2007-03-26 03:59:25 · 7 answers · asked by Matt H 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Offense
The offensive line (OL) consists of five players whose job is to protect the passer and clear the way for runners by blocking members of the defense. Except for the center, offensive linemen generally do not handle the ball.
The quarterback (QB) receives the snap on most plays. He then hands or tosses it to a running back, throws it to a receiver or runs with it himself. The quarterback is the leader of the offense and calls the plays that are signaled to him from the sidelines.
Running backs (RB) line up behind or beside the QB and specialize in running with the ball. They also block, catch passes and, on rare occasions, pass the ball to others. If a team has two running backs in the game, usually one will be a halfback (HB) or tailback (TB), who is more likely to run with the ball, and the other will usually be a fullback (FB), who is more likely to block.
Wide receivers (WR) line up near the sidelines. They specialize in catching passes.
Tight ends (TE) line up outside the offensive line. They can either play like wide receivers (catch passes) or like offensive linemen (protect the QB or create spaces for runners).
At least seven players must line up on the line of scrimmage on every offensive play. The other players may line up anywhere behind the line. The exact number of running backs, wide receivers and tight ends may differ on any given play. For example, if the team needs only 1 yard, it may use three tight ends, two running backs and no wide receivers. On the other hand, if it needs 20 yards, it may replace all of its running backs and tight ends with wide receivers.
Defense
The defensive line consists of three to six players who line up immediately across from the offensive line. They try to tackle the running back if he has the ball before he can gain yardage or the quarterback before he can throw or pass the ball.
In most situations, at least three players line up as defensive backs. They cover the receivers and try to stop pass completions. They occasionally rush the quarterback.
The other players on the defense are known as linebackers. They line up between the defensive line and defensive backs and may either rush the quarterback or cover potential receivers.
Special teams
The units of players who handle kicking plays are known as "special teams". Two important special-teams players are the "punter", who handles punts, and the "placekicker" or "kicker", who kicks off and attempts field goals and extra points.
Numbering
In the NFL, ranges of uniform numbers are reserved for certain positions:
1-9: Quarterbacks, kickers and punters
10-19: Quarterbacks, kickers, punters, and wide receivers
20-49: Running backs and defensive backs
50-59: Centers and linebackers
60-79: Offensive and defensive linemen
80-89: Receivers and tight ends
90-99: Defensive linemen and linebackers
NCAA rules specify only that offensive linemen must have numbers in the 50-79 range, but the association "strongly recommends" that quarterbacks and running backs have numbers under 50 and wide receivers numbers above 79. The reason for this being that numbers 50-79 are inelligible receiver numbers, meaning numbers of players that normally may not touch the ball.
2007-03-26 04:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Id imagine your coach will put you where he sees fit. However; you need to gain speed...Thats an OL 40 time, not a LB...As a LB you need to be able to shed defenders, make tackles, and cover in pass protection. DTs are usually up in the 200lb range, but not always, so this could remain a possibility. Again though, you'd need to work on your explosiveness from a 4 point or 3 point stance, your lower body strength, and your toughness because its a dirty position! As a TE, you'd have to be faster than 5.7 first of all, but if you can grasp the concept of blocking schemes, route running, and catching, then this could be you! Which of these best describes your abilities and potential?
2016-03-17 02:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by Nedra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most coaches list them as QB, HB, FB, WR, TE. or postions that get the ball and can score on a play.
2007-03-26 04:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by ken c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The skill positions are basically everyone except the Ol and DL.
2007-03-26 08:29:43 · answer #4 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all postions except, Center, Guard, Tackle, defensive end and linebackers.
2007-03-26 04:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by chuckso74 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. I agree with compolar. Ha, Ha
2007-03-26 04:14:52 · answer #6 · answered by Joe D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
QB, HB, FB, WR, TE, KR, PR, K, P
2007-03-26 04:05:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋