Ferguson, Faneca, Mangold, Moore, and Woody; The Best In The Business?

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Published: June 14, 2009

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... is everything, these colossal men truly are the foot soldiers in the trenches.

They are the unsung heroes, men whose faces are hidden behind giant face masks and rarely receiving the credit they deserve. Most of what they do cannot be put down on a stat sheet, yet their contributions are invaluable.

The Jets offensive line is almost an exception to the general rule of anonymity for linemen. Prior to last year, to Jets front office went out acquired two big name players in Alan Faneca and Damien Woody, from the Steelers and Lions, respectively.

Add that to the Jets two first rounds picks in 2006; D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Nick Mangold, throw in veteran Brandon Moore at right guard and you have an extremely versatile front line for the Jets.

Ferguson and Mangold were the first pair of offensive lineman picked by the same team in first round since the LA Rams in 1975. Ferguson was the Jets first selection in 2006, going fourth ove...

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