Sitting in a Toyota Camry parked in a Kroger parking lot isn’t exactly the ideal place for a nervous breakdown. Mario Williams would be the #1 pick of the 2006 NFL Draft. That was the news that came over the Houston airwaves on the eve of the 2006 NFL Draft, much to the dismay…
Training camp is nearly upon us and it is time to see how teams stack up after an offseason filled with changes, and not just in Cleveland. The Ravens hope to have addressed some needs in the draft, as did Pittsburgh, and there are possibilities in Cincinnati. Jeff Feyerer applies his model of scouting teams to…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From dino stem to Tare 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 Baltimore Ravens captured their first win of 2015 in Week 4, overcoming a 13-point deficit before squeaking it out in overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Twice, the Ravens defense delivered key fourth down stops in their own territory during the extra quarter. Brian Filipiak looks at how the Ravens defense cracks down on the…
NFL Week 3 featured many blowouts and just a few close, competitive games. The clash between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens was a seesaw affair, but when the Bengals trailed, the Dalton and Green answer was Mark Schofield’s NFL Big Gain of the week. Following their 2-0 start, the Bengals traveled east for a big…
The New England Patriots qualified for their fourth consecutive AFC Championship game after defeating the Baltimore Ravens, 35-31, in an instant classic between the two rivals. In previewing the game, we noted that Brady and the offense would likely see the Ravens’ double overload pressure concept at a crucial point in the contest. The Patriots…
Players must up their game during the NFL playoffs, and for the writers here at Inside The Pylon the same rules apply. We locked Mark Schofield in his film vault with nothing but the 2014 Baltimore Ravens game film, a notepad, a Keurig machine, and his iPhone with the Rocky IV soundtrack on repeat. Nearly…
The Ravens fly into Foxborough high off a Wildcard Round win. Reading the Ravens Numbers looks at how the Ravens have landed in the Divisional Round by using a rejuvenated running game, a stout defensive front, and a little help from the zebras. After a hard-earned first-round bye, the New England Patriots return to action…
It’s divisional round playoff week in the NFL. Pats fans are gearing up for the big tilt with the Baltimore Ravens, so be sure to check out our developing coverage as we update it. Note: This piece is part of a special divisional round collaborative Inside The Pylon is doing with SB Nation’s Baltimore Beatdown…
The Pittsburgh Steelers face the New York Jets Sunday seeking their fourth straight win after a 3-3 start. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has led the resurgent offense. Mark Schofield breaks down a key passing play from last weekend’s 43-21 win over the Baltimore Ravens. In the wake of their 31-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, pundits…