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Analysis: Not so special teams played a major role in several outcomes in Week 5
By Rob Maaddi Blocked field goals. Botched holds. Bad snaps. Wacky special teams contributed to wild finishes, upsets and more in Week 5. NFL coaches...
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The NFL says moving the touchback on kickoffs to the 35 is ‘not likely’ this season
The NFL’s new dynamic kickoff is achieving its goals in the preseason of raising the rate of return and the threat of big plays after years of...
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ELF: New Rules Dramatically Change the Kickoff
On Tuesday, the league office of the European League of Football (ELF) released a statement outlining a significant rules departure of what has been known...
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Special teams in focus as Teams Talk builds momentum during pandemic
When the ball drops on New Year Eve, millions of people all over the world will begin their annual quest for self-improvement but for many...
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LANDRY: Directional punting analytics beginning to gain traction
DON LANDRY, CFL.CA, @CFLLANDRY It’s a relatively new stat that’s being shared in CFL circles these days, one that hasn’t found its way into the general...
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Special Teams: The Three Dimensional Game
Every coaching job I have taken, I ensured it involved an active role in Special Teams (ST). This decision was based on the greatest piece of...