The other details the evolution of the position Michael will ultimately play in the game of football. The left tackle position, as Lewis describes it, is one of the most important in the entire sport, for the person fulfilling this role is responsible for protecting the quarterback's "blind side."
Only by convincing readers of the importance of this position on the field is Lewis able to demonstrate the significance of this single young boy. Michael Oher, although he has never played a single down in the NFL, is widely considered possibly the best left tackle in the country. As such, he is also expected to be a high draft pick in 2009 when he graduates from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).