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The phrase "a backfield of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in the context of sports, particularly football, to refer to a group of players positioned in the backfield.
Example: "The team showcased a backfield of talented running backs and a skilled quarterback during the game."
Alternatives: "a group of backs" or "a lineup of backfield players".
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Jets fans may only be able to dream of a backfield of M.J.D., L.T. and Shonn Greene — instantly one of the N.F.L.'s best.
In addition to the receivers, Sanchez has tight end Dustin Keller, who has emerged as a steady playmaker each of his first three seasons, and a backfield of Shonn Greene and LaDainian Tomlinson to rely on.
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The Falcons plan on decreasing Michael Turner's workload and going with more of a backfield by committee.
Following college, he became a reserve player in the backfield of the Philadelphia Eagles, but he left the team soon after suffering a serious shoulder injury.
The Wildcats' backfield of Josh Scobey and Rock Cartwright combine to average more than 170 yards a game.
Clemson's backfield of James Davis and C. J. Spiller, trumpeted as Thunder and Lightning, rushed for a mere 20 yards.
The backfield of Reggie Bush, Hershel Dennis and LenDale White complement the passing game.
In his first three seasons in the National Football League, Johnson teamed with quarterback Y. A. Tittle, fullback Joe Perry and halfback Hugh McElhenny, all four of them future Hall of Famers, in the 49ers' Million Dollar Backfield of the mid-1950s.
Nothing Doing on Ground The Giants' "Thunder and Lightning" backfield of Tiki Barber and Ron Dayne showed some flashes, but nothing like their production over the first three games.
Joining Bonner in the backfield of the 26-player team were college football's career rushing leader, R. J. Bowers of Grove City, and Lamar Gordon of North Dakota State.
Michigan has an athletic defense that will look to stop the run, and the freshman backfield of Chad Henne at quarterback and Mike Hart at running back gives the Wolverines a balanced offense.
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