Running Punt

It's the old rugby punt. Yes it's a run/pass option to some extent, but more often, it is a way to hide a lack of a good punter. As far as protection, like coach said above, you have to know your officials and what they are going to call as a protected player. On these sets, usually you want to pressure the punter from inside out--if they have a pass fake that is any good. Do not press him with the defender who would have a flat pattern in coverage--use the next man in. Also, be careful about chasing him too hard from the back side to protect against screens.