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According to Pro Football Focus, Miami Dolphins left tackle Branden Albert grades out as the top offensive tackle in football through the first two weeks of the 2014 season.
Considering he signed a contract this summer for $26 million guaranteed, that shouldn’t come as a major surprise. He’s the NFL’s second highest paid left tackle by guaranteed dollars.
What is stunning is just how high Miami’s other offensive tackle ranks. Ja’Wuan James, a rookie starter at right tackle, ranks sixth overall in the same ranking. Sure it’s a small sample, but Miami has faced two pretty stout defensive lines thus far — the Patriots in Week 1 and Bills in Week 2.
Once Mike Pouncey returns from injury, this group figures to be a sizable strength, coming a long way since holding the squad back with their pathetic play last season.
1. Branden Albert, LT (MIA) +7.1
So far playing up to the huge contract he signed to come over from the Chiefs.
2. Derek Newton, RT (HST) +6.5
Almost written off (at least by me). Thankfully the Texans were more patient.
3. Joe Barksdale, RT (STL) +4.8
Carrying on from where he left off last year with a super start to 2014.
4. Zach Strief, RT (N0) +4.7
The Saints Mr Reliable remains a stalwart at right tackle for the team.
5. King Dunlap, LT (SD) +4.4
Still more of a run blocker but holds his own in pass pro, too.
6. Ja’Wuan James, RT (MIA) +4.1
Is that nervous looks I see from the draftniks who pronounced him over-drafted?
7. Jason Peters, LT (PHI) +3.6
A left tackle who continues to impress on every down regardless of what the playcall is.
8. Jermon Bushrod, LT (CHI) +3.5
More than held his own against both the Bills and 49ers
9. Joe Thomas, LT (CLV) +3.3
So what else is new? The most consistent pass protector in the game.
10. Andre Smith Jr, RT (CIN) +3.7
His bad old early years seem a long way behind us now.
http://www.pageqsports.com/2014/09/branden-albert-the-nfls-no-1-tackle-through-week-2/
Great job so far big guys :up:
Considering he signed a contract this summer for $26 million guaranteed, that shouldn’t come as a major surprise. He’s the NFL’s second highest paid left tackle by guaranteed dollars.
What is stunning is just how high Miami’s other offensive tackle ranks. Ja’Wuan James, a rookie starter at right tackle, ranks sixth overall in the same ranking. Sure it’s a small sample, but Miami has faced two pretty stout defensive lines thus far — the Patriots in Week 1 and Bills in Week 2.
Once Mike Pouncey returns from injury, this group figures to be a sizable strength, coming a long way since holding the squad back with their pathetic play last season.
1. Branden Albert, LT (MIA) +7.1
So far playing up to the huge contract he signed to come over from the Chiefs.
2. Derek Newton, RT (HST) +6.5
Almost written off (at least by me). Thankfully the Texans were more patient.
3. Joe Barksdale, RT (STL) +4.8
Carrying on from where he left off last year with a super start to 2014.
4. Zach Strief, RT (N0) +4.7
The Saints Mr Reliable remains a stalwart at right tackle for the team.
5. King Dunlap, LT (SD) +4.4
Still more of a run blocker but holds his own in pass pro, too.
6. Ja’Wuan James, RT (MIA) +4.1
Is that nervous looks I see from the draftniks who pronounced him over-drafted?
7. Jason Peters, LT (PHI) +3.6
A left tackle who continues to impress on every down regardless of what the playcall is.
8. Jermon Bushrod, LT (CHI) +3.5
More than held his own against both the Bills and 49ers
9. Joe Thomas, LT (CLV) +3.3
So what else is new? The most consistent pass protector in the game.
10. Andre Smith Jr, RT (CIN) +3.7
His bad old early years seem a long way behind us now.
http://www.pageqsports.com/2014/09/branden-albert-the-nfls-no-1-tackle-through-week-2/
Great job so far big guys :up:
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