A Linebacker (LB or Backer) is a playing position in American football and Canadian football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards (4 m) behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line." Linebackers generally align themselves before the ball is snapped by standing upright in a "two point stance" (as opposed to the defensive linemen, who put one or two hands on the ground for a "three point stance" or "four point stance" before the ball is snapped). The goal of the linebacker is to provide either extra run protection or extra pass protection based on the particular defensive play being executed. Another key play of the linebacker position is blitzing. A blitz occurs when a linebacker acts as an extra pass rusher running into any exposed gap. When a blitz is called by the defense, it is mainly to sack or hurry the opposing offense's quarterback.
History
Before the advent of the two platoon system with separate units for offense and defense, the player who was the team's center on offense was often, though not always, the team's linebacker on defense. Hence today one usually sees four defensive linemen to the offense's five or more. Most sources claim coach Fielding H. Yost and center Germany Schulz of the University of Michigan invented the position. Schulz was Yost's first linebacker in 1904 when he stood up from his usual position on the line. Yost was horrified at first, but came to see the wisdom in Schulz's innovation.William Dunn of Penn St. was another Western linebacker soon after Schulz.
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Why Ray Lewis Was The Best Linebacker
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In this video, we're going to watch Ray Lewis' brutal tackles. Ray Lewis is one of the best linebackers in NFL history and his tackles are absolutely brutal.
If you're a fan of the NFL, then you need to watch this video! Not only will you learn some of the best tackles Ray Lewis has made, but you'll also learn how to defend against brutal hits like his. After watching this video, you'll be able to tackle like a pro!
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A Linebacker (LB or Backer) is a playing position in American football and Canadian football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards (4 m) behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line." Linebackers generally align themselves before the ball is snapped by standing upright in a "two point stance" (as opposed to the defensive linemen, who put one or two hands on the ground for a "three point stance" or "four point stance" before the ball is snapped). The goal of the linebacker is to provide either extra run protection or extra pass protection based on the particular defensive play being executed. Another key play of the linebacker position is blitzing. A blitz occurs when a linebacker acts as an extra pass rusher running into any exposed gap. When a blitz is called by the defense, it is mainly to sack or hurry the opposing offense's quarterback.
History
Before the advent of the two platoon system with separate units for offense and defense, the player who was the team's center on offense was often, though not always, the team's linebacker on defense. Hence today one usually sees four defensive linemen to the offense's five or more. Most sources claim coach Fielding H. Yost and center Germany Schulz of the University of Michigan invented the position. Schulz was Yost's first linebacker in 1904 when he stood up from his usual position on the line. Yost was horrified at first, but came to see the wisdom in Schulz's innovation.William Dunn of Penn St. was another Western linebacker soon after Schulz.
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Miami Dolphins linebacker ... With eight more this season, he would have the most tackles in a season by a Dolphin since Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas roamed the middle of the franchise’s defenses.
Austin Romaine, linebacker. The second-year linebacker is one of the better defensive players in the Big 12... Dariel Djabome, linebacker. Djabome is going to need be a strong anchor in the middle of ...
Middle linebacker Fred Warner has played with an ankle fracture ... our defense to play as good as we have in the past with some of the linebackers that have been in and out,” Shanahan said Monday.
... why is the surprisingly elite linebacker duo of Zach Baun and Nakobe Dean. With both linebackers flying all over the field, it could be tough for Ferguson to get much going in the middle of the field.
Patterson also held down the Titans defense with 67 flag pulls, 5 interceptions and a pick-six, helping senior outside linebacker Blake Wiepking who had 58 flag pulls, 6 interceptions and 2 pick-sixes ... Janiah Low, sophomore, linebacker.
Linebacker ... Linebacker ... The DII-A East region linebacker of the year recorded 21.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and 64 tackles.RJ Perkins ... Linebacker ... The DII-A MiddleRegion athlete of the year caught 51 passes for 748 yards and 11 touchdowns.
UT’s linebackers never fully replaced Keenan Pili after he suffered a season-ending injury ...Edwin Spillman, a 2024 freshman, has a chance to develop into that type of well-rounded middle linebacker.
Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill on whether this is the appropriate time to be trolling ... It happened. It was Dolphins 29, 49ers 17 ... 49ers. Quarterback ... Grade. B ... Grade ... Grade ... C+Linebackers/Edge. Middle linebacker Jordyn Brooks had a first-quarter sack on a blitz.
The Niners’ middle linebacker looked lost without Dre Greenlaw next to him in this game, particularly as the Dolphins quick-passed and screened the Niners to death.
With 9.55 remaining in the first quarter and the Eagles driving deeper into Commanders territory, Hurts ran a quarterback draw up the middle for a 13-yard gain.