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[Budsdrinker]

Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie.

[Rugby Saint II]

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie.

He needs a year in the weight room. He can learn the playbook at the same time. I expect good things from him but he's still just a 21 year old boy.

Also, I like that Sean drafted two centers with our first pick two years in a row. Not every guard can play center and Payton values players who are versatile. I realize that McCoy wasn't getting the calls right last year and we needed a smart center. We got him. Now we just have to season him a little bit.

[AsylumGuido]

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

He needs a year in the weight room. He can learn the playbook at the same time. I expect good things from him but he's still just a 21 year old boy.

Also, I like that Sean drafted two centers with our first pick two years in a row. Not every guard can play center and Payton values players who are versatile. I realize that McCoy wasn't getting the calls right last year and we needed a smart center. We got him. Now we just have to season him a little bit.

That was the main concern with McCoy. At guard he'd be able to let his athleticism take over.

[AsylumGuido]

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie.

That was his strength at Michigan. His coach said he was right on 99% of the defensive calls he made from center in his three years there. Although, the pro game is a step up and may take a bit to get up to speed.