The tight end (TE) is a position in American football on the offensive team. The tight end is sometimes the last man on the offensive line, but has a slightly different build and, in some cases, a different role than other linemen. The role of tight ends can change depending on the tactical preferences of the head coach, but their main jobs are: block for the running back or quarterback who is carrying the ball, catch passes from the quarterback,...
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The tight end (TE) is a position in American football on the offensive team. The tight end is sometimes the last man on the offensive line, but has a slightly different build and, in some cases, a different role than other linemen. The role of tight ends can change depending on the tactical preferences of the head coach, but their main jobs are: block for the running back or quarterback who is carrying the ball, catch passes from the quarterback, and help develop a stronger pocket by assisting fellow linemen in blocking during passing plays. The tight end usually lines up next to an offensive tackle, adding a man to that side of the offensive line. The side the tight end is on is called the "strong side"; the side without is the "weak side". Linebackers, by extension, have "strong-side" or "weak-side" roles depending on which side of the defense they line up on; similarly, the safeties take their places in the secondary on the side the opposing tight end plays. Tight ends can also...
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