The age old question: what would happen if a player from a defensive position was instead on the offense? Gil Fischer was very nearly a running back, but thanks to his special tenacity and aggression was assigned to defensive end during high school. The experience through those four years gave him the positional knowledge that made him an excellent DE, but also closed the doors on his future as a running back, a dream he always had but never got to experience.
If Fischer were a running back, his larger frame would make him a menace when it comes to breaking tackles and shedding blocks, but he might struggle when it comes to things like speed and agility.
A life as an offensive superstar who is getting impressive stats every week is a dream that precious few get to experience. Instead, Gil gets to thrive on the other side of the ball. The stats don’t come as frequently or easily, but they’re more valuable.
If Fischer were a running back, his larger frame would make him a menace when it comes to breaking tackles and shedding blocks, but he might struggle when it comes to things like speed and agility.
A life as an offensive superstar who is getting impressive stats every week is a dream that precious few get to experience. Instead, Gil gets to thrive on the other side of the ball. The stats don’t come as frequently or easily, but they’re more valuable.