1. (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of their team
   "field general is the most important position on the team";
   - quarterback [N. Amer], signal caller
    
2. (football) the person who plays quarterback
   "The field general threw a perfect spiral to score the winning touchdown";
   - quarterback [N. Amer], signal caller

Derived forms: field generals

Type of: back

Part of: eleven, football team