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The many players in close proximity drew in opposition players and when this happened, USA looked to play direct passers for runners in-behind where fewer defenders were.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

By the early 2020s, most Premier League teams had replaced traditional shot-stoppers with impressive passers - with varying degrees of success.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Regardless, Willis is likely to land a handsome payday, due to the scarcity of desirable passers and the number of teams that badly need one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Stafford was regarded as one of the NFL’s top passers but had never won a playoff game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Of the passers, many stood to gaze at the traveller in black, and some drew to the farther side of the road as he went by.

From The Man in Black by Weyman, Stanley John