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blitzer

American  
[blits-er] / ˈblɪts ər /

noun

  1. Football. a player, such as a linebacker or defensive end, who blitzes.


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Sneed’s a good blitzer, and he tends to travel with the opponent’s best receiver, so Kansas City wants him back.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2023

He also noted that James can rush the quarterback as a blitzer and affect the game in either zone or man-to-man coverage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2022

He has a strong short burst of speed, is an excellent blitzer, isn’t afraid to mix it up in the run game and goes all out every single down.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2021

If Warner can become an effective pass rusher, even as an off-ball blitzer, and continue as a coverage linebacker, then the sky is the limit.

From Fox News ● Jul. 23, 2021

He could bring value on special teams, and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio could capitalize on his traits to deploy him as a situational blitzer.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 29, 2021

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