Spy (gridiron football)

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In American football, a spy is a defensive player assigned to cover the opposing team's quarterback man-to-man.

This strategy is generally used against "dual-threat" quarterbacks who are capable of rushing when passing plays break down. The defensive player floats near the line of scrimmage, following the quarterback's movements. [1]

Generally, spies are linebackers. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Spying the Quarterback". Sporting Charts. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  2. ↑ Theismann, Joe (2003). The Complete Idiot's Guide to Football. Penguin. p. 179. ISBN   0786548363.


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