Source: New Orleans Saints add long snapper Jesse Schmitt

Crusader · 01-26-2017, 03:29 AM

According to a source, the New Orleans Saints are signing long snapper Jesse Schmitt to a 2-year contract. News of a visit was spotted on the NFL’s Transaction Wire for Wednesday, but I’m told a deal was reached with the team not long after Schmitt performed well at the Husted Pro Camp in front of team scouts over the weekend.

Per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Schmitt was added to the Packers in mid-August, and was supposed to provide some competition for Rick Lovato. However, he showed up to practice less than 24 hours with a broken hand suffered on the first snap in training camp.

Schmitt is originally from Kentucky, and attended Purdue from 2010-2014, although he didn’t play his first season. He went undrafted his first season, and after going unsigned, Schmitt took a job as a volunteer assistant football coach at Western Kentucky for 2015 before he resurfaced with the Packers last August.

Currently, the Saints don’t have Justin Drescher in the picture for 2017. Drescher is an unrestricted free agent for 2017.

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SmashMouth · 01-26-2017, 06:40 AM

Championship!

ChrisXVI · 01-26-2017, 08:27 AM

THE Jesse Schmitt?!

hagan714 · 01-26-2017, 08:53 AM

Jesse Schmitt to a 2-year contract?????

Schmitt (6-foot-2, 250 pounds), an undrafted rookie out of Purdue, was the long snapper for the Boilermakers from 2011-14. After serving as the primary long snapper on punts in 2011, he handled all snapping duties during his final three seasons. Schmitt was named Academic All-Big Ten for four consecutive years (2011-14). He will wear No. 77 for the Packers.

Green Bay Packers: Jesse Schmitt

Jesse Schmitt*|*Purdue,*LS*:*2015 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

Yep you read it right....6-foot-2, 250 pounds

Ok we had players leaping and pushing our special team line all season long so I am a bit stumped here.

Crusader · 01-26-2017, 09:28 AM

That is a perfectly normal size for a long snapper. Most of them have played LB, TE or something like that in college.

Some examples
Zak DeOssie, New York Giants, 6-foot-4, 249 Pounds
Morgan Cox, Baltimore Ravens, 6-foot-4, 233 Pounds
Jake McQuaide, Los Angeles Rams, 6-foot-2, 244 Pounds

ChrisXVI · 01-26-2017, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

That is a perfectly normal size for a long snapper. Most of them have played LB, TE or something like that in college.

Some examples
Zak DeOssie, New York Giants, 6-foot-4, 249 Pounds
Morgan Cox, Baltimore Ravens, 6-foot-4, 233 Pounds
Jake McQuaide, Los Angeles Rams, 6-foot-2, 244 Pounds

Good point. I looked up Justin Drescher and he's listed at 6-1, 230 pounds and he's been rock solid for years.

Crusader · 01-26-2017, 10:09 AM

The reason you don't want them to be much bigger is that they are part of the coverage team too and then you don't want a big ol´guard at 320 lbs. A really good LS can be one of the first guys down field on a punt.

Rugby Saint II · 01-30-2017, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Championship!

You beat me to it!

44Champs · 01-30-2017, 01:35 PM

But can he win the b&g homerun championship??

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44Champs · 01-30-2017, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Jesse Schmitt to a 2-year contract?????

Schmitt (6-foot-2, 250 pounds), an undrafted rookie out of Purdue, was the long snapper for the Boilermakers from 2011-14. After serving as the primary long snapper on punts in 2011, he handled all snapping duties during his final three seasons. Schmitt was named Academic All-Big Ten for four consecutive years (2011-14). He will wear No. 77 for the Packers.

Green Bay Packers: Jesse Schmitt

Jesse Schmitt*|*Purdue,*LS*:*2015 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

Yep you read it right....6-foot-2, 250 pounds

Ok we had players leaping and pushing our special team line all season long so I am a bit stumped here.

Let's blame that all on McMahon. He was a terrible teacher and horrible at having his unit prepared for different circumstances.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Source: New Orleans Saints add long snapper Jesse Schmitt According to a source, the New Orleans Saints are signing long snapper Jesse Schmitt to a 2-year contract. News of a visit was spotted on the NFL’s Transaction Wire for Wednesday, but I’m told a deal was reached with the team not long after Schmitt performed well at the Husted Pro Camp in front of team scouts over the weekend. Per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Schmitt was added to the Packers in mid-August, and was supposed to provide some competition for Rick Lovato. However, he showed up to practice less than 24 hours with a broken hand suffered on the first snap in training camp. Schmitt is originally from Kentucky, and attended Purdue from 2010-2014, although he didn’t play his first season. He went undrafted his first season, and after going unsigned, Schmitt took a job as a volunteer assistant football coach at Western Kentucky for 2015 before he resurfaced with the Packers last August. Currently, the Saints don’t have Justin Drescher in the picture for 2017. Drescher is an unrestricted free agent for 2017. http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com...-jesse-schmitt
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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Source: New Orleans Saints add long snapper Jesse Schmitt Jesse Schmitt to a 2-year contract????? Schmitt (6-foot-2, 250 pounds), an undrafted rookie out of Purdue, was the long snapper for the Boilermakers from 2011-14. After serving as the primary long snapper on punts in 2011, he handled all snapping duties during his final three seasons. Schmitt was named Academic All-Big Ten for four consecutive years (2011-14). He will wear No. 77 for the Packers. Green Bay Packers: Jesse Schmitt Jesse Schmitt\|Purdue,LS:*2015 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile Yep you read it right....6-foot-2, 250 pounds Ok we had players leaping and pushing our special team line all season long so I am a bit stumped here.
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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Source: New Orleans Saints add long snapper Jesse Schmitt Originally Posted by Crusader That is a perfectly normal size for a long snapper. Most of them have played LB, TE or something like that in college. Some examples Zak DeOssie, New York Giants, 6-foot-4, 249 Pounds Morgan Cox, Baltimore Ravens, 6-foot-4, 233 Pounds Jake McQuaide, Los Angeles Rams, 6-foot-2, 244 Pounds Good point. I looked up Justin Drescher and he's listed at 6-1, 230 pounds and he's been rock solid for years.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Source: New Orleans Saints add long snapper Jesse Schmitt The reason you don't want them to be much bigger is that they are part of the coverage team too and then you don't want a big ol´guard at 320 lbs. A really good LS can be one of the first guys down field on a punt. AsylumGuido likes this.

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44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Re: Source: New Orleans Saints add long snapper Jesse Schmitt Originally Posted by hagan714 Jesse Schmitt to a 2-year contract????? Schmitt (6-foot-2, 250 pounds), an undrafted rookie out of Purdue, was the long snapper for the Boilermakers from 2011-14. After serving as the primary long snapper on punts in 2011, he handled all snapping duties during his final three seasons. Schmitt was named Academic All-Big Ten for four consecutive years (2011-14). He will wear No. 77 for the Packers. Green Bay Packers: Jesse Schmitt Jesse Schmitt\|Purdue,LS:*2015 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile Yep you read it right....6-foot-2, 250 pounds Ok we had players leaping and pushing our special team line all season long so I am a bit stumped here. Let's blame that all on McMahon. He was a terrible teacher and horrible at having his unit prepared for different circumstances. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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