signal-caller
Offensive field general
A signal-caller is someone who directs action by giving signals or commands.
In American football, it's the quarterback—the player who calls plays and initiates each down: The team's veteran signal-caller threw three touchdowns.
The term extends to anyone who makes key decisions or coordinates group activity: She's the signal-caller for the entire marketing division.
Passing position in football
- passerOne who transfers something
- audibleCapable of being detected by ear
- snapSudden sharp sound
- huddleClose protective gathering
scramble · pocket · offensive · gridiron · touchdown · handoff · dropback · blitz
One with choosing power
- strategistExpert in planning campaigns
- commanderPerson with authority over others
- directorOne who leads
- captainOne who commands
leader · orchestrator · tactician · authority · coordinator · general · boss · chief
quarterback
Passing position in football
huddle · scramble · pocket · offensive · gridiron · touchdown · handoff · dropback · blitz · read
decision-maker
One with choosing power
- strategistExpert in planning campaigns
- commanderPerson with authority over others
- directorOne who leads
captain · leader · orchestrator · tactician · authority · coordinator · general · boss · chief · mastermind
signal-callerreceiver
One who accepts transmission
wide receiver · tight end · running back · ball carrier · lineman
signal-callerfollower
One who supports another
subordinate · foot soldier · executor · rank-and-file · grunt
signal, caller, signals, signaled, signaling, signaller, signallers, call, calls