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.
