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Crazy Blocked Field Goal Ends Half of Falcons-Bills Game

By Knox BardeenDec 27th 2009 – 4:15PM

It didn't have as many twists and turns as the kickoff return in the Cal-Stanford game in 1982, and no trombone players were injured in the aftermath, but the ending of the first half in the Atlanta Falcons game against the Buffalo Bills could have been a contender for craziest play of the year -- if it had counted. With...

Falcons Franchise Their Punter

By JJ CooperFeb 9th 2009 – 9:20PM

Punters don't get franchise tags very often.Actually punters don't ever get franchise tags. They're punters. They trot out, crank off a 45-yard punt (hopefully) then jog back to the sideline. With a surplus of punters usually being out on the street looking to work, they just aren't in that much demand.But the Falcons are...

When Falcons Punt, There Are No Happy Returns

By JJ CooperDec 31st 2008 – 8:44AM

One of the lesser noticed aspects of the Falcons success this year has been the team's special teams play. Harry Douglas has proven to be a solid punt returner, while Jerious Norwood's speed make him a threat every time he returns a punt. And Jason Elam has missed only two field goals all season.But the one you'll likely...

Background on Michael Koenen

Michael J. Koenen (born July 13, 1982) is an American football punter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League.

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