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quarterback

[kwawr-ter-bak] / ˈkwɔr tərˌbæk /
















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In a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl, quarterback Drake Maye had taken the New England Patriots offense into Seattle Seahawks territory with a shot at revenge.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Back-up quarterback Drew Lock got the Seattle offence going late in the third quarter, with Jason Myers cutting the gap with a field goal.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Julian Love then picked off Patriots quarterback Maye, giving Myers the chance to edge the Seahawks in front with a 26-yard field goal.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

That legendary quarterback is part owner of the Las Vegas franchise and played a big role in the decision to draft Mendoza.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

But the game he felt proudest of took place when he had played quarterback for the Mount Vernon Purple and White Tigers in the homecoming game against Sulphur Spring.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Maye was one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL in 2025 despite being in his second season.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

There are elite quarterbacks from coast to coast.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

“Especially on the defensive side. Some quarterbacks — Philip Rivers, Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck. But being on the defensive side? He’s one of one.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Elite quarterbacks such as the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes or the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen never hit the open market.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Now one of the junior varsity quarterbacks was leading the team, and Frankie didn’t seem to mind.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau




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