Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Here are the top 10 guys in the trenches...

10. Maurkice Pouncey- Despite the 2011 season, Pouncey is still one of the most valuable offensive linemen in the league. I say that because in 2010, the Steelers had Pouncey for all 16 games of the regular but didn't have him while they needed him most in the Super Bowl. Pouncey might play center but he also plays guard, making him one of the most dynamic linemen in the NFL. Pouncey also might be the only linemen in NFL history to boost his brothers draft status.

9. Chad Clifton- The Packers drafted Clifton in the second round of the 2000 draft and he has since started 154 games for them while appearing in two Pro Bowls. In 2003, Clifton set a franchise record with the fewest sacks allowed in a season with 19. His greatest accomplishment came last season when he helped the Packers win Super Bowl.

8. Brian Waters- One of the most successful offensive linemen on our list, Waters has spent 11 years with the Chiefs and has started 133 games. Waters also has been to five Pro Bowls and is a two time first team All-Pro selection. In a game against the Falcons in 2004, Waters helped the Chiefs score a record eight rushing touchdowns.

7. Marcus McNeill- The main anchor of the Chargers offensive line, McNeill has played five seasons for the Chargers and has made it to two Pro Bowls. McNeill has also has started 73 games in his career so far with the Chargers.

6. D'Brickashaw Ferguson- Drafted as Jason Fabini's successor in 2006, Feguson has started every single game for the Jets at left tackle. Ferguson has also been to two Pro Bowls including one last season when he replaced Jake Long.

5. Nick Mangold- Along with Ferguson, the Jets have another great offensive linemen working in the trenches in Mangold. So far in his five year career, Mangold has started every game for the Jets at center and has been to three Pro Bowls and has also been a two time All-Pro selection. When drafted, Mangold had the tough assignment of replacing Kevin Mawae. Now when Mangold retires, it might be tough for the Jets to replace him.

4. Jordan Gross- Even though the Panthers don't get that much love, Gross is one of the premier offensive linemen in the league (possibly the best in franchise history). Ever since the Panthers drafted Gross in the 2003 draft, he has only missed eight games and has been a two time Pro Bowl selection. In 2009, Gross was made one of the highest paid offensive linemen and for good reason to.

3. Matt Light- If you block for one of the best QB's of all time, you better do your job well. Light has as he has started 138 games at left tackle in his ten year career with the Patriots. Light has also been to three Pro Bowls and was an All-Pro selection once.

2. Logan Mankins- Apart of one of the best offensive lines in football, Mankins has started 89 games at left guard in his six year career with the Patriots. Mankins has also been to three Pro Bowls and has been an All-Pro selection twice. In 2009, Makins was named to the Patriots 50th anniversary team and after the last season, was placed under the franchise tag.

1. Jeff Saturday- While great QB's usually establish a great relationship with a receiver or tight end, Peyton Manning has established one with Saturday. Undrafted in 1998, Saturday was cut by the Ravens only to be signed by the Colts which has been proven to be one of the smartest decisions they made in franchise history. Saturday has been to five Pro Bowls and have been a four time All-Pro selection. Saturday has also started 172 games and will continue to be the main anchor for the Colts offensive line.

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