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.
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