The NFL continues to become more passing oriented, and running backs that can catch the ball out of the backfield have become more valuable than ever. Ted Nguyen looks at how the NFL uses these running backs’ skill set. Inline blocking tight ends are becoming increasingly obsolete and pass catching tight ends are in as high demand…
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…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From spot concept to down block, 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 New England Patriots entered their Week 1 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers with a new corps of running backs. Brian Filipiak rolled tape on the surprise performance of Dion Lewis in pass protection. Every week, running backs around the league fill the stat sheet with rushing yards and receptions. But one important facet of…
New England Patriots RB Travaris Cadet becomes the latest depth addition to the backfield. Brian Filipiak examines how the fourth-year pro might help fill the void left behind by departed pass-catching back Shane Vereen. After the New Orleans Saints non-tendered Travaris Cadet, making him a restricted free agent, New England signed the running back in…