One of the major storylines in the NFL this season, and not just during Super Bowl LIII, is the job that Los Angeles Rams’ head coach Sean McVay has done with young quarterback Jared Goff. After being selected with the first overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft, Goff seemed like a potential bust in…
With no inside knowledge to the Browns’ plans, my hypothesis was that last season, the first for the current front office and coaching staff, was about establishing a foundation – a group of players with high football IQ and character, with mostly successful college careers, who may not ever be high-ceiling starters but would definitely…
(Click to enlarge table) Click here for a full explanation of methodology and categories used in the chart above. “The Alpha” Corey Davis had 331 receptions in his four-year career at Western Michigan and totaled 5,278 yards (15.9 average) with 52 touchdown receptions. Davis accounted for 43% of Western Michigan’s receiving yards and 54% of…
After getting the opportunity to travel to Mobile, Alabama to take in the practices live, Joe Ferraiola and Michael Nuttle went home to watch the game, collect their thoughts, and exchange some notes on the wide receivers participating in the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Below are their thoughts on who impressed them and who could’ve done…
Quarterbacks Winner: Nate Peterman, Pitt Loser: Sefo Liufau, Colorado Analysis: If anyone was good among this group, it was only relative to the others, as all six signal callers spent most of the week struggling or, at least, failing to stand out. Peterman displayed enough arm strength and a good command of the offense to…
In preparation for the 2017 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, three Inside the Pylon writers previewed the crop of wide receivers heading to this year’s event. Michael Nuttle, Justin Twell and Joseph Ferraiola split up the receivers attending the all star game and broke down their skillset, including what they do best and what they…
Under first year offensive coordinator Jake Spavital, the Cal Golden Bears have found some success in the passing game by utilizing elements of the scheme he ran from the previous three years at Texas A&M. With stability at quarterback following the departure of Jared Goff, Spavital has found success using the short side of the…
When Arkansas rolled into AT&T Stadium Saturday night they were hoping to knock off fellow undefeated SEC West opponent, Texas A&M. They kept step by step with their opponent until the Aggies strung together two quick drives to put away Arkansas. Mark Schofield shows how the Aggies gained the upper hand and never looked back. Two surprising undefeated SEC West…
With the 2016 NFL Draft in the rear view mirror, evaluators are already working through the next crop of players hoping to realize their NFL dreams. Joseph Ferraiola has started his process of wide receiver evaluation for next year, and after some preliminary film work has identified ten prospects that form his 2017 NFL Draft wide receiver watch list. While…
The College Bowl Season is upon us, and Pylon University is bringing the breakdowns on offense, defense, and special teams, along with the sport’s traditions and great moments. In this edition, it’s the Liberty Bowl preview. The Matchup WHO: Texas A&M Aggies (7-5) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (7-5) WHAT: AutoZone Liberty Bowl WHEN: Monday, December…