Many teams rely on undrafted free agents to bolster the roster and add depth, or in certain instances step in as a starter. Ethan Young looks deeper at Seattle Seahawks UDFA offensive lineman, George Fant and the traits that he’s flashed this preseason. If you have followed my work for a while, you know I…
The 2016 NFL season begins now, with 32 teams scheming to knock off the reigning champion Denver Broncos. The NFL Draft is just around the corner, but the first step in any offseason plan is to assess a team’s needs. Here we look at what the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team needs are. These reports were compiled…
Former NFL scout, current director of The Scouting Academy, and ITP contributor Dan Hatman went to the film, scouting Seattle for the details that will make the difference when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Seahawks. * Big thanks to Danny Kelly from Field Gulls for assisting with Seahawks injury, scheme, and roster issues. The Seahawks clearly understand their…
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 NFC West players to watch in 2015. Arizona…
The New England Patriots added another Vince Lombardi Trophy to their collection, thanks to Tom Brady’s near-perfect fourth quarter and Malcolm Butler’s improbable interception. In a game often decided by mere inches, less heralded plays can be just as important. In Super Bowl XLIX, stopping the read option proved crucial in the Patriots’ victory over…
Much attention has been given to the marquee matchups of Super Bowl XLIX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. The versatile and innovative Patriots offense against the strength and smarts of the Seahawks secondary gets the most attention, followed by the Seattle running game against the New England defense. Dave Archibald has studied the pass defense of the…
As part of their zone-read option rushing attack, the Seattle Seahawks apply additional well-schemed concepts to keep defenses guessing. In Super Bowl XLIX, the New England Patriots will attempt to cope with creative wrinkles and a well-choreographed unit capable of controlling the time of possession and shortening the game. Brian Filipiak continues his look at…