Ranking The Offensive Lines

So, as promised, here is part two of my double Sunday dose.

I have decided to rank the offensive and defensive lines as an entire unit as opposed to individually, so here goes.

1. San Diego Chargers --- The Chargers have paved the way for LaDainian Tomlinson to post back-to-back rushing titles, so they get the number one slot. LT Marcus McNeill's play dropped off a bit last year, but he was still a great force on the left side. OGs Kris Deilman and Mike Goff are very underrated, and both are maulers who have the speed to pull effectively. Of course, it all revolves around C Nick Hardwick, who has developed into one of the best. RT is a question mark, however, with last year's starter Shane Olivea relegated to the bench during the season.
2. New England Patriots --- This line provided three Pro Bowlers, and helped lead the Patriots to an 18-1 season. LT Matt Light is a steady force against the run, but his pass blocking leaves much to be desired. LG Logan Mankins may be the best G in the AFC. A big, bruising blocker with decent speed, Mankins could be a Pro Bowler for many years. C Dan Koppen has been a consistant blocker who lacks good size. The right side needs to get better, with G Stephen Neal and T Nick Kaczur expected to have to battle for their jobs.
3. Dallas Cowboys --- Also sent three players to the Pro Bowl. LT Flozell Adams continues to be very consistant despite the fact he is getting older. LG Kyle Kosier could be better, but played solid most of the year. C Andre Gurode has improved each year, and may be the best C in the league. RG Leonard Davis proved he was worth the big bucks, and showed great skills at the guard position. RT Marc Columbo underachieved, but he is still a solid starter. This unit collapsed in the NFC Division Playoff loss the Giants.
4. New York Jets --- With the additions of Alan Faneca and Damien Woody, plus the continued development of D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Nick Mangold, this unit could be great. Faneca is still among the elite Gs in the business, while Woody could be a huge improvement over Brandon Moore. Ferguson has yet to live up to his massive potential, but the Jets hope Faneca can help bring out the best in him. Mangold was a pleasant surprise two years ago as a rookie, and they look for him to improve dramatically. Incumbent starter Anthony Clement is expected to start again at RT.
5. Minnesota Vikings --- Big LT Bryant McKinnie still hasn't lived up to his potential, but improved dramatically last season with the help of LG Steve Hutchinson. Hutchinson settled in nicely last year, and they provide maybe the best left side in football. C Matt Birk is getting older, and is his contract year, so expect big things from him. RG Artis Hicks is underrated, and is a mauler who has good size. RT Rien Cook is also underrated, and this unit was a huge part of the success of Adrian Peterson.
6. Cleveland Browns --- Big LG Eric Steinbach was brought in to immedietely help the line, and that he did. He helped rookie LT Joe Thomas to become one of the better Ts in the league. C Hank Fraley is a solid player who doesn't make many mistakes. Incumbent Ryan Tucker is expected to battle with newcomer Seth McKinney for the starting job at RG. Kevin Shaffer remains the starter at RT, to complete this solid unit.
7. New York Giants --- LT David Deihl made a smooth transition from G to T to replace the departed Luke Petigout. LG Rich Suebert was a solid starter last season, and he allowed Deihl to make the move. C Sean O'Hara was excellent last year, and he earned a new contract. RG Chris Snee has developed into a solid player, and RT Kareem McKenzie continues to play at a high level.
8. Buffalo Bills --- One of the most underrated, yet very highly paid, lines in the league. LT Jason Peters has developed from a converted TE to an All-Pro T. His aggressive style has rubbed off on LG Derrick Dockery, who proved he was worth the huge contract the Bills gave him last offseason. C Melvin Fowler was the weak link of the unit, but is expected to improve this year. RG Brad Butler was a nice surprise last year, as the second-year player started all 16 games for the Bills and was very solid. RT Langston Walker also proved he was worth the money. Walker is 6'8 and 370 lbs of pure monster.
9. Tennessee Titans --- This line did a good job, but it didn't show up in the statbook. LT Michael Roos played well enough the earn a juicy contract extension in the offseason. LG Jacob Bell has also become a very good starter, using his size and speed to his advantage. C Kevin Mawae isn't the player he once was, but he is still very solid. RG Benji Olsen retired in the offseason, leaving a huge void. Last year's backup Leroy Harris is expected to take over. RT David Stewart also earned himself a new contract with his very good play.
10. Cincinnati Bengals --- Injuries ravaged this line last year, but when healthy, they could be in the top 5. LT Levi Jones is still improving, but injuries have set his development back. LG Andrew Whitworth made the transition to G from T, and played very solid in the process. C Eric Ghiaciuc played well enough last year to earn the starting job, and he is expected to keep it this year. RG Bobbie Williams is effective, but not good. RT Willie Anderson is the leader of the line, but injuries and age have caught up with him. G/T Stacy Andrews played well in spot duty, and could be a star in the making.
11. Seattle Seahawks --- LT Walter Jones is getting older, but he continues to be one of the best Ts in the business. LG Mike Wahle was unexpectedly released from Carolina, and Seattle pounced on this former All-Pro. C Chris Spencer is still learning the position, but he started all 1 games last year. RG Rob Sims is nothing special, but is solid enough to be an effective starter. RT Sean Locklear could also get better, but both he and Sims also started all 16 games. Wahle should help, but the right side needs to improve.
12. Philadelphia Eagles --- Very underrated, and they have good young depth. Tackles William Thomas and Jon Runyan continue to be great bookends, but are both getting up in age and the future of the position will fall on Winston Justice and rookie King Dunlap. LG Todd Herremans has greatly improved over the last few years, as has C Jamaal Jackson. RG Shaun Andrews may be the best G in football. He is huge, and uses his size to open up running lanes effectively.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers --- A very young, but talented group of lineman. The elder of the line is LT Luke Petigout, who is trying to come back from a season ending injury. LG Arron Sears played very well as a rookie, and is expected to take the next step this year. C Jeff Faine was the biggest offseason acquisition for the Bucs, as he left the division rival Saints to come be the anchor of the Bucs line. RG Davin Joseph and RT Jeremy Trueblood are both young, but have the size to become elite players.
14. Washington Redskins --- When healthy, they are top 5 easy, but injuries have ravaged them in the past years. LT Chris Samuels is no longer among the elite, but he is still a very good player. LG Pete Kendall wanted out of New York, and he came over to Washington and was very solid. C Casey Rabach is getting up in years, but is still a solid anchor. RG Randy Thomas is also getting older, but when healthy he is a very good pass blocker. RT Jon Jansen also has to come back from a serious injury, and prove he can still be the All-Pro he once was.
15. New Orleans Saints --- The loss of C Jeff Faine will be huge, as his replacement will be either Jonathan Goodwin or journeyman Matt Lehr. LT Jamaal Brown continues to develop, and is one of the best young Ts in the league. LG Jamar Nesbit's play fell off a bit last year, but he started all 16 games. RG Jahri Evans is a solid G who uses his speed to his advantage. RT Jon Stinchcomb is very solid, but not great, at what he does. The line has to improve it's run blocking to become elite.
16. Indianapolis Colts
17. Jacksonville Jaguars
18. Pittsburgh Steelers
19. Green Bay Packers
20. San Francisco 49ers
21. Carolina Panthers
22. Denver Broncos
23. Arizona Cardinals
24. Houston Texans
25. Baltimore Ravens
26. Detroit Lions
27. Miami Dolphins
28. St Louis Rams
29. Chicago Bears
30. Oakland Raiders
31. Kansas City Chiefs
32. Atlanta Falcons