signal-caller
noun
sig·nal-call·er
ˈsig-nᵊl-ˈkȯ-lər 
plural signal-callers
American football
: quarterback
… one of the most-talented quarterbacks in the game, a signal-caller who leads a well-balanced offense on a team that is so confident and cool it acts as if it were going to the movies instead of Super Bowl XXVIII.—
Mike Freeman
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The signal-caller went 1-4 in those games and generally looked fairly average throughout his time with the team.
—Matt Levine, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Ohio State wunderkind, Jeremiah Smith and LSU signal-caller Grant Nussmeier are featured prominently as well as Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Why would the Dolphins agree to contract terms with quarterback Zach Wilson, the former New York Jets and Denver Broncos signal-caller who has 23 touchdowns and 25 interceptions in three seasons, to become their backup?
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
With the 27-year-old Metcalf locked up for years to come, along with other solid talent on offense, the Steelers will be hoping to lock down a signal-caller very soon.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Matt Levine, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
And Crypto Price Sell-Off Netflix’s Best New Crime Show Grabs A Perfect 100% Critic Score
NYT Mini Hints, Clues And Answers For Thursday, March 13
Ohio State wunderkind, Jeremiah Smith and LSU signal-caller Grant Nussmeier are featured prominently as well as Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Why would the Dolphins agree to contract terms with quarterback Zach Wilson, the former New York Jets and Denver Broncos signal-caller who has 23 touchdowns and 25 interceptions in three seasons, to become their backup?
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
With the 27-year-old Metcalf locked up for years to come, along with other solid talent on offense, the Steelers will be hoping to lock down a signal-caller very soon.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Signal-caller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signal-caller. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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