This is my own research, take it as you wish. The rest of the selection committee can be found laid out Now that we have an idea of who is selecting these players let’s take a look at the case for Steve Tasker.If you ran into Steve Tasker on the street and you didn’t know who he has, you might have a hard time believing he was a former NFL player. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsEvery time I watch one of these ceremonies I can’t help but get frustrated that Steve Tasker is not in the Hall of Fame. Why haven’t the sportswriters across America voted him into Canton yet?First you must understand the process of how players are selected and by whom.The committee generally nominates four to eight people each year. Anthony Munoz and Gene Upshaw are notably lacking there too but they got in in just fine.I was really hoping he would be added under the 100 year anniversary dealio like they added Cowhers and Johnson over the weekend.Holy, when is the last time they were hitting like that in a pro bowl? But I know there many sources that call him the greatest special teams player ever I really am trying to find the number of blocke he had... off the top of my head I know I saw him get at least half a dozen blocked fg/punts, he was fast as hell. That means an astonishing 17.6% of his catches went for touchdowns. After blocking four punts in the past five seasons, Tasker has turned kick-blocking into an art form.
Sammy Watkins career average so far is just about a yard above that to put it in context. Steve Tasker made the Pro Bowl seven times as a special teams player during his NFL career and has been a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012 and 2013. He's absolutely a part of the storyHim and Slater for the Pats should both be in.
A gunner’s job is to sprint down the field and try to be the first man to make a hit on a returner trying to catch the ball.Despite his diminutive stature, he was feared by many and carried a reputation for being a very hard hitter which is evidenced by the many fumbles that he caused over his career. In total on special teams he had 204 tackles and seven blocked punts in 195 games according to On special teams he contributed as more than just an gunner, he also returned punts and kickoffs. STEVE TASKER’S TOP 10 BIG PLAYS (In chronological order, as chosen by News Sports Reporter Mark Gaughan) Oct. 25, 1987: Forces Miami’s Scott Schwedes to fumble punt return in fourth We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like.Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices.Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.Mary Rose Carreo: 100 Year Old Fan Gets Wish GrantedBills Activate Sammy Watkins, Kyle Williams, Dareus
Does Steve Tasker belong in Canton?
Even though these stats don’t jump off the radar here are two numbers buried within those stats that will show you his impact.First he had 779 yards on 51 receptions which averages out to a very good 15.3 yards per catch. He was on the team when they went to four straight Super Bowls from 1990-1993. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsAug 8, 2015; Canton, OH, USA; Bill Polian poses with bust and presenter Marv Levy and Buffalo Bills enshrinees during the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. In my research, it was frequently noted that opponents would game plan for Steve, he was that disruptive. (Especially modern era players)Only 23 out of 279 hall of famers have made the 1st team all pro 7 times or more per All players with 7 or more are in the HOF minus Peyton Manning Totally irrelevant (Cowboys fan from Rochester here), but I met him as a kid at the practice area wayyyyy back when. In my research, it was frequently noted that opponents would game plan for Steve, he was that disruptive.Played as a kickoff returner, punt returner, punt coverage gunner, kickoff coverage, punt protector, edge rushers on kicks and punts as well as a wide receiverOnly Special Teamer to be selected by a group of Hall of Fame votersBlocked a punt in the 1st quarter of Super Bowl XXVII leading to the Bills first TD – 1995 AFC Wild Card – 5 for 108 and 1 TD - 37 Yard TD from Kelly –Larry Falser would say, "Can you tell the story of the NFL without __________?