Leader of the team—responsible for making play calls for offense (with guidance from coach via helmet speaker) Only the QB is allowed to speak in huddles.
Must throw ball (to Receivers) or hand off ball (to Running Back) so they may gain yardage towards end zone and score a touchdown.
May run the ball himself—this could be part of a designed play or it could be an impromptu effort to avoid being sacked by the defense. In college, the quarterback may run the ball as often as he passes, but in the NFL, the quarterback rarely runs with the ball.
Attributes
Must be smart memorizes all plays and makes quick critical decision.
Good arm strength and quick ball release not too much time to throw to receivers.
Fast and lean quick on feet to avoid defensive players.
Working horse of team— durable, reliable, powerful and quick. Blocks, runs, runs fakes; gets tackled more than any other player.
Primary job is to run the ball through the line and to the end zone, but can also receive passes (usually short).
Attributes
Sturdy & Agile Must be able to take punishing tackles, but also run fast.
2 RB Types (1) Powerful, bruiser that can plow through defensive line (middle) or (2) smaller, nimble and elusive that tend to run more through gaps in the line and up sides.
Alternative Names Sometimes called Halfback, Fullback or Tailback.
Job is to run down field, catch the ball from the QB and keep running until he reaches the end zone (or gets tackled). Receiver may also block on running plays, as well as lures defensive players on their tail even when not catching so RB can make play or other WR can receive shorter pass.
Attributes
Fast & lean Quick off the line, with nimble hands for catching the ball.
Great leaper Able to jump high to catch passes.
2 WR types (1) Slot receiver: lines up closer to the line and is smaller and quicker, running shorter routes up the middle. (2) Outside receiver: tends to be tall and fast, and runs deeper.
Best blockers of game (protect QB)—provides time for the QB to execute play. Pushes against defensive line to make room for RB and guards against rush passers.
Attributes
Blocker, not a receiver Generally does not receive passes; in charge of blocking and protecting the QB.
Inside the line Lines up on either side of the Center.
Huge or agile Can be huge, or smaller and agile, depending on the style of offense.
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