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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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Top College Snapping Prospects for the 2015 NFL Draft

Posted on June 30, 2014 by longsnap

Although the 2014 NFL Draft concluded just a few weeks ago, there are already a handful of college snappers that are considered the early top prospects for next year’s Draft.  Matt Dooley (Indiana), Jesse Schmitt (Purdue) and Andrew East (Vanderbilt) are … Continue reading →

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CFL Snappers for 2014 Season

Posted on June 29, 2014 by longsnap

The 2014 CFL season is now underway which makes this a good time to take a quick look at the long snappers for each team. Former NFL snapper Randy Chevrier is back for another season in Calgary, while former CFL snapper Chad Rempel … Continue reading →

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Recent Snapping Transactions

Posted on June 26, 2014 by longsnap

With NFL training camps a few weeks away, this time tends to be a slow one in the NFL.  In the last few weeks, other than the retirement of veteran Pat Mannelly, the only long snapping transaction involved the Jaguars. … Continue reading →

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Mannelly Retires after 16 NFL Seasons

Posted on June 20, 2014 by longsnap

After 16 seasons in the NFL following his selection in the Sixth Round of the 1998 NFL Draft, Pat Mannelly of the Bears is retiring today.  Mannelly is 39 and, although he had hoped to return for a 17th season, a hip … Continue reading →

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Phil Steele Announces All-America Snappers

Posted on June 8, 2014 by longsnap

Phil Steele has just announced his All-America teams and, as usual, his is one of the rare publications to include long snappers.  The first team snapper is Scott Thompson of NC State, who held the same position last year.  Reid … Continue reading →

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