Per this piece, and the comments from Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers, we got this…
After defeating the Green Bay Packers, the Arizona Cardinals are headed to the NFC Championship. Their high-powered offense has helped them succeed, but their defense is something to fear. Brian Filipiak shows how Arizona used the slant dog blitz to get pressure on Aaron Rodgers. Few NFL teams, if any, blitz more than the Arizona…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From block shedding to 5X5 kickoff formation, 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…
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 AFC West players to watch in 2015. Denver…
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