offensive lineman
Trench warfare specialist
An offensive lineman is a football player positioned on the line of scrimmage whose job is to block defenders rather than handle the ball.
The five offensive linemen—center, two guards, and two tackles—form a protective wall for the quarterback and create gaps for runners: He played offensive lineman in college but never made the pros.
- tackleGear or takedown
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- centerMiddle of anything
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- pass protectionBlocking for the thrower
trenches · in the trenches · snap · pancake · sack · protection · huddle · scrimmage · rushing · gridiron · helmet · pads · cleats · hike · pocket · blind side · pulling · holding
- football positionsquarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker
- CFLquarterback, running back, wide receiver, slotback, defensive back
- attackersaggressor, assailant, attacker, assaulter, ambusher
- line blockingdouble team, chop block, wall off, pass protection
offensive linemandefensive lineman
Front-seven pass rusher
defensive end · defensive tackle · nose tackle · pass rusher · edge rusher
offensive linemanwide receiver
Offensive pass-catching position
receiver · running back · kick returner · punt returner · slot receiver
offensive linemancornerback
Defensive back covering receivers
defensive back · safety · slot receiver · kick returner · punt returner
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