Pass rush
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On defense in gridiron football, a pass rush is charging across the line of scrimmage towards the quarterback in an effort to stop or "sack" him. The purpose is tackling, hurrying or flushing the quar
A quarterback eludes a rushing defender.
Linebacker
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Linebacker is a playing position in gridiron football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and typically line up three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage and so back up the defensiv
In white jerseys, Lance Briggs (#55) and Brian Urlacher (#54) of the Chicago Bears, are positioned as linebackers on Lambeau Field in 2011
The University of Michigan is credited with creating the linebacker position, which was first played by Germany Schulz
Chuck Bednarik of the Philadelphia Eagles
Ray Nitschke