Nathan D 
The defensive line in football refers to a position group responsible for sacking the quarterback on passing plays and stopping the running back from leaving the backfield on rushing plays. There are three or four players on the defensive line depending on which formation the defense is using. Within the defensive line, there are two … Read more
Between offense, defense, and special teams the game of football has a huge number of positions. For fans new to the game all these different terms can get confusing. One common question often asked is what is the difference between wide receivers and running backs. The difference between wide receivers and running backs is that … Read more
Offensive linemen in football are players that protect the quarterback on passing plays and make room for the running back on rushing plays. The offensive line consists of five linemen that will line up on the line of scrimmage to start the play. Offensive linemen are typically going to face off against the opposing team’s … Read more
If you watch football on Sundays you have likely heard the announcers refer to wide receivers and slot receivers. Both of these positions fit under the receiver position and are responsible for catching passes from the quarterback. Generally speaking, slot receivers are going to be much smaller in stature compared to wide receivers. Slot receivers … Read more
Football is filled with slang and terminology often leaving fans confused. One common question asked by football fans is what is a hot route in football. A hot route in football occurs when a quarterback identifies that a blitz is coming and signals one of his receivers to run a short route. The quarterback will … Read more
If you often watch college football on Saturdays you have likely noticed the trend of coaches being protected by several police officers or state troopers. This leaves many finds wondering why college football coaches need these policemen and women with them. This is especially confusing because in the NFL you will notice the coaches are … Read more
A punter in football is a player who drop-kicks the ball deep down the field. Punters tend to come onto the field on fourth down when the offense decides to give up possession of the ball. The action of punting the football moves the ball way downfield and makes the opponent’s job of getting to … Read more
Blocking in football is done by offensive players in order to create space for the ball carrier, though going about it the wrong way can result in a penalty flag being thrown. There are many different penalties for blocking in football. Below we are going to go through a rough definition of a legal block … Read more
In the game of football, there are going to be several defenders who have the sole purpose of tackling the quarterback before he throws the football. Though, before they reach the quarterback these defenders need to get through the several players who protect him. The players who protect the quarterback in football include offensive tackles, … Read more
Fantasy football is loaded with terms and acronyms that aren’t always understood by football fans. One of those terms often heard around draft season is handcuff. A handcuff in fantasy football is a player that sits behind one of your current fantasy football players on their team’s depth chart. For example, if you drafted the … Read more