signal-caller

noun

sig·nal-call·er ˈsig-nᵊl-ˈkȯ-lər

plural signal-callers

American football

: quarterback

… one of the most-talented quarterbacks in the game, a signal-caller who leads a well-balanced offense on a team that is so confident and cool it acts as if it were going to the movies instead of Super Bowl XXVIII.—

Mike Freeman

Examples of signal-caller in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Up 7-0, the future NFL signal-caller was driving the hosts toward a double-digit lead when a first-and-10 run at the Rams 22 got stuffed for a 3-yard loss. —

Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2024 After subbing in for starting signal-caller and 2023 Pro Bowler Brock Purdy after the first quarter, Dobbs completed 12-of-21 passes and threw for 133 yards, most notably a 38-yard connection with rookie receiver Jacob Cowing. —

Sam Joseph, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024 Caleb Williams hasn’t played a down in the NFL yet, but his potential to be the league’s next great signal-caller is already making an impact off the field. —

Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 8 Aug. 2024 Six teams took signal-callers, led by the Chicago Bears selecting Caleb Williams at No. 1, tying the most in a round since 1983. —

Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for signal-caller

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