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Ryan O'Callaghan
Ryan Thomas O'Callaghan (born July 19, 1983) is an American former professional American football, football tackle (gridiron football position), offensive tackle. He played college football for the California Golden Bears football, California Golden Bears and was selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs. Professional career New England Patriots As a rookie, O'Callaghan started in his first NFL game against the Buffalo Bills in 2006 New England Patriots season, 2006 at right tackle. He would go on to start six games in 2006, as well as 2007 New England Patriots-New York Giants game, a game in 2007 New England Patriots season, 2007, filling in for injured starter Nick Kaczur. O'Callaghan missed the entire 2008 New England Patriots season, 2008 season after being placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury on August 28. He was waived by the Patriots on September 5, 2009, during final cuts. Kansas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tackle (gridiron Football Position)
A tackle is a playing position in American football. Historically, in the one-platoon system prevalent in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a tackle played on both offense and defense. In the modern system of specialized units, offensive tackle and defensive tackle are separate positions, and the stand-alone term "tackle" refers to the offensive tackle position only. The offensive tackle (OT, T), sometimes specified as left tackle (LT) or right tackle (RT), is a position on the offensive line that flanks the two guards. Like other offensive linemen, their objective is to block during each offensive play, physically preventing defenders from tackling or disrupting the offensive ball carrier with the intention of advancing the football downfield. A tackle is the strong position on the offensive line. They power their blocks with quick steps and maneuverability. The tackles are mostly in charge of the outside protection. Usually they defend against defensi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
