dropback
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dropback
Noun use of verb phrase drop back
Example Sentences
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When Porter asked Maiava specifics about dropback techniques and what he’d learned from other coaches, Porter says Maiava offered a confused look in response.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2024
Or what if Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick hadn’t tattooed Brock Purdy’s right elbow on the quarterback’s third dropback?
From Washington Post ● Jan. 29, 2023
Geno Smith has done his part as the captain of the offense, as he ranks 11th among starting QBs in EPA per dropback.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2022
They have the worst defense in the NFL by dropback success rate, a metric used to describe how effective a play was based on the down and distance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2022
The defense struggled slowing down the Chargers’ passing attack, allowing 8.2 yards per dropback for the third worst mark in the league headed into Monday night as the the pass rush and coverage both struggled.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2022
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