forward passer


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Noun1.forward passer - (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by throwing a forward pass
passer
football, football game - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
ball carrier, runner - (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play
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