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Chiefs Add Two Snappers for 2015

Posted on January 1, 2015 by longsnap

With some NFL teams preparing for next season, the Chiefs have gotten a jump on the snapping position by signing two street free agents to reserve/future contracts for 2015.  Jorgen Hus, who has prior experience with the Rams and Seahawks, and Brandon Hartson, … Continue reading →

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Week Seventeen in Review

Posted on December 29, 2014 by longsnap

The NFL regular season is complete and, for the fourth consecutive year, Zak DeOssie of the Giants recorded the most tackles in punt coverage by a long snapper.  DeOssie recorded eight total tackles, including five solo, according to my weekly compilation from … Continue reading →

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Hughlett Added to Browns Roster

Posted on December 27, 2014 by longsnap

The Browns have claimed snapper Charley Hughlett off the Chiefs practice squad and signed him to a three-year contract.  Hughlett is not expected to be on the active game roster tomorrow, but was likely signed to provide competition for Christian Yount next … Continue reading →

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The Journey of Patrick Scales to the NFL

Posted on December 24, 2014 by longsnap

I have been an NFL agent for about 20 years and focusing largely on the long snapping position for almost as long.  During those years, I have learned many lessons about what it takes to represent professional football players and … Continue reading →

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Week Sixteen in Review

Posted on December 23, 2014 by longsnap

Week Sixteen of the NFL season is complete and just one week remains before the playoffs.  The normally reliable Cullen Loeffler of the Vikings bounced a punt snap late in the game against the Dolphins that led to a game-winning safety.  … Continue reading →

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Ravens Sign Scales; Chiefs Add Hughlett to Practice Squad

Posted on December 18, 2014 by longsnap

After many weeks of stability at the snapping position, there will be another change this Sunday with the Ravens.  Kevin McDermott, who replaced Morgan Cox in October, was placed on injured reserve today with an elbow injury and the Ravens have … Continue reading →

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Week Fifteen in Review

Posted on December 16, 2014 by longsnap

Week Fifteen of the NFL season is complete and just two weeks remain in the regular season.  Mike Leach of the Cardinals received some national attention for his athletic play downing a punt deep in the Thursday Night Football game … Continue reading →

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Loeffler Named to All-Fundamentals Team

Posted on December 12, 2014 by longsnap

Vikings long snapper Cullen Loeffler has been chosen to the USA Football All-Fundamental team this season.  Loeffler joins 25 other players on the team selected by a panel of NFL experts.  The team recognizes players that use proper technique, especially … Continue reading →

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Importance of Punters (and Kickers)

Posted on December 11, 2014 by longsnap

A long snapper’s job is to snap accurately and consistently to punters in punt situations and to holders for field goals and extra points.  As such, the people they snap to are just as critical as the snaps. In Week Fourteen, there … Continue reading →

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Week Fourteen in Review

Posted on December 9, 2014 by longsnap

Week Fourteen is complete and Danny Aiken was able to return from a concussion to snap for the Patriots.  Aiken missed last week’s game and was replaced by Rob Ninkovich. This week also featured an unusual amount of missed field … Continue reading →

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