View Full Version : Tasker provides sweet inspiration
NewYorkCity Backers
07-24-2003, 08:14 AM
When his coaches told him he was too small to play professional football, Steve Tasker didn't let that stop him from chasing his dream. The 5-foot-9, 185-pounder went on to enjoy a 13-year career in the NFL, which included four trips to the Super Bowl with the Buffalo Bills.
http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20030724/1011176.asp?1011176.asp
G. Host
07-24-2003, 08:31 AM
Great article. I am going to save a couple of quotes for my Steve Tasker Tribute.
Keep in mind, that he did all that, Pro Bowls, etc., on STs. Too many players underrate STs play! Tasker led the way to proving that a player could base an entire career on STs as a non-Kicker.
He's my favorite Bills player of all-time!
He once made a statement to the affect, Everyone should have the opportunity to cover a kickoff at least once in their life.
He was really enthusiastic about it and it made me realize that to be a top STs player is probably better than or equal to being a top O or D player. I mean think about what happened when we kicked off or punted! Everyone was watching Tasker!!!
At least I was...!
NewYorkCity Backers
07-24-2003, 11:42 AM
Marv Levy put it well when he declared, "special teams are 1/3 of the game."
They weren't last year...
LOL
NewYorkCity Backers
07-24-2003, 12:05 PM
I concur Wys Guy.
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