A tackle is a playing position in American football. Historically, in the one-platoon system prevalent in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a tackle played on both offense and defense. In the modern system of s… See more

The right tackle (RT) is typically one of the team's most effective run blockers. Since most running plays are directed towards the strong side (the side with the tight end) of the offensive line, the right tackle often contends w… See more

The left tackle (LT) is usually the team's best pass blocker. Of the two tackles, the left tackles will often have better footwork and agility than the right tackle in order to counteract the pass rush of defensive ends. When a qu… See more