blitzer
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
Hurts attempted only three passes, none in the final 18 minutes, after throwing an interception that was tipped by a blitzer.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
“One of Pat’s strengths is to recognize pressure and put the O-line on the right blitzer by flipping and/or changing protections,” the former Chiefs player said.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 14, 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
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