safety man

American  

Or safetyman

noun

Football.

1. safety.

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Etymology

Origin of safety man

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

"Will just put the biggest block ever on the oval, and when we talk about safety, man," Kanaan said.

From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2012

As Time described him, he could “ ‘juke’ his hips, dip his shoulder, toss his head, flutter his eyelashes, and leave a safety man twisted up like a pretzel as he cuts downfield for a pass.”

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2011

A fourth receiver, the end on the weak side, keeps the safety man decoyed.

From Time Magazine Archive

When a fullback like Jimmy Brown of the Cleveland Browns breaks loose up the middle." says Patton in discussing the science of the safety man, "I don't watch his head.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bide back," he said, "Maister Christie—I say bide back, and consult your safety, man.

From The Fortunes of Nigel by Scott, Walter, Sir