Many NFL fans are familiar with big NFL kicks in the postseason – Jim O’Brien in…
Author: Chuck Zodda
Chuck Zodda was a placekicker for Dartmouth College from 2006-2008. After playing on Saturdays, he decided he wanted his Sundays free, which is why he now writes about football on most other days. He is also the only person in the history of video games to create himself as a kicker in every version of Madden that he owns, and is arguably the most athletic kicker in Ivy League history.
Kicks and Chips – The NFL Thinks Kickers Are Too Good
Many people have long viewed kickers as a necessary evil. Some have wondered whether kickers belong…
July 11 Quick Kicks Podcast – The Re-Launch of ITP
After a week off to celebrate U.S. Independence Day and recharge our batteries, we are back.…
Adjustments for Kicking in Different Weather Conditions
One of the greatest difficulties in evaluating kickers is being cognizant of weather and how it…
June 28 Quick Kicks Podcast – Doug Moore on Fantasy Rookies, Comeback Players
With only three weeks until the start of training camp, it is time to take another…
Evaluating Kickers in the Context of Weather
One of the greatest difficulties in evaluating kickers is being cognizant of weather and how it…
Do Kickers Belong In Football?
Whether in the 2015 playoffs or 2016 NFL Draft, kickers have had people asking questions recently.…
Ranking the 2016 Rookie Kicker Class UDFA Signings
The 2016 NFL Draft saw only one kicker drafted – Florida State kicker Roberto Aguayo in…
Scouting Profile: Anthony Pistelli
Chuck Zodda’s top three draft-eligible kickers this year are Roberto Aguayo, Ross Martin, and Brad Craddock.…
Scouting Profile: Brad Craddock
Brad Craddock took the long way to the NFL Draft. Coming from Adelaide, Australia, Craddock’s path to…
Scouting Profile: Ross Martin
While Roberto Aguayo is Chuck Zodda’s top kicking prospect in the 2016 NFL Draft, Duke kicker…
Scouting Profile: Roberto Aguayo
Entering his junior season, Florida State kicker Roberto Aguayo was the top-rated kicker in the NCAA.…
Paying NFL Kickers
Recent playoff history for the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots have shown the importance of…
The Case for Britton Colquitt as Super Bowl MVP
Punters don’t win MVP. To see just how little the NFL thinks of punters, look no…
Scouting Kickers: The Mental Process
Kickers are a little different, so it’s no surprise that scouting them requires a different mindset…