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Week Ten in Review

Posted on November 14, 2023 by longsnap

Week Ten was an active and eventful one for snappers Jake McQuaide replaced the injured Scott Daly in Detroit and was part of an NFL record six game-winning field goals to end a game. In addition to the Lions, the … Continue reading →

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2023 Patrick Mannelly Award Semi-Finalists Announced

Posted on November 13, 2023 by longsnap

This evening, The Patrick Mannelly Award announced the 10 semi-finalist long snappers for this year’s Award. The Award, now in its fifth year, will be given at a live ceremony and dinner outside of Chicago, Illinois on December 9, 2023. … Continue reading →

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Week Nine in Review

Posted on November 7, 2023 by longsnap

There will finally be a change at the snapping position but it will happen in Week Ten. Scott Daly of the Lions was injured on the final snap in Week Eight and will require knee surgery. Veteran Jake McQuaide, who … Continue reading →

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Week Eight in Review

Posted on October 31, 2023 by longsnap

Week Eight is complete and the long snapping position remains a model of consistency. Once again, there were no major performance issues or known injuries. With such stability, tackles are about the only news to report, so four snappers recorded … Continue reading →

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Week Seven in Review

Posted on October 24, 2023 by longsnap

We are seven weeks into the NFL season and the snapping position continues to be stable and without any changes. The most notable snapping event this week was likely created by Myles Garrett of the Browns, who leaped over Colts’ … Continue reading →

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All-Star Game Changes and USFL/XFL Merger To Impact Long Snappers

Posted on October 20, 2023 by longsnap

There are two notable changes that will directly impact college and pro long snappers looking to play in the NFL in 2024. The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, created in 2012, will not happened this year, although it promises to return in … Continue reading →

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Week Six in Review

Posted on October 17, 2023 by longsnap

Week Six was similar to prior weeks this NFL season at the snapping position. There were no major performance issues or injuries and the position remains remarkably stable and consistent. So, at least for now, tackles are the only real … Continue reading →

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Week Five in Review

Posted on October 10, 2023 by longsnap

Week Five of the NFL season is complete and the position remains stable. Andrew DePaola of the Vikings suffered an apparent ankle injury late in Sunday’s game but was able to return. Three snappers recorded tackles in punt coverage this … Continue reading →

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Week Four in Review

Posted on October 3, 2023 by longsnap

Week Four of the NFL season is complete and the snapping position remains stable and without any changes since the start of the season. Atlanta worked out snappers Tucker Addington, Jack Coco and Jake McQuaide, while Pittsburgh worked out Addington … Continue reading →

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Week Three in Review

Posted on September 26, 2023 by longsnap

Week Three of the NFL season is complete and was largely uneventful for snappers. Normally reliable Joe Cardona did have some short snapping issues for the Patriots but there have been no snapping changes since the start of the season. … Continue reading →

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