passing game
noun
sports
: ability to pass the ball
The football team needs to improve its passing game.
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So Schottenheimer fired Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator and hired former Eagles secondary coach/passing game coordinator Christian Parker, hoping the 34-year-old can ignite the unit.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Glenn fired quarterback coach Charles London, defensive line coach Eric Washington and passing game coordinator Scott Turner.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Hauck replaces Aaron Henry, who left to be co-defensive coordinator, passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach at Notre Dame.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak directed the Niners’ passing game in 2023.
—Janie McCauley, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Glenn fired quarterback coach Charles London, defensive line coach Eric Washington and passing game coordinator Scott Turner.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Hauck replaces Aaron Henry, who left to be co-defensive coordinator, passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach at Notre Dame.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak directed the Niners’ passing game in 2023.
—Janie McCauley, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Passing game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passing%20game. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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