Fats guys, it is time to unveil the very best of the best of the big uglies. Who are the best offensive lineman in the NFL? Here is a break down of the Top 10 Tackles, Guards, and Centers. (No I am no breaking up LT from RT or LG from RG, just enjoy the list.)
Tackles
1. Ryan Clady, Broncos
2. Joe Thomas, Browns
3. Jake Long, Dolphins
4. Michael Roos, Titans
5. Jordan Gross, Panthers
6. Jared Gaither, Ravens
7. Jamaal Brown, Saints
8. Bryant McKinnie, Vikings
9. Sebastian Vollmer, Patriots
10. D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Jets
Guards
1. Jahri Evans, Saints
2. Logan Mankins, Patriots
3. Steve Hutchinson, Vikings
3. Steve Hutchinson, Vikings
4. Chris Snee, Giants
5. Leonard Davis, Cowboys
6. Ben Grubbs, Ravens
7. Alan Faneca, Cardinals
8. Ryan Lilja, Chiefs
9. Carl Nicks, Saints
10. Kris Dielman, Chargers
Center
1. Nick Mangold, Jets
2. Alex Mack, Browns
3. Andre Gurode, Cowboys
4. Matt Birk, Ravens
5. Dan Koppen, Patriots
6. Jeff Saturday, Colts
7. Ryan Kalil, Panthers
8. Shaun O'Hara, Giants
9. Nick Hardwick, Chargers
10. Jason Brown, Rams
There you have it, the best lineman in the league. Not surprisingly the tackles are almost entirely Left Tackles. It's difficult to single out lineman when they have no easy stats to look at. If they don't have a great QB or RB you might not be able to see just how good they can be. Admittedly I watch more Patriots games than any other team, but I am confident putting Vollmer, Koppen, and Mankins against anyone else.
Next up: Middle Linebackers
-Keefe
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