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Week One in Review

Posted on September 13, 2011 by longsnap

Week One of the NFL season is now complete and special teams played a record-breaking role.  There were a total of eight kicks and punts returned for touchdowns, a new NFL record for a single week.  Three snappers, Danny Aiken … Continue reading →

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Texas Another Big Producer of NFL Snappers

Posted on September 8, 2011 by longsnap

Earlier this year, a story appeared about the role the state of Arizona in producing snappers.  Yesterday, Texas was the focus of a story in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about how the state has produced eight current NFL snappers that … Continue reading →

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The NFL Season Starts Tonight!

Posted on September 8, 2011 by longsnap

The NFL season commences tonight, with the Saints at the Packers.  The snapping situations are all set, at least for now.  After the final roster cuts Sunday, the Patriots made another move by claiming rookie Danny Aiken off waivers from the … Continue reading →

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Final Roster Cuts Made

Posted on September 3, 2011 by longsnap

All NFL teams reduced their rosters to 53 today and, as a result, a number of snappers were involved.  Four rookie free agent snappers were waived as Patrick Scales (Ravens), Danny Aiken (Bills), Scott Albritton (Texans) and Kyle Nelson (Saints) … Continue reading →

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More Love for Long Snappers

Posted on September 2, 2011 by longsnap

With 53 man rosters set to become final tomorrow, this week has brought some new and additional support for the long snapping position.  Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick has always been a big proponent of snappers, as noted in this prior post.  … Continue reading →

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Snapping Moves After the First Round of Cuts

Posted on August 31, 2011 by longsnap

NFL rosters have now been reduced to 80 and, as part of the reduction, both rookie and veteran snappers were involved.  Among the biggest moves was the Chargers releasing veteran David Binn, who spent 17 seasons and 256 regular season … Continue reading →

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Veteran Snapper Moves

Posted on August 29, 2011 by longsnap

Although the first round of NFL mandated cuts are not required until tomorrow, a couple of veteran snappers have found new teams and will compete for a permanent spot.  Chris Massey, who was recently released by the Rams, has signed … Continue reading →

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NFL Snapping Updates

Posted on August 22, 2011 by longsnap

Week Two of the NFL Preseason concludes this evening, but there has already been a significant move at the snapping position in St. Louis today.  Veteran Chris Massey, who has been the Rams snapper since he was drafted in Round … Continue reading →

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Snapping Situation after Preseason Week One

Posted on August 16, 2011 by longsnap

Week One of the Preseason is now complete and some recent undrafted free agents are no longer competing at the snapping position.  Some position players with snapping ability have been waived, including Ryan Coulson (Patriots) and Harry Flaherty (Saints, originally reported as … Continue reading →

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Preseason Action Begins Tonight

Posted on August 11, 2011 by longsnap

The NFL Preseason starts tonight with five games.  Week 1 concludes Monday with the Jets at the Texans.  Longsnap.com will be updating its NFL Long Snappers Chart after the conclusion of the first week of Preseason action.  In the past … Continue reading →

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