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You fill every gaping hole on your roster with mid-tier FAs. If they get passed over by your Draft pick, so be it. Teams always draft on need and it's bonkers. I've seen people clowning the Raiders for taking Bowers - dude is probably the best player in this Draft. -
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This former college OL played center and when asked if C was difficult to learn, he said this: At the college and pro levels, left tackle is probably the hardest position to play. You are protecting the quarterback’s blind side, and I would argue that NFL edge rushers are the best complete athletes in the world; I can’t think of any other group of people with the size, strength, speed, and overall athleticism. You have to keep them off the quarterback. That’s really hard to do. Center does have to snap the ball, and that means your hands are not available for a second. It also makes it harder to move laterally at the start. You are probably going to be moving straight ahead or a neutral step to start. But that means you don’t get asked to do the things other linemen are asked to do. You pretty much don’t pull, trap, or cover the back side. You are more likely to get help in the form of a double team, especially if the other team has a really good nose tackle. You have to be a very good blocker, of course, and you have to have quick feet and strong legs. Otherwise, I don’t think it’s as demanding physically as the other line positions. The hardest thing about center isn’t physical, though - it’s mental. You are responsible for identifying the defensive line formation and adjustments and calling out blocking schemes and/or scheme changes. You also have to communicate with the quarterback to identify and share any changes in snap count, protection, or play call. It all has to be done instantly - without the defense knowing.
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