J.Mike's Missives

We all have moments when the past accelerates itself into the present. Moments when subtle reminders ignite flames of memory that haven’t burned in years.

Sept. 10, 2004 wasn’t that long ago but so much has changed since the time I, at the time an intern with HoustonTexans.com, published an article on long snapper Bryan Pittman.

On Sept. 10, 2004 I wasn’t engaged, had school to finish, no leads on a full-time job and no mortgage. The Texas were about to start a 7-9 season that included a surprising 4-2 finish in the AFC South. The Falcons were about to begin a March to the NFC Championship Game.

Little more than five years later…

The Falcons have signed Bryan Pittman as a long snapper to take the spot of Mike Schneck (injured reserve). The Texans still haven’t made the playoffs. I’m married with a house note.

Pittman now has 92 games experience and a string of 598-straight error-less snaps. The carer history I chronicled back in 2004, however, hasn’t changed.

An undrafted player, Pittman started his football career as a defensive lineman. He moved to tight end in college and started long snapping. After stops in a couple NFL cities, he became the Texans long snapper in 2003.

It’s a job that requires repetition and focus.

Not unlike life.

“One snap at a time.”

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