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Have there ever been players who were known as being elite in some super niche/specific roles? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by differential32@alien.top to c/nfl@nfl.community

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I'm not talking about a kicker, or a punter, or even like a short yardage back or something. Has there ever been a guy who was known for being an elite gunner (guy on the punting team who tries to down the ball on a punt that isn't fielded by a returner)? Or a special teams tackler? Or long snapper? I don't even know if people pay attention to things like this; just curious.

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[–] gyman122@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Pete Johnson was a 260 pound fullback in the 70s and 80s, in those days that was about the size of an offensive guard.

Well known as the best short yardage back of his era, if not all time. Has one of the best attempt/TD rates ever

[–] PyrokineticLemer@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Paul Seymour, the third tackle in front of Simpson. Devastating blocker.

[–] gyman122@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

All-American tackle at Michigan!