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…
The 11-5 Kansas City Chiefs headed to Houston to face a 9-7 Texans team that had emerged as the winner of the AFC South. While no doubt looking to make an early statement on the road, the Chiefs likely did not anticipate a return touchdown. Chuck Zodda takes to the film to show how the…
Brandon Thorn, from The Football Educator, guest writes this week to discuss how the 2015 Atlanta Falcons OL are the unsung heroes so far this season for head coach Dan Quinn’s squad. The purpose of this breakdown is to put a microscope on the offensive line, or as I affectionately refer to them as: the lifeblood of…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From pooch kick to bird dogging, 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…
The Houston Texans and all-world defensive lineman J.J. Watt travel to take on the undefeated Atlanta Falcons in NFL Week 4. Dave Archibald has a two-part preview, focusing on the unstoppable Julio Jones in Part 1 and here, on the matchup between Devonta Freeman against the Texans linebackers. Freeman of the Hour While the back end of the Texans defense is…