Which player typically communicates line protections and identifies defensive fronts?

• A. The quarterback.
• B. The center.
• C. The running back.
• D. The cornerback.

Answer: (B)

Center handles line protections and identifies defensive fronts because that position sits at the point of the snap and has the clearest view of what the defense is showing. From the snap, the center reads the front and any potential blitzes and then communicates blocking assignments to the five-man line so everyone knows who to block and how to adjust protections. This coordination keeps the quarterback protected and the play intact. While the quarterback may confirm or audible protections in some offenses, the center is the typical communicator for protection calls and front looks. The running back isn’t the primary communicator for line protections, and a cornerback is a defender who plays no role in offensive blocking.