Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: quarterback

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According to former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch, the Steelers were so confident and comfortable in being nearly a unanimous no in large part due to his job explaining the CBA terms as the team’s NFLPA representative.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/10/my-guys-knew-former-steelers-qb-charlie-batch-proud-of-job-he-did-explaining-2011-cba-to-team/

According to Jim Rudloff, O’Neill’s coach when the quarterback was in Marblehead, the player’s strengths jump out.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/08/01/massachusetts-suddenly-evolves-into-a-high-school-quarterback-factory/

According to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz, the Steelers are planning to have Canada take on a more prominent role working with quarterback Kenny Pickett.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/football/steelers-promote-matt-canada-kenny-pickett/621127

A coaching staff can either verbalize the call or say a play number, which the quarterback then reads off his wristband in the huddle.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/12/the-steelers-plays-might-be-the-same-but-the-play-calls-are-quicker/

Added weight doesn’t guard against that, but physically he should be fine handling the workload at the quarterback position moving forward.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/he-looks-great-kenny-picketts-personal-coach-details-qbs-offseason-transformation/

A failed two-point try kept the score at 21-20 and gave the Vikings a chance, but Denver’s defense came up with one more stop on Minnesota quarterback Josh Dobbs and company.

Source: https://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/2023/11/19/broncos-beat-vikings-nfl-week-11-russell-wilson-courtland-sutton/

After Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow threw a pass to wide receiver Tee Higgins, Hamlin attempted to make the tackle.

Source: https://www.legitgov.org/buffalo-bills-give-update-safety-damar-hamlin-after-field-collapse

After Crenshaw drove 73 yards in 10 plays, tying the score on Collington Tillett’s five-yard run, the Challengers responded with a 50-yard strike to Collins from quarterback Jermaine Whiten.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2023-10-06/bryant-collins-dymally-crenshaw-coliseum-league

After each of Brady’s first two NFL MVP seasons (2007, 2010), they used a third-round pick on a quarterback (Kevin O’Connell, Ryan Mallett).

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/04/how-will-mac-jones-trade-rumors-impact-patriots-draft-strategy/

After entering the game as a 14-point favorite, the Bulldogs, led by quarterback Jake Fromm, held their own for a while against the Crimson Tide, shutting Alabama out in the first quarter and taking the lead into half time.

Source: https://thecrimsonwhite.com/112018/sports/storied-rivalry-continues-with-alabama-georgia-sec-championship-game/

After Giants quarterback Daniel Jones left Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins with a neck injury, he noted that with neck issues in the past and that he would be going for tests to see what he’s dealing with this time.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/daniel-jones-different-neck-injury-than-last-time-biggest-thing-is-dealing-with-contact

After great punt placement by quarterback Park Penrod ’25, Sam Finnerty ’27 made one of his six tackles of the day, forcing a safety.

Source: https://kenyoncollegian.com/sports/2023/11/football-falls-to-denison/

After last week, the Ravens had supposedly become this monster with a quarterback who was going to win the NFL Most Valuable Player award and a record-setting defense that was as good as the famed 2000 group that led the team to a championship.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/11/13/mike-preston-ravens-exposed-as-work-in-progress-in-loss-to-browns-cant-be-trusted-yet-commentary/

After making nine starts at quarterback in 2020 and 2021, was listed as a tight end last season and only threw 19 passes as his role shifted in Dennis Allen’s first year as the team’s head coach.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/06/16/taysom-hill-hope-and-expectation-is-an-expanded-role-as-a-receiver/

After seven seasons with future NFL starters under center, they’ve been forced to turn to Jalen Milroe, who wasn’t named the starting quarterback until days before the season opened.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/09/09/college-football-week-2-predictions-picks-against-spread/

After taking a hit late in the first half, Mains returned in the second half on crutches with his team up 17-7 and freshman quarterback Dylan Smith taking the reins.

Source: https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2023/10/27/pelham-fights-through-adversity-in-senior-night-win-against-chilton-county/

After the punt return was called back, Iowa still had plenty of time to move 30 yards down the field to attempt a game-winning field goal, but quarterback threw an interception three plays later that ended the game.

Source: https://theathletic.com/4986878/2023/10/24/kirk-ferentz-iowa-offense-brian-ferentz/

After three quick incompletions, the Trojans went for it on fourth down deep in their own territory and quarterback Gunnar Watson found receiver Chris Lewis for 16 yards and a first down.

Source: https://www.troymessenger.com/2023/09/16/jmu-snaps-troys-home-winning-streak/

Against Jefferson, a bigger quarterback but also a threat to run, BYU brought multiple tacklers to get him to the ground.

Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/byu-cougars/2023/09/22/facing-best-weve-faced-kansas-qb/