2006-07-15 16:03:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
they back the line. they stand in back of the d-line. they can come up to stop the run or pull back and play the pass.
2006-07-15 16:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main functions of a line backer is to be the second line of defense, so if the runner passes the defensive line the linebackers are there to catch them. They normally account for the most tackles. Linebacker have the best view of the QB and backfield so they tend to coordinate defensive changes at the line of scrimmage. They are a mix between speed and strength. Along with tackling, linebackers also cover recievers in case the offense wants to throw for a couple of yards.
2006-07-17 04:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by doubledc84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its in the name.
2006-07-17 19:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by neal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
linebackers are the best athletes on the team. they job is to stop the run first then go cover in either a zone or man. most Of the time they cover running back or tight ends but they may cover widoe out in the slot.
2006-07-15 23:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They cover running backs and tight ends if they go out for passes. One linebacker may be kept back to follow a quarterback if he decides to run (that's called a spy). They help stop the run and sometimes blitz the quarterback.
2006-07-15 23:16:29 · answer #5 · answered by vacoast7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their job simply put is to KILL whomever or WHATever has the football. Some are better than others at this... See The Legendary Lawrence Taylor or Seattle's Lofa Tatupu for more details...
2006-07-15 23:28:26 · answer #6 · answered by darrel45 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are the qb of the defense...the mlb calls the d plays and makes the on field adjustments in the 4/3..same is true in the 3/4
2006-07-16 01:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by KT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They Blitz the QB, stop the run, cover Tight Ends and drop back into zone coverage.
2006-07-15 23:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by revelie92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anybody breaks through the line or tries to catch a pass in their area, they are in charge of stopping them.
2006-07-15 23:06:32 · answer #9 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They play football.
2006-07-15 23:06:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋