Punting statistics are one of the most misunderstood in football. The terms “gross punting average” and…
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NFL Special Teams Investment
How do NFL teams allocate resources? Dave Archibald has looked at the real price of contract extensions and…
The Best Regular Season Game For A Kicker. Ever.
Many NFL fans are familiar with big NFL kicks in the postseason – Jim O’Brien in…
Britton Colquitt: Master of Directional Punting
With the lack of consistency displayed by the Denver Broncos’ offense this year, punter Britton Colquitt…
The Best Distance Control Punters of 2015
Punters are a misunderstood breed. Many analysts have struggled to adequately measure punting performance. Usage of…
ITP Glossary: Directional Punting
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From 4 technique to pivot route, commentators rarely get to explain…
This Week in Football Writing: December 21, 2015
Inside The Pylon works to deliver quality football content to our readers. This Week in Football Writing collects some of our favorite…
ITP Glossary: Punt
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From option route to spin move, commentators rarely get to explain…
The Jon Ryan Punting Experience – Return Creativity (Part 2)
The New England Patriots have shredded two of the best punt coverage units in the NFL…
The Jon Ryan Punting Experience – Consistency (Part 1)
Jon Ryan made a name for himself during the NFC Championship Game, proving that punters can…
Yes, Pat McAfee Is Good – But Julian Edelman Can Beat Him
Chuck Zodda has an infatuation with special teams. He enjoys long punts through the air, well-lit…
2015 NFL Playoffs: Ravens at Patriots Special Teams Preview
The Ravens at Patriots special teams preview looks at the kickoff and punt coverage units, the…
2015 Playoffs: Ravens at Steelers Special Teams Preview
The Ravens at Steelers special teams preview looks at the kickoff and punt coverage units, the…