For those that are as clueless as this poster, Tetairoa McMillan won Offensive ROY with 445 points & 41 first-place votes. EE was fifth was 66 points & 0 first-place votes
I’ll take the rookie with more yards per catch even though he’s not a true X. You can continue to drool over Tet.
First, its not hate to say that I see him as a Guard more than a center. For your information, Barton was originally recruited as a top‑15 offensive guard prospect coming out of high school before Duke moved him to center and later left tackle. I bet you didn't know that, did you? That guard pedigree matters — it means his body type, leverage profile, and movement skills were evaluated as guard‑friendly long before the NFL.I see him as a Guard more than a center.
He’s a center. I will never understand the hate on Barton. His tape as a center is damn good. He’s the brains of the Oline and is really good in that capacity.
Second to that, Barton is an effective drive blocker when he engages. He has great play strength, plays with a finisher mentality, has agile feet, and stays balanced in space. All of these traits are premium for modern NFL guards, especially in schemes that ask guards to pull, climb, and win in tight quarters. At center, Barton’s athleticism is somewhat “capped” by the responsibilities of snapping, ID’ing fronts, and anchoring against nose tackles. At guard, he can unleash more of his natural power and movement.
Last, Tampa Bay’s scheme under Zac Robinson will increase the value of athletic guards. I would bet the farm the Buccaneers will shift toward wide‑zone concepts under Robinson. Wide zone demands Guards who can reach 3‑techs, can climb to linebackers, and can move laterally with fluidness. Barton’s quickness and balance (a fact highlighted repeatedly by team reporters) fit this perfectly. In fact, wide‑zone teams (Rams, 49ers, Dolphins) often prioritize athletic guards over pure anchor centers.
That is why Barton should move to Guard.
At center, Barton’s athleticism is somewhat “capped” by the responsibilities of snapping, ID’ing fronts, and anchoring against nose tackles.
Agreed with much of what you said, but I don't believe this is accurate. Centers have every opportunity to use their athleticism out in space, and we've seen Barton do just that. Hell, Jason Kelce made a career of it.
Fair enough, but Barton is not Jason Kelce. When I look at what Ryan Jensen was for the Bucs at the same position, Barton doesn't measure up. However, I would be willing to bet he could be a perennial Pro Bowler at Guard (for whatever that's worth).At center, Barton’s athleticism is somewhat “capped” by the responsibilities of snapping, ID’ing fronts, and anchoring against nose tackles.
Agreed with much of what you said, but I don't believe this is accurate. Centers have every opportunity to use their athleticism out in space, and we've seen Barton do just that. Hell, Jason Kelce made a career of it.
Jensen took a while to come to his own though.
Jensen was drafted in 2013 and didn't become a starter until 2017. And for the Bucs Jensen really didn't come into his own during the 2019-2020 season. Barton is way ahead of schedule honestly and he had to kick out and play some LT in his second year.