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Casual NFL observers don't do intense offensive line watching. They see the quarterback drop back from center, then hand the ball off to a back or throw it to a receiver. The O-Line is criticized if no running lane opens or the passer is sacked. It sometimes gets credit if the offense sustains a long stretch of undisrupted plays. I watch 9-12 games each week during the regular season, and for these rankings fell back on my 2011 notes while using the great research of Football Outsiders and Pro Football Focus as guidelines. I think it's also important to understand the impact of blocking schemes, rookie expectations, and free agency additions, so I tried to touch on all of that. Please keep in mind that we are attempting to project here, not making grades based strictly on yesteryear performance.* = returning starter1. Green Bay PackersLT: Marshall Newhouse*LG: T.J. Lang*C: Jeff SaturdayRG: Josh Sitton*RT: Bryan Bulaga*Top reserves: OT Derek Sherrod, G/C Evan Dietrich-Smith, OT Chris Campbell, G/T Herbert Taylor, OT Andrew Datko. Overview: Gone are longtime starters Scott Wells and Chad Clifton, but there should be little to no performance drop-off among Green Bay's elite front five. Newhouse made 13 starts last season, and natural improvement is expected from a second-year starter who's yet to turn 24. Lang has developed into a rock-solid left guard, while Sitton and Bulaga form an All Pro-caliber right side. Saturday is 37 now, but centers tend to age well and he has. He's also an ideal scheme fit for Green Bay's zone-blocking system. The Packers don't lack depth, either. Sherrod was a 2011 first-round pick. Dietrich-Smith is versatile and benefited from three spot starts last season. Campbell is an athletic swing man. Rookie Datko may have been a top-32 pick if not for injuries. 2. New England PatriotsLT: Nate Solder*LG: Logan Mankins*C: Dan Connolly*RG: Brian Waters*RT: Sebastian VollmerTop reserves: C Dan Koppen, OG Robert Gallery, T/G Marcus Cannon, G/C Ryan Wendell, C/G Nick McDonald, G/T Donald Thomas. Overview: In 2012, the Patriots will combat transition and adversity with sheer talent. Longtime left tackle Matt Light has retired, and Waters may do the same. Mankins tore his ACL in the playoffs, though he's tentatively due back for Week 1. New blindside starter Solder played over 1,000 snaps as a first-round rookie, holding up well. Vollmer, a top-60 pick in the 2009 draft, has flashed Pro Bowl ability when healthy. Cannon is a wildcard with terrific feet for a mammoth, 360-pound man. While New England's line boasts little continuity with plenty of question marks, this remains a top-five group in terms of skill level, and the bench is crawling with capable starters. 3. Cincinnati BengalsLT: Andrew Whitworth*LG: Travelle WhartonC: Kyle Cook*RG: Kevin ZeitlerRT: Andre Smith*Top reserves: OT Anthony Collins, G/T Clint Boling, OT Dennis Roland, OG Jacob Bell, OG Otis Hudson. Overview: Parting with longtime guards Bobbie Williams and Nate Livings, the Bengals have stayed true to form by replacing them with interior road graders Wharton and Zeitler. This is a power-zone unit with impressive depth. Collins, Boling, Roland, and Bell have combined for 149 career starts, and only Bell (31) is over the age of 30. While this was already a top-five group in pass protection, the run blocking should improve in the post-Livings era. Offensive line play is a strength in Cincinnati, and if a starter goes down, the Bengals can replace him with a tested vet. 4. Kansas City ChiefsLT: Branden Albert*LG: Ryan Lilja*C: Rodney HudsonRG: Jon Asamoah*RT: Eric WinstonTop reserves: G/T Jeff Allen, OG Darryl Harris, OT Donald Stephenson, C Rob Bruggeman, OT David Mims. Overview: The Chiefs are gearing up to run one of the NFL's most smash-mouth attacks, and they have the trench talent to execute. Tackle play is an immediate strength with Albert emerging as perhaps the league's most underrated blindside blocker, and Winston joining the mix on the strong side. Asamoah is a nasty right guard whose run blocking will only improve as a second-year starter. Groomed behind Casey Wiegmann last season, Hudson is ready for prime time at center. Lilja and rookie Allen will duke it out at left guard. Depth is a concern beyond the top six linemen here, but this unit oozes potential and will likely prove to be a top-five grouping in '12. 5. Carolina PanthersLT: Jordan Gross*LG: Amini SilatoluC: Ryan Kalil*RG: Geoff Hangartner*RT: Jeff OtahTop reserves: T/G Byron Bell*, OT Lee Ziemba, G/C Mike Pollak, T/G Garry Williams, T/G Bruce Campbell. Overview: Cam Newton's record-shattering rookie year might lead to you think otherwise, but Carolina's 2011 line strength was run blocking. The Panthers' 5.41 yards-per-rushing attempt average not only led the league, but was the second highest clip posted by any team in the last five years and third highest since 1997. Newton's running ability helped, but DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart both averaged well over five yards per tote. Carolina's front five got nastier with Silatolu's addition, and he could eventually flip positions with Hangartner to give the Panthers the meanest strong side of the line in the league. Carolina can take another step forward as a pass-blocking team if the light flips on in Otah's contract year. A dominant talent, Otah has appeared in just four games over the past two seasons. He says he's 100 percent healthy now. 6. Tennessee TitansLT: Michael Roos*LG: Steve HutchinsonC: Eugene Amano*RG: Leroy Harris*RT: David Stewart*Top reserves: G/C Fernando Velasco, OT Mike Otto, T/G Troy Kropog, T/G Byron Stingily, C/G Kevin Matthews. Overview: While Tennessee's tackle play has been consistently outstanding and at times dominant, the interior line went sour over the past couple of seasons. The Titans shored up left guard with Hutchinson, who proved to have plenty left in the tank during a strong 2011 campaign in Minnesota. Harris has turned the corner on the other side, grading out last season as a top-15 NFL guard, according to Pro Football Focus. Amano will have to hold off Velasco in training camp. This line is elite in pass protection, and could emerge as the league's most well-rounded front five by taking a step forward in run blocking. Part of that will be up to running back Chris Johnson. 7. Philadelphia EaglesLT: Demetress BellLG: Evan Mathis*C: Jason Kelce*RG: Danny Watkins*RT: Todd Herremans*Top reserves: OT King Dunlap, C/G Steve Vallos, G/C Julian Vandervelde, G/C Mike Gibson, G/T Brandon Washington, OT Dennis Kelly. Overview: The Eagles might have pushed for this list's top five pre-Jason Peters injury, but they'll have to settle for top-seven billing. Replacement Bell is a terrific scheme fit for OL coach Howard Mudd, who emphasizes athleticism up front. Mathis, Watkins, and Kelce form one of the league's most promising interiors, and each is entering his first full offseason in Mudd's system. Mathis is already a premier NFL guard. Herremans, who protects southpaw Michael Vick's blind side, allowed just four sacks last season while playing all but seven snaps. In Dunlap, Vallos, and Gibson, the Eagles have 23 career starts on the bench, and in Washington they have a potential left guard of the future. If Philly flounders again this year, it shouldn't be due to the offensive line. 8. Houston TexansLT: Duane Brown*LG: Wade Smith*C: Chris Myers*RG: Antoine CaldwellRT: Rashad ButlerTop reserves: OT Derek Newton, G/T Andrew Gardner, OG Brandon Brooks, C Ben Jones, OG Shelley Smith. Overview: The Texans very arguably fielded the NFL's best offensive line in 2011, but it is undergoing significant transition. With right-side starters Mike Brisiel and Eric Winston moving on, Houston is banking on Butler (four career starts) and Caldwell (13) as in-house replacements. Myers and Smith are on the wrong side of 30, and Brown is entering a contract year. Gary Kubiak and Rick Dennison's tried-and-true scheme keeps Houston ranked relatively high on this list, but the zone-blocking system requires continuity, and there is reason to believe the Texans' front-five talent has fallen off. Starved for depth, Houston's reserves have combined for zero career starts. 9. Baltimore RavensLT: Bryant McKinnie*LG: Kelechi OsemeleC: Matt Birk*RG: Marshal Yanda*RT: Michael Oher*Top reserves: T/G Jah Reid, OT Ramon Harewood, G/C Justin Boren, C/G Gino Gradkowski, OG Howard Barbieri. Overview: Baltimore's top reserves have zero combined NFL starts, but the starting five is among the most talented in football. There is also some feeling amongst league evaluators that outgoing LG Ben Grubbs was overrated and ultimately overpaid by New Orleans. At nearly 6-foot-6, 327 with 36-inch arms and 43 starts at Iowa State, Osemele could prove an upgrade on Grubbs sooner rather than later. The wildcards here are McKinnie and Oher. Both played capably enough last year to keep Joe Flacco protected consistently, but possess talent to perform with far more dominance. McKinnie should feel some urgency this season. Going on age 33, he's entering the last year of his deal and playing for what could potentially be his final NFL contract. 10. Tampa Bay BuccaneersLT: Donald Penn*LG: Carl NicksC: Jeremy Zuttah*RG: Davin Joseph*RT: Jeremy Trueblood*Top reserves: G/C Ted Larsen, OT Demar Dotson, G/T Derek Hardman, OT Jamon Meredith, G/T Desmond Wynn. Overview: Meet the NFL's most expensive O-Line. Over the past three years, the Bucs have devoted an unprecedented $168 million in combined contracts to their five starters, including this offseason's Nicks ($47.5M) and Zuttah ($16.3M) deals. So far, the group has been overpaid. Nicks is the lone truly elite lineman, and he's yet to play a down for Tampa. There are reasons to believe this unit is destined for a big leap, though. New coach Greg Schiano is installing a run-heavy attack, and that philosophy plays to the strengths of this power-blocking group. Nicks' presence allows Zuttah to kick from left guard to center, turning last year's biggest negative into a positive. The addition of a running back with power and wiggle in first-round pick Doug Martin will naturally make the blocking look better. Though not quite as good as its price tag suggests, Tampa's offensive line was still a top 15 or 18 unit in 2011. It should be top ten in 2012.
11. Pittsburgh SteelersLT: Marcus Gilbert*LG: Ramon Foster*C: Maurkice Pouncey*RG: David DeCastroRT: Willie ColonTop reserves: G/C Doug Legursky*, OT Mike Adams, OT Jonathan Scott, G/T Trai Essex, T/G Chris Scott. Overview: Beyond RG3 and Luck, perhaps no first-round pick represented a better match of player and team than David DeCastro to the Steelers. A plug-and-play starter, DeCastro will shore up a weak spot on Pittsburgh's line. And the Steelers have more options than they've had in awhile. Colon could kick to left guard if second-rounder Adams proves pro ready, with Gilbert staying at right tackle, his 2011 position. Pouncey has made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two years, earning All-Pro honors in the last. Seemingly an annual weakness, Pittsburgh's offensive line could suddenly become a 2012 strength. No position group improved more in this year's draft. 12. New Orleans SaintsLT: Jermon Bushrod*LG: Ben GrubbsC: Brian De La Puente*RG: Jahri Evans*RT: Zach Strief*Top reserves: OT Charles Brown, C/G Matt Tennant, G/C Eric Olsen, OG Andrew Tiller, OT Marcel Jones. Overview: The Saints are one of the league's great teams that gets away without elite left tackle play. Bushrod is just a league-average starter, but Football Outsiders still ranked New Orleans' offensive line third in the NFL in 2011 pass blocking and Pro Football Focus had it seventh. While Carl Nicks-to-Grubbs is a clear downgrade at weak-side guard -- particularly in run blocking -- throwing the football is the Saints' foundation, and they'll continue winging it endlessly in 2012. New Orleans ranks relatively low here because Evans is the lone returning starter with an elite body of work, but offensive line play won't be a stumbling block for the Saints this season. 13. Buffalo BillsLT: Cordy GlennLG: Andy Levitre*C: Eric Wood*RG: Chad Rinehart*RT: Erik Pears*Top reserves: OT Chris Hairston, OG Kraig Urbik*, OT Sam Young, OT Zebrie Sanders, OG Michael Jasper. Overview: The Bills' 2011 offensive line graded out as the NFL's top pass-protecting unit, according to both Pro Football Focus and Football Outsiders. Though no doubt assisted by Ryan Fitzpatrick's quick release, Buffalo allowed a league-low 23 sacks, which is another strong vote for the argument that elite left tackle play isn't necessarily a difference-making NFL quality. The Bills feel they improved on the left by stealing Glenn with the 41st pick in the draft, and bring back incumbent Hairston as a talented, tested backup. Similar players Urbik and Rinehart will vie for the right guard job. Wood is returning from a torn right ACL, but should be close to 100 percent by camp and has been a dominant center when healthy. While this group lacks household names, its combination of continuity, athleticism, and impressive scheming makes it quietly a top O-Line. 14. New York GiantsLT: William Beatty*LG: David Diehl*C: David Baas*RG: Chris Snee*RT: James BrewerTop reserves: G/C Kevin Boothe*, OT Sean Locklear, OG Mitch Petrus, G/C Jim Cordle, OT Brandon Mosley. Overview: The Giants' offensive line combined to miss 16 games in 2011, but Lombardi Trophies have a surefire way of suppressing durability concerns. It didn't hurt that the G-Men possessed such impressive depth and versatility. Boothe and Petrus stepped up as fill-ins, and Diehl wound up starting at both guard and tackle. This isn't the most talented front five and will hold multiple camp battles for starting jobs, but it is a resilient, experienced group bereft of egos. Even with stalwart right tackle Kareem McKenzie moving on, expect more of the same in 2012. 15. Cleveland BrownsLT: Joe Thomas*LG: Jason Pinkston*C: Alex Mack*RG: Shawn Lauvao*RT: Mitchell SchwartzTop reserves: T/G Oniel Cousins, OG John Greco, G/T Ryan Miller, OG Stanley Daniels, OG Dominic Alford. Overview: Perhaps no NFL team has poorer offensive line depth than Cleveland, but this is a promising young group with a chance at long-term continuity. All five starters are under the Browns' contractual control through 2013, and weak link Pinkston figures to make strides in his second year as a starter. Pinkston, Mack, Lauvao, and Schwartz are all scrappy mauler types with vast run-blocking potential. Thomas is arguably the best left tackle in the league. While a lack of depth knocks Cleveland's line down a few notches, No. 3 overall pick Trent Richardson shouldn't struggle for running lanes if the starters stay healthy. Brandon Weeden still needs some receivers. 16. Dallas CowboysLT: Tyron Smith*LG: Nate LivingsC: Phil Costa*RG: Mackenzy BernadeauRT: Doug Free*Top reserves: G/C Bill Nagy, OT Jermey Parnell, OG David Arkin, C Kevin Kowalski, OG Ronald Leary. Overview: Flipping Smith and Free might give Dallas the league's top tackle pairing while catering to each player's best position. Lingering concerns exist on the interior, however, despite the all-told $30 million additions of Livings and Bernadeau. The feeling at Valley Ranch is that new OL coach Bill Callahan can get the most out of Livings and Bernadeau, the latter of whom couldn't start in Carolina last year. The former was a coaching staff favorite in Cincinnati, but consistently underachieved. Costa's bad snaps got the headlines in 2011, but he wasn't much of a blocker, either. Ultimately, the Cowboys have excellent tackles and major question marks up the middle. 17. New York JetsLT: D'Brickashaw Ferguson*LG: Matt Slauson*C: Nick Mangold*RG: Brandon Moore*RT: Wayne Hunter*Top reserves: T/G Vladimir Ducasse, OG Caleb Schlauderaff, OT Austin Howard, T/G Dennis Landolt, G/T Robert T. Griffin. Overview: The Jets fielded the best offensive line in football during the 2009-10 seasons, but the unit has quickly devolved into much less of a strength. Right tackle is perhaps the most critical front-five position on a run-heavy team, and New York has gone from starting one of the league's top strong-side tackles (Damien Woody) to arguably the worst. Ferguson and Mangold remain among the NFL's elite, but Slauson is a replacement-level performer and Moore has lost his run-blocking fastball going on age 32 after major hip surgery. Depth is another big concern. Further complicating matters is New York's lack of a running back capable of creating yardage on his own. The Jets' line is suddenly league average at best, and it's not getting any better this year. 18. Detroit LionsLT: Jeff Backus*LG: Rob Sims*C: Dominic Raiola*RG: Stephen Peterman*RT: Riley ReiffTop reserves: OT Gosder Cherilus*, OT Corey Hilliard, OT Jason Fox, G/C Dylan Gandy, OT Johnny Culbreath. Overview: All five starters return from a unit that finished third in Pro Football Focus' 2011 pass-blocking rankings and in Football Outsiders' top ten. The Lions don't run block nearly as well, but their offensive foundation is throwing the football. No team in the league fired off more pass attempts last season. The major concern on this line is age. Backus turns 35 in September and is showing signs of physical breakdown. Raiola is 33, and Peterman has aged more quickly than his 30 years suggest. Reiff does inject youth as a right-tackle upgrade on Cherilus. The Lions should squeeze one more efficient season out of this corps, but there is fall-off-the-cliff risk here. 19. Jacksonville JaguarsLT: Eugene Monroe*LG: Will Rackley*C: Brad Meester*RG: Uche Nwaneri*RT: Eben BrittonTop reserves: C/G Jason Spitz, OT Guy Whimper*, OT Cameron Bradfield, C/G John Estes, C Mike Brewster. Overview: Whimper was this unit's weak link last season as a 15-game starter. Though Whimper was re-signed in March, the Jaguars will demote him and turn to a hopefully-healthy Britton at right tackle. They'll also plan on major strides in 2011 third-round pick Rackley's second season. Monroe and Meester are the group's rocks at left tackle and center, respectively. While hardly an elite line, the Jags field an above-average group that has potential to improve by leaps and bounds with the reinstallation of Britton. Jacksonville has surrounded Blaine Gabbert with enough pass-catching and protecting talent that it's now up to Gabbert himself to right the ship. 20. San Francisco 49ersLT: Joe Staley*LG: Mike Iupati*C: Jonathan Goodwin*RG: Joe LooneyRT: Anthony Davis*Top reserves: T/G Alex Boone, OG Daniel Kilgore, G/T Mike Person, C Chase Beeler, T/G/C Jason Slowey. Overview: Coach Jim Harbaugh emphasized quality line play in his first year on the job, and succeeded by producing career-best seasons from Iupati and outgoing RG Adam Snyder. The 49ers play power ball up front, leading the NFC in 2011 rushing attempts while fielding a line that averaged over 322 pounds per starter. They'll lose some girth if Boone or Looney emerges as Snyder's replacement, but the philosophy remains the same: Beat up the opponent at the line of scrimmage. The Niners don't have the most talented front five; Goodwin is a workmanlike center, Looney a fourth-round rookie, Boone a former undrafted free agent, and Davis a struggling former first-round pick. For such a run-heavy team, San Francisco also allows far too many quarterback hits. But the left-side pairing of Staley and Iupati is elite, and there is lots of potential on the right. 21. Denver BroncosLT: Ryan Clady*LG: Zane Beadles*C: J.D. Walton*RG: Chris Kuper*RT: Orlando Franklin*Top reserves: OT Ryan Harris, OT Tony Hills, OG Manuel Ramirez, C/G Philip Blake, OT Adam Grant. Overview: This group's continuity is impressive considering its youth. The average age of Denver's front five will be 26 when the season starts, with Kuper (29) as the elder statesman. Concerns include Kuper's multiple offseason surgeries for a broken left fibula, Walton's inability to hold the point of attack, and a systemic overhaul. Whereas the foundation of last year's success was running the ball, Denver will become a pass-first club with Peyton Manning at the controls. Manning has a long, documented history of single-handedly improving his own pass protection, but this unit may be one of the obstacles he'll be forced to overcome in order to regain past form.
22. Miami DolphinsLT: Jake Long*LG: Richie Incognito*C: Mike Pouncey*RG: Artis HicksRT: Jonathan MartinTop reserves: OT Lydon Murtha, G/T John Jerry, C/G/T Ryan Cook, T/G Nate Garner, OT Will Barker. Overview: The Dolphins are administering a dramatic philosophical change under rookie coach Joe Philbin. Newly a zone-running team, Miami is moving away from the power-blocking identity that brought them Long and Jerry as early-round draft picks, and Incognito as a free agent investment. While Long and Pouncey are good enough football players to succeed in any system, the rest of this group will likely experience initial chemistry woes. Martin is playing right tackle for the first time in his life. Incognito has always been a man-blocker. 33-year-old journeyman Hicks looks like the early favorite to start at right guard just because he's a veteran of the scheme. Look for plenty of 2012 bumps in the road as the Dolphins' offensive line takes time to find its bearings. 23. Minnesota VikingsLT: Matt KalilLG: Charlie Johnson*C: John Sullivan*RG: Geoff SchwartzRT: Phil Loadholt*Top reserves: G/C Brandon Fusco, OT Patrick Brown, G/C Joe Berger, G/T Jose Valdez, OG Chris DeGeare, OT DeMarcus Love. Overview: While Pro Football Focus graded Minnesota's O-Line 16th in pass blocking last season, Football Outsiders had it dead last in the NFL. My eyes told me the latter was more accurate. Though losing LG Steve Hutchinson hurts, GM Rick Spielman took steps to fix his front five by signing underrated Schwartz on the cheap and drafting Kalil over Morris Claiborne. Johnson's best position is left guard, so ultimately the Vikings improved at three positions. Already one of the league's premier hole-clearing lines, this group should at least give Christian Ponder a fighter's chance in pass protection. All in all, it has potential to be far better than this ranking. 24. San Diego ChargersLT: Jared GaitherLG: Tyronne GreenC: Nick Hardwick*RG: Louis Vasquez*RT: Jeromey Clary*Top reserves: OT Mario Henderson, T/G Brandyn Dombrowski, G/T Steve Schilling, C Colin Baxter, C David Molk. Overview: Marcus McNeill's shot back and Kris Dielman's abrupt if understandable early retirement leave this group in heavy transition on Philip Rivers' blind side. Gaither has talent to fortify left tackle, but comes with medical concerns of his own and the track record of a chronic underachiever. Green failed to beat out the underwhelming Vasquez for a starting job last training camp, then struggled mightily when forced to start eight games down the stretch. If Wayne Hunter is the AFC's worst right tackle, then Clary is a close second. Hardwick and Gaither can make this offensive line formidable at the two most critical positions, but otherwise it's clearly not a strength. 25. Seattle SeahawksLT: Russell Okung*LG: Lemuel JeanpierreC: Max Unger*RG: John Moffitt*RT: Breno GiacominiTop reserves: T/G James Carpenter*, T/G Paul McQuistan, T/G Frank Omiyale, G/T Allen Barbre, OG Deuce Lutui. Overview: Position coach Tom Cable's zone scheme produced a dominant rushing attack during last season's second half, but Seattle has a long way to go to reach its full line potential. Okung has missed 10 games during his first two seasons, while Moffitt and Carpenter are both coming off major knee injuries. After missing virtually all of 2010 with a toe injury, Unger returned for an uneven 2011 campaign. Giacomini and Jeanpierre would be backups on a good team, but they're on track to open the season as Seahawks starters. While this group is capable of taking a big step forward in 2012, it currently grades out as subpar due primarily to health concerns. 26. Washington RedskinsLT: Trent Williams*LG: Kory LichtensteigerC: Will Montgomery*RG: Chris Chester*RT: Jammal Brown*Top reserves: OG Maurice Hurt*, T/G Tyler Polumbus, C/G Erik Cook, OG Josh LeRibeus, G/C Adam Gettis. Overview: This is another group that could have benefited from continuity that is so vital for zone-blocking teams. Williams (6), Lichtensteiger (11), and Brown (4) combined to miss 21 games due to injury and suspension last season. Though a system fit for the Shanahans' scheme, Chester's game lacks requisite power for right guard. Lichtensteiger, considered a solid starter when healthy, is now coming back from ACL and MCL surgery. Hurt and Cook gained valuable spot-starting experience due to the injuries in front of them, but this year's priority needs simply to be staying healthy. If the Redskins somehow find durability on the line, this could shoot from a bottom-seven unit to the middle of the pack. Robert Griffin III should definitely make it look better. 27. Oakland RaidersLT: Jared Veldheer*LG: Cooper Carlisle*C: Stefen Wisniewski*RG: Mike BrisielRT: Khalif Barnes*Top reserves: T/G Joseph Barksdale, G/T Tony Bergstrom, OG Zach Hurd, T/G Ed Wang, C/G Alex Parsons. Overview: Another team in offensive renovation, the Raiders have done away with former coach Hue Jackson's power-blocking scheme in favor of new OC Greg Knapp's zone system. This unit had better be ready to run block. In nine years as a coordinator, Knapp's offenses have finished in the league's top five in rushing attempts seven times. Veldheer and Wisniewski are athletic enough for the new scheme, and Brisiel has 47 starts in it. Carlisle has history as a zone-blocking guard. Oakland's problematic position projects to be right tackle, where the Raiders lack compelling alternatives to power blocker Barnes. Barksdale possesses heavy feet, and Oakland doesn't have a single reserve with starting experience. This unit looks solid from left tackle to right guard, but the fifth spot is a potentially large trouble area and there's no fallback option in place. 28. Atlanta FalconsLT: Sam BakerLG: Justin Blalock*C: Todd McClure*RG: Peter KonzRT: Tyson Clabo*Top reserves: OT Will Svitek*, G/C Joe Hawley*, OG Mike Johnson, G/T Garrett Reynolds, OG Vince Manuwai, OT Lamar Holmes. Overview: Line play was Atlanta's Achilles' heel last year, on both sides of the ball. Needs drafter GM Thomas Dimitroff devoted his first two picks to offensive linemen, his third to a lane-clearing lead blocker, and fourth to a defensive end. While Konz may shore up right guard, some of last year's problems remain. In addition to battling a chronic back injury, Baker has struggled mightily to protect Matt Ryan, and 2011 late-season replacement Svitek wasn't a whole lot better. McClure has a bad knee and turned 35 in February. Blalock and Clabo are strong starters, and the Falcons don't lack for experienced depth, but this is no better than a below-average line. 29. Chicago BearsLT: J'Marcus Webb*LG: Chris Williams*C: Roberto Garza*RG: Lance Louis*RT: Gabe CarimiTop reserves: C/G Chris Spencer*, G/C Edwin Williams, OG Chilo Rachal, G/T Mansfield Wrotto, T/G James Brown. Overview: Chicago has allowed more sacks than any team in football over the past two seasons, but rookie GM Phil Emery is staying the course. Emery didn't use a single 2012 draft pick on an offensive lineman, counting on internal improvement from OC Mike Tice's unit. The Bears return all five starters from a group that surrendered 49 sacks in 2011 to rank fifth in the league, while finishing 31st in Pro Football Focus' pass-block rankings and 24th per Football Outsiders. Four of the starters will be 27 or younger when the season kicks off, so there is some reason for optimism. We just can't rank the Bears' offensive line high because it's played so poorly and continually brings back the same guys. The run blocking hasn't been very good, either. 30. Arizona CardinalsLT: Levi Brown*LG: Daryn Colledge*C: Lyle Sendlein*RG: Adam SnyderRT: Jeremy BridgesTop reserves: OT D'Anthony Batiste, OG Senio Kelemete, OT Bobby Massie, C Ryan Bartholomew, T/G Nate Potter. Overview: Arizona fielded one of the league's poorest pass blocking lines last year, and there's little reason to believe it will be any better this season. New right guard Snyder's strength has never been pass protection, and journeyman Bridges couldn't beat out Brandon Keith for the starting right tackle job in 2011 camp. Keith is currently on the street. Massie had a big name before the draft because Mel Kiper talked him up, but he's a raw, developmental project who wasn't nearly as highly regarded inside the league. Kelemete is converting from college left tackle to guard. While the Cardinals will trot out impressive offensive weaponry this season, OL coach Russ Grimm may have to work some serious magic to keep the club's quarterback(s) upright. 31. Indianapolis ColtsLT: Anthony Castonzo*LG: Ben IjalanaC: Samson SateleRG: Mike McGlynnRT: Winston JusticeTop reserves: T/G Jeff Linkenbach*, G/T Joe Reitz*, T/G Mike Tepper, OG Seth Olsen, OT Steven Baker. Overview: Rebuilding the Colts will be a long process, but rookie GM Ryan Grigson used the free agency and trade markets to fortify Andrew Luck's starting line. Right tackle Justice cost Grigson only a sixth-round swap, while McGlynn and Satele were reasonably priced free agent pickups. Castonzo and Ijalana are talented, if inherited prospects drafted by the outgoing Polians in last year's first and second rounds. They're both also coming off offseason surgeries, Ijalana for a left ACL tear and Castonzo for ligament damage in his ankle. While talent is not this group's major downfall, it lacks any hint of continuity and is ultimately a patchwork unit with poor depth. 32. St. Louis RamsLT: Rodger Saffold*LG: Robert TurnerC: Scott WellsRG: Harvey Dahl*RT: Jason SmithTop reserves: OT Quinn Ojinnaka, C/G Bryan Mattison, OT Kevin Hughes, G/T Rokevious Watkins, C Tim Barnes. Overview: Investing two top-33 picks as well as over $53 million in contracts to Dahl and outgoing C Jason Brown over the past four offseasons hasn't come close to paying dividends in St. Louis. Brown was cut in March. Smith has been a complete bust. Saffold is playing out of position at left tackle and is better suited for the right side. Dahl was the Rams' best lineman in 2011, but his nastiness didn't rub off on teammates. The depth is among the poorest in football. The only 2012 draft pick used on an offensive lineman produced Watkins, who will convert from tackle to guard. Left guard is wide open for competition and lacks candidates that would inspire any kind of confidence. The Rams added some quality football players this offseason, but their offensive line remains the NFL's worst until proven otherwise. It's a big concern for Sam Bradford.


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We're spending the weekend with family. John Wells took this photo yesterday at the Fremont Solstice Parade. The Naked Bike has a long history, some controversy, and now it's just part of the event.
Photo: John Wells
Bonus in this shot is single/fixed and with toned, cycling legs, and I think that's a Panasonic bike. See more photos, some NSFW, on John's Facebook wall.
Aslo see Bike Intelligencer.


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School Vacation ALL-AGES show Cam Meekins & Tayyib Ali 2/21/11
February 21st, 2011
Opening sets by Matt Clarke, Aziz, Bliss, Brandon Jones, Kevin Walker, Young Mula. Hosted by Sly Young. Music by DJ Turnament. Tickets $13 in advance $15 at the door. ALL-AGES show! Doors at 7. Brought to you by Leedz Edutainment. Get tickets at ticketweb.com or mideastclub.com. Check out leedzedutainment for uppcoming shows. fresh2deathdaily.com for artists info and videos.


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Prep Football Results; Apollo Beats Tech 26-20
Apollo 26, Tech 20
(Kyle Rosenthal ran for 122 yards including a 20-yard touchdown run that turned out to be the game-winner. Apollo outscored Tech 13-0 in the 4th quarter. Jake Peterson ran for 187 yards and 3 touchdowns for Tech. Tech has lost 3 games in a row and is now 3-4. Ben Alvord threw for 203 yards and 2 touchdowns including a 80-yard touchdown pass. Apollo has won 2 games in a row and is 2-5. Tech hosts Rocori next Wednesday and Apollo plays at Fergus Falls next Wednesday).
Willmar 28, Sartell-St. Stephen 21
(Zach Streed scored the g0-ahead touchdown with 7 minutes left on a 31-yard run. Sartell falls to 5-2 and will close down the season at home against Bemidji next Wednesday night).
Bemidji 41, Sauk Rapids-Rice 20
(Sauk Rapids led at halftime before Bemidji came back in the 2nd half. The Storm fall to 1-6)
Mora 36, Cathedral 28
(Running back and linebacker Bryan Bowar suffered a possible fracture and will miss the rest of the season. The Crusaders are 3-4 and will play at Zimmerman on Wednesday)
#10 Monticello 7, Rocori 0
(Monticello's only touchdown on an interception return for the Magic. Rocori has lost 3 games in a row and is now 4-3. Rocori will play at Tech Wednesday)


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Registration is ongoing through Tuesday, Nov. 20.
"Every year, Discover PB launches the 'Shop Local' campaign for the holiday season to highlight Pacific Beach as a great place to shop for the holidays. Part of that is creating a fun environment for people to come eat, drink and shop," said Alexandra Black, program manager at Discover PB. "We put on the window-decorating contest to entice our businesses to get into the holiday spirit and create that environment along our streets."
With the resurrection of the Pacific Beach Holiday Parade this year, the vibrant storefronts will also serve as colorful eye candy for passersby and guests en route during the parade.
"We hope that the contest will get to the point where people will drive into PB to check out our great decorations, much like they do in neighborhoods with the best house lights, and stay to shop at all our diverse retail opportunities," said Black.
This year, in honor of Pacific Beach's 125th anniversary, the theme for the window-decorating contest and parade will be "Holidays Past & Presents."
"We are encouraging businesses to pick a decade from the last 125 years and then decorate their window in the holiday fashion from that era," Black said. "We are hoping to get as many participants as possible this year and really see the use of the theme to tie in our anniversary celebrations using historical photos or scenes from PB or from the turn-of-the-century shopping scene to a 1970s disco Santa. Let the creative juices flow."
First and foremost, judges of the window contest will seek creativity in the overall presentation; however, theme relevance and incorporation of Pacific Beach will also play key roles in the contest. Judges will announce the contest winners at the Pacific Beach Holiday Parade on Dec. 12 at 2 p.m., just before Santa is set to hit the stage.
In addition to yearlong bragging rights, contest winners will also be featured in an upcoming edition of Beach & Bay Press, as well as receive certificates for the first-place prize, runner-up and Best of North PB or Crown Point winners.
Businesses wishing to participate in the contest must register no later than Nov. 20, and windows must be decorated by Nov. 24. Lights may be included in the window display and facade décor, and professional help is permitted.
To help liven up the neighborhood and ready the streets of Pacific Beach for the holidays, Black encourages community members to get involved.
"For every dollar spent in small businesses, five times that amount is returned to the community," said Black. "This holiday season, remember to shop small and come check out all the great windows and storefronts."
For more information or to register for the contest, email Black at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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In this investigation, students use "point-source" light, light meters, and graphing software to quantify the reduction in light over distance. Through careful measurement of light received at several distances, students discover the best fit of the... (View More) data is the inverse square rule. Using this rule, students then calculate the distance between the light source and the light meter at random placements. Finally, students extend this principle to model the manner in which distances to Cepheid variable stars are measured. The distance between the Cepheid (here the light source) and the Earth (the light meter) can be determined by comparing the output of the source to the amount of light received. An historic scientific breakthrough occurred when the period-luminosity relationship of Cepheids was quantified throughout the early 1900s. This breakthrough allowed astronomers to gain a more correct understanding of the dimensions of our galaxy and the universe beyond. This activity is part of the "Cosmic Times" teacher's guide and is intended to be used in conjunction with the 1929 Cosmic Times Poster. (View Less)
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So until such a time as it becomes live, let me say this about that: one point which our new-found friend Dr. Carl Trueman made (I think: away from that panel, but during Q&A at his breakout session on the Reformation) was this, which is great food for thought.
In the realm of celebrity pastors, there is a phenomenon known as "multi-site". That is: the preaching of the One Guy is beamed in from some Other Place, and the multiple sites are blessed with his gift of, well, ... if I say "speaking for God" at this point, it will sound abusive, so I'll say instead, his gift of speech.
Dr. Trueman's point was this: why is it that we commonly pipe in the preaching, but not the music? That is: why is live music more important than a live preacher? Does that say something about what we really think is the most important part of the common worship by God's people?
Discuss, and we'll have something more meaty next week.


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Injury Prevention
With the return of warm weather, the spring sports season is wrapping up and Summer is beginning. We all want our children to enjoy this wonderful time of year without the risk of injury and pain. The common injuries seen during this time of year are:
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So I finally bought photos for my seven year old camera that hasn't been used in... several years. Haha, I think at first it forgot how to function, but after a minute it was back on track. Here are some photos of Toby!
He really wanted to go outside, he heard some leaves rustling! Haha
He's gotten a bit chunky... but he's on a diet!
"Did you hear that?!"
Ignoring me. I've decided he doesn't like the camera...
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Ventry came to a standstill on Tuesday as Kerry said goodbye to GAA legend Paidi O Se.
The All-Ireland winner's daughter Siun read a poem in tribute to her dad as Irish sporting greats bade farewell to one of their own.
Mum Maire and children Siun, Nessa and Padraig Og were joined by a who's who of Irish sport as the coffin was carried from his house across the road to Ventry Parish Church.
President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny were represented by their aides-de-camp Col Brendan McAndrew and Cmmdt Michael Treacy at the funeral of the 57-year-old.
Former Kerry manager Mick O'Dwyer, footballers Mick O'Connell, Ger Power, former supreme court judge Hugh O'Flaherty and rugby great Mick Galwey were amongst those in attendance.
At the wake in his family home on Monday, O Se's eight All-Ireland medals lay on his Kerry jersey and graced his open casket.
Also there were former Irish PM Brian Cowen, current Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan, recent Kerry manager Jack O'Connor, players Mikey Sheehy and Paudie Lynch, Ogie Moran and Eoin Liston.
Cork football manager Conor Counihan was also present alongside Billy Morgan and Larry Tomkins.
Kilkenny manager Brian Cody and former ministers Dick Spring and Gerry Collins also paid their respects.
Read more: BBC awards show remembers Gaelic Football legend Paidi O Se
Broadcaster and neighbour Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh told the Irish Times: "One of his greatest virtues was loyalty, and he was loyal to his culture, to his football and to his locality.
"He was always out promoting the Dingle peninsula as best he could and he was a big attraction in his own right. Everything he did in life, he gave it 100 per cent."
GAA President Liam O'Neill led the Association's tribute at Tuesday's funeral.
He said: "There was hardly a person on the island of Ireland, never mind in the GAA, who did not recognise or know of Páidí Ó Sé, such was his contribution to the Association and to Irish life over a prolonged period.
"His excellence on the field of play in what was the greatest football team of all time still stands out to those of us who saw it and his passion for the game in no way ended with the completion of his playing days.
"His elevation to management, firstly at U21 level but then at senior, saw his reputation further embellished and he is one of the few people to have succeeded in claiming All-Ireland honors both as a manager and a player after a distinguished career that stretched far beyond his native Kerry.
"Páidí's affection for the Irish language and Irish culture in general were other hall marks of a man who was steeped in the area he called home.
"On behalf of the wider GAA family I extend my condolences to his wife Máire, his daughters Siún and Neasa, son Pádraig Óg, brother Tomás and the wider Ó Sé family including his nephews Darragh, Tomás and Marc, all of whom followed his example in the green and gold of Kerry."
Read more: Paidi O Se, Irish footballing legend, found dead in Kerry home


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Opinion: Don't Blame Conde Nast for Dumping Unpaid Interns
Assistant editorial features editor Kate Bachelder on the media giant's decision not to offer internships after a major lawsuit.
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Truck slams into garage during police chase
Truck slams into garage during police chase
DES MOINES, Iowa —
A police chase ended with a crash into a garage Tuesday evening.
The crash was reported in the 3100 block of East Garfield Avenue.
Police said a robbery suspect in a white pickup truck was being chased westbound on Garfield left the street and crashed into the garage, causing significant damage.
The driver jumped from the vehicle and fled on foot, police said.
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NEW ORLEANS — On a glittery stage in a giant football arena, a smiling Ray Lewis is speaking to dozens of journalists about playing this Super Bowl for a higher power.
"Rings fade, they tarnish, but the relationship I have with Him will never die," he says. "My ultimate goal is to leave a great name, so that one day when those skies finally spread, I'll hear those famous words, 'Well done, good and faithful servant.' "
At the same time Tuesday, at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Akron, Ohio, a somber Greg Wilson visits Jacinth Baker's grave. He says he has done this three times a week for the last 13 years. He trims the grass, waters the flowers, and prays over the remains of a nephew who was one of two men stabbed to death outside an Atlanta nightclub in unsolved murders linked to the Super Bowl preacher.
"Ray Lewis is so cold-hearted, I can't believe he's so cold-hearted," Wilson says in a phone interview later in the day. "I pray that when he and his friends close their eyes, they keep seeing that murder over and over. I hope it beats them up until the day they die. Then once they die, they are going to burn in hell."


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Chris Brown Doesn't Blame Himself For Rehab & Jail Sentence
Chris doesn't think he's responsible for any of his legal troubles. In fact, he feels he has no control over his fate and claims his overwhelming fame is to blame for putting him back behind bars, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Chris Brown is sitting in a Los Angeles County Jail cell "doing bad" as he contemplates where things went wrong. And get his, Breezy is blaming his misfortunes and troubles with the justice system on the fact that he's just too famous, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Chris Brown On Jail Sentence: He Blames Legal Problems On Being Too Famous
Chris, 24, thinks fame is the devil. He's even been telling those close to him that it's his overwhelming popularity that's causing all of his outbursts, problems with the judicial system, and even his relationship troubles.
"Chris has always said that fame is a bi**h," a source close to the F.A.M.E. artist EXCLUSIVELY reveals to HollywoodLife.com. "He regrets being famous and having everything handed to him."
We're told the singer does acknowledge that his behavior is at times not so copacetic. But the fame, we're told, is his own worse enemy because everything comes way too easy for Breezy and he doesn't know how to control himself.
"When sh*t comes too fast and too easy, it brings a whole lot of trouble," the source continues. "Maybe he wasn't prepared for all the glitz and glam that came along with his career.
"He'd much rather have the money and career and let all that fame go," the source adds. "Nothing good ever comes from that."
Chris Brown's Legal Team Trying Pay Off Alleged Victim In D.C. Assault Case
As Chris continues reflecting in jail, his lawyers are working around the clock to spring him free, even if it means paying off the man he allegedly hit in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 27, 2013.
We're told Chris' attorneys have devised a plan to give the alleged victim cash if he agrees to drop the case.
"He would do anything to be free, anything," Chris' friend tells us. "Money comes and goes and Chris would do anything to get his freedom."
So HollywoodLifers, do YOU think Chris should take more responsibility for his problems? Let us know.
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Budget 2014: Look back at how the Government outlined its plans for the nation's finances
The Abbott Government's first "budget repair" job will tighten the belts of most Australians, with tax hikes, tighter welfare rules, new GP fees, and cuts to health and education spending.
Treasurer Joe Hockey's "contribute and build" budget will bring about deep changes – the "structural reform" he says the Coalition was elected to do.
Handing down the budget in Parliament on Tuesday night Mr Hockey foreshadowed more cuts to come, saying "the budget we announce tonight is the first word and not the last word on budget repair".
Look back at how the day's developments unfolded on our live blog.
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DULUTH, Minn. (csssaints.com) – Northwestern College scored the lone offensive touchdown of the game with 5:37 left in the fourth quarter and the subsequent extra point gave the Eagles a 14-13 victory over the St. Scholastica football team Saturday at Ordean Stadium.
The Saints came in having won their last 17 consecutive Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) games with their last loss coming to Greenville College (Ill.) at Public Schools Stadium on October 9, 2010. This was the first game played by the Saints at Ordean Stadium.
The Eagles (5-1, 4-0 UMAC) opened the game with a bang as Brian Lecheler returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown to make it 7-0 just 13 seconds into the contest.
After Northwestern recorded an interception on CSS's first possession, the Saints' Mike LaValley would get a pick of his own after a deflection by Chas Lemon just two plays later as St. Scholastica took over at Northwestern's 20-yard-line. However, the Saints would have to settle for a Mike Theismann 27-yard field goal to make the score 7-3.
Both punters would take over the rest of the first half as both teams combined for six punts and the Eagles went into the locker room with a 7-3 lead.
The Saints were held to 68 yards of total offense in the first half, while Northwestern gained 131. Both punters combined for 229 yards punting in the half. CSS was also hit with the injury bug in the first half as the top two running backs Travis Nehowig and Jake Jensen left the game and did not return.
The start of the second half began just like the beginning of the game, except this time it was in the Saints' favor. Cory Gebhard took the second half opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown to put the Saints in front 10-7.
In the middle of the third quarter the Saints would drive to the Northwestern 34-yard-line, but the Eagles would get another interception.
With the score still 10-7 entering the fourth quarter, CSS would benefit from a bad Northwestern punt and take over around midfield. CSS marched the ball down to the Northwestern 13-yard-line and were going to go for it on fourth-and-three. However a delay of game penalty sent the field goal unit on and Theismann connected from 36 yards out to make the score 13-7.
Northwestern took over at its own 28 on the ensuing possession with 8:51 remaining. On third-and-eight, the Eagles would convert on a shovel pass to Chris Simon-Wallace as he went 23 yards into St. Scholastica territory.
On the next play, quarterback Josh Balzer looked like he was going to be sacked for a big loss, but managed to fling the ball to Josh Sinnen, who was then able to reverse field and take the ball all the way down to the CSS 10-yard-line. On third and goal, Tim Youtzy plunged in from a yard out and the point after put the Eagles up 14-13 with 5:37 left.
The Saints got the ball to midfield on the next possession, but the Eagles recorded their third interception of the game. Northwestern then picked up key third downs and were able to run out the clock as they outlasted the Saints 14-13.
St. Scholastica finished with 194 yards of total offense, while the Eagles ended with 282 yards. The Saints were just 3-for-11 on third downs, while the Eagles were 8-of-15.
Thomas Fragale had a big game for the Saints with 47 yards rushing to go along with 55 yards receiving. Nick Thiry had six receptions for 50 yards. Tyler Harper was 10-of-21 for 110 yards, but did throw three interceptions. Chris Simon-Wallace and Josh Sinnen combined for 134 yards rushing for the Eagles.
Alec French led the CSS defense in tackles with 13. Zack Dubanoski added 11 tackles and one sack.
The Saints (4-2, 4-1 UMAC) will have another long bus trip next Saturday when travel down to Fulton, Mo. to face Westminster College. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. The action can be heard live on Saints Sports Net.