pass protection
Guarding the quarterback
Pass protection is the offensive line's effort to shield the quarterback from defenders during a passing play.
Blockers form a pocket, giving the quarterback time to find receivers and throw.
Good pass protection means clean pockets and completed passes; poor pass protection means sacks and hurried throws.
The offensive line gave him excellent pass protection all game.
- quarterbackPassing position in football
- pocketFabric compartment in clothing
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- offensive lineFootball's protective forward squad
- left tackleEdge blocker position
blindside · pressure · tackle · guard · scramble · snap · rush · dropback · quick release · time · buying time · standing tall · edge rusher · hold · coverage · turnstile · pancake · escape
- line blockingdouble team, chop block, wall off
- passeslift ticket, access card, member card, membership card
pass protectionpass rush
Defensive quarterback pursuit
quarterback pressure · blitz · sack · bull rush · stunt
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