We've Released Justin Snow

[John Waylon]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/31/colts-cut-long-time-long-snapper-justin-snow/

Not going to lie, this is surprising. And kinda sad. I was at the game last night and before I left I noticed him a few times down on the bench sitting by himself... Maybe he knew?

Either way, goodbye, Justin, and thank you.

[JoKeR]

Good luck Justin Snow! Thank you.

[Fx Stryker]

Wow, I hope he finds a job in the next week. I've always assumed he'd get the record for long snapper starts.

[TKnight24]

You're supposed to put this is the Colts Cuts thread already posted man

[Peytonparker]

Farewell Justin Snow

[John Waylon]

You're supposed to put this is the Colts Cuts thread already posted man

It's Justin freakin Snow. He deserves his own thread. It's like a funeral. Pay your respects to the departed.

[StewieG]

The most consistent NFL long snapper in NFL history.

[Poster X]

Say it ain't so. Justin Snow it the greatest long snapper ever.

[chad72]

Thanks for all that you did, Justin!!! Another endearing Colt bites the dust!!!

[Coltswarriors]

Justin was amazing, never made a mistake. That's extremely rare for a LS. Thanks for everything Justin!

[lollygagger8]

It'll never Snow again in Indy. Thanks for all you've done Justin!

[HGRekks]

Justin Snow was a true player. He had one job, and it was the most thankless job in the NFL. No glamour, no glory, no recognition. Snow did his job as well as anyone ever has, and will always be one of my favorite unsung players. Some fans thought it'd happen, some thought he'd be here until the end, but I can't think of anyone who didn't have the utmost respect for how well he played. It'd be a joke to put a longsnapper in the Ring of Honor, perhaps, but that's ok. He's earned himself a Super Bowl ring and a boatload of awesome to last him a lifetime.

[FireJimCaldwell]

When your name is on this list, you deserve to have your own thread when you leave the franchise.

MOST GAMES PLAYED

208 Peyton Manning, 1998-10

206 John Unitas, 1956-72

198 Eugene Daniel, 1984-96

197 Rohn Stark, 1982-94

197 Jeff Saturday, 1999-11

192 Justin Snow, 2000-11

190 Marvin Harrison, 1996-08

188 David Lee, 1966-78

[The Sack Pack]

Good luck Mr. Snow. I wish you the best in all your future endeavors. Thanks for everything you've done.

[JustAColtsFan]

The first time a snap sails of McAfee's head the crowd is gonna go nuts. Fairwell old friend.......

[Warhorse]

Great player, thanks for your dedication to our team. Needs are too great to carry that roster spot for you. Bon Voyage....

[MCurtis32]

If I was him I would be ticked. Leakingback is still on team!

[GoColts8818]

If I was him I would be ticked. Leakingback is still on team!

Two completely different positions.

[The Peytonator]

A true legend of the horseshoe.

[Warhawk]

Well, all good things must end someday. I mean, we can make the argument that he should have made the team this year, but what about the next? And the next after that?

In a way it's better to cut ties with a player before they decline, because their legacy isn't diluted by the kind of staleness that afflicts your average classic rock band.

Anyway, hopefully Overton follows in his footsteps. It seems ridiculous to me that people would root for him to fail so that they can feel smug that they were "right" about Snow having one or two more years in him. He's not going to play for the Colts forever. He had a long, successful career with the Colts, but eventually you have to move on. I mean, I realize there are still a lot of people who are annoyed about letting Manning walk in favor of Luck, but a lot of those people seem to think that Manning would still be quarterbacking the Colts in 2020, if only we'd kept him. That's just silly. Same with Snow. Sure, maybe he could be good this season, and the next, but if Overton is "the guy" at long snapper, it makes sense to transition now, instead of hoping the next "guy" who comes along is as good.

[MR. Blueblood]

If I was him I would be ticked. Leakingback is still on team!

More like ticked that Matt Overton is still on the team, after all he is the guy taking Snow's place.

[The Peytonator]

Justin Snow should play Mr. Freeze in the next Dark Knight movie.

I bet he could top Arnold in ice-related puns.

[Warhawk]

More like ticked that Matt Overton is still on the team, after all he is the guy taking Snow's place.

Again, why are we so mad at Overton? It's not his fault. If he didn't impress, he'd be gone, and Snow would be getting another year. Would you people be happy if we had Snow for another year, but ended up with a guy much worse than Overton? Is one more year with a fan favorite player worth cutting a worthy successor in favor of a decade of failure at that position after the guy is gone?

If in 10 years, we had kept Snow but endured 9 years of bad snaps on kicks and punts, and Overton had become successful elsewhere, would we be saying that all that futility we endured by releasing a good player was worth it for 1 more year of watching Justin Snow?

Granted, it's not always obvious when the proper time to move on is, but you shouldn't forsake a good opportunity just because of some misguided sentimentality. Snow had a good career with the Colts. heck, he had a great career with the Colts. The fact that he finally, after many years with the time, was replaced by a younger player doesn't diminish his legacy in the slightest.

That's how the NFL works.

[MR. Blueblood]

Again, why are we so mad at Overton? It's not his fault. If he didn't impress, he'd be gone, and Snow would be getting another year. Would you people be happy if we had Snow for another year, but ended up with a guy much worse than Overton? Is one more year with a fan favorite player worth cutting a worthy successor in favor of a decade of failure at that position after the guy is gone?

If in 10 years, we had kept Snow but endured 9 years of bad snaps on kicks and punts, and Overton had become successful elsewhere, would we be saying that all that futility we endured by releasing a good player was worth it for 1 more year of watching Justin Snow?

Granted, it's not always obvious when the proper time to move on is, but you shouldn't forsake a good opportunity just because of some misguided sentimentality. Snow had a good career with the Colts. heck, he had a great career with the Colts. The fact that he finally, after many years with the time, was replaced by a younger player doesn't diminish his legacy in the slightest.

That's how the NFL works.

I'm not mad at Overton at all, I'm happy for the man. Met him at camp and he couldn't be a nicer guy. The comment I quoted from MCurtis32 said that Snow should be mad that Linkenbach is still on the team. Why be mad at Linkenbach who plays a totally different position, if he's to be ticked at anybody it would be the guy who took his place. In no way was my comment anything against Overton, just explaining the difference in positions.

[Warhawk]

I'm not mad at Overton at all, I'm happy for the man. Met him at camp and he couldn't be a nicer guy. The comment I quoted from MCurtis32 said that Snow should be mad that Linkenbach is still on the team. Why be mad at Linkenbach who plays a totally different position, if he's to be ticked at anybody it would be the guy who took his place. In no way was my comment anything against Overton, just explaining the difference in positions.

That's fair, just trying to head any anti-Overton sentiment off at the pass.

(Head them off at the pass? I HATE THAT CLICHE!)

[corgi]

Sad to see Snow go. He was a ls I know but he was like that old favorite Super Nintendo game that still sits proudly on the shelf even though the N64 era is there.

[Fx Stryker]

Everything ties back to Manning somehow :rolleyes:

[waka waka]

i hope people not liking this release understand why it happens. Overton is cheaper younger and can make a tackle on SP teams unlike snow. He was getting long in the tooth and the GM felt it was time for a change. Not a bad move if you consider that it might be nice to have some youth and athleticism at that position.

[funktacious2]

When your name is on this list, you deserve to have your own thread when you leave the franchise.

MOST GAMES PLAYED

208 Peyton Manning, 1998-10

206 John Unitas, 1956-72

198 Eugene Daniel, 1984-96

197 Rohn Stark, 1982-94

197 Jeff Saturday, 1999-11

192 Justin Snow, 2000-11

190 Marvin Harrison, 1996-08

188 David Lee, 1966-78

Wow that's kind of sad... just one season away from the top.

[GoColts8818]

i hope people not liking this release understand why it happens. Overton is cheaper younger and can make a tackle on SP teams unlike snow. He was getting long in the tooth and the GM felt it was time for a change. Not a bad move if you consider that it might be nice to have some youth and athleticism at that position.

I don't know if anyone is not liking this release they are just kinda sad to see a long time Colt go. I think everyone gets why this move was made and doesn't really have an issue with it other than the guy who was mad about Link still being on the team and Snow gone and I think that person was more mad about Link being on the team than anything else.

[JustAColtsFan]

The good thing is Justin will still be here in Indy. He has ties here and a business and will continue to be contributor to the community. Will miss seeing his Jersey on the field though

[chrisfarley]

we are in serious trouble without him. special teams will go to pot. it's the most over-looked position in football. HUGE mistake to save a buck or two. C'Mon colts. very disappointed.

[PrincetonTiger]

Snow is not the only vet Long Snapper to get his walking papers on Friday.

The Falcons let Joe Zelenka go

[StewieG]

When your name is on this list, you deserve to have your own thread when you leave the franchise.

MOST GAMES PLAYED

208 Peyton Manning, 1998-10

206 John Unitas, 1956-72

198 Eugene Daniel, 1984-96

197 Rohn Stark, 1982-94

197 Jeff Saturday, 1999-11

192 Justin Snow, 2000-11

190 Marvin Harrison, 1996-08

188 David Lee, 1966-78

Kind of off topic, but I wonder how close Reggie Wayne is to being on that list. He can't be too far away.

[Dan]

we are in serious trouble without him. special teams will go to pot. it's the most over-looked position in football. HUGE mistake to save a buck or two. C'Mon colts. very disappointed.

I take it you've studied Matt Overton's career for several years to know exactly how terrible he is, right?

[StewieG]

we are in serious trouble without him. special teams will go to pot. it's the most over-looked position in football. HUGE mistake to save a buck or two. C'Mon colts. very disappointed.

Lol thats just silly. Losing one guy doesn't mean our special teams is gonna go to crap. In case you haven't been paying attention our special teams has been bad for 10+ years. It already looks to be much better this year.

[FireJimCaldwell]

Kind of off topic, but I wonder how close Reggie Wayne is to being on that list. He can't be too far away.

Wayne has played in 173 games. So if he plays in all 16, He'll be in between Harrison & Lee at 189.

Freeney is at 149.

Diem retired @ 158.

[StewieG]

Wayne has played in 173 games. So if he plays in all 16, He'll be in between Harrison & Lee at 189.

Freeney is at 149.

Good info once again.

[Fx Stryker]

Should do a caption this.

[chrisfarley]

I take it you've studied Matt Overton's career for several years to know exactly how terrible he is, right?

Yes I have and he is a grade 3 player with the top-side being the overhaul but his crutch is just that. With the harper-clutch techniquie he's ok, but needs to work on the flex-migs and other techniques. Stronger, maybe, better no where near. ;)