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Morten Andersen's Hall of Fame candidacy has been hot topic for kickers

Morten Andersen, the leading scorer in NFL history, hasn't been alone in wondering when he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

It has been 25 years since the only true kicker, Jan Stenerud, was inducted.

"I watch with interest, obviously. I'm always thinking and hoping that a couple more kickers can get in," said Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, who also has a great chance of making the Hall of Fame one day.

"With 2,550 points or whatever he's got, that's a crazy number. That's unheard of," Vinatieri said of Andersen, who actually has 2,544 points -- more than twice as many as all-time touchdown leader Jerry Rice.