What are offensive linemen allowed to do?
On running plays, the primary job of the offensive line is to create space for the ball carrier to run, either by pushing all defensive players backwards past the line of scrimmage, or by pushing defensive players to the side to allow the ball carrier to run past them.
What’s the easiest football position?
Below is a list of key positions, ranked from easiest for rookies in the NFL to acclimate to the toughest.
- RUNNING BACK. Easiest skill to master: It’s an instinctive position.
- DEFENSIVE LINE.
- LINEBACKER.
- WIDE RECEIVER.
- SAFETY.
- CORNERBACK.
- OFFENSIVE LINE.
- TIGHT END.
What is the most easiest position in football?
The easiest position on offense may be the receiver. He has limited responsibility and most plays may have nothing to do with him at all.
Which NFL player has the highest IQ?
10 NFL players with the highest IQ
- #1 NFL Player: Pat McInally P-WR. (Wonderlic Test Score: 50)
- #2 NFL Player: Mike Mamula, LB.
- #3 NFL Player: Kevin Curtis, WR.
- #4 NFL Player: Benjamin Watson, TE.
- #5 NFL Player: Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB.
- #6 NFL Player: Greg McElroy, QB.
- #8 NFL Player: Eric Decker, WR.
- #9 NFL Player: Jason Maas, QB.
What’s the most interceptions thrown in a season?
Leaders
| Player | Int | Tm |
|---|---|---|
| George Blanda+ (34) | 42 | HOU |
| Vinny Testaverde (24) | 35 | TAM |
| Frank Tripucka (32) | 34 | DEN |
| John Hadl (28) | 32 | SDG |
How many pick sixes has Mitch trubisky thrown?
Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, Trubisky is the only quarterback who has started 50-plus games and hasn’t thrown a pick-six in his career. Hundreds of QBs have started 50+ games in the NFL since the merger. However only 1 of those QBs has NEVER thrown a Pick Six in his career. His name, you ask?