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The Chiefs’ guard is grateful to be playing football, let alone excelling as one of the NFL’s most exciting, young offensive linemen.

It takes a particular type of person to play on an NFL offensive line for many reasons. They do the dirty, unappreciated work for the most popular position in America — and do the most consistently, physical part of an already violent sport.

The individuals who make up the five spots have to accept their...

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