On August 11, the Buffalo Bills shocked everyone by trading away young stars Sammy Watkins and Ronald Darby in two separate deals that were announced only minutes apart. Coming back in these trades were cornerback E.J. Gaines (from the Rams), wide receiver Jordan Matthews (from the Eagles), and a second and third round pick in…
While playcalling could seem simple at times (insert Darrell Bevell joke here), it’s far more complicated in actuality. Offensive coordinators may come out with a formation or motion in the first quarter, only to return to it late in the second half and repeat that concept or tweak it just enough to confuse the defense.…
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…
We are now into the double digits for the weeks as we approach Week 10. Let’s take a look at some bold predictions for fantasy football this week. After allowing a good game from Tyrod Taylor, the Seahawks allow Tom Brady to throw for at least 300 yards and three touchdowns In what probably seemed…
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has come under a lot of fire in recent days after two straight losses to division rivals. The team’s Week 9 loss to the New York Giants was tough for the fans to take. After allowing a quick 14 points early in the first quarter on two interceptions by…
In the NFL, you don’t always know what to expect, even from returning players. Special play matters whenever it comes, and Justin Twell looks at a player that is giving the Chicago Bears more than they expected in Bryce Callahan. The Chicago Bears defense was a unit that was predicted to improve in 2016 with the free…
After being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, no one was sure when the North Dakota State product would make his debut, but a desperation trade by the Vikings made the picture much clearer. Mark Schofield analyzes the good and bad of the much-anticipated Carson Wentz debut. Carson Wentz made his NFL debut on Sunday against the…
The San Francisco 49ers should improve over last year’s debacle of a season, where they finished 5-11. Beyond addressing regular team needs, new coach Chip Kelly is probably facing his last chance to try his no-huddle offense in the NFL. Much-criticized for not managing the clock properly, the style does provide some unique and interesting…
The San Francisco 49ers should improve over last year’s debacle of a season, where they finished 5-11. Beyond addressing regular team needs, new coach Chip Kelly is probably facing his last chance to try his no-huddle offense in the NFL. Much-criticized for not managing the clock properly, the style does provide some unique and interesting…
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…
The rope given to NFL coaches is very short. Chip Kelly learned that the hard way when he was fired by the Philadelphia Eagles. Dave Archibald breaks down the innovative coach’s tenure in Philadelphia and points out what went wrong and what went right. After Philadelphia lost to division rival Washington, dropping their record to…
The 2015 season has been a roller coaster for the Philadelphia Eagles, with an anemic running game part of the problem. Mark Schofield shows how they got back on track against the New Orleans Saints, thanks to an efficient Eagles drive and defenders colliding. After dropping their first two games, Chip Kelly’s team earned their first win…
The NFL season kicks off in earnest on Sunday, with Week 1 matchups to watch all over the league. The Philadelphia Eagles and Chip Kelly face off with the Atlanta Falcons and Dan Quinn, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles begins his sophomore campaign, the St. Louis Rams dominant defensive line squares off with the shaky…
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 his job. Here, he identifies which NFC East players to watch in 2015. Dallas Cowboys…
The Reel Film Week 16 Preview is Mark Schofield’s look at the most compelling matchups in the NFL on tape. Scouring the film, highlighting interesting play design, optimum offense, innovative defense and how the inches really matter. This week brings divisional battles featuring #PHIvsWAS and #ATLvsNO, along with games between playoff contenders in #KCvsPIT and…
Mark Sanchez is the new quarterback for Chip Kelly’s Philadelphia Eagles while starter Nick Foles is shelved with an injury. The 7-2 Eagles are chugging toward a NFL playoff spot on the back of their defense and special teams dominance. In part one of this series, Jake Vincent looks at the state of the Eagles…