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The Falcons figured out how to use ‘alien’ Cordarrelle Patterson

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Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 2. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

There’s no one in football like Cordarrelle Patterson.

“He is, respectfully, an alien,” Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams said.

He’s a four-time all-pro special teams player and probably the second-best returner of all time, behind Devin Hester. He’s third all-time with 29.4 yards per kickoff return, and his next touchdown will set the NFL record with nine.

Nine years ago, the Vikings drafted him in the first round as a receiver. Four different teams since — including the Bears from 2019-20 — tried to turn into a steady offensive threat.