Coming off an inconsistent preseason, Jimmy Garoppolo entered Week 1 of the NFL season with a tough assignment: facing the Arizona Cardinals defense. To the surprise of many, he exceeded expectations and put on an impressive performance. Dan Syed turns to the tape to see how the quarterback led the New England Patriots to victory. This…
The San Francisco 49ers should improve over last year’s debacle of a season, in which they finished 5-11. New coach Chip Kelly is probably facing his last chance to try his no-huddle offense in the NFL. While this style is much-criticized for not managing the clock properly, it does provide some unique and interesting plays.…
The start of the NFL season is upon us (finally!) and before the Week 1 action concludes, it is important to look at all the rosters to see which teams currently have holes and which teams are stacked. Jeff Feyerer used his roster evaluation system to break down each team’s roster and see which teams are primed…
The advent of high-octane offenses have changed the way teams build their defenses. The 46 defense is a largely a relic as nickel and dime packages have become ubiquitous. Jon Ledyard breaks down the impact that defensive end Stephon Tuitt has had for the Pittsburgh Steelers pass defense. Since the turn of the century, the ever-growing prevalence…
The Philadelphia Eagles have a new quarterback in Carson Wentz to run a new coach’s offense. Sean Cottrell checks the film to evaluate how their new receiver, Dorial Green-Beckham, will fit in. Since wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham was traded to the Eagles from the Titans last Tuesday, there has been much debate among Philadelphia fans and media about the…
Every Wednesday at noon EST, Jon Ledyard will be releasing a new installment that we are calling Sack Lunch. Each article will take a look at a particularly impressive pass-rushing performance from the past weekend’s games, highlighting techniques, moves, or athletic traits that brought each player success. In the first installment, Jon looks at the special…
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…
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…
Fantasy football draft season is just around the corner, and we’re all looking for value picks and future stars. However, it’s important to take a step back and think about strategy as well as players to avoid. Doug Moore provides us with a list of 2016’s most overdrafted fantasy players and why you need to avoid these seemingly reliable stars.…
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…
How has the NFL‘s efforts to expand the game outside of the U.S. worked? Justin Twell explains their impacts on NFL fans in both the United Kingdom and Australia, as well as highlights how fans in those countries enjoy the game. The NFL is more popular now than ever. We can watch and follow on…
The 2016 NFL Draft saw only one kicker drafted – Florida State kicker Roberto Aguayo in the second round. While this selection was controversial, 13 other kickers have signed undrafted free agent deals or are participating in rookie minicamps in upcoming weeks. While the NFL Draft is the avenue by which many positions are replenished,…
Some NFL teams draft players looking for long term value, while others look for immediate impact players to capitalize on a championship window. But evaluators can approach team’s draft classes from either perspective. In this article, Dave Archibald focuses on immediate impact of the New Orleans Saints Draft class for 2016. The New Orleans Saints…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From honey hole to 3 technique, 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 terms or phrases…
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 New Orleans Saints team needs are. These reports were compiled…
When NFL teams and general managers are deciding how to invest money into their roster, they must contend with the salary cap. From resigning homegrown talent to making splashy free agent moves, teams have a wide range of options. Dave Archibald explains NFL salary cap management and the different strategies teams employ under the current system.…