Difference between Signal Caller and Field General

SIGNAL CALLER vs FIELD GENERAL: NOUN

(football) the person who plays quarterback
The position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team

(football) the person who plays quarterback
The position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team

Hurler, Receiver, Returner, Placekicker, Fullback, Wideout, Linebacker, Backfield, Cornerback, Halfback, Rusher, Wide receiver, Tailback, Field general, Quarterback

Starter, Hurler, Receiver, Returner, Placekicker, Fullback, Wideout, Linebacker, Backfield, Cornerback, Halfback, Rusher, Wide receiver, Tailback, Quarterback

Word is that they will be declining the fifth-year option on their starting signal-caller's contract.
Jets released backup signal caller Mike White, who had been promoted from their practice squad three weeks prior.
The 31-year old signal-caller completed just 3 of 13 passes for 35 yards and no touchdowns.
His first game as the signal caller was Saturday against Presentation College in South Dakota.
Fitzgerald also knows his defense must be ready for Iowa's new signal caller.
The Tigers already have one signal caller on board, could they take another?
Super Bowl champion signal caller will undoubtedly give his squad a boost.
Northwestern product is starting to look like a star signal caller.
Columbia said the Indians' signal caller could present some problems.
Super Bowl Champion signal caller with the Dallas Cowboys.

As a veteran field general for the Indianapolis Colts, Manning will always put up big numbers for your fantasy team on any given day.'.
Some schools will have dental students or alumni involved formally with interview evaluations or informally to field general questions about their school.
Knapke was the field general of an offense that averaged 29.8 ppg this season and 427.8 total offensive ypg.
Department of Community Development in determining land use compatibility surrounding Page Field General Aviation Airport.
November but declining to field general questions from investment analysts on an accompanying conference call.
He was a wonderful field general and got the best out of his backfielders.
As a field general, Washington was not the most successful commander.
Russ as a field general of surpassing skill and noteworthy record.
Cleveland Browns rookie field general Robert Griffin III.
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