Monthly Archives: July 2014

2014 Training Camp Long Snapper Chart

Posted on July 26, 2014 by longsnap

With every NFL team now in training camp, it is a good time to reveal the training camp edition of Longsnap.com’s exclusive NFL Long Snappers Chart.  The most recent snapping transaction involved Kyle Nelson being added by the Niners.  Nelson was let by … Continue reading →

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Eighth Grade Snapper Offered Scholarship

Posted on July 23, 2014 by longsnap

It was revealed yesterday that Quentin Skinner Jr., a 13 year old rising eighth grade snapper, has received a verbal offer of a college scholarship.  Skinner attended a specialists camp at LSU this past weekend.  He made such an impression on the special … Continue reading →

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Vikings Special Teams Coach to be Suspended

Posted on July 21, 2014 by longsnap

Vikings special teams coach Mike Priefer will be suspended by the team for up to three games this season as a result of his conduct with former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe.  Kluwe alleges that Priefer made various inappropriate remarks to Kluwe.  An independent investigation could … Continue reading →

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A Look at the Launching Pad Camp

Posted on July 20, 2014 by longsnap

NFL training camps are opening around the country and, in preparation for the upcoming season, some kickers, punters and long snappers headed to California to prepare. Stu Wood of the Wall Street Journal recently profiled the Launching Pad, an intense camp … Continue reading →

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Pro Football Focus Rates Long Snappers

Posted on July 3, 2014 by longsnap

Noted football analytics website Pro Football Focus has finally turned its sharp analysis skills to the long snapping position.  2013 was the first season PFF began grading snappers as part of their evaluation of every NFL player.  It is often difficult … Continue reading →

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