Versatility is important in the NFL, but it’s better for a player to be serviceable at one position than a liability at multiple. Modern offensive linemen are told before they enter the league that knowing multiple positions increases their chances of sticking around. But that’s one of many reasons that the state of offensive line play is much worse than it used to be around the NFL. Spencer Anderson spent his first couple seasons falling into that trap of trying to be both guard and tackle capable, but he’s pretty set at his spot on the inside now.
He was asked what position he views himself this season during his brief media session at training camp report day.