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Big Day for Long Snapping Draft Prospects

Posted on May 10, 2014 by longsnap

The third day of the NFL Draft is today and marks a key time for long snapping prospects.   Although a snapper is not expected to be selected in the Draft, they are very popular right after the Draft during undrafted free agency.  As the … Continue reading →

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Jaguars Snapper Carson Tinker Releases Book

Posted on April 20, 2014 by longsnap

Snapper Carson Tinker of the Jacksonville Jaguars has just released a book describing his loss and recovery following a devastating tornado while Tinker was a student athlete at the University of Alabama.  Tinker was injured when an EF-4 tornado struck, … Continue reading →

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Bears Sign CFL Veteran Rempel

Posted on April 8, 2014 by longsnap

With veteran snapper Patrick Mannelly still recovering from hip surgery, the Bears added a CFL veteran to the roster.  Chad Rempel, who has snapped for four CFL clubs over a 10 year career, signed a contract with the Bears and will compete with … Continue reading →

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Hus Signs With Seahawks

Posted on April 6, 2014 by longsnap

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks added snapping competition this week by signing Jorgen Hus.  Hus, who was in camp with the Rams during training camp last season, will compete with client Clint Gresham in Seattle.

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Rule Changes for Kicks

Posted on March 27, 2014 by longsnap

This week, NFL team owners voted on two rule changes that will implicate the kicking game.  Although no permanent changes were made to extra points as had been discussed, there will be a temporary change during the first two full weeks … Continue reading →

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Tampa Bay and New England Add Snappers

Posted on March 20, 2014 by longsnap

The Buccaneers have signed veteran snapper Jeremy Cain, while the Patriots have added Charley Hughlett in the past few days.  Cain has prior experience with Bucs coach Lovie Smith from his time with the Bears.  Cain has also snapped in the regular … Continue reading →

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Warren Re-Signs with Steelers

Posted on March 13, 2014 by longsnap

Veteran free agency began in the NFL Tuesday and another snapper quickly re-signed with his club.  Greg Warren signed a one-year deal to stay in Pittsburgh and leaves Patrick Mannelly (Bears) and Andrew Economos (Buccaneers) as the only remaining free agents.

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Aiken Signs One Year Deal with Patriots

Posted on March 9, 2014 by longsnap

The only restricted free agent long snapper this year, Danny Aiken of the Patriots, has signed a one year contract to remain with the Patriots.  With Aiken’s signing, there are just three snapping free agents remaining. Patrick Mannelly (Bears), Greg Warren … Continue reading →

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NFL May Try Longer Extra Points

Posted on March 4, 2014 by longsnap

After the NFL indicated in January that it was considering the elimination of the extra point, the NFL Competition Committee is now apparently mulling a longer kicker as an alternative.  Reports surfaced yesterday that the NFL may experiment with an extra point attempt from … Continue reading →

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Muhlbach Returns to Lions

Posted on March 1, 2014 by longsnap

As veteran free agency rapidly approaches in the NFL, Don Muhlbach of the Lions has signed a one-year deal to return to Detroit.  With Muhlbach’s signing, there are just three unrestricted free agent snappers remaining.  Pat Mannelly of the Bears is expected to return … Continue reading →

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