The ability of a Linebacker (LB) to catch a Wide Receiver (WR) before he reaches the goal line is affected by two main factors. The first factor is the speed of the WR. If the WR is faster than the LB, then the LB will have a difficult time catching him. The second factor is the agility of the LB. If the LB is more agile than the WR, then he will be able to maneuver around the WR and catch him before he reaches the goal line. Both speed and agility are important for a LB to be able to catch a WR before he reaches the goal line.
