One of the most surprising and controversial free agent signings in March happened when John Elway and the Denver Broncos signed the first quarterback of the offseason. The Broncos signed Case Keenum to a two year, $36 million deal and were hoping to regain stability and leadership at the most important position on the field.…
The Cover 3 defense has been a staple of some of the best defenses in recent memory. It’s a basic coverage that relies on 3 players eliminating the deep thirds of the field, while the remaining 4 players focus on underneath coverage (assuming 4 defenders are rushing). There are many variations to Cover 3, but…
Dallas Cowboys QB Rayne Dakota Prescott is set to be a rich man within the next calendar year or so. How rich exactly is anyone’s guess, but the 2016 4th round pick out of Mississippi State is eligible for a contract extension after the 2018 season and may look to cash in. Prescott has been…
“With the eleventh pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select… Minkah Fitzpatrick, defensive back, Alabama.” The long wait is over. After rumours linking Miami to Baker Mayfield, Roquan Smith, Tremaine Edmunds and Vita Vea – who’s name picked up steam in recent days – the Miami Dolphins selected versatile DB Minkah Fitzpatrick.…
Imagine the following scene… You are a rookie free safety facing your first ever snap of professional football. You are trying to impress in the preseason, and your defensive coordinator has called a staple coverage of the scheme: Cover 3. You are tasked with covering the deep middle third zone. You are shaded to the…
Taking three players at a position where you have two elite starters can be puzzling to fans. However, Seattle’s decision to take three safeties in the 2017 NFL Draft is understandable as there are multiple factors that influenced the front office’s decision. Why? For one, the Seahawks’ draft board fell this way. Once Malik McDowell…
The ability to move a defender with your eyes is one of the more important tools in a quarterback’s arsenal. At some point in a game you will need to get a defender out of position, to convince him to move out of his zone, or away from a receiver, to make a play in…
For well over a decade, the NFL has placed more and more emphasis on the passing game. With this emphasis has come an increased importance on protecting quarterbacks, especially their blindsides. Dave Archibald discusses the offensive line value that can be found when teams veer from the accepted practice of investing disproportionately at left tackle. Michael Oher…
The start of the NFL season is upon us (finally!) and before the Week 1 action concludes, it is important to look at all the rosters to see which teams currently have holes and which teams are stacked. Jeff Feyerer used his roster evaluation system to break down each team’s roster and see which teams are primed…
The AFC South is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing divisions in the NFL. Matt Danely begins a four-part series breaking down each team to explain how that team has been developing and their expected impact on the division. Next up is the 2016 Jacksonville Jaguars; read his previous articles on the Indianapolis Colts here…
The Seattle Seahawks had a down year in 2015 and much of that can be blamed on the poor performance of the team’s secondary. Some in the media blame Kam Bam Bam Chancellor, but AJ Wiborg explains why that is not a valid argument. Disclaimer: I am a born and bred Seattle Seahawks fan, having…
Ever wonder where to start when learning how to identify pass defenses when watching film? We did. So Dave Archibald wrote an incredibly helpful primer on identifying pass defenses. Below, Dave takes you step by step through his process on how to figure out what coverage the defense is using on a given play. “Coverage…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From dino stem to E Gap, 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…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From fire zone blitz to tosser 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…
The Arizona Cardinals travel to Carolina, hoping to derail the Panthers in the NFC Championship Game. Mark Schofield looks at the Panthers Corey Brown, who could be the X-factor. Behind the MVP-worthy season of Cam Newton, the Carolina offense has turned in a solid season, despite losing top receiving threat Kelvin Benjamin for the season…
When the ITP staff isn’t writing about football, chances are they are watching football. On Sunday afternoon, they watched and chatted about the Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings Wild Card matchup, and we have the results. Deep freeze shatters #Vikings #Gjallarhorn. Kickoff forecast: -3. #SEAvsMIN https://t.co/woGDfPZwV8 pic.twitter.com/XrLHiwNHSA — KARE 11 (@kare11) January 10, 2016 David…