A three down running back or three down back refers to a ball carrier that has the skillset to play all three downs in a series. Depending on your offensive situation varying runningback skill sets will be required. For example on a third and long you are going to want a running back that can … Read more
If you are a casual fan of football you may have heard the terms x, y, and z receiver in relation to players on the field. And unless you know the game of football inside out it is quite likely that you don’t know what these terms mean. That’s why this article is here to … Read more
When watching football games you may have heard announcers refer to receivers as X, Y, Or Z. These are all distinctions used by football coaches to identify their receivers. The trouble is the vast majority of casual football fans have no idea what these letters mean. This article is going to break down what an … Read more
A power back in football is running back who primarily relies on balance and strength to gain yardage carrying the ball. Though these players are still fast and agile it is their large frame that often leads to them beating defenders. A power back is also more likely to run in between the tackles than … Read more
A scatback in football refers to a running back that beats defenders using their elusiveness and speed. Scatbacks typically feature smaller builds than a traditional running back. These sorts of running backs rarely break tackles and often run to the outside as opposed to in between the tackles. Scatbacks also tend to be more proficient … Read more
The easiest answer to the question why do quarterbacks say 180 before snapping the ball is simply that they don’t. What you are hearing is actually the quarterback saying “white eighty”. This term is most commonly used as a cadence to let his teammates know that he is ready to start the play. What Exactly … Read more
A free play occurs in football when the defensive team commits a penalty at the snap. This allows the offense to play aggressively with zero risk as they are able to accept the penalty if their play does not go as planned. Free plays almost always occur because a defensive lineman jumps offside. Due to … Read more
A Mike linebacker is another name for a middle linebacker typically referring to this middle linebacker position in a 4-3 defense. The mike lines up in the middle of the formation directly across from the opposing teams center. The Mike linebacker is often considered the quarterback of the defense. Their positioning on the field allows … Read more
You may have head announcers or sports journalists use the term stop gap quarterback when reffering to a player, but what exaclty does this term mean? A stop gap quarterback is a short term option at the quarterback position. This type of quarterback is not going to be your franchise guy. Instead, a stop-gap QB … Read more
A game manager is a quarterback that doesn’t blow you away with his natural ability but can still get the job done. One simple way to put it is a game manager quarterback isn’t going to win you the game but they won’t lose you the game either. These types of quarterbacks can often win … Read more