Monthly Archives: August 2013

Two Rookie Snappers Make Rosters

Posted on August 31, 2013 by longsnap

Today is the final cut down day in the NFL as each team must pare its roster to 53 players.  Although there may still be some movement over the next few days, it looks as if two rookie snappers will make NFL regular … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping Moves

Posted on August 27, 2013 by longsnap

Today is the first required cut down day in the NFL.  Each team is now limited to 75 players on the roster and must be down to 53 by Friday.  A number of teams have let go of snappers as they … Continue reading →

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Rubio Featured in The New York Times

Posted on August 25, 2013 by longsnap

Snapping instructor Chris Rubio has been featured regularly on Longsnap.com as well as many other national media sources.  The latest recognition came in the form of a feature story in The New York Times by Scott Cacciola, who calls Rubio, appropriately, “Guru of the … Continue reading →

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Signings and Shrieking

Posted on August 16, 2013 by longsnap

There was some snapping news during the second weekend of NFL pre-season games, as the Dolphins announced the signing of veteran snapper John Denney to a three-year extension.  Denney would have been an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season and … Continue reading →

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Snapping Update after Preseason Week One

Posted on August 11, 2013 by longsnap

With the first full week of NFL preseason action complete, there have been some recent snapping developments.  Two snappers, Jon Condo (Raiders) and Christian Yount (Browns), received contract extensions.  Condo is now under contract until 2016 and the extension prevents him from … Continue reading →

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