The relationship between a quarterback and his center is one of the most critical in all of football. It is a bond forged through sweat, hard work, hours of practice, and more sweat.
A lot more.
Honestly as a former quarterback I’m very envious of those coming up playing the position now as both the shotgun and the pistol formations are becoming standard operating procedure. Would have made some summer mornings in Middletown, Connecticut a lot more enjoyable…
But as we have seen with guards, centers are critical to modern offenses. From handling pass protection responsibilities to the various ways centers are needed in the run game, it is hard to assemble a top-flight NFL offense without a stud in the middle.