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What is a tailback?

What is a tailback? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (Britain) A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam; (US) backup.
  2. (American football) A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.
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Peppers played tailback and defensive end, all the while keeping up with his basketball career.
On Bush's first touchdown reception, he lined up at tailback, but tight end Dominique Byrd was also in the backfield, creating a dilemma for the defense.
There is a Friday night game in Cardiff, though, complete with 30-mile motorway tailback.
It may cause a traffic jam or a tailback to the point of gridlock.
The Broncos look for a certain type of tailback, one who is quick, is a slasher with some power, has good hands as a receiver, and is versatile.
The outside lane of the northbound carriageway was temporarily closed while the man was freed from the vehicle, causing a two mile tailback.

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