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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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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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