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Unique Insight into the Cardinals Search for a New Snapper

Posted on August 5, 2016 by longsnap

As most aspiring professional long snappers know, it is very rare to have an open job in the NFL and even more unusual to have two rookies compete for it.  However, that is the exact scenario facing the Arizona Cardinals following … Continue reading →

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Seahawks Add Frese

Posted on June 28, 2016 by longsnap

After releasing client Clint Gresham this off-season, it appears that the efforts to find a replacement snapper are not over in Seattle.  The Seahawks signed undrafted rookie Nolan Frese today from the University of Houston. Frese was a tryout candidate … Continue reading →

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Updated LS Transactions

Posted on May 17, 2016 by longsnap

Rookie mini-camps are now complete and the long snapping picture has cleared a bit after a flurry of activity during and after the NFL Draft.  It was also revealed this week that Patriots snapper Joe Cardona, who was at risk … Continue reading →

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Latest LS Transactions

Posted on May 7, 2016 by longsnap

Most NFL teams have rookie mini-camps this weekend.  As a result, most of the long snapper signings are now public.  Unfortunately, tryout players are often harder to determine, but below is the information I have learned at this point.  Since … Continue reading →

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Landes Drafted by Lions; Other LS Earn Contracts and Tryouts

Posted on May 1, 2016 by longsnap

Yesterday was the final day of the 2016 NFL Draft and marked the second consecutive year that a long snapper was drafted.  After the Patriots selected Joe Cardona in the Fifth Round last year, the Lions picked client Jimmy Landes from … Continue reading →

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Long Snapping Featured in Sports Ilustrated

Posted on April 27, 2016 by longsnap

Andy Staples of Sports Illustrated captures the essence of long snapping in his article published today.  The story features client Jimmy Landes from Baylor and Nate Theus from Georgia, two of the top long snapping prospects for this weekend’s Draft. I am … Continue reading →

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NFL Season Ends with Broncos Victory

Posted on February 8, 2016 by longsnap

The NFL season ended yesterday with a Broncos victory over the Panthers.  Snapper Aaron Brewer won his first Super Bowl ring in his second appearance in the big game.  Brewer also recorded a solo tackle in the Divisional Round of the … Continue reading →

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Draft Prospect Snappers Selected for All-Star Games

Posted on January 21, 2016 by longsnap

Although the NFL playoffs are continuing, every NFL teams is also busy scouting some of the top college prospects for the 2016 NFL Draft at various all-star games.  Two of the three premier games, the Senior Bowl and NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, … Continue reading →

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Week Sixteen in Review

Posted on December 29, 2015 by longsnap

Week Sixteen featured the second rookie snapper this season, as Rick Lovato had a smooth debut with the Packers.  Lovato replaced injured Brett Goode and joins Joe Cardona of the Patriots as the only snappers to snap in a regular season game from the 2015 … Continue reading →

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College All-Star Game Snappers Chosen

Posted on December 12, 2015 by longsnap

Three long snappers will conclude their college careers in all-star games next month hoping to impress NFL scouts. Jeff Overbaugh of San Diego State has been selected to both the Senior Bowl and NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.  Jimmy Landes of Baylor is … Continue reading →

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