pass rush

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pass rush

n. Football
An attempt by the defensive linemen to tackle the quarterback or prevent a pass.

pass rusher n.
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No matter where he's at -- if he's inside off the line, if he's one the line of scrimmage playing a linebacker position, or if he's in their sub packages playing an end or in a pass rush position -- he's a very good football player.
Those were also the last points for Michigan State, which suddenly couldn't stop Oregon's pass rush, run the ball or finish off drives.
Held at Roath Park, Cardiff, more than 50 were put through their paces in the hope of signing up for the South Wales Warriors Also known as Gridiron, those on trial took part in American Football activities ranging from full contact tackling to pass rush and block drills.
No matter what the drill is, we will always emphasize a great finish such as a five-yard burst to a pop-up bag or cone to simulate this aspect of our pass rush.
"I feel like our offense was just clicking and our defense got a good pass rush on them.
In addition to a chaotic crowd, the Chiefs will be aided by a potent pass rush. They entered Week 4 with nine sacks, tying them with the Miami Dolphins -- who had four against the Patriots -- for fourth in the league.
They want me to pass rush a lot and drop into coverage, just learn different things."
CBS Commentator Dan Dierdorf touched upon one of them in a game between the Chiefs and the Chargers in 2003: "When teams run the ball effectively, their opponents find it hard to mount a pass rush when they throw the ball."
"Just as he develops his pass rush, as he develops his counters, working with Ted Monachino, working with Khalil Mack, I just feel like he's getting better and better.
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