What does tight end do in football?

Answer 1

Other than quarterback, Tight End is the toughest position on the offense to play. The TE must be a versatile player. He must be a good run blocker, since the side of the line on which he lines up is considered the "strong" side, where most rushing plays are designed to go. He must also be a good pass blocker, because the TE, although eligible to receive passes, frequently stays back to assist the offensive line in protecting the QB. And as an eligible receiver, he must have good agility and hands, since he often goes down field or runs pass patterns into the flats to catch passes. For many teams, the TE is the go-to receiver in the red zone (inside the 20-yard line), when the chance to score a touchdown is greatest. A tight end is a pass receiver who usually positions himself next to one of the offensive tackles on the line of scrimmage. Where as the other two receivers, the split end and flanker, are swift and agile, a tight end is large and strong. The tight end will help the offensive line in run blocking in the center of the field. Tight ends generally run short pass routes in the middle of the field or to the flanks.

Answer 2

The tight end is ussally a big guy. Depending on th ecoach a tight end may block acting like an extra offensive lineman or for other coaches he may act like a reciver and go on routes and catch. A good coach will mix it up and block sometimes and go out for passes other times.

Answer 3

The Tight End is a position on offense. Tight Ends are sometimes the last man on the offensive line. Their main jobs are to block for the running back or quarterback who has the ball, receive passes from the Quarterback and help build a stronger pocket for the quarterback by helping fellow offensive linemen.

Answer 4

In American Football, the front Offensive line consists of a Center who is on the ball. To each side is a Guard and a Tackle. The third player on the line from the Center is the End or Tight End. IF the End moves out a few yards away from the others on the Line, he becomes a Split End.

Answer 5

They are called "tight" ends because they normally line up tight on the end of the offensive line. These men are usually very tall and have a sturdy build and therefore their main roles consist of either running short pass routes or blocking for outside running plays.

Answer 6

A Tight End in American Football can be used for one of two things. The Tight End is used sometimes as a receiver when an offense runs a passing play. If the Tight End is not used as a receiver, he acts as another blocker.

Answer 7

A tight end is a cross between a line-man and a receiver. A tight-end will usually pass block or run block, but will also go out to receive passes.

Answer 8

Receiver