<P> The strongside linebacker ( SLB ) is often nicknamed `` Sam '' or striker for purposes of calling a blitz . Since the strong side of the offensive team is the side on which the tight end lines up , or whichever side contains the most personnel , the strongside linebacker usually lines up across from the tight end . Often the strongside linebacker will be called upon to tackle the running back on a play , because the back will be following the tight end 's block . He is most often the strongest linebacker ; at the least he possesses the ability to withstand , shed , and fight off blocks from a tight end or fullback blocking the backside of a pass play . The linebacker should also have strong safety abilities in pass situation to cover the tight end in man on man situations . He should also have considerable quickness to read and get into coverage in zone situations . The strongside linebacker is also commonly known as the left outside linebacker ( LOLB ) . </P>
<P> The strongside linebacker ( SLB ) is often nicknamed `` Sam '' or striker for purposes of calling a blitz . Since the strong side of the offensive team is the side on which the tight end lines up , or whichever side contains the most personnel , the strongside linebacker usually lines up across from the tight end . Often the strongside linebacker will be called upon to tackle the running back on a play , because the back will be following the tight end 's block . He is most often the strongest linebacker ; at the least he possesses the ability to withstand , shed , and fight off blocks from a tight end or fullback blocking the backside of a pass play . The linebacker should also have strong safety abilities in pass situation to cover the tight end in man on man situations . He should also have considerable quickness to read and get into coverage in zone situations . The strongside linebacker is also commonly known as the left outside linebacker ( LOLB ) . </P>
where does the strong side linebacker line up
where does the strong side linebacker line up
across from the tight end
across from the tight end