noun General Slang

dual-threat quarterback

DOO-ul-thret KWOR-tur-bak · noun · informal

A QB dangerous both passing and running.

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A quarterback with the ability to hurt defenses both by throwing accurately and by running effectively.

“As a dual-threat quarterback, he can beat you with his arm or his legs.”
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dual-threat quarterback In A Sentence

As a dual-threat quarterback, he can beat you with his arm or his legs.

Origin & Usage

American football; the QB poses two 'threats,' passing and rushing.

People Also Ask

What is a dual-threat quarterback?

It's a quarterback who can hurt defenses two ways, throwing the ball accurately and running with it effectively, forcing defenses to account for both.

How is a dual-threat QB different from a pocket passer?

A pocket passer wins mainly by throwing from within the pocket, while a dual-threat quarterback is also a real running threat who can scramble or run designed runs.

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