Furthermore, he also improved his production as a punt returner, as he garnered 82 yards on 7 returns, averaging 11.7 yards per attempt. This came off the back of his 14 KR’s for 342 yards. It was then that he set the record, which still stands today, for average yards per kick return at 24.4 yards. In the following season, Tasker featured in just 2 games of the 1983 campaign, but bounced back in the ensuing year. On the other hand, he struggled as a punt returner as he only contributed 129 yards on 16 returns, creating a poor average of 8.1 yards per punt return. This was evidenced by his 410 yards recorded on just 17 kick returns, which produced a 24.1 return yard average. ![]() In addition to his usage in the pass game, he dominated on special teams. That year, he registered 50 yards on 2 rushing attempts, whilst he caught 1 pass for 19 yards. In his freshman season for the Wildcats, Tasker was utilised minimally as a running back. After the completion of two campaigns at the school, he transferred to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois ahead of the 1982 season. It’s that tribal, warrior grit and integrity that served Tasker incredibly well throughout his 13-year NFL career, but it was first born at Dodge City Community College in the city of the same name in Kansas back in the 1980’s. That said, the heart of a lion isn’t measured by it’s physical frame, but by that of it’s work ethic and determination to succeed. Steve was a small person all throughout his childhood, and life for that matter. Underrated, Under-appreciated And Overlooked ![]() With such high praise, how did Tasker rise to become one of the greatest special teamers of all time? Well, it’s time to find out. Don’t believe me? Take Fox Sports’ Gus Johnson’s opinion as fact, as he believes that he “was the greatest special teams player of all time.” He’s another guy that I unfortunately was not born when his playing days were conducted, but he sure does have a fantastic repertoire behind him. ![]() In the third instalment to ‘Sunday Morning Special Teams’, it’s the great Buffalo Bill Steve Tasker’s turn to have his life and career documented. It’s aims are to provide in-depth analysis of all special teams play, career retrospectives, player interviews and knowledge on the latest in the world of the unit itself. ‘Sunday Morning Special Teams’ is a weekly column divised by yours truly, Greg Forbes.
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