Author Archives: longsnap

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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Additional Snapper Transactions

Posted on May 31, 2013 by longsnap

NFL clubs continue to adjust their rosters as they sign draft picks and round out the 90 man roster for training camp.  There have been a few snapping transactions over the last week or two, with the Seahawks waiving Adam Steiner, … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping Moves

Posted on May 17, 2013 by longsnap

The rookie mini-camps are now complete and there were no additional snapper signings.  However, there have been a few transactions at the snapping position.  The Raiders waived Adam Steiner, who was then claimed by the Seahawks.  Two recent free agent … Continue reading →

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LS Signings and Tryouts Update

Posted on May 9, 2013 by longsnap

Most NFL teams will conduct their three day mini-camps starting tomorrow, although a few teams conducted their camps last weekend.   After the Draft, six rookie long snappers signed contracts, while a number of other rookies have been invited to mini-camp without a … Continue reading →

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ESPN.com Playbook Features Long Snapping Camps

Posted on May 8, 2013 by longsnap

Last Sunday, Doug Williams of ESPN.com Playbook published a story that provides a compelling and comprehensive look at the growth of long snapping camps.  Featuring Cole Mazza, widely regarded as this past season’s top high school snapper and an Alabama recruit with a full … Continue reading →

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Undrafted Free Agent Snapper Activity

Posted on April 28, 2013 by longsnap

The NFL Draft is in the books and, once again, no long snapper was drafted.  The last snapper to be drafted was Jacob Ingram in the Sixth Round by the Patriots in 2009.  Ingram’s brother, Luke (Hawaii), is one of a number … Continue reading →

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