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Review of the Snapping Position as OTAs Begin

Posted on May 25, 2015 by longsnap

Nearly every NFL team will conduct organized team practice activities, or OTAs, this week. OTAs are the third and final phase of the voluntary nine week offseason program. Currently, nine teams have two snappers on their 90-man rosters. The Ravens, Bears, Browns, Cowboys, Chiefs, Vikings, Seahawks, … Continue reading →

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Extra Points Moved to the 15-Yard Line

Posted on May 20, 2015 by longsnap

Yesterday, the NFL approved a proposal to change the rule on extra point attempts. Instead of a kick from the two-yard line, kicks will now take place from the 15-yard line. Two point conversions will still be taken from the … Continue reading →

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Three PAT Options Will Be Considered This Week

Posted on May 18, 2015 by longsnap

This week is the NFL’s annual spring meeting and three proposals for adjusting point attempts after a touchdown will be considered. After initially discussing changes at the March meeting, the proposals will be reviewed this week and 24 of 32 votes will … Continue reading →

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Snapping Moves After the Draft; ST Coaching Change in Carolina

Posted on May 5, 2015 by longsnap

Rookie mini-camps start this weekend and, in preparation, some teams have made roster moves. A couple of today’s transactions implicated the snapping position. The Chiefs waived Jorgen Hus, leaving James Winchester and rookie free agent Andrew East on the roster. The Patriots also … Continue reading →

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NFL Draft Review

Posted on May 3, 2015 by longsnap

For the first time since 2009, a dedicated long snapper was selected in the NFL Draft. Joe Cardona from Navy was a Fifth Round selection and pick 166 overall by the Patriots. Cardona, who may not be able to play until … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping Transactions

Posted on April 22, 2015 by longsnap

With the NFL Draft about a week away, there have been some snapping moves as teams get ready to starting completing their rosters. The Chiefs waived Brandon Hartson and the Steelers claimed him off waivers the next day. The Seahawks waived Luke … Continue reading →

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McDermott Signs with Vikings

Posted on April 11, 2015 by longsnap

With the NFL Draft rapidly approaching at the end of the month, the number of transactions in the NFL are starting to slow down. In what may be one of the last moves involving a snapper before the Draft, Kevin … Continue reading →

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LS Nate Boyer is the Most Improbable NFL Prospect

Posted on April 6, 2015 by longsnap

Regular readers of Longsnap.com are already very familiar with the incredible story of Nate Boyer and his journey to college long snapper at the University of Texas. Now, at age 34, Boyer is trying to add another chapter by getting into an … Continue reading →

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Gresham Back with Seahawks

Posted on March 27, 2015 by longsnap

The only snapper signing of the past week involved client Clint Gresham, who re-signed with the Seahawks for three more years. With the signing of Gresham, who was an unrestricted free agent, just three veteran free agent long snappers remain on … Continue reading →

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Extra Points Safe…For Now

Posted on March 25, 2015 by longsnap

The NFL League Meetings are taking place this week in Arizona and marks the time when possible rule changes are considered. The extra point remains a key focus of proposed changes but will remain as is, at least for now. There … Continue reading →

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