What does Defensive Tackle mean in NFL Football?
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Defensive Tackle\nA player position on defense.
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For Sure Defensive side!!!!!!!!! \n\nI think there's a good chance at a linebacker
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Bump N Run Coverage:\n\nDefenders can "bump" (in other words hit or push) the offensive reciever (could be a widereciever, tightend, fullback or running back, really anyone who is an eligable wr) within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage.   Line of scrimmage is where the ball was snapped.\n\nOffensive teams rely heavily on timing.  The QB and Recievers run routes over and over in practice getting down the timing and the qb knows when to throw the ball and where to throw it. \n\nBump N Run disrupts the timing for obvious reasons. \n\nNow the defense is in a position to give up a big play.  But teams will mix a Zone with the Man to Man bump N run coverage to help protect against the deep pass and to just throw more confusion at the QB.\n\nCan a SS play Bump N Run?   Any player on Defense can play Bump N Run.  A Line Backer may Bump N Run a Tight End for example.   \n\nThere are many differen't defensive sets, but there are times the SS is responsible for covering a TE, WR or even a HB.  At those times he (may) if he wishes move close to the line of scrimmage and bump his guy. \n\nPerhaps a misunderstood area of Bump N Run is that it is only used in Man vs Man sets.  It can be used in a Zone such as the Cover 2.  \n\nTampa Bay Buccaneers used the Cover 2 as their base set a few years back when they won the Superbowl.
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A traditional cover 2 puts the safeties on their 1/2 and the corner in the flats depending on schemes, off formations and down/ dist.  The defensive front will also play a huge role in the corners responsibility.  A 5-2 and a 4-4 front  can both perform a cover 2, but  the corner will find himself more on an island in the 5-2 than a 4-4 in terms of playing the flats and especially flood routes and perimeter running plays.  So the big question is ...whats the defensive formation?  The red zone is a a little different because the field is shorter so corners will need to buckle down and  play stronger flat and perimeter play.  From the 10 and in is a good time to look at some man coverage and bring the heat, but again this depends on the oppositions formations and tendencies.  But to be safe I guess the responsibilities will be similar in a generic sense.
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a tackle is deemed as a player disposessing an opposing player and the tackling players team either gaining possession of the ball or the ball going out of play, ie the attacking team losing possession basically........
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right and left guard\nright and left tackle\ncenter
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Defensive End\nA player position on defense.
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No - pass interference requires contact during the flight of the ball.\n\nHere is the exact list of violations from the NFL that constitute defensive pass interference:\n\nActions that constitute defensive pass interference include but are not limited to:\n\n(a) Contact by a defender who is not playing the ball and such contact restricts the receiver’s opportunity to make the catch.\n\n(b) Playing through the back of a receiver in an attempt to make a play on the ball.\n\n(c) Grabbing a receiver’s arm(s) in such a manner that restricts his opportunity to catch a pass.\n\n(d) Extending an arm across the body of a receiver thus restricting his ability to catch a pass, regardless of whether the defender is playing the ball.\n\n(e) Cutting off the path of a receiver by making contact with him without playing the ball.\n\n(f) Hooking a receiver in an attempt to get to the ball in such a manner that it causes the receiver’s body to turn prior to the ball arriving.
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Receivers seem to think they are better than the team and they are too flashy for my liking.  Meanwhile guys like Troy Brown of the Patriots quietly breaks his team's career record for catches, and he also plays in the defensive secondary as an extra defensive back.  Now THAT is a team player!
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Yes, defensive three seconds. If you aren't within arms length of an offensive player in a defensive position (knees bent, protecting the post, etc.) you will be called for defensive three seconds. The penalty is one technical foul shot for the offensive team and the ball in a sideline out of bounds.
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It's a touchback. \nConversely if a field goal doesn't make it through the end zone, the Defense can return it like a kick off.
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You can see the entire play develop.  One thing to watch is the secondary, do they blitz, play zone, come up to support the run.  Does a Defensive end drop back to take away a passing lane while a linebacker blitzes on the other side where there are fewer blockers.  Is the offense throwing timing routes, or are they having the recievers try to sheild the defensive backs from the ball.  How is the tightends being used, are they pushing up the field, running short curl routes, or are they helping in the pass protection scheme and run support.  Football is a sport that is great both live and on TV.
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As in that scene in 'Remember the Titans'?\n\nThey were referring to the strong side of the Defense.  The strong side is where the offense has a tight-end in for an extra blocker.  It's usually where the bigger linebacker or extra safety is lined-up.
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It's a trick play that is used by the offense at the right time when the opponent's defense is in a different formation. For example, they used a trick (gadget) play when Antwan Randall-El threw a touchdown to Hines Ward of an reverse in SB 40. \n\nThat was an excellent time to use it!
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Positions are separated into three categories; offense, defense and special teams.\n\nOffense\n\nQuarterback\nThe player who receives the ball from the center at the start of each play before either handing it to the running back, throwing it to a receiver, or running with it himself. \nThe quarterback is usually the player in charge of running the offense on the field. He is also the guy that usually informs the offense of the play while in the huddle. \n\nHalfback\nAn offensive player who lines up in the backfield and generally is responsible for carrying the ball on run plays. A running back's primary role is to run with the football, he is also used as a receiver at times. \n\nFullback\nAn offensive player who lines up in the offensive backfield and generally is responsible for run-blocking for the halfback and pass-blocking for the quarterback. \nFullbacks are usually bigger than halfbacks, and also serve as short-yardage runners. \n\nWide Receiver\nAn offensive player who lines up on or near the line of scrimmage, but split to the outside. His primary job is to catch passes from the quarterback. \n\nTight End\nAn offensive player who serves as a receiver and also a blocker. The tight end lines up beside the offensive tackle either to the right or to the left of the quarterback. \n\nOffensive Tackle\nA member of the offensive line. There are two tackles on every play, and they line up on the outside of the offensive guards. \n\nOffensive Guard \nA member of the offensive line. There are two guards on every play, and they line up on either side of the offensive center. \n\nCenter \nThe offensive lineman who hikes (or snaps) the ball to the quarterback at the start of each play. The center lines up in the middle of the offensive line, between the offensive guards. \n\nDefense\n\nDefensive End \nA defensive player who lines up at the end of the defensive line. The job of the defensive end is to contain the running back on running plays to the outside, and rush the quarterback on passing plays. \n\nDefensive Tackle \nA defensive player who lines up on the interior of the defensive line. The duties of a defensive tackle include stopping the running back on running plays, getting pressure up the middle on passing plays, and occupying blockers so the linebackers can roam free. \n\nNose Tackle \nThe defensive player who lines up directly across from the center. Also known as:the nose guard, the primary responsibilities of the nose tackle are to stop the run and occupy the offensive lineman to keep them from blocking the linebackers. \n\nLinebacker \nA defensive player who lines up behind the defensive linemen and in front of the defensive backfield. \nThe linebackers are a team's second line of defense. Each team has two outside linebackers. In a 4-3 defense, teams have one inside linebacker, usually referred to as a middle linebacker. In a 3-4 defense teams have two inside linebackers. \n\nCornerback \nA defensive back who generally lines up on the outside of the formation and is usually assigned to cover a wide receiver. \n\nSafety \nA defensive back who lines up in the secondary between, but generally deeper than the cornerbacks. His primary duties include helping the cornerbacks in pass coverage. \n\n\nSpecial Teams\n\nGunner\nThe members of the special teams who specialize in racing downfield to tackle the kick or punt returner. The gunners usually line up on the outside of the offensive line and are often double teamed by blockers. \n\nHolder\nThe player who catches the snap from the center and places it down for the placekicker to attempt to kick it through the uprights of the goalpost. On an attempted field goal, the holder must catch the ball and put it into a good kicking position, ideally with the laces facing away from the kicker. \n\nKick Returner\nA kick returner is the player that catches kickoffs and attempts to return them in the opposite direction. He is usually one of the faster players on the team, oft
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They played two different position.  Junior was a MLB in a 4-3 scheme.  A 4-3 is a scheme designed to funnel everything to the inside or outside depending on your best players. D.Thomas was a OLB in a 3-4 scheme which is more like a DE.  He was mostly a pass rusher.  Now if you are comparing the two obviously Seau was the better player vs. the run.  DT was without a doubt the best pass rusher during his era. He has the recorded for most sacks in the game.  It is very hard to compare these two players because the things they were asked to do were different.   Almost Like Comparing a RB and a QB.
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It is used to keep track of the down for the play.  The head referee is the only one that wears it.   He is the one that places the football on the line of scrimmage to start the play.