signal-caller

noun

sig·nal-call·er ˈsig-nᵊl-ˈkȯ-lər

plural signal-callers

American football

: quarterback

… one of the most-talented quarterbacks in the game, a signal-caller who leads a well-balanced offense on a team that is so confident and cool it acts as if it were going to the movies instead of Super Bowl XXVIII.—

Mike Freeman

Examples of signal-caller in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sophomore Jalen Moss was the primary target for the Bulldogs’ signal-caller, finishing with six catches for 85 yards and two touchdowns. —

Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024 Stafford, in his 16th season, absorbed 40 hits through the first five games, the third-most among any signal-caller. —

Jay Paris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 Giants signal-caller Daniel Jones struggled mightily, going 22 of 41 for 205 yards, no scores and an interception. —

Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024 Two of those three conference wins came with Aggies backup quarterback Marcel Reed at the helm, filling in for starting signal-caller Conner Weigman. —

Leah Vann, Chron, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for signal-caller

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