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

Jets intentionally signed Justin Hardee in 2021 as a gunner specialist, and has been their special teams captain every season since. He made the pro bowl last season as well. He is an elite gunner and is who I watch on every Jets punt, dude is the tackler on almost every punt. Here is a highlight video of his 2022 play https://youtu.be/SsnBflswW7Y?si=wfDEHfPS1XI_ia39