Canadian Ryan Hunter shows very well in move from left guard to tackle
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Ryan Hunter's athleticism has been on full display since his arrival in the CFL, but the Canadian's versatility is now shining through.
Ryan Hunter's athleticism has been on full display since his arrival in the CFL, but the Canadian's versatility is now shining through.
An oblique/hip injury to American Isiah Cage forced the Toronto Argonauts to shift Hunter from left guard to tackle Saturday night. The move certainly didn't hinder the offence, which had 234 rushing yards in a 37-31 home win over the Montreal Alouettes.
"I've switched positions my whole career, weekly, daily so it's something I'm used to," said the former Bowling Green star. "It's really just a matter of getting settle in that first drive or to and after that, it's just football.
"But shout out to the guys, we prepared like crazy and really wanted this one so we played like that."
Fellow Canadian Dylan Giffen replaced Hunter at left guard.
Offensive tackles and guards line up alongside each another, but their responsibilities differ.
Tackles are on the very outside of the rush lane and often are alone to handle quick, athletic defensive/rush ends or outside linebackers. They must have the strength to handle a bull rush — a power pass-rush move — but also be very light on their feet and not only be able get into position to engage but also move with the rusher.
