Post by Washington Redskins on Jan 25, 2014 13:32:57 GMT -5
Offense
Quarterback (QB):
The player who receives the ball from the center at the start of each play before either handing it to the running back, throwing it to a receiver, or running with it himself.
The quarterback is usually the player in charge of running the offense on the field. He is also the guy that usually informs the offense of the play while in the huddle.
Halfback (HB):
An offensive player who lines up in the backfield and generally is responsible for carrying the ball on run plays. A running back's primary role is to run with the football, he is also used as a receiver at times.
Fullback (FB):
An offensive player who lines up in the offensive backfield and generally is responsible for run-blocking for the halfback and pass-blocking for the quarterback. Fullbacks are usually bigger than halfbacks, and also serve as short-yardage runners.
Wide Receiver (WR):
An offensive player who lines up on or near the line of scrimmage, but split to the outside. His primary job is to catch passes from the quarterback.
Tight End (TE):
An offensive player who serves as a receiver and also a blocker. The tight end lines up beside the offensive tackle either to the right or to the left of the quarterback.
Offensive Tackle (RT & LT):
A member of the offensive line. There are two tackles on every play, and they line up on the outside of the offensive guards.
Offensive Guard (RG & LG):
A member of the offensive line. There are two guards on every play, and they line up on either side of the offensive center.
Center (C):
The offensive lineman who hikes (or snaps) the ball to the quarterback at the start of each play. The center lines up in the middle of the offensive line, between the offensive guards.
Defense
4 - 3
There are 4 defensive linemen and 3 linebackers. The 2 linemen on the ends are called "defensive ends" (RE & LE); these guys are typically smaller and more athletic than a 3-4 DE. A 4-3 defensive end has much more of a pass rushing responsibility than his 3-4 counterpart - ideal size is 6’3”+ and anywhere from 255-285 lbs. The 2 in the middle are called "defensive tackles" (DT); these guys are smaller than 3-4 DTs since they must be somewhat athletic but they need girth too - the general size is 6’3” and 300+ lbs.
As for the linebackers, there are 2 outside linebackers (ROLB & LOLB) and 1 middle linebacker (MLB). The 2 OLBs generally cover TEs and RBs and should be tackling machines - ideal size is around 240 lbs. The MLB is usually around 250 lbs. and should be agile enough to go sideline to sideline making plays - he is the QB of the defense.
3 - 4
There are 3 defensive linemen and 4 linebackers. The 2 linemen on the end are called "defensive ends" (RE & LE); these guys are typically called upon to stop the run and still be able to get to the other team's QB - ideal size is around 6’5”+ and 290-300 lbs. The 1 guy in the middle is called a "defensive tackle" or a "nose tackle" (DT); this guy's job is to eat up space and take on double teams - ideal size is around 315-325 lbs.
As for the linebackers, there are 2 outside linebackers (ROLB & LOLB) and 2 middle linebackers (MLB). The 2 OLBs are used to get to the QB and set the edge and force RBs back into the middle - ideal size is mainly 6’3” and can range from 230-270 lbs. The 2 MLBs are asked to do many different things including eat blockers, drop into coverage, and cover TEs and RBs - ideal size is approximately 240-260 lbs.
For both defenses, the secondaries are the same
Cornerbacks (CB):
Typically two players primarily cover the wide receivers. Cornerbacks attempt to prevent successful quarterback passes by either swatting the airborne ball away from the receiver or by catching the pass themselves. In rushing situations, their job is to contain the runner, either by directing him back to the middle of the field to be tackled, by tackling him themselves, or by forcing him out of bounds.
Strong Safety (SS):
Usually the larger and stronger of the two safeties, providing extra protection against run plays by standing closer to the line of scrimmage, usually on the strong side of the field, which is the side that contains the offensive tight end.
Free Safety (FS):
Usually the smaller and faster of the two safeties, and is usually the deepest player on the defense, providing help on long pass plays
Quarterback (QB):
The player who receives the ball from the center at the start of each play before either handing it to the running back, throwing it to a receiver, or running with it himself.
The quarterback is usually the player in charge of running the offense on the field. He is also the guy that usually informs the offense of the play while in the huddle.
Halfback (HB):
An offensive player who lines up in the backfield and generally is responsible for carrying the ball on run plays. A running back's primary role is to run with the football, he is also used as a receiver at times.
Fullback (FB):
An offensive player who lines up in the offensive backfield and generally is responsible for run-blocking for the halfback and pass-blocking for the quarterback. Fullbacks are usually bigger than halfbacks, and also serve as short-yardage runners.
Wide Receiver (WR):
An offensive player who lines up on or near the line of scrimmage, but split to the outside. His primary job is to catch passes from the quarterback.
Tight End (TE):
An offensive player who serves as a receiver and also a blocker. The tight end lines up beside the offensive tackle either to the right or to the left of the quarterback.
Offensive Tackle (RT & LT):
A member of the offensive line. There are two tackles on every play, and they line up on the outside of the offensive guards.
Offensive Guard (RG & LG):
A member of the offensive line. There are two guards on every play, and they line up on either side of the offensive center.
Center (C):
The offensive lineman who hikes (or snaps) the ball to the quarterback at the start of each play. The center lines up in the middle of the offensive line, between the offensive guards.
Defense
4 - 3
There are 4 defensive linemen and 3 linebackers. The 2 linemen on the ends are called "defensive ends" (RE & LE); these guys are typically smaller and more athletic than a 3-4 DE. A 4-3 defensive end has much more of a pass rushing responsibility than his 3-4 counterpart - ideal size is 6’3”+ and anywhere from 255-285 lbs. The 2 in the middle are called "defensive tackles" (DT); these guys are smaller than 3-4 DTs since they must be somewhat athletic but they need girth too - the general size is 6’3” and 300+ lbs.
As for the linebackers, there are 2 outside linebackers (ROLB & LOLB) and 1 middle linebacker (MLB). The 2 OLBs generally cover TEs and RBs and should be tackling machines - ideal size is around 240 lbs. The MLB is usually around 250 lbs. and should be agile enough to go sideline to sideline making plays - he is the QB of the defense.
3 - 4
There are 3 defensive linemen and 4 linebackers. The 2 linemen on the end are called "defensive ends" (RE & LE); these guys are typically called upon to stop the run and still be able to get to the other team's QB - ideal size is around 6’5”+ and 290-300 lbs. The 1 guy in the middle is called a "defensive tackle" or a "nose tackle" (DT); this guy's job is to eat up space and take on double teams - ideal size is around 315-325 lbs.
As for the linebackers, there are 2 outside linebackers (ROLB & LOLB) and 2 middle linebackers (MLB). The 2 OLBs are used to get to the QB and set the edge and force RBs back into the middle - ideal size is mainly 6’3” and can range from 230-270 lbs. The 2 MLBs are asked to do many different things including eat blockers, drop into coverage, and cover TEs and RBs - ideal size is approximately 240-260 lbs.
For both defenses, the secondaries are the same
Cornerbacks (CB):
Typically two players primarily cover the wide receivers. Cornerbacks attempt to prevent successful quarterback passes by either swatting the airborne ball away from the receiver or by catching the pass themselves. In rushing situations, their job is to contain the runner, either by directing him back to the middle of the field to be tackled, by tackling him themselves, or by forcing him out of bounds.
Strong Safety (SS):
Usually the larger and stronger of the two safeties, providing extra protection against run plays by standing closer to the line of scrimmage, usually on the strong side of the field, which is the side that contains the offensive tight end.
Free Safety (FS):
Usually the smaller and faster of the two safeties, and is usually the deepest player on the defense, providing help on long pass plays