Deep snapper Jake McQuaide out for the season

[gimmesix]

Overton's a former Pro Bowler, but that was in 2013. Don't know why he hasn't been able to keep a job since.

 

[guag]

Is long snapping really so niche/difficult that it requires a roster spot just to perform that one function? Nice gig, if you can get it.

 

[john van brocklin]

LP, step on up.

Just posted that before I saw your post !
Wasn't there some concern about him breaking the record for games by a Cowboy?
Think they want to keep Witten # One ?

 

[Risen Star]

Overton's a former Pro Bowler, but that was in 2013. Don't know why he hasn't been able to keep a job since.

So we just added another pro bowler to our practice squad.

This front office, man. Furley sniffs all around.

 

[glimmerman]

Wow. When did this happen.

 

[BourbonBalz]

Rush is your QB and Prescott your longsnapper going forward.

Regardless how hard you try, you’re rarely funny.

 

[xwalker]

We had another one butt he was about to beat one of Witten record, so we canned him.

No, he retired.

 

[FTWayne]

Just posted that before I saw your post !
Wasn't there some concern about him breaking the record for games by a Cowboy?
Think they want to keep Witten # One ?

Yep

 

[xwalker]

Regardless how hard you try, you’re rarely funny.

 

[guag]

Imagine getting paid $500k a year to push a ball between your legs a few times a week for 4 months a year.

 

[Joe Realist]

The guy who started the Maher thread cursed us!

 

[Carson]

Matt Overton likely gets the nod. He is 37 and has snapped in 126 games since 2012 and was a Pro Bowler in 2013. He was part of the McAfee/Vintieri trio

 

[Mr_437]

Why sign two long snappers?

 

[GRCowboy]

Imagine getting paid $500k a year to push a ball between your legs a few times a week for 4 months a year.

I get more than that per year for logging on to a few computers 5 days a week all year around. But it's really not much once you take away income tax and then all the wage garnishments and fees for all the various child supports the court forces me to pay.

 

[guag]

Why sign two long snappers?

Dueling longsnappers! *cue banjo riff*

 

[gimmesix]

Found this on Addington:

https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/coco-for-now-is-last-man-standing-at-long-snapper

Tucker Addington, who snapped for the USFL’s Houston Gamblers and was considered perhaps the best snapper in that league, also could be an option.

 

[Carson]

Why sign two long snappers?

Overton is 37 with tons of experience. I’m sure it’s just in case he is rusty

Addington may be the future long snapper

 

[guag]

I get more than that per year for logging on to a few computers 5 days a week all year around. But it's really not much once you take away income tax and then all the wage garnishments and fees for all the various child supports the court forces me to pay.

Damn, unless they are taking away over $400k, that's still pretty damn good lol.

 

[Kingofholland]

I know a lot can go wrong with long snaps but it was always puzzling to me why a center couldn't profect it and save a roster spot.

 

[ChuckA1]

Is long snapping really so niche/difficult that it requires a roster spot just to perform that one function? Nice gig, if you can get it.

You say that until you have a DT breathing on you. Yikes!