camp arm n.— «The other is the fourth-string Preston Parsons, a “camp arm” in NFL parlance, who is needed to help execute the voluminous passes and handoffs required during the summer but who has little chance of making the team.» —by Stefan...
draftnik
n.— «The 1970s saw the rise of a small but fervent wave of writers, known to many as draftniks.» —“No formula for becoming an NFL draft expert” by Childs Walker Baltimore Sun (Maryland) Apr. 22, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
horse collar n.— «A few years back the NFL initiated the “Roy Williams Rule,” banning the tackling of a player by grabbing the inside of the shoulder pads, or jersey from behind. This practice is affectionately known as the “horse collar.”» —“Well...
media room n.— «Can they be unaware that many new houses come with what are called “media rooms,” with 60-inch-or-larger HDTV screens, surround sound and theater seating?» —“Name of NFL game is greed” by Dan K. Thomasson Seattle Post...
chalk talk n.— «In recent weeks, Swann has been lining up paid speaking engagements—”chalk talks,” as he calls them—with local and national corporations.» —“NFL alums look to boost profiles” by Scott Wong Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Nov. 23, 2007...
balling n.— «In fact, his teammates suggest he is not just filling in for injured starters, but is a real reason the defense has improved in recent weeks, jumping all the way to eighth overall in the NFL. “He’s ballin’ right now,” Newman said of...