How much is too much for a long snapper? Does the number rise if we’re talking about the 2022 season’s first-team All Pro long snapper? Andrew DePaola, an 8-year NFL veteran, is set to enter free agency. He’s coming off an All-Pro season, but the Vikings may lose him.
Given that the budget is quite snug, one has to assume that retaining a top-tier long snapper isn’t a top priority. However, there’s something to be said for nailing the smaller details of winning football. No one cares about the snaps until they get wonky. Is DePaola coming back to Minnesota?