Football positions can be confusing. And once these positions are referred to by letters instead of names many fans find themselves scratching their heads. The acronym CB in football refers to the position of Cornerback. Cornerbacks are responsible for covering wide receivers and attempting to stop the opposing team from completing forward passes. Cornerbacks typically … Read more
The acronym DE in football refers to the position of defensive end. Defensive ends play on the defensive line and have the primary purpose of rushing the quarterback. Their ability to shut down an opposing team’s quarterback makes the defensive end one of the most valuable positions in football. Defensive ends line up on the … Read more
The weak side in football refers to the side of the field that has fewer offensive players. Generally, this refers to the side of the field that does not have a tight end. When lining up the offense there are going to be five offensive linemen on the line of scrimmage. In most formations, the … Read more
A pass rush in football refers to the group of defenders that are tasked with tackling the quarterback before he throws the ball. In the game of football getting to the quarterback is one of the most effective ways to stop an offense. Though the goal when rushing the passer is not just to hit … Read more
If you watch football often you have likely heard the commentators mention the second level. The issue is many football fans do not know what this term means. The second level in football refers to the area of the defense just behind the defensive line. The second level is primarily occupied by linebackers. In football, … Read more
An undersized player in football refers to a player that does not fit the prototypical size for his position. In the game of football, each position has specific responsibilities. These responsibilities vary so much across the positions that each requires very different body types. When players play a position and don’t fit the prototype they … Read more
Burst in football refers to a player’s ability to travel a short distance quickly. In other words, a player’s burst determines how quickly he can speed up. In the game of football top-end speed is important but so is the ability to move quickly in tight spaces. On any given play most players do not … Read more
An edge rusher in football is a defensive player that rushes the quarterback from the outside of the defensive line. Defensive ends and outside linebackers are two positions considered to be edge rushers. The name edge rusher is used because these players typically play at the edge (end) of the formation. Generally speaking, the term … Read more
The mercy rule in high school football refers to a rule put in place that ends football games early when the score becomes too lopsided. In high school football, there are often a few teams that find themselves noticeably better than their opponents. When one of these high-quality teams faces off against one of the … Read more
A roll out in football refers to a play in which the quarterback exits the side of the pocket and begins to move laterally across the field towards the sideline. In most cases, rollouts are going to be done in order to avoid pressure, buy time to throw, or make a throw to the sideline … Read more
