QBs
Gridiron play directors
QBs is the plural of QB, the standard abbreviation for quarterback in American football—the player who receives the snap and directs offensive plays.
The abbreviation appears constantly in sports writing and commentary: The team has drafted three QBs in the last five years.
QB also works as a verb: He QBs for the Packers.
Curve winding around center
- completionAct of finishing
- incompletionState of being unfinished
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
interception · yardage · arm strength · throw · deep ball · screen pass · play action · release
Sudden sharp sound
- huddleClose protective gathering
- audibleCapable of being detected by ear
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- scrambleMix into disorder
sack · blitz · formation · playbook · read · progression · hot route · hard count
Leader controlling team strategy
- signal-callerFootball's offensive leader
- captainOne who commands
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
composure · clutch · locker room · communication · audible · rallying
Barred frame for broiling
- NFLPro football organization
- draft pickAthlete chosen by team
- starterInitiator of action
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
rookie · Pro Bowl · MVP · Super Bowl · Heisman · college football · CFL · jersey number
Capacity for movement
- scramblingMoving clumsily in haste
- speedRate of motion
- agilityQuickness and ease
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
elusiveness · escapability · rushing · dual-threat · running · improvisation · quarterback sneak
Interprets written symbols
- progressionsOrdered forward movements
- film studyAcademic analysis of movies
- adjustmentsChanges to improve fit
- situational awarenessPerception of surroundings
spiral
Curve winding around center
- completionAct of finishing
- incompletionState of being unfinished
- accuracyDegree of correctness
touchdown · interception · yardage · arm strength · throw · deep ball · screen pass · play action · release · velocity
snap
Sudden sharp sound
- huddleClose protective gathering
- audibleCapable of being detected by ear
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
scramble · sack · blitz · formation · playbook · read · progression · hot route · hard count · shotgun
field general
Leader controlling team strategy
- signal-callerFootball's offensive leader
- captainOne who commands
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
poise · composure · clutch · locker room · communication · audible · rallying
gridiron
Barred frame for broiling
- NFLPro football organization
- draft pickAthlete chosen by team
- starterInitiator of action
backup · rookie · Pro Bowl · MVP · Super Bowl · Heisman · college football · CFL · jersey number
mobility
Capacity for movement
- scramblingMoving clumsily in haste
- speedRate of motion
- agilityQuickness and ease
footwork · elusiveness · escapability · rushing · dual-threat · running · improvisation · quarterback sneak
reads
Interprets written symbols
- progressionsOrdered forward movements
- film studyAcademic analysis of movies
- adjustmentsChanges to improve fit
situational awareness · fourth down · audibles · chess match
QBslinemen
Football's front-row players
guards · tackles · offensive tackles · blockers · centers
Outer linemen attacking quarterbacks
pass rushers · linebackers · cornerbacks · safeties · defensive backs
Players fielding punted balls
holders · kickers · role players · fullbacks