Author Archives: longsnap

Jets Sign Triner to Future Deal

Posted on January 15, 2017 by longsnap

Zach Triner became the third long snapper to sign a contract for next season.  Triner, who snapped at Assumption College in Massachusetts, also played Division One lacrosse for Siena College.  He joins Reid Ferguson (Bills) and Jeff Overbaugh (Broncos) as … Continue reading →

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Best Special Teamers According to Pro Football Focus

Posted on January 14, 2017 by longsnap

Pro Football Focus tracks every player on every play in the NFL and special teams are not immune.  PFF recently published the results from its tracking of every special teams player on every special teams play in an article titled “The … Continue reading →

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Fletcher Wins Chris Rubio Award

Posted on January 14, 2017 by longsnap

High school senior Thomas Fletcher won the Chris Rubio Award in Las Vegas last night as the best high school long snapper.  Fletcher will attend Alabama next season and beat out two other senior snappers, Kyle Gibbs who will attend … Continue reading →

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Book Review-Upside Down Football: An Inside Look at Long Snapping in the NFL

Posted on January 8, 2017 by longsnap

Author Ted Kluck has just written a book that is easily one of my favorites.  The title, Upside Down Football: An Inside Look at Long Snapping in the NFL may instantly reveal why it is so special.  Admittedly, I am credited, at … Continue reading →

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Reserve/Future Signings and Veteran Free Agency

Posted on January 4, 2017 by longsnap

With the NFL regular season complete and playoffs about to start, it is a good time to look at some early long snapper signings for next season and the current NFL snappers that are about to become free agents. With respect to contracts … Continue reading →

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Seahawks Add Ott for Playoffs

Posted on January 3, 2017 by longsnap

With Nolan Frese injured and on injured reserve, the Seahawks added Tyler Ott to the roster to snap in the playoffs.  Ott was most recently with the Bengals while Clark Harris recovered from an injury. Ott also spent time on … Continue reading →

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Week Seventeen in Review

Posted on January 2, 2017 by longsnap

The 2016 NFL regular season is now complete.  There were two notable snapping situations in the final week.  Nolan Frese of the Seahawks sprained his ankle early in the game against the 49ers.  Later, Frese sailed a punt snap over … Continue reading →

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NFL ST Coach Bruce DeHaven Passes Away

Posted on January 1, 2017 by longsnap

As we celebrate a new year and final week of the NFL regular season, this week also brought sadness, as long-time NFL special teams coach Bruce DeHaven died Tuesday after a brave battle with cancer. DeHaven, who was 68, coached … Continue reading →

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Long Snapper the Secret to Alabama’s Success?

Posted on December 29, 2016 by longsnap

Alabama has been one of the most successful college football programs in the country and perhaps their recent tradition of scholarship long snappers may be a key element to their success.  Sam Borden of The New York Times suggests as … Continue reading →

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Week Sixteen in Review

Posted on December 27, 2016 by longsnap

There is one week left in the NFL regular season and the snapping position remains stable.  There were a few notable poor snaps, as Morgan Cox had a rare high short snap that prevented a Ravens field goal attempt against the Steelers … Continue reading →

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