Jake Ingram found out he won the long snapper job via a text message from the Patriots' kicker

NESN Note: "Rookie long snapper Jake Ingram received the news via text message from kicker Stephen Gostkowski on Sunday night: Veteran long snapper Nathan Hodel would be cut, and Ingram had won the job, claiming a victory in one of the most tightly-contested position battles in training camp."

About winning the long snapper job for the Patriots, Ingram said:
"I just realize the task at hand, and I know I have a lot of work to do. That's all I can really think about, coming in here ready to go to work and have a positive attitude." (NESN)

NESN Note: "Ingram hasn't had a chance to talk to Hodel since he was waived Monday, but the rookie planned to reach out to his mentor in the very near future. Though the two only spent a few months together, they grew close, and Hodel took it upon himself to teach Ingram the intricacies of how to succeed as a professional, even if it meant costing him a job."

About how Hodel taught him a lot while they were competing for the starting job, Ingram said:
"He definitely did help me. He was never a guy who was trying to treat me like a rookie. He seemed like he was more trying to help me out, trying to help me get better. And also, we were pushing each other and hopefully making each other better. It was awesome having him around,
and I wish the best of luck to him and his family." (NESN)

NESN Note: "Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said he believes Hodel, the Arizona Cardinals' long snapper from 2001-08, will quickly land with another NFL team. Rather than letting the competition drag out for another week, Belichick made the decision, in part, to give Hodel a longer opportunity to find a new home."

About replacing Lonnie Paxton as the long snapper for New England, Ingram said:
"He had a long, successful career here. I can only hope to be half as successful as he is." (NESN)

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