Why Does Bill Belichick Hate the Fifth Round? (updated)

For the Patriots, as with everyone else, the draft is a critical time to address your…

Eagles LB Jordan Hicks: Checking in After a Ruptured Achilles

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks played in his first game since coming back from…

Capitalizing on a Quarterback’s Rookie Contract

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]Dallas Cowboys QB Rayne Dakota Prescott is set to be a rich man within…

Does a High Salary Veteran QB Hurt Your Super Bowl Chances?

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]Everything closes fast in the NFL. Pockets collapse, running lanes shrink and the window…

Philadelphia Eagles Draft Recap

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]Want more info on the Eagles Draft? Buy our team-specific guide! What do we…

Landing Spots for the Top 10 EDGE Rushers in the 2018 Draft

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]The draft came, saw, and conquered our timelines and now it’s up to the…

State of Play: 32 Thoughts from Round 1

[dt_divider style=”thick” /] The Cleveland Browns made the right decision staying with Myles Garrett and not…

The Real Reason Jonathan Allen Was Available at 17

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]Many were surprised that Jonathan Allen was available with the 17th overall pick for…

Blitz and Stunt Indicators

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]If you’re watching the game from home, how can you tell when a blitz…

Introducing the CSP: A New Way to Contextualize Sack Production

[dt_divider style=”thick” /] All production is good and all sacks are good. I’m not here to…

Melvin Ingram: Elite Edge Rusher?

The AFC West is filled with elite edge rushers. And last season the division added another…

AFC South Preview Series: 2016 Jacksonville Jaguars

The AFC South is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing divisions in the…

ITP Chat: Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings

When the ITP staff isn’t writing about football, chances are they are watching football. On Sunday…

The NFL’s New Concussion Protocol Is Yet Another Lie

Inside the Pylon has previously covered the ways in which players are literally killing themselves for…

ITP Glossary: 4-3 Under Front

Football is littered with specialized terminology. From deep comeback route to 0 technique nose tackle, commentators rarely…

ITP Glossary: Climbing The Pocket

The language of football is often confusing: play calls, alignments, techniques, and concepts litter the commentary and writing about the game. Inside the Pylon wants…