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Noun	1.	signal caller - (football) the person who plays quarterback field general, quarterback football, football game - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal back - (football) a person who plays in the backfield
	2.	signal caller - (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team; "quarterback is the most important position on the team" field general, quarterback back - (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage football team, eleven - a team that plays football

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Tom Brady, considered by many to be the greatest quarterback of all-time, has appeared in eight Super Bowls as New England Patriots' signal caller, winning five.

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Football Coaches Association and was the only signal caller in the state to surpass both the 2,000-yard passing mark and the 1,000-yard rushing mark.

Koby Schofer; Northbridge High Junior, Quarterback

The 5-foot-10, 195-pound signal caller completed 15-of-28 passes for 242 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 181 yards and three more scores.

Millers clear playoff hurdle

The best move may have come a few days ago when they signed journeyman signal caller Kyle Orton to back up Manuel in case he gets hurt or continues to play like a guy who is in over his head.

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Taking the reins for the West's top signal caller will be Romeo Crennel, a former head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns.

Jerry Glanville and Romeo Crennel Selected as Head Coaches of the 89th East-West Shrine Game

The contract confirms the club's commitment to their signal caller, but questions surrounding McNabb's long-term durability cannot be ignored.

Five More Years: McNabb, Redskins Agree On Extension

GCT will be breaking in a new signal caller, and the Eagles aren't going to catch anyone napping anymore.

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DON SHULA, on the advantages of having a quality signal caller behind center: "Sure, luck means a lot in football.

The immortal John Heisman: "when in doubt .... punt!"

But at every threat the Lions pressed down on the gas and pulled away with ease leaving the Bullets' fans longing for the days when Lions signal caller Nigel Lloyd wore their vest.

BASKETBALL: Lions maul sad Bullets

Oakland impressed again in a 24-17 win over Chicago, 11-year veteran signal caller Rich Gannon finishing with three touchdown passes.

Patriots are the equal of Rams and Titans; AMERICAN FOOTBALL

The Worcester Academy secondary had a field day with highly-touted Phillips Exeter quarterback Keaton Dunsford, picking off the Princeton-bound signal caller four times.

Sanchez leads Polar Bears; Xarras at head of strong Bernardian ground game