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Jeff Buckey
Jeffery Michael Buckey (born August 7, 1974) is a former professional American football player who played offensive lineman for four seasons for the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 1996 NFL Draft with the 230th overall pick. He is California state discus record holder for juniors, posting a top ten all time California throw of 210 feet. Jeff credits much of his success to the people who stuck with him during his rookie year, when he began starting for the Miami Dolphins under Pro Football Hall of Fame The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional American football, located in Canton, Ohio. Opened on September 7, , the Hall of Fame enshrines exceptional figures in the sport of professional football, including players, coa ... coach Jimmy Johnson. References External linksJust Sports Stats 1974 births American football offensive linemen Miami Dolphins players San Francisco 49ers players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Offensive 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] |
