 Pro Bowler Bill Bates of the 1980s–1990s Dallas Cowboys was a well known gunner, known for daredevil plays.8-time Pro Bowler Matthew Slater of the New England Patriots is also considered a top gunner, and contributed greatly to the Patriots Super Bowl winning teams in 2014, 2016 and 2018.On punts there will be two offensive players on the punting team lined up close to the sideline.