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[servo75]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

Did you read the article I linked?

Yes I did. The whole thing. I'm not going to get in a pointless argument over whether long snappers are necessary or important or not. I was merely making an observation.

[Jr.]

Quote: Originally Posted by servo75

I think you're being a tad unfair. Nothing wrong with comparing Madden with real life, the people in these forums who complain about AI issues do that all the time. As someone who grew up a Giants fan I know all too well the importance of long snappers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlUnW7yL8Pc I'm just saying that it's surprising they can't find one of 52 other players capable of long snapping. It's not a matter of long snapping being important, it's a matter of is it so specialized and unique a skill that you have to have one person dedicated to doing only that, not even being a backup at any other position? And while I'm comparing Madden I'll also note that Madden, a game that considers "LT" and "RT" and "LOLB" and "ROLB" completely different positions, doesn't yet have a "LS" position.

I've actually wondered about this too. Why don't other players that could contribute in other ways to the team learn how to long snap?

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[steelerfan]

Long snapping is not learned over night. It is a skill where 100% accuracy is crucial and hundredths of a second matter.

Additionally, do you want your long snapper injured paying tight end, leaving you without a capable snapper for a crucial FG attempt?