Published: 01/31/2008
NFL life's a snap ... until you miss Patriot Paxton, Giant DeOssie share high-pressure, but lucrative skill se
Patriots long snapper Lonie Paxton, shown here working on his form with former New England punter Josh Miller during the 2006 season, has held the position with the Patriots since 2000. STEPHAN SAVOIA/Associated Press
Hector Longo
Stillwell was right. Paxton went on to earn a scholarship to Sacramento State as a lineman, and eventually got a shot at the pros because of his long-snapping prowess.
