The New England Patriots’ Offensive Line: Unsung Heroes of 2009

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Published: October 1, 2009

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... come to mind?

Baltimore surely does, with their gaudy 156.7 yard per game average this season after leading the league in attempts last season.

The Giants may have an offensive line that is full of relative unknowns to the casual fan, but they led the league last year in running the ball. And Brandon Jacobs is surely a household name by now.

Miami's "Wildcat" deserves credit, the Minnesota Vikings and Adrian Peterson, of course, and you can't forget Michael Turner and the Atlanta Falcons.

If you look back to last season though, it might surprise you to find one name tailing just behind the top five in rushing: the New England Patriots.

After the drubbing they took following their loss in the 2007 Super Bowl, the New England offensive line has had a hard time reclaiming their reputation as an elite unit.

Yet last season the Patriots blocked for a patchwork group of running backs, probably none as naturally talented as the headliners of the oth...

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