The goal of NFL offensive linemen, for the most part, is to not draw attention to themselves through their play. The object is to be a wall or, more precisely, to be a cinderblock in a wall that doesn’t allow pressure on quarterbacks or hits on ball carriers.
As a rookie NFL lineman cast in an unfamiliar role, Redskins right guard Brandon Scherff has done well at just that, establishing himself as a reliable contributor toward a 3-4 record that’s solid enough to keep Washington relevant in this season’s undistinguished NFC East.
In interviews, Scherff has proven nearly as impenetrable—not inclined to give up much, even in response to questions about his favorite pastime.