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Needed rule change protecting longsnappers

Here's a New York Times article on long snappers, Ryan Kuehl, and the new rule protecting them. Apparently, they needed it and Kuehl has had 5 concussions as a long snapper and is one away from retirement. Here's why:

On those plays, the long snapper is bent over the ball, peering through his legs for an upside-down view of the holder. An opposing player has traditionally lined up directly across from the snapper. At the first sign of a flicking wrist or the ball’s movement, the opponent would plow into the top of the snapper’s head. The snapper knew the hit was coming, but rarely saw it.