While the offensive line might not represent a direct draft day decision for your roster, few areas of knowledge can offer a competitive advantage in fantasy football like having a good grasp of the various units of trench soldiers around the league. Over the course of the next couple weeks, I'll break down every NFL team's' offensive lines into five tiers: the crème de la crème, the highly competent, the serviceable, the grim, and the bunk.
Think of the Highly Competents as the Trans Am of offensive lines; they may not be the highest performing vehicles on the market, but they are still pretty baddasss. These guys will not only do you know harm, but they'll provide some hidden gems and all but guarantee consistent numbers from the skill spots.
The Green Bay Packers: Come on guys, do you really believe that undrafted Ryan Grant is that good? You would be in good shape drafting Samkon Gado here if he was expected to start. The Packers offensive line is solid like the rock of Pantera. The main reason they are not in the Crème de le Crème is the guard spots are both up in the air, but the crux of the unit is solid with Chad Clifton (left tackle), Mark Tauscher (right tackle), and Scott Wells (center). The quick strike offense probably makes their low sack total seem better than it is, but this a really good pass blocking offense and a good run blocking offense.
2007 Sacks Allowed: 19
2007 Yards Per Carry: 4.1
Continue reading for the rest of the "Highly Competent" offensive lines.
