Saints add LS Jesse Schmitt (2 Viewers)

[mrwhodat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm told the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> have actually signed LS Jesse Schmitt to a 2-year contract, per source.</p>— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnJHendrix/status/824393947392917506">January 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
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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.

 

[Brennan77]

Was this a position of need? Interesting.

 

[AARPSaint]

Was this a position of need? Interesting.

If they decide to let Drescher go, then it is. But then, why would they let Drescher go? Can anyone recall a bad snap from him?

 

[nosaints213]

If they decide to let Drescher go, then it is. But then, why would they let Drescher go? Can anyone recall a bad snap from him?

Maybe they didn't like his punt coverage? Not sure, but competition never hurt anyone.

 

[ELLIASJWILLIAMS]

Heres an article I found on him.

One and done: Packers' new snapper Jesse Schmitt didn't last long - Green Bay Packers Blog- ESPN

 

[Wilko]

Hate to say it but I recall somebody hurdling over him untouched on an extra point conversion. I'm pretty sure that Drescher is a FA so this can't hurt in the slightest.

 

[Scorpius the Allfather]

Don't forget that Payton has stated that he would like a LS that did more than just snap a ball so my question is can this guy play any other position?

 

[WxM]

If they decide to let Drescher go, then it is. But then, why would they let Drescher go? Can anyone recall a bad snap from him?

Drescher's contract is expiring. Either they're going another direction, or they're gaining a little leverage in contract negotiations; even at a minimum contract, Drescher will cost more.

Don't forget that Payton has stated that he would like a LS that did more than just snap a ball so my question is can this guy play any other position?

No. He was strictly a snapper at Purdue (my alma mater).

 

[2fya]

Championship

 

[RevDeuceWindham]

Don't forget that Payton has stated that he would like a LS that did more than just snap a ball so my question is can this guy play any other position?

Possible try out at short snapper as well

 

[SuperDFreak]

He looks taller and larger than Drescher so possibly he can reduce or eliminate the jump over his head for the easy block.....

 

[ELLIASJWILLIAMS]

He looks taller and larger than Drescher so possibly he can reduce or eliminate the jump over his head for the easy block.....

Nice catch

 

[renegadewa]

Hate to say it but I recall somebody hurdling over him untouched on an extra point conversion. I'm pretty sure that Drescher is a FA so this can't hurt in the slightest.

Was that the Denver game when he was shoved to the turf face first by a defender who grabbed him by the back of his helmet allowing another player a free shot to jump over him?..........

 

[superchuck500]

championship

 

[Colin311]

Hate to say it but I recall somebody hurdling over him untouched on an extra point conversion. I'm pretty sure that Drescher is a FA so this can't hurt in the slightest.

You realize he was held down by one of Denver's defensive lineman? He really didn't have a chance when he came up after the snap.