Quarterback (QB) - answerLeader. Calls plays in the huddle, yells signals at line of
scrimmage, receives ball from center, hands ball to a running back, throws it to a
receiver, or runs to end zone
center - answerSnaps the ball to quarterback, handles the ball on every play
Running Back (RB) - answerRuns with fb, also tailbacks, halfbacks, and rushers
Fullback - answerBlocks the RB, pass-blocking(protecting) QB, Large FB are short yard
runners
Wide Receiver (WR) - answerUses speed and quickness to evade defenders, teams
use 2-4
Tight End (TE) - answerServes as a receiver and a blocker, they line up on R/L of QB
L/R guard - answerInner two members of off. Line, protect and block the QB
L/R tackle - answerOuter two most members
Defensive Tackle (DT) - answerThe inner two members of the defensive line, whose
jobs are to maintain their positions in order to stop a running play or to run through a
gap in the offensive line to pressure the quarterback or disrupt the backfield formation.
Defensive End (DE) - answerThe outer two members of the defensive line. Generally,
their jobs are to overcome offensive blocking and meet in the backfield, where they
combine to tackle the quarterback or ball carrier. On running plays to the outside,
they're responsible for forcing the ball carrier either out of bounds or toward (into) the
pursuit of their defensive teammates.
linebacker - answerThese players line up behind the defensive linemen and generally
are regarded as the team's best tacklers. Depending on the formation, most teams
employ either three or four linebackers on every play. Linebackers often have the dual
role of defending the run and the pass.
safety - answerThe players who line up the deepest in secondary- the last line of
defense. There are free safeties and strong safeties, and they must defend the deep
past and then run
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