Former Giants Kicker, Lawrence Tynes, Knows Why He Never Got To Try a Free Kick

Good coaches hope to avoid giving team a chance to pull off a rare feat.

AP/David J. Phillip
In this Jan. 20, 2008, file photo, New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime during the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wisconin. AP/David J. Phillip

A former placekicker with the New York Giants, Lawrence Tynes, practiced for the fair catch free kick scenario many times during his career, but was surprised to see it converted Thursday night by the Los Angeles Chargers in their game against the Denver Broncos at Los Angeles.

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