Dan T. Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 The Redskins signed former Colt Justin Snow as long snapper to replace Nick Sundberg. Some interesting facts about Justin Snow: - When the Colts released Peyton Manning, Snow became the longest tenured player on their roster. - Snow was released August 31 after 12 years with the Colts. - He was signed as an undrafted FA by the Colts in 2000. He served as both a long snapper and backup tight end for the Colts (read that again, Cooley fans.) Played in 192 straight games for the Colts through the end of last season. - The Colts replaced him with a guy named Matt Overton, a 27 year old with zero NFL long snaps. - He becomes the 2nd Baylor alum on the Redskins roster. (Can't remember the other guy. ) - Four year letterman at Baylor as both a defensive end and a long snapper. -Played high school ball at Cooper High in Abilene, the same school as former Redskins TE Terry Orr. -He's 35 years old, is 6' 3", and weights 240. - In 2003, Snow and kicker Mike Vanderjagt, along with holder Hunter Smith became the first snapper, holder and kicker trio in the league's history to go an entire season, including the playoffs, without missing a field goal or point-after attempt. Welcome to Redskins Nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsCrushCowboys Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 **mods merge as needed****posted at the same time Posted by Darin Gantt on September 11, 2012, 1:35 PM EDT As tough as Nick Sundberg is, he can’t keep snapping with one arm. According to Mike Garofolo of USA Today, the Redskins are signing longtime Colts long snapper Justin Snow to replace Sundberg, who broke his arm Sunday but kept playing. It’s unclear how long Sundberg will be out, or whether they’ll put him on injured reserve.He suffered the injury in the first half but played on, giving him street cred as the baddest long snapper in the league (at least until one of the other midgets grows taller). According to the Washington Post, the Redskins also worked out long snappers Lonie Paxton, Joe Zelenka and Matt Katula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphs56 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Alright, so this guy has been doing this a long time. I'm all for it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsknfan Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Welcome Aboard!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Justin Snow... he's gonna make it rain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Solid pick-up. Can't fault Danny Smith for once here. Welcome to the family Justin. Here's to the same consistency this year as the rest of your career to date. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pick6 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Glad he has experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphs56 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Eric Kettani @Navy_Pat36 It is official, I am now a Washington Redskin! Now it's time to get in the playbook. Is this guy signed to the practice squad?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drexen Del'Sangre Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Eric Kettani @Navy_Pat36It is official, I am now a Washington Redskin! Now it's time to get in the playbook. Is this guy signed to the practice squad?? I had heard it he was a PS signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdiscokid Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Who got cut to make room for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Who got cut to make room for him? I'd guess we're about to IR Sundberg for the year. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk3025 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Is #40 Robert Hughes still on Practice Squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKSkinsFan Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Welcome to the team Snow. As with all long snappers, the less we hear about you the better. In that position, they usually only say your name if you made a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hi Justin, please dont screw up. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Is #40 Robert Hughes still on Practice Squad? I would think so. We are so short at the S position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadExField Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I think we all saw last night for the Raiders how bad things can get without a long snapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphs56 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 "Long Snapping?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk3025 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Justin Snow set a record in 2003 the Colts never missed a field goal for the whole season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I said in another thread that after watching the Raiders blow the game last night w/ a blocked punt and 2 more botched ones when their long snapper went out for the game, it proves just how vital the position is and how seriously it needs to be addressed when an injury occurs. Good pick up by the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk3025 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hughes is a Running Back and they just signed Kettani a Fullback that was with Patriots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Welcome aboard Mr. Snow. Here's hoping this is the LAST time we hear your name this season, other than in passing. If Kettani is a FB then Hughes, also a FB, would be my guess as the guy who was released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsCrushCowboys Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 He better be a bad ass as he is replacing a dude who played with a broken arm. Snap straight and accurately sir. Welcome aboard, like the veteran signing. Is 240 small for a long snapper??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick7423 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 He better be a bad ass as he is replacing a dude who played with a broken arm. Snap straight and accurately sir. Welcome aboard, like the veteran signing. Is 240 small for a long snapper??? You are right, he has some really big shoes to fill. The fans and this organization should applaud Nick for grinding out the game as he did. I cannot imagine the pain that he endured. Welcome Mr Snow! You will look ALOT better in B&G than B&W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 If anyone saw the Oakland / San Diego game last night you know important a quality long snapper is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hopefully he and Cundiff/Rocca can get their timing/chemistry down pat pretty quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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