Mike Coccia - Long Snapper??

[deerpathdave]

Just reading that G/C prospect and UNH alum Mike Coccia also has experience as a long snapper. I gotta say, in these limited 53 man rosters where the coaches talk about the need for player versatility and the like, it seems kind of silly that teams routinely dedicate a roster position to a Long Snapper.

But let me ask...Perhaps the Long Snapper is spending so much time working with the Punter and Placekicker, that they don't have time to do the reps necessary to play Guard or Center as well? And what if your Long Snapper was pressed into duty at Center? Would the mechanics of switching from one type of snap to the other be just difficult enough to make that a problem as well?

 

[old duke]

If Coccia makes the team, he will be backup to Dorenbos, who is one of the best.

 

[I miss Dawkins]

If Coccia makes the team, he will be backup to Dorenbos, who is one of the best.

Isn't he able to draw social security soon?

 

[old duke]

LOL. He is still a great long snapper. Who knows when chip might switch to a guy who can play a position though. Interesting.

 

[Deano]

Seriously? The complexities of long snapping would require such intensive effort and study that he wouldn't be able to function in any other role? Stop it.

 

[deerpathdave]

Seriously? The complexities of long snapping would require such intensive effort and study that he wouldn't be able to function in any other role? Stop it.

Sounds silly, I know, but it does seem that the punter and placekicker can't practice if they don't have a long snapper with them. With the practice rules, I don't think you can schedule extra time after regular practice just for that?, so the kickers are usually working on the side. Its obviously not an intensive effort, but you can't be two places at once.

 

[Iggloo]

One of these days, he will get replaced, so you may be on to something.

 

[Deano]

Not exactly high on our list of concerns...

 

[I miss Dawkins]

Not exactly high on our list of concerns...

until it becomes a problem.

You never know what you have... until it's gone.

especially in PHI

 

[Deano]

Yeah, we should have used a high pick. Just in case...

Seriously, what kid that plays center hasn't at least toyed with long snapping?