JetsFan20 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 What are your thoughts? You can certainly make an argument for him, but I think it’s hard to include him. That era in Bills football already has a ton of HOF representation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 He was the Best at what he did so you got my answer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 1. Your question has been debated for years here; 2. Why didn’t you make this a poll? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 If they can put kickers and punters in the HOF, they can put in someone like Steve Tasker. But there are few others who were legendary ST performers like Reyna Thompson. The Steve Tasker debate will live on. ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 There's a few posters on here that are adamant he should not be in the HOF, but I think most Bills fans think he should be. And he is widely considered the best special teamer of all time, although there are a few others in the conversation as well. I think he will get in eventually but it may take a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 As long as there are special teams in the NFL, guys who excelled on special teams should qualify for the HOF. Tasker definitely excelled. I would have to go back and study all the games again (I am not going to) but I recall, at one point, somebody did an analysis of his impact on the Bills. Over the 4 Super Bowl seasons, he contributed plays that directly contributed the team winning about 9 games. For a guy who wasn't on the field that much, he was as productive and as impact-full as he could possibly be. People argue against kickers because the "barely break a sweat", but Tasker was very physical for a smaller guy. What gave him his biggest edge, however, was his situational awareness. He knew the game inside out, and was always aware. He was a brilliant player. I would definitely put him in. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Only if he agrees to leave One Bills Live. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I would but not before some other STers on this list. (Note: this list is not updated.) https://www.stadiumtalk.com/s/best-special-teams-players-nfl-history-c8f50eef62574034 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) If I’m not mistaken, his opportunity has passed until he can get in as a Senior. Personally, I believe he belongs as he changed games for us. Edited June 24, 2020 by TroutDog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Only if he agrees to leave One Bills Live. Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! * Actually, his presence cuts down on airtime for the rest of the staff...and you have to have a player alumnus in the mix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 4 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Only if he agrees to leave One Bills Live. Aw come on...he isn't that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 6 hours ago, JetsFan20 said: What are your thoughts? You can certainly make an argument for him, but I think it’s hard to include him. That era in Bills football already has a ton of HOF representation. No, troll. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 There is one aspect of the Tasker debate that will become more interesting in the next several years... He has, in many people’s opinions, been equaled—if not passed—as a STer by Matthew Slater of NE******. And I think there will be some push to get Slater into the HOF (by Belichick and Kraft). So the committee will have to ask themselves how they feel about putting Slater in ahead of Tasker, which would be very difficult to justify given how much better Tasker was as a WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 45 minutes ago, thebandit27 said: He has, in many people’s opinions, been equaled—if not passed—as a STer by Matthew Slater of NE******. And I think there will be some push to get Slater into the HOF (by Belichick and Kraft). No doubt Kraft will have a hand in it... * ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Yes. He was the best all around special teams player. Coverage, returns, everything. He was a also fine receiver we sat too far in down the depth chart for too long. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Yes. He revolutionized the importance of special teams. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Peace Frog said: I would but not before some other STers on this list. (Note: this list is not updated.) https://www.stadiumtalk.com/s/best-special-teams-players-nfl-history-c8f50eef62574034 The two guys listed ahead of Tasker on that list arent eligble yet for the HOF. IMO Tasker absolutely belongs. It is rather obnoxious to read all the "erudite" Bills fans constantly dumping on Tasker as an announcer Edited June 24, 2020 by RoyBatty is alive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 No Place kickers are the only special teams positions that should be in HOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 He should be in the West-Herr HOF............ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I have mixed feelings about this. Because of him the gunner going out of bounds can be penalized. Therefore he “changed the game” so he should be in the HOF. However, his strategy was kind of gimmick, and I don’t think his body of work is HOF worthy. I would be happy to see him get in, but I don’t really think it should happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) Steve Tasker single-handedly put special teams players on the map. They were a complete afterthought before him. How many special teams players are named Pro Bowl MVP? (1992) He deserves to be in the Hall. Edited June 24, 2020 by PromoTheRobot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamsnoops Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 11 hours ago, JetsFan20 said: What are your thoughts? You can certainly make an argument for him, but I think it’s hard to include him. That era in Bills football already has a ton of HOF representation. Tasker is HOF worthy for what he did on Special teams... Far better then any Jets Special teams player! Also having a lot of HOF players from that BILLS era shouldn't have any weight into deciding if he is put in. That's just ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Yes! Side Note: A good drinking game... every time he says "not for nothing" on 1 Bills Live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 11 hours ago, JetsFan20 said: What are your thoughts? You can certainly make an argument for him, but I think it’s hard to include him. That era in Bills football already has a ton of HOF representation. Really a painfully dumb statement in bold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turftoe Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Bills wall of fame-yes. Hall of fame- not so sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Steve Tasker changed the game, of course he should be in the HOF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 12 hours ago, JetsFan20 said: What are your thoughts? You can certainly make an argument for him, but I think it’s hard to include him. That era in Bills football already has a ton of HOF representation. IMO he should be in the HOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 hour ago, MikeSpeed said: Yes! Side Note: A good drinking game... every time he says "not for nothing" on 1 Bills Live. ??? 8 minutes ago, Manther said: IMO he should be in the HOF He TCB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 The broadcasting hall of fame??? Hell no. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) Count me in the “Yes” category. There are player in the HOF that were not as good as he was. If STs is to be considered equal to the other two phases of the game then he needs to be in. Edited June 24, 2020 by Don Otreply 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 5 hours ago, Bob in STL said: Yes. He was the best all around special teams player. Coverage, returns, everything. 4 hours ago, oldmanfan said: Yes. He revolutionized the importance of special teams. For this combination of reasons, he belongs in the HOF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 As a player yes, -broadcaster-not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Yes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyDogLuvsPB Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 13 hours ago, Putin said: He was the Best at what he did so you got my answer And nobody else has come close since. Sure there have been KR and PR who put up huge yardage in certain years and made the Pro Bowl but none have sustained it over an entire career! Steve was a helluva WR when he lined up but Marv refused to play him offensively. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Tired of this question being brought up, especially by a troll who will soon be banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Per usual on this topic, yes. This hit alone should get him in: Anyone who actually was able to watch the man play and see how he singlehandedly many times was able to swing a game’s momentum to the Bills when needed most will attest to this. As others upthread have said already, also a stellar WR in his own right. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Per usual on this topic, yes. This hit alone should get him in: Anyone who actually was able to watch the man play and see how he singlehandedly many times was able to swing a game’s momentum to the Bills when needed most will attest to this. As others upthread have said already, also a stellar WR in his own right. he held on to the ball?!?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 11 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: he held on to the ball?!?! I think the force of the blow lodged the ball somewhere between L3 to tailbone? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 hour ago, MyDogLuvsPB said: Steve was a helluva WR when he lined up but Marv refused to play him offensively. Jim Kelly said that if Steve had started at WR, they'd have won a couple of those Super Bowls. When Tasker heard that quote, he replied, "Yeah, and comments like that are what caused the league to implement drug testing." Oh, and count me as a Yes vote on the non-poll. Steve Tasker is synonymous with Special Teams. Even their initials are the same. ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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