McDermott didn't get handed **** by default. You think he was the only player they tried at center? Nope.
He earned that position just like every other player on the roster earned their spot.
Every time I see someone post "Linder to Center" I want to punch a baby.
****ing Golden said himself they tried out a few at Center, including Linder, and McDermott was clearly the #1 option. If you dont want to believe that, fine, but what the **** has Brandon Linder ever done to make you think he can play center here? Dammit mane.
I'm not one that wants to push Linder to Center and McDermott out of the lineup. I've defended McDermott on here and think he does a fine job.
With that said, I'd like to see the quote of Golden saying they tried out Linder at Center and concluded that McDermott was a better center than him. I'm asking because I don't think that is true. Maybe something similar, but I doubt Linder and McDermott were straight up competing for center and Linder lost so they bumped him to guard.
P.S. I'm still of the belief that Linder will make his money in the NFL as a Center.