Monthly Archives: November 2011

New Snappers in Minnesota and Cleveland

Today was decision day for two NFL teams at the snapping position.  The Vikings have signed veteran Matt Katula to replace the injured Cullen Loeffler.  The Browns have decided to replace Ryan Pontbriand with rookie Christian Yount, who spent part … Continue reading

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Week Twelve in Review

Week Twelve kept long snappers in the news, as the normally reliable Ryan Pontbriand had another rough week for the Browns.  Pontbriand had another poor field goal snap late in the game against the Bengals.  Reports indicate that the Browns are discussing what … Continue reading

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Week Eleven in Review

After weeks of stability at the snapping position, some uncertainty and change arose leading up to and during Week Eleven.  Cullen Loeffler of the Vikings was bothered by a rotator cuff injury during the week, but was able to snap against … Continue reading

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Week Ten in Review

Week Ten of the NFL season is complete and included one of the first significant snapping issues of the season.  Two-time Pro Bowl snapper Ryan Pontbriand of the Browns had his short snap on a late-game field goal attempt hit the … Continue reading

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Week Nine in Review

Week Nine of the NFL regular season has concluded and just one snapper, Zak DeOssie of the Giants, had a tackle in punt coverage.  DeOssie recorded a solo tackle, his sixth total tackle of the season. As expected, the Bucs … Continue reading

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Week Eight in Review

Week Eight is complete and this coming week will bring the first change to the snapping position.  The Bucs are expected to active veteran snapper Andrew Economos from the physically unable to perform list this week.  In anticipation of that move, the … Continue reading

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