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AFC East
Buffalo (run rank: 32/pass rank: 31): There is a really good chance Buffalo could start five different players across its offensive line. Continuity is one of the most important aspects of line play, and the Bills might also start the worst pair of offensive tackles in the league. Also, two rookies are likely to start at guard, but neither played guard extensively in college. This is a very bad offensive line, and it could cripple the Bills' entire season.
Miami (run rank: 14/pass rank: 12): This is one of the best up-and-coming young lines in the league. The Dolphins made a much-needed change at center in acquiring Jake Grove to help out with the beefy 3-4 nose tackles they face in the AFC East. Now Grove needs to stay healthy. This line could rank noticeably higher next year.
New England (run rank: 6/pass rank: 11): It is amazing what a quarterback can do for an offensive line. With Tom Brady back behind center, expect the Patriots' pass-protection statistics to improve dramatically. That being said, this is an overrated pass-blocking group but a vastly underrated set of run-blockers.
New York Jets (run rank: 5/pass rank: 24): The Jets have spent a lot of money to revamp their offensive line, and for the most part, it has been money well spent. However, this is far truer in the run game than in pass protection, and whoever is behind center for New York will have to lean heavily upon that ground game while taking his share of hits.
AFC East
Buffalo (run rank: 32/pass rank: 31): There is a really good chance Buffalo could start five different players across its offensive line. Continuity is one of the most important aspects of line play, and the Bills might also start the worst pair of offensive tackles in the league. Also, two rookies are likely to start at guard, but neither played guard extensively in college. This is a very bad offensive line, and it could cripple the Bills' entire season.
Miami (run rank: 14/pass rank: 12): This is one of the best up-and-coming young lines in the league. The Dolphins made a much-needed change at center in acquiring Jake Grove to help out with the beefy 3-4 nose tackles they face in the AFC East. Now Grove needs to stay healthy. This line could rank noticeably higher next year.
New England (run rank: 6/pass rank: 11): It is amazing what a quarterback can do for an offensive line. With Tom Brady back behind center, expect the Patriots' pass-protection statistics to improve dramatically. That being said, this is an overrated pass-blocking group but a vastly underrated set of run-blockers.
New York Jets (run rank: 5/pass rank: 24): The Jets have spent a lot of money to revamp their offensive line, and for the most part, it has been money well spent. However, this is far truer in the run game than in pass protection, and whoever is behind center for New York will have to lean heavily upon that ground game while taking his share of hits.
" ~ yordad
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