Monthly Archives: August 2014

Final Cuts Bring Some Surprising Snapping Moves

Posted on August 30, 2014 by longsnap

Today was the final cut down day in the NFL and there were some notable snapping moves.  Veteran Danny Aiken has been let go by the Patriots, while Kevin McDermott was waived by the Niners. The Pats do not have a … Continue reading →

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Snapping Picture after First Mandatory Cuts

Posted on August 26, 2014 by longsnap

Each NFL club was required to reduce its roster to 75 players today and that limit led to some long snappers losing their spot.  Charley Hughlett (Jaguars), Jeremy Cain (Buccaneers), Jorgen Hus (Rams), Casey Kreiter (Cowboys) and Luke Ingram (Steelers) have all been let … Continue reading →

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“Magic Man” Dorenbos Featured on HBO Real Sports

Posted on August 23, 2014 by longsnap

August is the time that NFL long snappers tend to get some rare publicity.  The story of the anonymous athletes who play perhaps the least glamorous position always makes for interesting reading and viewing.  The story of Jon Dornebos of the Eagles is … Continue reading →

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Two Snappers Released

Posted on August 18, 2014 by longsnap

With the first roster cut down to 75 players approaching next week, two teams have made snapping moves in advance of that deadline.  The Patriots waived rookie Travis Ott, while the Bears dropped CFL veteran, but NFL rookie, Chad Rempel. … Continue reading →

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Greg Warren Injured; Luke Ingram Signed

Posted on August 15, 2014 by longsnap

The first major snapping move since training camps began involved veteran Steeler Greg Warren, who suffered a torn meniscus in practice Wednesday.  Warren, who has previously torn the ACL in both of his knees, is expected to miss about four … Continue reading →

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Punter Ray Guy Enters Hall of Fame

Posted on August 4, 2014 by longsnap

Yesterday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted Ray Guy as the first punter to have received the honor.  Guy, who was also a first round pick by the Raiders, joins placekicker Jan Stenerud as the only kickers in the Hall … Continue reading →

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