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Originally Posted by Ruhskins
Since we've been talking about the Jets offensive line, I was curious to see how the playoff teams built their lines. And I wanted to point out three out of the four offensive lines.
Minnesota Vikings
LT Bryant McKinnie 1st rd pick in 2002 (Pro Bowler)
LG Steve Hutchinson 1st rd pick by SEA in 2001 (acquired by Minny as FA in 2006; Pro Bowler)
C John Sullivan 6th round/187th pick in 2008
RG Anthony Herrera Undrafted FA in 2005
RT Phil Loadholt 2nd round/54th pick in 2009
New Orleans Saints
LT Jermon Bushrod 4th rd pick in 2007
LG Carl Nicks 5th rd pick in 2008
C Jonathan Goodwin 5th rd pick 2002 (acquired by N.O. in 2006)
RG Jahri Evans 4th rd pick 2006 (Pro Bowler)
RT Jon Stinchcomb 2nd rd pick 2003 (Pro Bowler)
New York Jets
LT DBrickashaw Ferguson 1st rd pick 2006 (Pro Bowler)
LG Alan Faneca 1st rd pick 1998 by PIT (acquired by Jets as FA in 2008; Pro Bowler)
C Nick Mangold 1st rd pick 2006 (Pro Bowler)
LG Brandon Moore Undrafted FA in 2002
RT Damien Woody 1st rd pick 1999 by NE (acquired by Jets as FA in 2008)
I like the way the Jets built their lines, especially acquiring players like Ferguson and Mangold. All of these teams have had success running the ball (Rushing rankings: Jets #4, N.O. #6, and Minny #13), and have done a good job protecting their QB (Fewest sacks rankings: N.O.#4, Jets #10, and Minny tied for #15).
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Proof that there's more than one way to skin the cat. The Skins can still re-build the O line even if they don't use the #4 pick on an O-linemen. Free agency and later round draft picks is just as viable an approach. And I'll take the QBs from 3 out of the 4 in a heartbeat as well - Favre, Manning, Brees. Rivers would be there if it weren't for his girlified kicker.