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By Luke Schultheis

Jun 7, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) communicates with his team during mini camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 7, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) communicates with his team during mini camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis Colts place kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) reacts with punter Pat McAfee (1) after kicking the go ahead field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at the Georgia Dome. The Colts defeated the Falcons 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis Colts place kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) reacts with punter Pat McAfee (1) after kicking the go ahead field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at the Georgia Dome. The Colts defeated the Falcons 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Placekicker: Adam Vinatieri

Punter: Pat McAfee

The Colts have arguably the best special teams leg tandem of any team in the NFL with Adam Vinatieri kicking field goals and Pat McAfee handling punts and kickoffs, as well as holding duties.

Vinatieri is 43 years old and still kicking for the Colts. Undoubtedly the most clutch kicker in NFL history, the 21-year veteran continues to be an ageless wonder for the Colts, having made 25 of 27 field goals (92.6%) last season including a long of 55 yards long. The future Hall of Famer has shown no signs of slowing down and remains one of the best players at his position in the NFL.

Meanwhile, his comedic counterpart, McAfee, also continues to be among one of the best punters in the league. Nicknamed “The Boomstick”, McAfee averaged 47.7 yards per punt last season which ranked the 2nd best in the NFL. Not to mention, his net average of 41.7 yards per punt was the 5th best at his position respectively.

The 2x 1st-Team All-Pro punter was also 3rd in the NFL with 67 touchbacks last season. Specifically, he averaged a touchback on 87% of his kickoffs, which was the highest percentage in the NFL.

When it comes to special teams, the Vinatieri and McAfee combination continues to be a difference-maker for the Colts and is truly special.

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