quarterback
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He's also described a naval cadet's arm "like steel" and called Jaxson Dart, quarterback for the New York Giants football team, a "beautiful guy" with "legs like tree trunks."
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
A teammate called out the second-year quarterback online, and the Giants locker room reportedly addressed the aftermath internally to help cool the tensions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The captain who finally became what his country needed him to be - the quarterback of a World Cup-winning team.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
“There’s so many more factors in playing quarterback than just arm,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
He started at quarterback his junior year at Permian, but his own obvious lack of confidence caused some of his teammates to lose faith in him in a tight game.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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