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New Snappers in Minnesota and Cleveland

Posted on November 29, 2011 by longsnap

Today was decision day for two NFL teams at the snapping position.  The Vikings have signed veteran Matt Katula to replace the injured Cullen Loeffler.  The Browns have decided to replace Ryan Pontbriand with rookie Christian Yount, who spent part … Continue reading →

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Week Twelve in Review

Posted on November 29, 2011 by longsnap

Week Twelve kept long snappers in the news, as the normally reliable Ryan Pontbriand had another rough week for the Browns.  Pontbriand had another poor field goal snap late in the game against the Bengals.  Reports indicate that the Browns are discussing what … Continue reading →

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Week Eleven in Review

Posted on November 22, 2011 by longsnap

After weeks of stability at the snapping position, some uncertainty and change arose leading up to and during Week Eleven.  Cullen Loeffler of the Vikings was bothered by a rotator cuff injury during the week, but was able to snap against … Continue reading →

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Week Ten in Review

Posted on November 15, 2011 by longsnap

Week Ten of the NFL season is complete and included one of the first significant snapping issues of the season.  Two-time Pro Bowl snapper Ryan Pontbriand of the Browns had his short snap on a late-game field goal attempt hit the … Continue reading →

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Week Nine in Review

Posted on November 8, 2011 by longsnap

Week Nine of the NFL regular season has concluded and just one snapper, Zak DeOssie of the Giants, had a tackle in punt coverage.  DeOssie recorded a solo tackle, his sixth total tackle of the season. As expected, the Bucs … Continue reading →

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Week Eight in Review

Posted on November 1, 2011 by longsnap

Week Eight is complete and this coming week will bring the first change to the snapping position.  The Bucs are expected to active veteran snapper Andrew Economos from the physically unable to perform list this week.  In anticipation of that move, the … Continue reading →

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Week Seven in Review

Posted on October 25, 2011 by longsnap

Week Seven is complete and, like prior weeks, the snapping position remains stable.  Two teams did workout snappers recently, with the Patriots bringing in veteran Chris Massey and the Bengals doing the same with rookie Patrick Scales. Three snappers, John Denney (Dolphins), … Continue reading →

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Week Six in Review

Posted on October 18, 2011 by longsnap

Week Six is complete and the snapping position remains stable.  Zak DeOssie, who suffered a concussion last week, was able to snap for the Giants.  If DeOssie was unable to play, reports indicated that Matt Katula would have been signed after … Continue reading →

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ESPN’s Page Two Long Snapper Rankings

Posted on October 13, 2011 by longsnap

Thomas Neumann of ESPN’s Page Two just compiled his own ranking of the top ten NFL long snappers.  In what he calls the “inaugural edition of Page 2’s Long Snapper Rankings“, Neumann unique rankings put Ryan Pontbriand of the Browns … Continue reading →

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Week Five in Review

Posted on October 11, 2011 by longsnap

Week Five is complete and saw the first significant injury at the snapping position when Zak DeOssie of the Giants suffered a concussion covering a punt.  DeOssie could not finish the game and the Giants were forced to use an … Continue reading →

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