Tag Archives: Cornerback

Gridiron Glossary: Cushion

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Billy Koehler

Cushion is the amount of space a defensive back puts between himself and the receiver. Cushion is easiest to see at the beginning of the play, but the term also describes the room that a receiver is given during the … Continue reading →

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Gridiron Glossary: Slot

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Billy Koehler

The slot is the position of a backfield receiver about halfway between the offensive line and a split end.  It can denote both the player and the position on the field. A player can be the slot or can be … Continue reading →

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