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| Reading the Defense |
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Recognition by the quarterback of the defensive formation; he may then call an audible to adjust the offense.
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| Receiver |
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An offensive player who catches or attempts to catch a forward pass.
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| Recovery |
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To gain or regain possession of a fumble.
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| Return |
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An attempt by a player who has just caught an interception, punt, or kickoff to advance the ball the other way.
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| Reverse |
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A play in which the quarterback hands off to a teammate, who then runs parallel to the line of scrimmage and hands off the ball to a teammate running back the other way.
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| Roll Out |
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When a quarterback runs parallel to the line, looking for a receiver.
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| Rookie |
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A first-year player in the NFL.
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| Rush |
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A running play; also, a pass rush.
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