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INSIDER Info on the Jake Moody Era with Former 49ers Long Snapper Taybor Pepper

Sep 10, 2025
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Taybor Pepper
Taybor Pepper, a former long snapper for the San Francisco 49ers, shares fascinating insights on the unique life of NFL specialists. He reflects on the mental hurdles faced by kickers like Jake Moody after his recent waiver. Pepper also recounts a heated sideline moment with Deebo Samuel, discusses the pressures of kicking under scrutiny, and highlights injury challenges impacting key players like George Kittle and Brock Purdy. His anecdotes offer a behind-the-scenes look at team dynamics and the resilience needed in the face of adversity.
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INSIGHT

Specialists Need Short Memories

  • Specialists must have a short memory because they usually know immediately if a snap or kick was good.
  • Taybor Pepper explains kicking is a three-person operation with many tiny factors affecting outcomes.
ADVICE

Reset Immediately After A Play

  • Develop an immediate correction mindset: once the ball leaves your hands, assess and fix the next play.
  • Use sports psychology techniques and short-memory strategies to avoid carryover mistakes.
INSIGHT

Three-Person Operation Matters

  • The snap-holder-kicker relationship affects accuracy more than fans realize.
  • Pepper details how holders can hide the ball and force last-moment adjustments by kickers.
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