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The Best Lines

1. Philadelphia Eagles

Starters: Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Jason Kelce, Isaac Seumalo, Lane Johnson

Backups: Andre Dillard, Cam Jurgens (R), Jack Driscoll

Notes: Of the five Eagles starters, at least three are among the best at their spots: Center Jason Kelce remains a dominant All-Pro, uniquely effective blocking in space. Right tackle Lane Johnson made second-team All-Pro last season, despite missing three games with depression. Left guard Landon Dickerson is the third star, and he forms a power running duo with left tackle Jordan Mailata. The Eagles' run-first offense covers up some of the pass protection deficiencies of Mailata. What makes this line truly special is the depth of Andre Dillard at swing tackle (former first-round pick) and rookie Cam Jurgens at center. The Eagles invest in their line, and the results are apparent.

OL Coach: Jeff Stoutland: former Alabama line coach with 10 years as an NFL positional coach.

2. Kansas City Chiefs

Starters: Orlando Brown, Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, Lucas Niang

Backups: Andrew Wylie, Nick Allegretti, Geron Christian

Notes: The strength of this Kansas City line is the interior, where Joe Thuney, Creed Humphries, and Trey Smith grade out as elite performers. This high ranking takes in account the news that left tackle Orlando Brown signed his tender and reported to camp on Monday, August 1. Lucas Niang and Andrew Wylie will battle for the right tackle position: both have experience in the offense, and it's an extremely close battle. Niang has more physical upside while Wylie is the durable veteran, but they grade equally, and the overall team ranking shouldn't change much, regardless of who wins. The Chiefs also have one of the better line coaches.

OL Coach: Andy Heck, 10+ years as a player, 18 years as an NFL OL coach.

The Very Good Lines

3. Detroit Lions

Starters: Taylor Decker, Jonah Jackson, Frank Ragnow, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Penei Sewell

Backups: Matt Nelson, Logan Stenberg, Tommy Kraemer

Notes: Center Frank Ragnow returns from injury, and when healthy, he grades out as one of the best centers in the game. Jonah Jackson is hugely underrated at left guard, performing at a Pro Bowl level. The tackle duo of Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell can be considered one of the league's most physically gifted tackle pairings. The only real question is at right guard, where power blocker Halapoulivaati Vaitai is declining. Still, the team has Logan Stenberg and Tommy Kraemer waiting in the wings. Casual fans of the league might be surprised by this high ranking, but the Lions have been quietly building an excellent group for years.

OL Coach: Hank Fraley: 10+ years as a player, three years as an NFL OL coach.

4. New Orleans Saints

Starters: James Hurst, Andrus Peat, Erik McCoy, Cesar Ruiz, Ryan Ramczyk

Backups: Trevor Penning (R), Landon Young, Calvin Throckmorton

Notes: The scouting report in New Orleans begins at right tackle where Ryan Ramczyk still grades among the best in the league. But Ramczyk is not alone in dominance. Center Erik McCoy can change a game from the inside. Left guard Andrus Peat is closer to the end of his career than the beginning, but he and right guard Cesar Ruiz provide well above-average guard play. The left tackle situation is a competition between first-round rookie Trevor Penning (Northern Iowa) and veteran James Hurst. Penning is a beastly specimen who plays with attitude but he is prone to holding and personal foul penalties. Doug Marrone will have his hands full teaching the rookie, which could lead to Hurst getting the nod early in the season.

OL Coach: Doug Marrone: Four years as a player, former HC of the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars. 10+ years as an NFL OL Coach, former Alabama line coach (2021).

5. Cleveland Browns

Starters: Jedrick Wills, Joel Bitonio, Nick Harris, Wyatt Teller, Jack Conklin

Backups: Chris Hubbard, Blake Hance, James Hudson

Notes: The guards, Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller, perform at an extremely high level, driving this lofty team ranking. Right tackle Jack Conklin looks healthy again after elbow and knee injuries hampered his 2021 campaign. Conklin performs at a Pro Bowl level (or better) when he's in form. The center position is a bit down from last year, as Nick Harris steps in for veteran J.C. Tretter (still a free agent as of press time). Jedrick Wills hasn't lived up to his high draft status, but he does a decent job at left tackle. Should injury strike, line coach Bill Callahan always seems to find and develop starters out of nowhere, such as Harris, Blake Hance and James Hudson. This group should be among the league's better, especially if the right tackle stays healthy.

OL Coach: Bill Callahan: Former HC of the Oakland Raiders and Nebraska (college). 22 years as an NFL OL Coach.

6. Buffalo Bills

Starters: Dion Dawkins, Rodger Saffold, Mitch Morse, Ryan Bates, Spencer Brown

Backups: Cody Ford, Greg Mancz, David Quessenberry

Notes: The Bills' line was loaded, and they added Left guard Rodger Saffold from Tennessee. Saffold has durability concerns but is a game changer in the run game when healthy. Center Mitch Morse is also excellent in both phases, while left tackle Dion Dawkins was a Pro Bowl reserve. The rest of the line is up and coming, giving the line potential to move even higher in the rankings as the season progresses. Right tackle Spencer Brown is an efficient pass blocker, while right guard Ryan Bates is coming off an encouraging 2021, starting from Week 16 through the playoffs. The trade of Ryan Bates from Philadelphia for linebacker Eli Harold (now in the CFL) was a heist. Aaron Kromer arrives as the new positional coach, bringing a wealth of experience. This line should be fun to watch.

OL Coach: Aaron Kromer. Former interim HC of New Orleans Saints, 20+ years as an NFL OL coach, another 10+ in college.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Starters: Donovan Smith, Aaron Stinnie, Ryan Jensen (IR), Shaq Mason, Tristan Wirfs

Backups: Robert Hainey, Josh Wells, Luke Goedeke (R)

Notes: Despite the surprise retirement of left guard Ali Marpet and losing right guard Alex Cappa to free agency, the Tampa Bay line still grades out among the better in football. Their score is driven by the elite performers at center (Ryan Jensen) and right tackle (Tristan Wirfs). Unfortunately, Ryan Jensen suffered a major knee injury in training camp that will keep him out for months. Robert Hainey, a third-round pick from Notre Dame last year, is slated to take Jensen's place The arrival of right guard Shaq Mason from New England should be an easy transition, as the Patriots and Bucs run the same offensive system, and Mason has huge familiarity with quarterback Tom Brady. Aaron Stinnie will battle with second-round pick Luke Goedeke (Central Michigan) for the left guard spot. Stinnie isn't the impact player that Marpet was, but he can be a solid starter. The center injury hurts, but the Buccaneers' line is experienced and deep.

OL Coach: Joe Gilbert: 10 years as an NFL OL coach, another 20 years in college.

8. Dallas Cowboys

Starters: Tyron Smith, Tyler Smith (R), Tyler Biadasz, Zack Martin, Terrence Steele

Backups: Connor McGovern, Matt Waletzko (R), Josh Ball

Notes: Right guard Zack Martin carries a perfect guard grade, as he's been a model of consistency and reliability year after year. Tyron Smith has been a legend at left tackle, and injuries are starting to take a toll on his play. But the team's constant investment in the position keeps the Cowboys in the top-10 conversation. Right tackle Terrence Steele has played left tackle when Smith has been unavailable and could do so again in the future. At left guard, rookie Tyler Smith from Tulsa could also be a long-term solution at left tackle, and Matt Waletzko (North Dakota) was drafted using the pick they got for Amari Cooper. This group lost La'el Collins and Connor Williams in free agency, but line coach Joe Philbin continues to reload.

OL Coach: Joe Philbin: Assistant HC, former HC of Miami Dolphins, five years as an NFL OL coach.

9. Indianapolis Colts

Starters: Matt Pryor, Quenton Nelson, Ryan Kelly, Danny Pinter, Braden Smith

Backups: Bernhard Raimann (R), Will Fries, Dennis Kelly

Notes: Left guard Quenton Nelson continues his streak of domination, putting together a Hall-of-Fame caliber career since being drafted in 2018. Ryan Kelly isn't in Nelson's class, but they maul in the run game together. Right tackle Braden Smith is another high performer, and these three players are responsible for the Colts' relatively high ranking. Left tackle is a battle between Matt Pryor and rookie Bernard Raimann (Central Michigan). Raimann is a 24-year-old Austrian who is still raw to the game. If Raimann can beat out vet Matt Pryor, that frees Pryor to return to right guard. But if Pryor has to start at tackle, second-year player Danny Pinter will take over for Mark Glowinski, who departed in free agency.

OL Coach: Chris Strausser: 27 years in college coaching, six years as an NFL OL coach.

10. San Francisco 49ers

Starters: Trent Williams, Colton McKitvitz, Jake Brendel, Daniel Brunskill, Mike McGlinchey

Backups: Aaron Banks, Jaylon Moore, Justin Skule

Notes: Left tackle Trent Williams is really good. How good? This offseason, Williams received a 99 rating in Madden, the first perfect score EA has awarded to an offensive lineman since Walter Jones in 2007. Right tackle Mike McGlinchey has been mostly solid, and the tackle grades drive this top-10 rating. The rest of the time is a credit to line coach Chris Foerster, who has maintained a pipeline of cheap and reliable starters through the mid-to-late rounds of the draft. Left guard Colton McKivitz, center Jake Brendel and right guard Daniel Brunskill were all developmental projects when they arrived, and all will start this season. Even more impressive is the pipeline is still loaded, with players like Aaron Banks and Jaylon Moore ready for duty. The 49ers line has irreplaceable star power in Trent Williams, but the other players rise to meet his level.

OL Coach: Chris Foerster: former OC, 22 years as an NFL OL coach, 10 years in college coaching.

The Good Lines

11. New England Patriots

Starters: Trent Brown, Cole Strange (R), David Andrews, Mike Onwenu, Isaiah Wynn

Backups: Justin Herron, James Ferentz, Yasir Durant

Notes: The Patriots line will have a new look this year, as right tackle Trent Brown will swap over to left, and Isaiah Wynn will move to the right side. Brown has played left tackle before, with great success. Wynn doesn't have right tackle experience, and his transition should be interesting to watch. The interior group is extremely solid, as right guard Mike Onwenu has been a dominator wherever he plays, and center David Andrews continues his undersized reliability. Rookie left guard Cole Strange (Tennessee-Chattanooga) raised eyebrows with his first-round draft selection, but he had elite workouts and an excellent Senior Bowl. This Patriots' line is probably underrated and has the potential to grade in the top-10 as the season progresses, assuming the tackle swap goes well.

OL Coaches: Billy Yates: 8 seasons as a player, 6 years in college coaching, first year as an NFL offensive line coach.

12. Denver Broncos

Starters: Garret Bolles, Dalton Risner, Lloyd Cushenberry, Graham Glasgow, Billy Turner

Backups: Calvin Anderson, Quinn Meinerz, Netane Muti

Notes: The tackles of Garret Bolles on the left side and newcomer Billy Turner from Green Bay on the right are both above-average players. But this grade is high because of the incredible talent (and depth) at center and guard. On the left side, Netane Muti is a powerful player who can push the starter Dalton Risner (possibly their best lineman overall). Meanwhile, utility sub Quinn Meinerz is available should right guard Graham Glasgow get injured again, or should the coaches want a different look at center instead of Lloyd Cushenberry. Even Calvin Anderson is an interesting developmental tackle, playing the swing. This pipeline was originally coordinated by Mike Munchak (now with Pittsburgh), and it will be up to Butch Barry to continue the high standard.

OL Coach: Butch Barry: 7 years as an NFL OL coach, 12 years coaching college.

13. Washington Commanders

Starters: Charles Leno, Andrew Norwell, Chase Roullier, Trai Turner, Samuel Cosmi

Backups: Cornelius Lucas, Wes Schweitzer, Tyler Larsen

Notes: Despite replacing both guards this offseason, the Commanders' line has improved their overall ranking. Andrew Norwell arrives from Jacksonville to take over at left guard while Trai Turner (most recently of Pittsburgh) will man the right guard position. Both players are on the older side but still have the ability to open up holes in the run game. Center Chase Roullier looks to bounce back from a broken leg which ended his 2021 season early. He's started camp on PUP but is a very good center when healthy. The tackles of Charles Leno and Sam Cosmi are decent players, probably underrated on the national stage. Wes Schweitzer can provide starter-level play at guard (or center). Line coach John Matsko is a legend with 46 years of coaching experience.

OL Coach: John Matsko: 30 years as an NFL OL coach, 16 years coaching college.

14. Green Bay Packers

Starters: David Bakhtiari, Jon Runyan, Josh Myers, Royce Newman, Yosh Nijman

Backups: Elgton Jenkins (PUP), Zach Tom (R), Sean Rhyan (R)

Notes: The Packers have an excellent interior, with Jon Runyan stepping up at left guard. Yosh Nijman has been an up-and-coming swing tackle. But this grade highly depends on the health of the starting tackles, particularly left tackle David Bakhtiari. This player injured his ACL in the 2020 playoffs and never got it right for the 2021 season. He had another procedure on his knee in recent months and will start the year on PUP. Bakhtiari's knee could never return to form; that's a reality those with exposure to the Packers' offense have to consider. Medical science has advanced in recent years, and this grade assumes he plays. But be aware, without this player and right tackle Elgton Jenkins (also ACL) out perhaps the first month or two of the season, the Packers' grade would drop to the low 20s, well-below average.

OL Coach: Luke Butkus: Former player, seven years as an NFL OL coach, nephew of Chicago Bears' great Dick Butkus.

15. Baltimore Ravens

Starters: Ronnie Stanley, Tyre Phillips, Tyler Linderbaum (R), Kevin Zeitler, Morgan Moses

Backups: Ben Cleveland, Patrick Mekari, Daniel Faalele (R)

Notes: The Ravens' line is physical and has all these great storylines: the battle at left guard between Tyre Phillips and Ben Cleveland. The local right tackle Morgan Moses returning to the region. The crafty vet right guard in Kevin Zeitler, mentoring the first-round rookie center Tyler Linderbaum. The insane size of fourth-round rookie Daniel Faalele (6'8", 380). But this group goes as far as their left tackle Ronnie Stanley takes them. Stanley missed almost all last season with an ankle injury, and if he can bounce back to anywhere near Pro-Bowl form, this group could crack the Top 10. If Stanley isn't available, they play musical chairs again and cobble together a lineup on the fly.

OL Coach: Joe D'Alessandris: 14 years as an NFL OL coach, 30 years in college and NFL Europe.

16. Cincinnati Bengals

Starters: Jonah Williams, Jackson Carman, Ted Karras, Alex Cappa, Lael Collins

Backups: Trey Hill, Cordell Volson (R), D'Ante Smith

Notes: The Bengals acquired three free agent starters this offseason: center Ted Karras (New England), right guard Alex Cappa (Tampa Bay), and right tackle La’el Collins (Dallas). This rebuilt right side will join with left tackle Jonah Williams and left guard Jackson Carman to create a completely revamped group. Cappa (core) and Collins (back) are being held out of camp, but both are expected to be ready for Week 1 against Pittsburgh. Rookie Cordell Volson (fourth round, North Dakota State) is more of a long-term developmental prospect. This line has the potential to be better than their current ranking once they gel.

OL Coach: Frank Pollack: ten years as a player, 11 years as an NFL OL coach, and a second stint with CIN.

17. Los Angeles Chargers

Starters: Rashawn Slater, Matt Feiler, Corey Linsley, Zion Johnson (R), Trey Pipkins

Backups: Storm Norton, Jamaree Salyer (R), Will Clapp

Notes: Left tackle Rashawn Slater is a special player: the rare rookie who made All-Pro due to his technical process in pass protection. That's just not a sentence this writer gets to type very often. Center Corey Linsley dominates from the inside, but his impact is felt more in the run game. Left guard Matt Feiler is effective, and it should be very exciting to watch rookie right guard Zion Johnson (first round, Boston College). Johnson, a transfer from Davidson, projects as a David Decastro-style mauler. The only question is at right tackle, where Trey Pipkins will compete with Storm Norton and rookie Jaymaree Salyer (sixth round, Georgia).

OL Coach: Brendan Nugent: Seven years as an NFL OL coach, a decade of college and CFL coaching.

The Solid Lines

18. Arizona Cardinals

Starters: D.J. Humphries, Justin Pugh, Rodney Hudson, Will Hernandez, Kelvin Beachum

Backups: Josh Jones, Sean Harlow, Justin Murray

Notes: This Cardinals' line grades out just about average, led by Pro Bowl reserve left tackle D.J Humphries and former All-Pro center Rodney Hudson. Hudson especially is the glue that holds this unit together, but it's debatable for how much longer he and the other veterans (left guards Justin Pugh and right tackle Kelvin Beachum) will be able to provide steady play. The team acquired another vet in free agency, Will Hernandez, to man right guard. The coaches hope the starters will be pushed by rookies Lecitus Smith (fifth round, Virginia Tech) and Marquis Hayes (seventh round, Oklahoma). Optimistically, this starting group is well-seasoned. Pessimistically, they just look old, ripe for a total rebuild.

OL Coach: Sean Kugler: former HC of UTEP (college), 17 years as an NFL OL coach.

19. Minnesota Vikings

Starters: Christian Darrisaw, Ezra Cleveland, Garrett Bradbury, Jesse Davis, Brian O’Neill

Backups: Austin Schlottmann, Wyatt Davis, Blake Brandel

Notes: Left tackle Christian Darrisaw was good in the running game as a rookie and underrated nationally. Darrisaw has the upside to improve further this year. Right tackle Brian O’Neill has developed into an above-average starter, especially good in pass protection. Left guard Ezra Cleveland is a solid player, as is Jesse Davis, a veteran who joins the team from Miami to play right guard. But there are questions at center, where the team might want new addition Austin Schlottmann from Denver to challenge disappointing center Garrett Bradbury. Despite their less than great center situation, overall this is a solid group, about the middle of the pack.

OL Coach: Chris Kuper: former player, seven years as an NFL OL coach.

20. Houston Texans

Starters: Laremy Tunsil, Kenyon Green (R), Justin Britt, A.J. Cann, Tytus Howard

Backups: Max Scharping, Charlie Heck, Justin McCray

Notes: The welcome news is that former Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil returns from thumb surgery, which ended his 2021 season early. The drafting of rookie left guard Kenyon Green (first round, Oklahoma) allows Tytus Howard to slide back from that spot to his more natural right tackle position. Justin Britt plays an average center, while A.J. Cann (FA from Jacksonville) has quietly been one of the more dependable right guards in the conference. Charlie Heck is the swing with upside, but the coaches certainly would rather have Tunsil on the field. Assuming the left tackle is healthy, this line is sneakily good, with room for improvement once the lineup settles.

OL Coach: George Warhop: 26 years as an NFL OL coach, 10 years coaching college and NFL Europe.

21. Atlanta Falcons

Starters: Jake Matthews, Jalen Mayfield, Matt Hennessy, Chris Lindstrom, Kaleb McGary

Backups: Elijah Wilkinson, Drew Dalman, Germain Ifedi

Notes: This grade is driven by former Pro Bowl left tackle Jake Matthews. Matthews is a durable vet who has not missed a start since 2014. Right guard Chris Lindstrom is sometimes an impact blocker, with his best football ahead of him. Center Matt Hennessy is decent, but he split reps with Drew Dalman during the middle of last season. Right tackle Kaleb McGary and left guard Jalen Mayfield both have improvements to make, but, overall, this is a solid, middle-of-the-pack line, about league average.

OL Coach: Dwayne Ledford: two years as an NFL OL coach, former Louisville OC.

22. Los Angeles Rams

Starters: Joe Noteboom, David Edwards, Brian Allen, Bobby Evans, Rob Havenstein

Backups: Logan Bruss (R), Coleman Shelton, Alaric Jackson

Notes: After Andrew Whitworth retired, the Super Bowl champion Rams gave Joe Noteboom a three-year extension and the left tackle job. Noteboom backed up Whitworth for four years and should do a decent job in replacement. Noteboom could do well to emulate right tackle Rob Havenstein, who continues to be a mauler in the run game. Left guard David Edwards and center Brian Allen are glue guys, not flashy players who can do it all on game day. The question might be at right guard, where veteran Bobby Evans will compete with rookie Logan Bruss (third round, Wisconsin). This group should improve in the rankings as the new starters settle into their roles.

OL Coach: Kevin Carberry: former player, three years as an NFL OL coach.

23. New York Jets

Starters: George Fant, Laken Tomlinson, Connor McGovern, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Mekhi Becton

Backups: Max Mitchell (R), Nate Herbig, Conor McDermott

Notes: The strength of this group is at guard. Right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker was the team’s best lineman last season but with the arrival of Laken Tomlinson (a Pro Bowl alternate from San Francisco, which runs the same Shanahan-style offense), Vera-Tucker has agreed to swap. Another swap is occurring at tackle, where Mekhi Becton reported to camp in shape and will take the right tackle spot from Morgan Moses, who departed in free agency. This leaves George Fant at left tackle, a position he manned well last season. Center Connor McGovern does a mostly decent job on the inside. The two swaps hurt their initial grade, and they don't have much depth, but once the dust settles, this run-first group should climb the rankings.

OL Coach: John Benton: former player, 19 years as an NFL OL coach.

24. Miami Dolphins

Starters: Terron Armstead, Liam Eichenberg, Connor Williams, Robert Hunt, Austin Jackson

Backups: Solomon Kindley, Michael Deiter, Larnel Coleman (R)

Notes: This is a rebuilt lineup, but one that could be fun to watch. Left tackle Terron Armstead (New Orleans) arrives from free agency and should make an immediate impact, especially in pass protection. Armstead has not been the most durable player of late, but he still carries one of the highest left tackle grades in the model. Liam Eichenberg has been good wherever the coaches played him, and he should be able to make the left guard position his own. At center, Connor Williams (FA from Dallas) should take the job from Michael Deiter. Robert Hunt has been a mauler at right guard in his young career. The question is Austin Jackson at right tackle, with only Greg Little and rookie Larnel Coleman (seventh round, UMass) waiting in the wings. As this lineup settles, this group is another easy candidate to rise in the rankings.

OL Coach: Matt Applebaum: first year as an NFL OL coach, 15 years coaching in college.

The Below Average Lines

25. Tennessee Titans

Starters: Taylor Lewan, Jamarco Jones, Ben Jones, Nate Davis, Dillon Radunz

Backups: Aaron Brewer, Nicholas Petit-Frere (R), Daniel Munyer

Notes: Center Ben Jones remains the strength of this once great group, which has declined over recent years. Left tackle Taylor Lewan is the captain and a run-blocking mauler when healthy. His availability has been an issue in recent years. Jones, Lewan, and right guard Nate Davis are solid, if unspectacular, players. Right tackle will be a competition between Dillon Radunz and rookie Nicholas Petit-Frere (Third round, Ohio State). Left guard will also change from last season, as long-time sub Aaron Brewer will step in for Rodger Saffold, who departed in free agency.

OL Coach: Keith Carter. 9 years as an OL coach.

26. Carolina Panthers

Starters: Ikem Ekwonu (R), Brady Christiansen, Bradley Bozeman, Austin Corbett, Taylor Moton

Backups: Cameron Erving, Pat Elflein, Cade Mays [R]

Notes: Right tackle Taylor Moton is the only returning player from last year’s starting lineup, and he remains a stalwart performer. Center Bradley Bozeman (Baltimore) and right guard Austin Corbett (LA Rams) arrived from free agency to shore up the interior, and Brady Christensen will likely win the left guard spot from Pat Elflein. The blind side will be manned by local rookie Ikem Ekwonu, drafted sixth overall from NC State. All of these players have the trait of tough run blocking, better going forward than backward. The widespread change starts this team at the bottom of the rankings, which means they have more upside to improve than any other group.

OL Coach: James Campen: former player, 18 years as an NFL OL coach.

27. Pittsburgh Steelers

Starters: Dan Moore, Kevin Dotson, Mason Cole, James Daniels, Chukwuma Okorafor

Backups: John LeGlue, J.C. Hassenauer, Joe Haeg

Notes: The strength of this low-ranked group is at guard, where Kevin Dotson and James Daniels (FA from Chicago) block with above-average efficiency. The tackles are somewhat uncertain, as second-year left tackle Dan Moore recently won the job. Right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor has had a tough start to his career but improved as last season progressed. The real question is at the center position, where last year’s starter Kendrick Green will likely lose his job to Mason Cole (FA from Minnesota). The pipeline is drying up, as John LeGlue is the only prospect among the bench players. This group can improve in the rankings with more consistent play from the center and tackle spots.

OL Coach: Pat Meyer: former player, 10 years as an NFL OL coach, 10 years coaching college and CFL.

28. Jacksonville Jaguars

Starters: Cam Robinson, Ben Bartch, Luke Fortner (R), Brandon Scherff, Jawaan Taylor

Backups: Will Richardson, Walker Little, Tyler Shatley

Notes: This group starts the season with a low grade after center Brandon Linder retired. Former All-Pro Brandon Scherff arrives from Washington to man the right guard spot, and he remains an impact run blocker when healthy. The tackles of Cam Robinson (franchise tagged) and JaWaan Taylor grade out fine. But going into camp, the left guard and center positions are still up in the air. Two of Ben Bartch, Tyler Shatley or rookie Luke Fortner (third round, Kentucky) will start. The arrival of Scherff is good news, but the uncertainty at other spots is troubling. Once this lineup settles, their team grade has the potential to improve.

OL Coach: Phil Rauscher: Eight years as an NFL OL coach, seven years coaching in college.

29. Seattle Seahawks

Starters: Charles Cross (R), Damien Lewis, Kyle Fuller, Gabe Jackson, Jake Curhan

Backups: Abraham Lucas (R), Phil Haynes, Austin Blythe

Notes: This line has its share of issues. The duo of right guard Gabe Jackson and left guard Damien Lewis qualify as the top performers on this line. Lewis is a decent player, but Jackson is declining quickly. Kyle Fuller can be a decent center, and he will have competition from Austin Blythe (FA from Kansas City). Rookie left tackle Charles Cross (first round, Mississippi State) was drafted to replace Duane Brown. Like Brown, Cross is awkward in run blocking but comes into the league as a pass-blocking technician. Right tackle is a competition: second-year player Jake Curhan will try to fend off rookie Abraham Lucas (third round, Washington State) and Stone Forsythe.

OL Coach: Andy Dickerson, 19 years as an NFL positional coach.

30. Las Vegas Raiders

Starters: Kolton Miller, John Simpson, Andre James, Denzelle Good, Alex Leatherwood

Backups: Brandon Parker, Dylan Parham (R), Alex Bars

Notes: Left tackle Kolton Miller is a quality run blocker with his share of pass protection issues. Entering this season at 26 years old, It's questionable how much improvement he has left to make. Yet despite his flaws, Miller qualifies as the leader of this lowly ranked group. Right tackle Alex Leatherwood had a terrible rookie season and is looking to bounce back after coaches bumped him inside to guard for some time. Center Andre James grades out as about average for a starter, but the big questions are at guard. Left guard John Simpson and right guard Denzelle Good can be half-decent players when healthy. They will be backed up by Alex Bars (FA from CHI) and rookie Dylan Parham (third round, Memphis).

OL Coach: Tom Cable: former player, former HC of the Oakland Raiders, 15+ years as an NFL OL coach.

31. Chicago Bears

Starters: Riley Reiff, Cody Whitehair, Lucas Patrick, Michael Schofield, Larry Borom

Backups: Sam Mustipher, Braxton Jones (R), Teven Jenkins

Notes: The Bears signed two veteran free agents late in the offseason: left tackle Riley Reiff (from Cincinnati) and right guard Michael Schofield (from LA Chargers). These are marginal replacement level starters, but they have no competition in Chicago. Left guard Cody Whitehair is a decent veteran and the right tackle Larry Borom had his moments as a rookie last year. In free agency, center Lucas Patrick arrived from Green Bay and the team drafted four sleepers: Braxton Jones (fifth round, Southern Utah), Zachary Thomas (sixth round, San Diego State), Doug Kramer (sixth Round, Illinois), J’Atyre Carter (seventh round, Southern). The team is most excited about Jones, but he backs up a slap-dash lineup of injury-prone players.

OL Coach: Juan Castillo. 27 years as an NFL OL coach.

32. New York Giants

Starters: Andrew Thomas, Shane Lemieux, Jon Felciano, Mark Glowinski, Evan Neal (R)

Backups: Joshua Ezeudu (R), Matt Peart, Max Garcia

Notes: Only left tackle Andrew Thomas returns from last year’s group. This fully rebuilt line has added veteran free agent talent in center Jon Feliciano (Buffalo) and right guard Mark Glowinski (Indianapolis). There are also two new rookies in right tackle Evan Neal (First round, Alabama) and Josh Ezeudu (third round, North Carolina). Ezeudu will compete with Shane Lemieux at left guard, and it's not clear who the starter will be on opening day. Some fans of this team will perhaps wonder why this group, which seems greatly improved from last year, still ranks last. The bottom line is that this much change usually does lead to improvement, but this unsettled lineup will likely lead to cohesion problems early.

OL Coach: Bobby Johnson: 12 years as an NFL positional coach, 10+ years coaching in college.

Rankings

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