The Chargers have made heavy use of the tight end in their passing designs over the past decade, with stalwart Antonio Gates breaking the record for touchdowns by a tight end earlier this season. At 37, however, Gates is nearing the end of his career, which made the 2016 second-round selection of Arkansas’ Hunter Henry…
Robert Kelley. Samaje Perine. Chris Thompson. One of these Washington running backs is not like the others. Two of the three backs are physical runners and the other is a pass catching back. Thompson is the latter, a fifth year receiving back out of Florida State, whose production has been steadily rising after seeing the…
The Los Angeles Rams’ 2017 draft was peppered with small-school reaches. While the Rams may not have gained the best value from the 2017 NFL Draft, the overall process did contain a few positives. The offensive selections demonstrate that the front office has a clear acknowledgement of the scheme that new head coach Sean McVay…
“State of the Draft” is going to be a weekly column serving as a catch-all for anything NFL Draft. You can expect information on which prospects I’ve been watching, players I’m high or low on, players who I think might be under the radar, positing on draft philosophy, expanded thoughts on topics in the media…
After a week hiatus, fantasy football bold predictions are back! And in arguably the most crucial week in fantasy so far, it’s go big or go home. Let’s get to it. Third-string quarterback for the Chicago Bears, Matt Barkley, burns the 49ers with 275 yards and two touchdowns. In a surprising 316 yard, three touchdown…
The news of the success of Carson Wentz (and company) for the Philadelphia Eagles, and the play of Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys, has largely eclipsed the troubles of NFC East rival Kirk Cousins in Washington, but Joseph Ferraiola takes a look to see how the quarterback can improve on his start. When I reviewed the play of Kirk Cousins…
Football is an ever-evolving game, gone are the days of the over-the-top running backs, replaced by quick-strike aerial attacks. Tight ends are being utilized in new and innovative ways, and their demand at the NFL level is at an all-time high. Mark Schofield dissects the skills that make Evan Engram a such a dangerous move…
The NFL is filled with talented tight ends who can line up all over the field and wreak havoc on opposing linebackers and defensive backs. Joseph Ferraiola breaks down how Dallas Cowboys safety Byron Jones has a unique ability to shut down tight ends. Since the NFL has become more pass-oriented in recent years, the value of having a…
Starting the season with low expectations, Washington was the surprise NFC East winner last year. Although they lost to the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round, there is plenty for the team to build on going into next season. Kirk Cousins played a big part in Washington’s late run to the playoffs last…
Inside the Pylon is proud to introduce another new bit of content: Inside the Playbook. In this series, our writers will take to the tape to illustrate how different football concepts are executed, highlighting both prospective draft picks, brilliant design and great individual efforts. The next edition of Inside the Playbook comes from Samuel Gold.…
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 Washington team needs are. Many predicted Washington to struggle in…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From sugar the A gaps to Y-cross 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…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, 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…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From directional punting to smash 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 any…
The NFL Playoffs kick off with a NFC Wild Card matchup between the 5th-seeded Green Bay and the 4th-seeded Washington. The ITP editors have collected our coverage of these two teams from the 2015 regular season. Washington When Robert Griffin III was lost last year, Mark Schofield showed how Washington’s offense could succeed with Kirk Cousins under center.…
When Washington hosts Green Bay on Sunday afternoon, the Packers defense will look to slow Kirk Cousins and the offense down. Mark Schofield looks at the Washington passing concepts and what has become a formidable passing attack for Jay Gruden’s team. What stands out on film about the Washington offense is that the team does not…