Adam Vinatieri has a very strong case for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The kicker has made some incredible kicks, particularly in the playoffs, and he’s done it for well over 20 years. He’s the NFL’s all-time leader in regular-season and postseason points scored. He’s also the leader in field goals made and he’s second in extra points made.
A self-taught, erratic Division II kicker, he created a record-setting career on hard work and a little bit of luck — kicking guru Doug Blevins picked his VHS tape out of a pile and saw someone with undeniable leg strength, someone he tutored and then got a chance in the World League of American Football before getting a chance with the New England Patriots.