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NFL Hall of Fame: 10 worst omissions

By Matt Verderame

Aug 3, 2014; Canton, OH, USA; General view of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 3, 2014; Canton, OH, USA; General view of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 24, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; A general view of a Buffalo Bills helmet during the game against the New York Jets at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; A general view of a Buffalo Bills helmet during the game against the New York Jets at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Steve Tasker

This is always one of the most controversial topics when it comes to the hall of Fame. Should a special teams player get in based on those merits alone, or does he need to contribute on either offense or defense as well? Only two special teams players have ever gotten in, with kicker Jan Stenerud and punter Ray Guy earning those lofty honors.

Tasker played for the Houston Oilers from 1985-86 before joining the Buffalo Bills from 1986-97. Tasker remains the best core special teams player to ever take the field, consistently earning Pro Bowl honors for his work on kickoffs and punts. Tasker made the Pro Bowl seven times while also notching seven All-Pro teams. In the 1992 Pro Bowl, Tasker was named the MVP.

The special teams star was also named to the Bills’ 50th Anniversary Team. Tasker was the best of all-time at what he did, which on those merits alone should put him into the Hall of Fame. Tasker consistently put Buffalo in great field position, something that has been chronically overlooked. Yes, that is a Hall-worthy ability.

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