Gemotions

"We're swapping you to tight end, Ben." Ben's gut twisted. He was used to running routes, to the freedom of the receiver position. He liked knowing how the play was going to go. Now he was being asked to block, to be a protector, to be at the heart of the action.

He hated the physicality of the new position. He didn't have to think very much as a receiver. Now he had to make split-second decisions. He longed for the familiar comfort of the sidelines, the predictability of his old role.

The first game was a blur of collisions and uncertainty. He found himself hesitating, constantly seeking reassurance from his teammates.