Though center is far from the most important position in football, it’s been a constant source of strife for the New York Giants over the past decade. Since releasing Pro Bowler Shaun O’Hara in 2011, the Giants have sifted through centers at an alarming rate. John Michael Schmitz is about to be the team’s seventh starter at the position in as many years.
Schmitz, though, isn’t some plug-and-play stopgap meant to tide the Giants over for another year. The intent is that he’ll be a fixture on the offensive line for years to come.