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Tampa Bay and New England Add Snappers

Posted on March 20, 2014 by longsnap

The Buccaneers have signed veteran snapper Jeremy Cain, while the Patriots have added Charley Hughlett in the past few days.  Cain has prior experience with Bucs coach Lovie Smith from his time with the Bears.  Cain has also snapped in the regular … Continue reading →

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Warren Re-Signs with Steelers

Posted on March 13, 2014 by longsnap

Veteran free agency began in the NFL Tuesday and another snapper quickly re-signed with his club.  Greg Warren signed a one-year deal to stay in Pittsburgh and leaves Patrick Mannelly (Bears) and Andrew Economos (Buccaneers) as the only remaining free agents.

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Aiken Signs One Year Deal with Patriots

Posted on March 9, 2014 by longsnap

The only restricted free agent long snapper this year, Danny Aiken of the Patriots, has signed a one year contract to remain with the Patriots.  With Aiken’s signing, there are just three snapping free agents remaining. Patrick Mannelly (Bears), Greg Warren … Continue reading →

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NFL May Try Longer Extra Points

Posted on March 4, 2014 by longsnap

After the NFL indicated in January that it was considering the elimination of the extra point, the NFL Competition Committee is now apparently mulling a longer kicker as an alternative.  Reports surfaced yesterday that the NFL may experiment with an extra point attempt from … Continue reading →

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Muhlbach Returns to Lions

Posted on March 1, 2014 by longsnap

As veteran free agency rapidly approaches in the NFL, Don Muhlbach of the Lions has signed a one-year deal to return to Detroit.  With Muhlbach’s signing, there are just three unrestricted free agent snappers remaining.  Pat Mannelly of the Bears is expected to return … Continue reading →

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Gafford Re-Signs with Chiefs

Posted on February 16, 2014 by longsnap

With free agency set to commence next month, one of the few unrestricted free agent snappers has re-signed with his team.  Thomas Gafford recently signed a one-year deal to stay a member of the Chiefs. The unrestricted free agent snappers, who can sign … Continue reading →

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NFL Special Teams Coaching Changes

Posted on February 9, 2014 by longsnap

This year was a bit unusual when it comes to special teams coaching changes in the NFL.  In some years, it is typical to have significant turnover at the position.  However, to date, there have been just three changes since … Continue reading →

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Seahawks Win Super Bowl

Posted on February 4, 2014 by longsnap

The NFL season came to an end Sunday, with the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl in convincing fashion over the Broncos.  A special congratulations to client Clint Gresham, who snapped the Seahawks to victory. Attention now turns to the NFL Draft, starting … Continue reading →

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Mannelly Likely to Return to Bears

Posted on January 25, 2014 by longsnap

Veteran snapper Patrick Mannelly appears likely to return to Chicago next season according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.  Mannelly, who is 38 and an unrestricted free agent, holds the record for most games played by a Bear with 245 … Continue reading →

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Justin Snow Long Snapping Academy Now Open

Posted on January 23, 2014 by longsnap

Client and veteran NFL long snapper Justin Snow has recently started his own camps and training programs for long snappers.  Snow, who spent 13 years with the Colts and Redskins, has developed a variety of camps and training program packages … Continue reading →

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