Monthly Archives: October 2013

Week Eight in Review

Posted on October 29, 2013 by longsnap

Week Eight is done and featured a rare poor punt snap from Zak DeOssie of the Giants. DeOssie launched a punt snap well over the head of punter Steve Weatherford which resulted in an Eagles touchdown.  To his credit, DeOssie faced the music … Continue reading →

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Week Seven in Review

Posted on October 22, 2013 by longsnap

Week Seven is complete and marked the first change at the snapping position of the season.  Kyle Nelson handled the snaps for the Redskins in place of Nick Sundberg, who was lost for the season in last week’s game. In a press … Continue reading →

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LS Prospects for the 2014 NFL Draft

Posted on October 19, 2013 by longsnap

With the college season well underway, it is a good time to examine some of the top long snapping prospects for next year’s NFL Draft.  Although most draft publications do not list snappers, two notable exceptions are ESPN.com and NFLDraftScout.com. ESPN.com … Continue reading →

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Redskins Add Kyle Nelson

Posted on October 15, 2013 by longsnap

The Redskins added snapper Kyle Nelson today to replace injured Nick Sundberg.  Nelson was in camp with the Niners and Seahawks this preseason and snapped for the Chargers last year in the regular season after Mike Windt’s injury.

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Week Six in Review

Posted on October 15, 2013 by longsnap

After almost six full weeks of stability at the snapping position, disaster struck this week.  Nick Sundberg of the Redskins tore his meniscus making a tackle in punt coverage and will miss the rest of the season.  Sundberg, who signed a … Continue reading →

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Gresham Releases The Making of a Champion

Posted on October 14, 2013 by longsnap

Seahawks snapper and client Clint Gresham released a DVD short film yesterday entitled “The Making of a Champion”.  Featuring fellow Seahawks teammates and coaches, the DVD profiles what it takes to be a champion both on and off the field. … Continue reading →

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A Close Look Inside the Giants Field Goal Operation

Posted on October 10, 2013 by longsnap

The Giants play the Bears tonight and, during the game, the Giants field goal unit of snapper Zak DeOssie, holder Steve Weatherford and kicker Josh Brown will be in action.  Like snapping itself, the operation of the kicking unit for … Continue reading →

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Week Five in Review

Posted on October 8, 2013 by longsnap

Week Five is complete and the snapping position appears stable.  Giants snapper Zak DeOssie suffered a back injury in the game against the Eagles but it does not appear that he will miss Thursday’s game.  Five snappers recorded tackles in punt coverage … Continue reading →

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Former NFL ST Coach Westhoff on Special Teams Play

Posted on October 5, 2013 by longsnap

The MMQB website featured a compelling story yesterday authored by former NFL special teams coach Mike Westhoff.  Westhoff, who spent 27 years in the NFL coaching special teams with the Dolphins and Jets, suggests that recent rule changes have eliminated much of the … Continue reading →

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Week Four in Review

Posted on October 1, 2013 by longsnap

Week Four of the NFL season is complete and the snapping position remains stable.  Unlike last week, a number of snappers recorded tackles in punt coverage, led by Garrison Sanborn of the Bills who had two assisted tackles.  Carson Tinker (Jaguars), … Continue reading →

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