Throughout the summer, 3GML beat writers from across the country will be breaking down the position groups for each of the seven 3GML franchises. The assigned point values will assist with our 2017 3GML pre-season rankings and projections!
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BUFFALO BILLS
2017 OL: LT Jake Matthews (77), LG Josh Sitton (89), C Dan Feeney (Rookie), RG TJ Lang (87), RT Mitchell Schwartz (80)
Breakdown: An under-appreciated group anchored by former Packers Josh Sitton and TJ Lang. Aaron Rodgers is annually one of the least sacked quarterbacks in the NFL. Look for this unit to continue their strong play during the 2017 campaign.
Writer #1: 8
Writer #2: 8
MIAMI DOLPHINS
2017 OL: LT Lane Johnson (89), LG Trai Turner (82), C Cody Whitehair (85), RG David DeCastro (87), RT Morgan Moses (85)
Breakdown: Another great line. It doesn't quite have as much top end talent as the Jets, but as last season was evident, they will make it pretty easy for whichever running back is behind them (and that was with Lane Johnson missing most of the season for PEDs). The Cody Whitehair trade allowed for this line to get younger and save money for keeping talent in Miami.
Writer #1: 9
Writer #2: 9
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
2017 OL: LT Joe Thomas (91), LG Andrew Norwell (84), C Ben Jones (83), RG Josh Kline (80), RT Marcus Gilbert (88)
Breakdown: A sneaky solid O-line here. Joe Thomas obviously is the all-pro standout among this bunch, but the Patriots have done a nice job assembling the rest of this group. All these guys have experience and other than Thomas are either in their prime or heading into it.
Writer #1: 9
Writer #2: 9
NEW YORK JETS
2017 OL: LT Marshal Yanda (96), LG Zack Martin (92), C Travis Frederick (92), RG Greg Mancz (83), RT Brandon Scherff (85)
Breakdown: Hands down the best line in the 3GML. This is a bona fide Pro-Bowl starting 5. Yanda, Martin, and Frederick are all in the discussion for best at their position in the NFL, while Mancz and Scherff would be serious upgrades for most teams. This line should put fear in defensive front sevens and be a nightmare for game planning defensive coordinators.
Writer #1: 10
Writer #2: 9
CURRENT 3GML POINTS (LEAGUE RANKING)
New York Jets: 90
Buffalo Bills: 87
New England Patriots: 82
Miami Dolphins: 76
Tomorrow: Special Teams breakdown...
