Author Archives: longsnap

Signings and Shrieking

Posted on August 16, 2013 by longsnap

There was some snapping news during the second weekend of NFL pre-season games, as the Dolphins announced the signing of veteran snapper John Denney to a three-year extension.  Denney would have been an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season and … Continue reading →

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Snapping Update after Preseason Week One

Posted on August 11, 2013 by longsnap

With the first full week of NFL preseason action complete, there have been some recent snapping developments.  Two snappers, Jon Condo (Raiders) and Christian Yount (Browns), received contract extensions.  Condo is now under contract until 2016 and the extension prevents him from … Continue reading →

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2013 Training Camp Long Snappers Chart; Jets Add Scales

Posted on July 23, 2013 by longsnap

With some NFL training camps underway and the rest about to commence, it is time to debut the 2013 NFL Long Snappers Chart, Training Camp edition.  The Chart is similar to the Regular Season chart but includes a column for … Continue reading →

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Snapping Moves as Training Camps Approach

Posted on July 16, 2013 by longsnap

With training camps a few days away, there have been a couple of moves at the snapping position.  Late last month, the Jets waived Travis Tripucka and, last week, the 49ers waived Kyle Nelson, who was later claimed by the Seahawks. At this … Continue reading →

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Snapping Prospects for 2014 NFL Draft

Posted on July 5, 2013 by longsnap

Although the college and NFL seasons are many weeks away, it is never too early to start identifying some of the top college snapping talent that NFL clubs will be watching closely this season. So far, there are a few … Continue reading →

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Rams Snapper McQuaide Having a Great Week

Posted on July 2, 2013 by longsnap

Rams snapper Jake McQuaide is enjoying a great week so far during the down time that occurs just prior to training camp.  McQuaide, who is entering his third NFL season, signed a four year contract extension on Monday that will keep him … Continue reading →

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CFL Snappers for the 2013 Season

Posted on July 1, 2013 by longsnap

The CFL regular season got underway this weekend and featured the same eight snappers that started the season last year.  Of this group, only veteran Randy Chevrier has spent time in the NFL.  Below are the snappers for each club. … Continue reading →

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Pontbriand Offering Private and Group Snapping Training

Posted on June 17, 2013 by longsnap

Ryan Pontbriand, who is the highest drafted snapper in the history of the NFL, is now offering both private and group snapping training and instruction.  Based in Texas, Pontbriand has started to train high school and college snappers in sessions … Continue reading →

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USC Recruit Zach Smith Becomes a National Video Sensation

Posted on June 6, 2013 by longsnap

California high school snapper Zach Smith, who is committed to attend USC next Fall, has become the latest national video star with his amazing compilation of long snapping tricks.  At last check, Smith’s video had over 425,000 views and has … Continue reading →

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Phil Steele’s Preseason All-American Long Snappers

Posted on June 5, 2013 by longsnap

Phil Steele’s College Football Preview is one of the best college preview publications I have seen, largely because it always includes detailed information on each FBS team’s long snapper.  Steele continues to respect the position and today updated his Daily Blog … Continue reading →

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