Truth in Numbers: How Punting Statistics Can Lie

Punting statistics are one of the most misunderstood in football. The terms “gross punting average” and…

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…