Offensive Lineman

Definition

The unsung heroes of football who spend every game being beaten up by defensive players while enabling the quarterback to occasionally throw a ball, deserving way more credit than they get.

Example Usage

The offensive lineman held up against the pass rush all season, which is why our quarterback had time to throw touchdowns.

Source: Football and sports terminology

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