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Snapping Moves After the Draft; ST Coaching Change in Carolina

Posted on May 5, 2015 by longsnap

Rookie mini-camps start this weekend and, in preparation, some teams have made roster moves.  A couple of today’s transactions implicated the snapping position.  The Chiefs waived Jorgen Hus, leaving James Winchester and rookie free agent Andrew East on the roster.  The Patriots also … Continue reading →

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NFL Draft Review

Posted on May 3, 2015 by longsnap

For the first time since 2009, a dedicated long snapper was selected in the NFL Draft.  Joe Cardona from Navy was a Fifth Round selection and pick 166 overall by the Patriots.  Cardona, who may not be able to play until … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping Transactions

Posted on April 22, 2015 by longsnap

With the NFL Draft about a week away, there have been some snapping moves as teams get ready to starting completing their rosters.  The Chiefs waived Brandon Hartson and the Steelers claimed him off waivers the next day.  The Seahawks waived Luke … Continue reading →

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McDermott Signs with Vikings

Posted on April 11, 2015 by longsnap

With the NFL Draft rapidly approaching at the end of the month, the number of transactions in the NFL are starting to slow down.  In what may be one of the last moves involving a snapper before the Draft, Kevin … Continue reading →

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LS Nate Boyer is the Most Improbable NFL Prospect

Posted on April 6, 2015 by longsnap

Regular readers of Longsnap.com are already very familiar with the incredible story of Nate Boyer and his journey to college long snapper at the University of Texas.  Now, at age 34, Boyer is trying to add another chapter by getting into an … Continue reading →

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Gresham Back with Seahawks

Posted on March 27, 2015 by longsnap

The only snapper signing of the past week involved client Clint Gresham, who re-signed with the Seahawks for three more years.  With the signing of Gresham, who was an unrestricted free agent, just three veteran free agent long snappers remain on … Continue reading →

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Extra Points Safe…For Now

Posted on March 25, 2015 by longsnap

The NFL League Meetings are taking place this week in Arizona and marks the time when  possible rule changes are considered.  The extra point remains a key focus of proposed changes but will remain as is, at least for now. There … Continue reading →

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Three New Long Snapper Signings

Posted on March 19, 2015 by longsnap

With free agency well into its second week, veteran snapper signings have continued.  Morgan Cox reached a one-year deal to stay with the Ravens, while former Chiefs snapper Thomas Gafford signed a one-year deal with the Bears. Gafford is one of the rare … Continue reading →

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Two More Snapper Signings

Posted on March 15, 2015 by longsnap

In the last few days, there have been two new long snapper signings.  The Jets brought back veteran Tanner Purdum on a two-year deal, while the Chiefs added street free agent James Winchester. Winchester has prior experience with the Eagles and is … Continue reading →

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More Snapper Signings in Free Agency

Posted on March 11, 2015 by longsnap

For as long as I have been following the long snapping position over the last 20 years or so, I cannot recall a snapper changing teams in free agency.  Most teams simply retain their existing snapper if they are still performing at high level … Continue reading →

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