What do they have in common? Smart certainly counts. Being an experienced veteran seems to count. From what we have seen of Boudreau centers over the years, though, his criteria don’t seem to include having a mauler there who takes on DTs one on one. I think he prizes the mobility more. Getting to the 2nd level.
He had some good lines in Atlanta, and his center there was Todd McClure—who is listed at 6’1″, 286.
In Jacksonville before that, his center was Brad Meester (6’3″, 300).
In Carolina before that, his center was Jeff Mitchell (6’4″, 300).
The Rams signed Wells, no doubt with his approval, and Scott was 6’2″, 300.
Barnes stuck around for a long time, and they drafted Rhaney. They are, respectively, 6’4″, 300 & 6’2,” 301.
Their other center, acquired last year (and who came with some good buzz) is Kush, and he’s a slight exception at 6’4″, 315, but is also noted for his quickness.
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