Analysis: He's a power player who has the size to handle people on his nose. That's a big edge over a lot of centers.
1. Kevin Mawae, Titans Comment: Loved this guy when he was on the Jets, still love him now. 7 Pro Bowl selections and 3 time all-pro. I think he is a lock for the Hall of Fame. Opens up hole for Smash and Dash.
Analysis: In his second season, Mangold developed into a Pro Bowl-quality center. He isn't huge, but he plays tough and he's smart.
2. Nick Mangold, Jets Comment: He was taken in the same draft as D'Brickashaw Ferguson and is clearly the better pick. He is young and should be a perennial Pro Bowler.
Analysis: He's a power center who signed a big deal to go from Baltimore to the Rams. He will help their run game.
3. Jeff Saturday, Colts Comment: Snaps the ball to Peyton Manning. It was clear how important his role is on that line with how Manning performed in the beginning of the season when Saturday was out. He makes all the right line calls.
Analysis: Smart, heady center who added the glue to a young line that needed it. He's not overpowering, but he gets by with his smarts.
4. Olin Kreutz, Bears Comment: Pro Bowls, two All Pro selections and a mean streak. Never really had a great quarterback to block for, but should showcase his pass blocking for Jay Cutler.
Analysis: Considered by some scouts to be the league's toughest center, he is a good run blocker.
7. Nick Hardwick, Chargers Comment: He has started since his rookie season in 2004 and has been a part of LT's success. Only one Pro Bowl, but he still has a lot of playing years ahead.
Analysis: In his first season as a starter he showed Pro Bowl potential. He's smart, athletic and strong.
9. Andre Gurode, Cowboys Comment: Considered as one of the leagues toughest centers. Three Pro Bowls and one All pro selection. Great push in the run game.
It was already rediculous that Prisco decided not to put Clinton Portis on his top 10 running backs list. But it is absolutely inexplicable for London Fletcher to not be on his top 10 ILB list. I believe that London Fletcher has the most
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