In the NFL, when it comes to player/team success, the fit is the thing. Even the most scheme-transcendent players need a system in which they can thrive, and for the 98% of players who aren't totally ...
With the second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, Athlon’s Doug Farrar identifies eight near-perfect scheme fits between prospects and their new NFL teams — from De’Zhaun Stribling ...
New Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's scheme should look pretty familiar to fans of the team, but with its own unique qualities. While speaking with reporters, Graham ...
Caleb Downs, Rueben Bain Jr., and Sonny Styles are the premier defensive prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft due to their elite athleticism and scheme versatility. Bain is a powerful run-stuffer for the ...
After entering the portal when Stanford fired their coach, Bailey was the big fish in the transfer portal prior to the 2025 season, and received a boatload of money to go play at Texas Tech. He was ...
The Dallas Cowboys began addressing their defensive struggles early this year by hiring new defensive coordinator Christian ...
There are a lot of thoughts out there about the Buffalo Bills selecting T.J. Parker. But how does he fit in their new defensive scheme? There's no question Parker fits a need. The Bills' defensive ...
When NFL teams transition from the first day to the second day of the draft, and the second and third rounds are open for business, things tend to get a lot more team- and scheme-specific. When you ...