Ex-Saint Long Snapper in 'Hawkville

[Hawk096]

Kevin Houser a former Saint Long Snapper is in Seattle today this according to Rotoworld.com. Houser was let go in New Orleans for chemestiry problems, but is reportdetly taking a physical with the team. Normally physicals aren't conducted until a deal is agree upon. The Seahawks had signed Bryan Pittman earlier in the season after taking Tyler Schmitt in the 6th round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

 

[Fenom]

NFL.com reports that the Seahawks have signed Houser to compete with Pittman for the job.

RENTON, Wash -- The Seattle Seahawks announced Thursday that they had signed veteran long snapper Kevin Houser, who spent nine seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
Kevin Houser, LS
Seattle Seahawks

Career Statistics
Seasons: 9
Games Played: 144

Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

Houser was a seventh-round pick of the Saints in the 2000 draft and snapped in 144 consecutive games for New Orleans before being released in the offseason.

Earlier this offseason, the Seahawks signed former Houston Texans long snapper Bryan Pittman to a one-year deal. The Seahawks have been trying to find a permanent snapper for punts and field-goal and point-after attempts since J.P. Darche left the team following the 2006 season.

 

[Hawk096]

Confirmed by Danny O'Neill of the Seattle Times.

 

[Hawk096]

Today they released Byran Pittman and said he injured his hand in a non-football activity. Pittman had signed with us a little while ago after leaving Houston.

 

[Fenom]

Today they released Byran Pittman and said he injured his hand in a non-football activity. Pittman had signed with us a little while ago after leaving Houston.

So I guess there is no competition. :lol:

 

[Hawk096]

Not anymore atleast until Pittman's hand heals then might be a different story.