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Gafford Re-Signs with Chiefs

Posted on February 16, 2014 by longsnap

With free agency set to commence next month, one of the few unrestricted free agent snappers has re-signed with his team.  Thomas Gafford recently signed a one-year deal to stay a member of the Chiefs. The unrestricted free agent snappers, who can sign … Continue reading →

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NFL Special Teams Coaching Changes

Posted on February 9, 2014 by longsnap

This year was a bit unusual when it comes to special teams coaching changes in the NFL.  In some years, it is typical to have significant turnover at the position.  However, to date, there have been just three changes since … Continue reading →

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Snow Long Snappng Academy Teams with Husted Kicking

Posted on February 5, 2014 by longsnap

As noted recently, 13 year NFL long snapper and client Justin Snow recently opened his Long Snapping Academy.  In addition to private instruction options, Snow has teamed with former NFL kicker Michael Husted and his National Camp Series. Snow will … Continue reading →

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Seahawks Win Super Bowl

Posted on February 4, 2014 by longsnap

The NFL season came to an end Sunday, with the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl in convincing fashion over the Broncos.  A special congratulations to client Clint Gresham, who snapped the Seahawks to victory. Attention now turns to the NFL Draft, starting … Continue reading →

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Mannelly Likely to Return to Bears

Posted on January 25, 2014 by longsnap

Veteran snapper Patrick Mannelly appears likely to return to Chicago next season according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.  Mannelly, who is 38 and an unrestricted free agent, holds the record for most games played by a Bear with 245 … Continue reading →

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Justin Snow Long Snapping Academy Now Open

Posted on January 23, 2014 by longsnap

Client and veteran NFL long snapper Justin Snow has recently started his own camps and training programs for long snappers.  Snow, who spent 13 years with the Colts and Redskins, has developed a variety of camps and training program packages … Continue reading →

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NFL May Eliminate the Extra Point

Posted on January 21, 2014 by longsnap

News broke yesterday that the NFL and its Competition Committee will consider the elimination of the extra point after touchdowns.  Among the factors leading to the potential change is the fact that point after attempts have become almost automatic, with … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Matchup Set

Posted on January 20, 2014 by longsnap

The Super Bowl teams are now set and will feature client Clint Gresham, who will snap for the Seahawks, and Aaron Brewer, who will handle the snaps for the Broncos on February 2nd. During the playoffs, just two snappers recorded … Continue reading →

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Gosselin Reveals Special Teams Rankings

Posted on January 20, 2014 by longsnap

Rick Gosselin of The Dallas Morning News recently revealed his special teams rankings for the 2013 NFL season.  Gosselin has been ranking this component of football for over 30 years and determines his special teams unit rankings based on 22 different aspects of special … Continue reading →

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Ferguson Wins 2013 Herbalife 24 Chris Rubio Award

Posted on January 18, 2014 by longsnap

Blake Ferguson, a high school junior and LSU recruit, took him the 2013 Herbalife 24 Chris Rubio Award last night in Vegas as the top high school long snapper.  Ferguson prevailed over two senior snappers, Alan Lucy and Tanner Carew.

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