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NFL snapping news

Veteran Chevrier Returns to CFL

Posted on October 29, 2016 by longsnap

Every once in a while there is a great snapping story from up north.  Recently, former NFL snapper and CFL veteran Randy Chevrier made his return to the CFL as a 40-year old.  Chevrier, who was originally drafted by a CFL club … Continue reading →

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More on the Wagner Long Snapper Leaps

Posted on October 26, 2016 by longsnap

The two instances in which Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner jumped over Arizona long snapper Aaron Brewer continues to be the subject of scrutiny.  Arizona Head Coach Bruce Arians says that a rule permitting a player to jump over the line is “bad … Continue reading →

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Week Seven in Review

Posted on October 25, 2016 by longsnap

Week Seven of the NFL was a welcome one for this blog.  While some weeks are quiet for snappers, once in awhile there are weeks like this one in which snappers were involved in a number of key plays. For … Continue reading →

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Week Six in Review

Posted on October 18, 2016 by longsnap

Week Six is complete and Nolan Frese of the Seahawks rebounded from a poor field goal snap early in the fourth quarter to a much better snap on a late, game-winning field goal attempt versus Atlanta. Zach Wood of SMU, who was defensive … Continue reading →

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Week Five in Review

Posted on October 11, 2016 by longsnap

Week Five was an uneventful one at the snapping position.  In fact, Charley Hughlett of the Browns was the only snapper to record a tackle in punt coverage with an assisted tackle. There were two tryouts last week as teams continue … Continue reading →

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Week Four in Review

Posted on October 4, 2016 by longsnap

Week Four is complete and brought the first snapping change.  Aaron Brewer snapped for the Cardinals after replacing rookie Kameron Canaday.  Brewer had an uneventful day, which is just the Cardinals were looking for. In addition to a snapping change, … Continue reading →

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Cardinals Waive Canaday; Sign Brewer

Posted on September 27, 2016 by longsnap

As expected, the first snapping change of the year occurred in Arizona.  The Cardinals  waived rookie Kameron Canaday after a rough three weeks and will sign veteran Aaron Brewer to replace him. Brewer, was in training camp with the Chicago … Continue reading →

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Week Three in Review

Posted on September 27, 2016 by longsnap

Week Three of the NFL is complete and the Cardinals long snapping situation is front and center again as rookie Kameron Canaday struggled this week.  Although the Cardinals indicated they would stick by him last week, it appears they may … Continue reading →

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Week Two in Review

Posted on September 20, 2016 by longsnap

Week Two in the NFL is in the books and there were no major snapping issues.  The Cardinals have indicated they intend to stick with rookie snapper Kameron Canaday despite struggling in his first two games. Just two snappers, Beau Brinkley … Continue reading →

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Week One in Review

Posted on September 13, 2016 by longsnap

Week One of the NFL season is complete and, unfortunately, rookie long snapper Kameron Canaday of the Cardinals received the attention no snapper wants.  Canaday, who made his debut on Sunday Night Football, had a poor snap on a last-second … Continue reading →

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