Monthly Archives: March 2013

Gresham Signing Ends Free Agency for Snappers

Posted on March 26, 2013 by longsnap

When client Clint Gresham of the Seahawks signed his one year contract as a restricted free agent yesterday, free agency at the snapping position ended along with it.   Last week, Thomas Gafford (Chiefs), Tanner Purdum (Jets) and Andrew Economos (Bucs) each signed new … Continue reading →

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Rule to Protect Snappers Passes

Posted on March 20, 2013 by longsnap

The proposed rule that was announced recently to protect snappers has passed.  Beginning this season, teams defending a field goal or extra point attempt will no longer be allowed to use overload situations in an attempt to block a kick.  Instead, teams can … Continue reading →

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Two More LS Signings in Free Agency

Posted on March 17, 2013 by longsnap

Free agency in the NFL is almost a week old and the usual trend of free agent snappers re-signing with their clubs continues.  The two latest signings are Greg Warren of the Steelers and Don Muhlbach of the Lions.  Both were … Continue reading →

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Proposed Rule to Protect Snappers on Kicks

Posted on March 14, 2013 by longsnap

The NFL Competition Committee has announced that one of the rule changes it will consider at next week’s league meeting is a proposal to protect snappers.  The proposed rule provides that, on field goals and extra points, the rushing team will be limited … Continue reading →

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New LS Signings in Free Agency

Posted on March 13, 2013 by longsnap

Free agency commenced yesterday afternoon and led to two additional signings at the long snapper position. Morgan Cox signed a two year deal to stay with the Ravens yesterday, while today it was announced that Justin Drescher signed a four year contract with … Continue reading →

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More LS Signings Before Free Agency

Posted on March 11, 2013 by longsnap

With veteran free agency set to commence tomorrow, one of the more active positions for signings is at long snapper.  In addition to the recent signings of potential unrestricted free agents LP Ladouceur (Cowboys) and Clark Harris (Bengals) comes the new deal today … Continue reading →

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New Deals for Ladouceur and Harris

Posted on March 8, 2013 by longsnap

With the NFL free agency period about to commence, two potential free agent snappers avoided the open market this week.  LP Ladouceur signed a new deal to stay in Dallas and  today it was announced that Clark Harris will stay in … Continue reading →

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Lions New Punter May Inspire Snappers

Posted on March 6, 2013 by longsnap

News broke yesterday that the Detroit Lions signed punter Blake Clingan after a Tuesday workout.  Although this is a rather routine off-season transaction, Clingan’s story of perseverance may serve as an inspiration for snappers wishing to get a shot in the NFL. Clingan punted … Continue reading →

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