Category Archives: NFL

NFL snapping news

Week Fifteen in Review

Posted on December 17, 2013 by longsnap

Week Fifteen was an active one for long snappers.  John Denney of the Dolphins got the attention no snapper wants when his field goal snap was premature and hit his holder, Brandon Fields, in the facemask and prevented the kick.  Clark … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Snapping in the Media, Tackles | Leave a comment

Week Fourteen in Review

Posted on December 10, 2013 by longsnap

Week Fourteen was an eventful one at the special teams position.  As noted in yesterday’s blog post, Matt Prater of the Broncos kicked an NFL record 64 yard field goal, aided by a great snap from Aaron Brewer. There was also … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, NFL, Snapping in the Media, Tackles | Leave a comment

Prater Kicks Record Field Goal

Posted on December 9, 2013 by longsnap

Any successful field goal kick depends on the snap and hold in addition to the kick.  An NFL record was broken yesterday when Matt Prater of the Broncos kicked a 64 yard field goal in Denver. Aaron Brewer made the … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Snapping in the Media | Leave a comment

Week Thirteen in Review

Posted on December 3, 2013 by longsnap

Week Thirteen is complete and Kyle Nelson of the Redskins received the national attention that no snapper seeks.  Nelson had a poor punt snap late in the Monday Night game against the Giants and was called for holding on the … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Snapping in the Media, Tackles | Leave a comment

Week Eleven in Review

Posted on November 19, 2013 by longsnap

Week Eleven of the NFL Regular Season is complete and there were no major snapping issues.  Patrick Mannelly of the Bears remains sidelined with a calf injury, so Jeremy Cain handled the snaps for the second straight week, including a … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Tackles | Leave a comment

Week Ten in Review

Posted on November 12, 2013 by longsnap

Week Ten is complete and marked the return to the NFL of veteran snapper Jeremy Cain, who filled in for the injured Patrick Mannelly in Chicago.  Cain was released by the Jaguars in training camp.  Mannelly is expected to return at some … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Transactions | Leave a comment

Bears Add Cain for Injured Mannelly

Posted on November 6, 2013 by longsnap

Veteran snapper Patrick Mannelly of the Bears injured his calf in the Monday Night game against the Packers and may miss a few games.  As a result, the Bears added another veteran snapper today, Jeremy Cain, who was cut by the … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Transactions | Leave a comment

Week Nine in Review

Posted on November 5, 2013 by longsnap

Week Nine is complete and the long snapping position remains stable.  In game action, the Chargers blocked two first half field goal attempts versus the Redskins, while the Packers blocked a Bears punt by Adam Podlesh, the first blocked punt … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Tackles | Leave a comment

Week Eight in Review

Posted on October 29, 2013 by longsnap

Week Eight is done and featured a rare poor punt snap from Zak DeOssie of the Giants. DeOssie launched a punt snap well over the head of punter Steve Weatherford which resulted in an Eagles touchdown.  To his credit, DeOssie faced the music … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Snapping in the Media, Tackles | Leave a comment

Week Seven in Review

Posted on October 22, 2013 by longsnap

Week Seven is complete and marked the first change at the snapping position of the season.  Kyle Nelson handled the snaps for the Redskins in place of Nick Sundberg, who was lost for the season in last week’s game. In a press … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Tackles, Transactions | Leave a comment