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The outside linebacker's job is to cover the end to make sure a run does not escape and to watch the pass and protect from it. The middle linebacker's job is to stop runs between the tackles and watch the entire field to see the play develop. On pass plays, the linebackers' responsibilities vary based upon whether a man or zone coverage is called.
The strongside, or Sam, linebacker lines up on the same side as the offensive tight end and often is responsible for covering the tight end or running back on pass plays. The weakside, or Will , linebacker lines up on the side of the offensive line without a tight end and is often used to rush, or blitz , the quarterback or to cover a running ...
As there are two inside linebackers, there are also two outside linebackers. These outside backers can be described generically as the Sam and Will positions. The Sam linebacker typically sticks to the strong side, often outside the strong side defensive end, and has substantial pass coverage responsibilities. [11]
Anthony Barr is a prototypical "Sam" linebacker. The weak side, or "Will" linebacker, will generally play on the weak side and has more freedom than the other LBs, often blitzing the quarterback or guarding against the screen. He also has heavy coverage responsibilities, making a good number of today's Will linebackers former safeties. [13]
After the 2005 season the Vikings released Cowart. Cowart signed with the Houston Texans to become their starting middle linebacker until he was injured and was to miss the whole season. While injured, rookie DeMeco Ryans took over the middle linebacker duties and was so impressive that he was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. After the ...
BATON ROUGE — It seems like each week LSU football star junior linebacker Harold Perkins is taking on a slightly different role in the team's defense than he had the week before.. Brian Kelly ...
Christian C. Sam (born June 7, 1996) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Arizona State , in 2017 leading the Pac-12 with 127 tackles, while also leading the Pac-12 with 87 solo tackles (4th-most in the NCAA ).
Samuel Kofi Barrington (born October 5, 1990) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at South Florida, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL draft. Barrington has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, and Buffalo Bills.