The Untold Story of the NFL’s Most Mysterious Coaching Role Few Ever Notice
Here’s something that caught my eye recently—a question from a sharp reader named LLCHESTY that got me thinking hard. They asked, with all the coaching staff expansions we’ve seen lately, why don’t more NFL teams have a dedicated kicking coach? It’s a fascinating point, especially now that Rich Bisaccia has stepped down as the Packers’ special teams coordinator. The kicking game is often razor-thin, where a single 42-yard field goal can tilt the whole season’s fortunes. Yet, when you peek behind the curtain, true kicking specialists are about as rare as a unicorn on an NFL sideline. Coaches tend to come from roles covering linebackers, receivers, or defensive backs, not the kickers themselves. I dug deep into the 2025 season rosters and uncovered that only a handful of NFL coaches actually have a direct kicking background—four, to be exact—including some connected to the always intriguing Harbaugh coaching tree. In a sport where every point matters, it seems odd that investing in kicking experts hasn’t become standard practice. Stick around, because we’re unpacking the scarcity of kicking coaches in the NFL and what it means for the teams—and fans—who count on those crucial field goals.


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