Monthly Archives: April 2009

More Snapping Moves

Posted on April 30, 2009 by longsnap

A couple of new snapping developments to report from the last few days.  The Steelers released Jared Retkofsky, who filled in for Greg Warren last season.  Warren and client Mark Estermyer are left to compete for the spot.  Two other Draft … Continue reading →

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NFL Draft and Free Agent Summary

Posted on April 28, 2009 by longsnap

Most of the smoke has cleared from the NFL Draft and here are the latest snapping developments.  Jake Ingram of Hawaii was the only snapper drafted when the Patriots selected him in the Sixth Round.  A number of snappers reached … Continue reading →

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Griffin Signs with Seahawks; Peck to Tryout with Bears

Posted on April 27, 2009 by longsnap

Michigan snapper Sean Griffin has reportedly signed a free agent deal with the Seahawks and will compete for the snapping  job with last year’s Sixth Round pick, Tyler Schmitt.  In addition, Wisconsin snapper Dave Peck is scheduled to participate in … Continue reading →

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Estermyer Signs with Steelers

Posted on April 26, 2009 by longsnap

Client Mark Estermyer from the University of Pittsburgh has agreed to a three-year free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Estermyer, who snapped in the Senior Bowl, is expected to compete with Greg Warren, who is returning from a season-ending … Continue reading →

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Ingram Drafted by Pats in Round Six

Posted on April 26, 2009 by longsnap

The Patriots, who lost snapper Lonie Paxton to the Bronocs in free agency, have drafted Hawaii snapper Jake Ingram with the 25th pick in the Sixth Round.  Ingram, who participated in the Senior Bowl and Combine, was the 198th selection … Continue reading →

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Retkofsky Injured in Motorcycle Accident

Posted on April 20, 2009 by longsnap

Steelers snapper Jared Retkofsky was injured recently in a motorcycle accident. Retkofsky was seen at Steelers off-season workouts in a sling.

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April Special Teams Coach of the Year

Posted on April 16, 2009 by longsnap

Bills special teams coach Bobby April was this year’s winner of the Special Teams Coach of the Year Award as voted by fellow NFL coaches. The award was given to April by Professional Kicking Services in Reno, Nevada. This is the … Continue reading →

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Snapping Moves

Posted on April 16, 2009 by longsnap

Some quick snapping notes with the NFL Draft approaching. The Packers traded JJ Jansen to the Panthers for a conditional 7th Round pick in 2011. Snapper trades are very rare, but the Panthers needed a replacement for veteran Jason Kyle, … Continue reading →

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