How to Use signal-caller in a Sentence

signal-caller

noun
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  • The game will mark the first time the signal-callers meet in the playoffs.
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The same cannot be said for the height and weight relative to other signal-callers.
    — Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • Stafford, in his 16th season, absorbed 40 hits through the first five games, the third-most among any signal-caller.
    — Jay Paris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The All-Pro linebacker and signal-caller overcame a slow start Sunday to play well in the 42-19 road rout of the Eagles.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2023
  • If OTAs were any indication, Rodgers can still be one of the best signal-callers in the league.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 July 2024
  • Sauer, whose parents grew up in the Minnesota area, thinks the Vikings could trade up for a young signal-caller.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
  • The 23-year-old is eager to mentor the Gators’ promising young signal-caller.
    — Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024
  • But for all the attention on the game and the dazzling signal-callers, Mahomes and Jackson won’t compete on the field at the same time.
    — Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The signal-caller of the NFL’s third-stingiest scoring defense (17.5 points allowed per game) is more than just a thumper in the run game.
    — Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The young signal-caller was scrutinized on national TV for weeks, some of it fair and some of it foul.
    — James Boyd, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Third-year linebacker Ernest Jones is the signal-caller for a young unit that includes edge rusher Michael Hoecht.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2023
  • As such, the Colts may hold at least some interest in the Baltimore signal-caller.
    — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Mar. 2023
  • One of the top signal-callers is Shedeur Sanders, who reacted to the draft order on his podcast on Tuesday.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Caleb Williams hasn’t played a down in the NFL yet, but his potential to be the league’s next great signal-caller is already making an impact off the field.
    — Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 8 Aug. 2024
  • QBs have dominated the award in recent years – eight of the last 10 winners have been signal-callers.
    — Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
  • As Allen builds his case for league MVP this season, his teammates have also seen their signal-caller take it to the next level.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • By Tuesday night, Kimmel pushed back on the 40-year-old signal-caller’s comments.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • The sophomore signal-caller eventually emerged from the tunnel with an arm in a sling.
    — Chantz Martin, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2023
  • The Texans would then use the selection on Kentucky signal-caller Will Levis in this scenario.
    — Josh Criswell, Chron, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Stopping the Eagles on Sunday starts with their star signal-caller.
    — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The fifth-year signal-caller is coming off arguably the best season of his NFL career, but his 2023 campaign has gotten off to a rough start.
    — Chantz Martin, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Rams linebacker Ernest Jones is out because of a knee injury, so safety Jordan Fuller will be the signal-caller for the defense.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • But perhaps this is the signal-caller that best fits Sean Payton’s exacting style.
    — Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2024
  • The love from both mom and dad showed as the Jaguars’ franchise signal-caller heads into the offseason with a new priority to worry about off the field.
    — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Considering their record and the quarterback-heavy draft coming in 2025, the Jets are likely to use their first-round pick to pick a new signal-caller.
    — James Brizuela, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The young Colts signal-caller also ran for another score.
    — Ben Morse, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
  • And a defense teetering on the verge of dominance should give the new signal-caller plenty of backing.
    — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 21 June 2023
  • The latter is something the signal-caller is known for during games, while the former may just be harder to come by once baby No. 3 arrives.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Horton was elevated to the signal-caller spot, and Lindley was put in charge of the quarterbacks.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The Texans are widely expected to take a signal-caller with the second overall pick.
    — Josh Criswell, Chron, 28 Mar. 2023

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