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Could definitely struggle either way. Guard to gentle the adjustments are more mental. Need a high football IQ to configure protection packages. Center to guard is more physical. Need more power, faced with more 1 on 1 matchups. Need to be quick off the snap. Athletism to pull and run and clear space and get to the second and third level.

Apr 21, 2020 at 7:29 PM

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Originally posted by All22:
Technique-wise, what the difference between a guard and a center? Why would someone excel at C then struggle at G?

Broncos offensive lineman Graham Glasgow makes switching between guard and center look easy. It's not as easy as it looks.

"Contrary to what a lot of people would say, I think that it's actually a bigger switch than people would like to let on — primarily the biggest difference being the differences in blocking a three-technique versus blocking a one shade is pretty sizable," Glasgow said during a conference call with reporters on March 24.

Glasgow explained that guards receive less help and often face better pass rushers than centers do. Centers, on the other hand, often give help to a teammate instead of being left in a one-on-one situation.

That's not to say center is an easier position across the board, though.

"In the pass game, I would say that it's definitely more challenging to play guard, but in the run game I would say playing center is a little bit harder," Glasgow said. "I think that establishing the — in a lot of ways center is a lot more mentally taxing than physically.

"[As a center], you need to know what's going on and you're setting the scheme for everything. That's something I have always enjoyed doing. I think that kind of describes the difference between the two."

Glasgow spent time at both guard and center while with the Lions and he even played offensive tackle while in high school. In Denver, Glasgow is expected to start at right guard and provide emergency depth at center

FWIW

Apr 21, 2020 at 7:50 PM

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John Lynch has drafted just 2 OL in McGlinchey and Skule, 0 interior. The IOL has been built via trades, FA and leftovers. Having an scrap iol against Chris Jones in the SuperBowl was a killer.
Alex Mack completely changed Shanahan offense in Atlanta. Weston Richburg has been unable to stay healthy for 3 straight seasons. So yeah, I'll be surprised if a C is not drafted, as it's one of the most important positions in offense.

Apr 21, 2020 at 8:29 PM

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Originally posted by richterkbelmont:
John Lynch has drafted just 2 OL in McGlinchey and Skule, 0 interior. The IOL has been built via trades, FA and leftovers. Having an scrap iol against Chris Jones in the SuperBowl was a killer.
Alex Mack completely changed Shanahan offense in Atlanta. Weston Richburg has been unable to stay healthy for 3 straight seasons. So yeah, I'll be surprised if a C is not drafted, as it's one of the most important positions in offense.

I agree. Makes someone that can play both positions so much more valuable though. That's why Ruiz is a likely first round pick.

Apr 21, 2020 at 9:12 PM

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I really like Hennessey. He would be a fantastic OC in the zone blocking scheme. I am a little concerned that he may lack the power and anchor to slide over to OG if necessary like Ruiz could.

If they pick up a 3rd or late 2nd, hes got to be in the discussion.

Apr 21, 2020 at 10:28 PM

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Originally posted by FL9er:
I could be off, but I honestly think he goes somewhere in round 2.

Daniel Jeremiah ranks him as the #61 best player in the draft. Only two centers, Cushenberry and Ruiz, ahead of him.