1. (

• quarterback ,
• signal_caller ,
• field_general

) (football) the person who plays quarterback ;

2. (

• quarterback ,
• signal_caller ,
• field_general

) (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team; "quarterback is the most important position on the team" ;

1. (

• quarterback

) play the quarterback ;