Todd McClure was one of the NFL's best centers for more than a decade, and a big reason for his success was the way he studied opponents at his position. One of the players he admired most was Alex Mack.
Whenever the Falcons were set to take on a team who recently played Cleveland, McClure would watch every single one of the Browns’ offensive snaps. He’d observe the way Mack approached defensive tackles, the way he’d direct Cleveland’s O-line.
Now a Falcon himself, Mack is expected to provide stability at center. And McClure, the last person to bring long-term consistency to that spot, is thrilled with the move.