Category Archives: Tackles

There are some weeks in the long snapping world in which there is very little to report beyond a compilation of tackles in punt coverage.  The last few weeks, however, have provided substantial material for the weekly update. This week, … Continue reading →

Week Twelve kept long snappers in the news, as the normally reliable Ryan Pontbriand had another rough week for the Browns.  Pontbriand had another poor field goal snap late in the game against the Bengals.  Reports indicate that the Browns are discussing what … Continue reading →

After weeks of stability at the snapping position, some uncertainty and change arose leading up to and during Week Eleven.  Cullen Loeffler of the Vikings was bothered by a rotator cuff injury during the week, but was able to snap against … Continue reading →

Week Ten of the NFL season is complete and included one of the first significant snapping issues of the season.  Two-time Pro Bowl snapper Ryan Pontbriand of the Browns had his short snap on a late-game field goal attempt hit the … Continue reading →

Week Nine of the NFL regular season has concluded and just one snapper, Zak DeOssie of the Giants, had a tackle in punt coverage.  DeOssie recorded a solo tackle, his sixth total tackle of the season. As expected, the Bucs … Continue reading →

Week Eight is complete and this coming week will bring the first change to the snapping position.  The Bucs are expected to active veteran snapper Andrew Economos from the physically unable to perform list this week.  In anticipation of that move, the … Continue reading →

Week Seven is complete and, like prior weeks, the snapping position remains stable.  Two teams did workout snappers recently, with the Patriots bringing in veteran Chris Massey and the Bengals doing the same with rookie Patrick Scales. Three snappers, John Denney (Dolphins), … Continue reading →

Week Five is complete and saw the first significant injury at the snapping position when Zak DeOssie of the Giants suffered a concussion covering a punt.  DeOssie could not finish the game and the Giants were forced to use an … Continue reading →

Week Four of the NFL season is in the books and the snapping position has remained stable.  Five snappers recorded solo tackles this week, including Lonie Paxton (Broncos), Jeremy Cain (Jaguars), Zak DeOssie (Giants), Mike Windt (Chargers) and Nick Sundberg … Continue reading →