passing game
noun
sports
: ability to pass the ball
The football team needs to improve its passing game.
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The Cowboys hired Parker in January after a two-season stint with the Philadelphia Eagles as their passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach, including a victory in Super Bowl 59.
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Cal Phillips
june 18,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Much of the scrutiny surrounded Sirianni’s promotion of passing game coordinator and longtime friend Kevin Patullo to replace Moore, who’d been hired as the New Orleans Saints’ coach.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Moore was a consistent presence for Young in the passing game during OTAs with McMillan (foot) sidelined.
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Mike Kaye
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
If the passing game continues to sputter during training camp the Dolphins must consider adding more proven veteran receivers.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Cal Phillips
june 18,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Much of the scrutiny surrounded Sirianni’s promotion of passing game coordinator and longtime friend Kevin Patullo to replace Moore, who’d been hired as the New Orleans Saints’ coach.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Moore was a consistent presence for Young in the passing game during OTAs with McMillan (foot) sidelined.
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Mike Kaye
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
If the passing game continues to sputter during training camp the Dolphins must consider adding more proven veteran receivers.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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“Passing game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passing%20game. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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