This might be the best OL of the Brady run.

[RobertWeathers]

He was abused in SB 42 too. Granted that Giants Dline was fantastic. But the guy got pushed around in big games. I know some feel sorry for him because he got drafted right after the Pats won their third SB, and then traded before they won their fourth SB. But the guy had a chance to make a bigger impact in huge games. He did not.

So in his 17 playoff games how many was he pushed around in?

The narrative, "Logan Mankins got pushed around in big games" is ********

 

[DaBronxPats14]

BIG UPS to O-L C Dante Scars. Since he took over after that debacle in Denver AFCCG They've been quietly under radar efficient.

 

[RobertWeathers]

He got pushed around in SB 42 and 46. The game that directly determines if you will be SB champ or not. Those are big games. There was a title game against Baltimore he got abused too. He was a good player. Never truly elite imo.

Way off base and misguided. I'm not debating this

 

[QuantumMechanic]

They were darn good. But Mankins got taken to the cleaners in SB 42 & SB 46. Great player. But those two games stick out like a sore thumb.

Mankins played SB46 with a torn ACL in one knee and a torn MCL in the other.
Source: Pats' Mankins played '11 with torn ACL

 

[luuked]

I am not upset they walked away from Solder at $16M. Is Solder even better than Brown?

From my POV Solder was more consistent but a lesser tackle than Brown at his best. The problem is that Brown sometimes -- especially in run blocking -- is not in full control of his impressive physique.

 

[chasa]

as long as michele puts up 100 yards we're going to be looking pretty

 

[captain stone]

How does it stack up to Light-Mankins-Koppen-Neal-Kaczur in your opinion? Curious.

Light > Brown
Mankins >>> Thuney
Koppen < Andrews
Neal <<< Shaq
Kaczur <<< Cannon

I generally agree, though I feel that you might be under-rating Neal a little.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

I don't know what they did to Brown to make him better in this playoff run so far, that guy was usually good during the first half, and becomes an holding plenty drawing machine during the regular season. The past 2 games however, he hasn't got any of that. They must have promised him unlimited ice cream for life or something for that...

Not just any ice cream... Avoca...

 

[TinhWoodhead]

they are just “doing their job”

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Our offensive line has been better than lights out thus far in the playoffs.

They physically abused the chargers and that ridiculous 7 dB defense.

Against kc, our o line opened huge holes on the ground versus the kc base defense and when kc went with the 5 dL personnel, our o line kept Brady upright so he could pick apart the kc defense through the air,

Spectacular play!

If our o line and d line have a great game, we will win the Super Bowl! (Turnovers and health aside)

 

[Dragda]

It’s coming together at the right time. Nothing about our offense is on tape because we were so inconsistent all year. Well maybe that strong pass blocking was working all along.

 

[Lavictoire]

It’s coming together at the right time. Nothing about our offense is on tape because we were so inconsistent all year. Well maybe that strong pass blocking was working all along.

Yeah I agree, the O found its identity finally. Romo said the O morphed into what it is now after losing Gordon.

 

[supafly]

as long as michele puts up 100 yards we're going to be looking pretty

Well, having a 100+ yard rusher in the Belichick era definitely increases the odds of winning in a big way.

After Sunday’s game, they are now 60-1. Games like Sunday are a bit different when you essentially turn the ball over three times (2 INTs and a downs).

 

[supafly]

I generally agree, though I feel that you might be under-rating Neal a little.

No love for Tommy Ashworth? Dude even caught a ball back in ‘05.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I generally agree, though I feel that you might be under-rating Neal a little.

I loved Neal too. Even Willie hestitated mixing it up with him . Had a upstanding career.

Just think Shaq is much more talented player. He's All Pro level without the accolades

 

[DarrylS]

Dante has done an excellent job coaching these guys... as the progression for this unit is obvious both in the pass and run game.

The use of Develin/Gronk/Allen to supplement these guys has been helpful.. gotta figure out a way to hang on to Brown as he has been excellent on this run..

The Pats have also controlled the Time of Possession partially due to great O Line play..

2 QB hits and 0 sacks in the Chargers game, holy crap!!
1 QB hit and 0 sacks in the KC Game.. wow!!!
Joey who?? Justin who??

 

[Mack Herron]

We aren't in Denver anymore.

 

[Mack Herron]

So many highlights...
Watch Brown demolish Jones:

 

[IllegalContact]

over all, maybe, but the work of art as of now is the superbowl against the Panthers....they steamrolled a group of badass dudes in that game....daniel graham caught a bunch of passes AND made Mike Rucker look like a fool

 

[Deus Irae]

How does it stack up to Light-Mankins-Koppen-Neal-Kaczur in your opinion? Curious

Light > Brown
Mankins > Thuney
Koppen > Andrews
Neal > Mason
Cannon > Kaczur