american word for tailback?

[shabani]

what's the American equivalent for tailback?

 

[2010]

what's the American equivalent for tailback?

Offensive backfield position in American football

 

[emsr2d2]

what's the American equivalent for tailback?

Are you talking about a long line/queue of traffic?

 

[I'm With Stupid]

I thought tailback was an American term. I've only ever heard it used on American TV. But traffic jam, I would guess.

 

[shabani]

yes...i've already come up with "gridlock" which i'm not sure if it's absolutely american or not..