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Chris Combs (American Football)
Christopher Brandon Combs (born December 15, 1976) is a former professional American football player who played defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars. He was selected by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. References 1976 births Living people American football defensive linemen Duke Blue Devils football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Pittsburgh Steelers players Sportspeople from Roanoke, Virginia {{defensive-lineman-1970s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defensive Lineman
In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the offensive line, while linemen on the opposing team are the defensive line. A number of NFL rules specifically address restrictions and requirements for the offensive line, whose job is to help protect the quarterback from getting sacked for a loss, or worse, fumbling. The defensive line is covered by the same rules that apply to all defensive players. Linemen are usually the largest players on the field in both height and weight, since their positions usually require less running and more strength than skill positions. Offensive line The offensive line consists of the center, who is responsible for snapping the ball into play, two guards who flank the center, and two offensive tackles who flank the guards. In addition, a full offensive line may also include a tight end outside one or both of the tackles. An offens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
