slotback

Example Sentences

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Dickert plans to use an additional two slotbacks and two outside receivers as reserves this season.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2022

The Cardinal’s secondary, however, couldn’t hold the Cougars’ shifty slotbacks — three of whom had 70 or more yards — in check in WSU’s 20-point second quarter.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2021

This time the Chiefs put a tight end in-line on the right, then Kelce and a third tight end on his right, in the backfield as slotbacks.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2016

Both of his slotbacks - Greg Salas and Kealoha Pilares - rank within the nation’s Top 10 in both catches and receiving yards per game.

From Newsweek • Oct. 13, 2010

Far less certain is the condition of his supporting cast in the backfield, which in the case of the slotbacks comprises many underclassmen lacking big-game polish.

From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2010