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Snapping Update After the Super Bowl

Posted on February 8, 2018 by longsnap

Eagles snapper Rick Lovato is now a Super Bowl champion.  Lovato will be awarded a Super Bowl ring, as will former Eagle snapper Jon Dorenbos.  The Eagles decided to give Dorenbos, who is now retired due to a heart condition, … Continue reading →

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Rick Gosselin’s 2017 NFL Special Teams Rankings

Posted on January 26, 2018 by longsnap

One of the highlights at the end of the NFL season is Rick Gosselin’s annual special teams rankings.  Now in its 39th season, Gosselin ranks each team in 22 different categories.  The lower the amount of point, the better. Historically, … Continue reading →

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NFL Snapper Signings and Coaching Changes Update

Posted on January 14, 2018 by longsnap

With the NFC and AFC Championship matchups set for next weekend, it is a good time to take a look at some of the snapping developments in terms of signings and coaching changes since the end of the regular season. … Continue reading →

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Week Eleven in Review

Posted on November 21, 2017 by longsnap

Week Eleven marked the NFL regular season debut of Colin Holba in Jacksonville and the return of client Brett Goode to Green Bay.  In addition, it was a highly unusual week since no snapper recorded a tackle in punt coverage. … Continue reading →

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Week Nine in Review

Posted on November 7, 2017 by longsnap

Week Nine is complete and marked the NFL regular season debut of client Derek Hart with the Packers last night.  Hart becomes the third snapper the Packers have used this season, following injuries to client Brett Goode and, most recently, … Continue reading →

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Eagles Top Gosselin Special Teams Rankings

Posted on February 24, 2017 by longsnap

Rick Gosselin of The Dallas Morning News recently published his annual rankings of NFL special teams units.  The rankings, based on 22 different kicking game categories, assigns points for each category, with the best team finishing with the lowest amount of … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping and Coaching Moves

Posted on February 2, 2017 by longsnap

There were a few developments this past week involving snappers and special teams coaches.  The Steelers have re-signed veteran Greg Warren for another season, while the Jets added Josh Latham, who previously snapped at Sacramento State.  Latham is the second … Continue reading →

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NFL Special Teams Coaching Update

Posted on January 30, 2017 by longsnap

There will be at least five teams with new special teams coaches next season in the NFL.  To date, Joe DeCamillis has moved from the Broncos to the Jaguars, while former Kansas City assistant special teams coach Brock Olivo takes … Continue reading →

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NFL ST Coach Bruce DeHaven Passes Away

Posted on January 1, 2017 by longsnap

As we celebrate a new year and final week of the NFL regular season, this week also brought sadness, as long-time NFL special teams coach Bruce DeHaven died Tuesday after a brave battle with cancer. DeHaven, who was 68, coached … Continue reading →

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The Leaping the Snapper Controversy Continues

Posted on December 14, 2016 by longsnap

The Patriots successful leap over Ravens snapper Morgan Cox to block a field goal attempt Monday night has brought the controversial play back into focus.  Earlier this season, the Broncos and Seahawks successfully executed similar leaps to block kicks. Adam Kilgore of … Continue reading →

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