I am considering buying myself a pair of football gloves, but I play center on the offensive line so I don't need something that is so bulky that it affects my grip on the ball. I need something that does offer some protection since us lineman tend to injure fingers quite often, and also a glove that has good grip for when I'm blocking and of course centering the ball. Also I play defensive line and I believe the grip would help me in wrapping up the ball carrier, especially when I can only get my fingertips on him.