triggerman

Example Sentences

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Nobody knows the quarterback position more than the recently retired Tom Brady, and he says leadership qualities even outweigh throwing ability for the modern-day triggerman to be successful.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2023

With Stafford as his triggerman, McVay’s offense is more explosive than ever.

From Washington Post • Sep. 27, 2021

Freeman released a statement last month maintaining that Burrell was the triggerman.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2020

Asked to rate his young franchise quarterback’s performance, Raiders coach Jack Del Rio was blunt: “He’s the triggerman of our offense. The offense didn’t get done what we needed to get done.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 10, 2017

As the triggerman for the Rams’ “Greatest Show on Turf” offense, he won the MVP award again two years later with another run to the Super Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2017