Atlanta was fortunate through most of the Mike Smith and Dan Quinn years to have continuity at punter, going from Michael Koenen to Matt Bosher and enjoying many years of solid play. In 2020, though, the wheels started to come off, with a so-so rookie year for Sterling Hofrichter leading to him being cut and starting a punter carousel that persisted through much of the 2021 season.
It was important to find some stability after that, and in 2022, the Falcons did. Veteran Bradley Pinion came in, won the job in the spring and summer, and punted in all 17 games, putting together a very solid season.