For years, everyone has overrated the Pats O-line. Brady is the one who makes them look good....then the playoffs start and it's like they forgot all they learned and, all too often, Brady gets swamped.

The main difference between the Pats OL and the rest, is Brady's release time and the priceless value of having probably the best O-line coach in the NFL, Dante Scarnecchia.

The man takes turds and turns them into guys who are good at their jobs and who work well together. That's been one of the secrets to the Pats success, having saved millions every season on the OL.

Where do they rank? A lot higher than the same guys would on any other team. Just a bunch of hardworking Joes.

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