YR's 3rd Annual O-Line Statistical Rankings: CENTERS

[Yakuza Rich]

Here's the Center Rankings:


1. Dan Koppen New England Patriots
2. Jeff Faine New Orleans Saints
3. Brad Meester/Dennis Norman Jacksonville Jaguars
4. Nick Mangold New York Jets
5. Al Johnson Arizona Cardinals
6. Kevin Mawae Tennessee Titans
7. Mike Flynn Baltimore Ravens
8. Eric Heitmann San Francisco 49ers
9. Samson Satele Miami Dolphins
10. Jeff Saturday Indianapolis Colts
11. Hank Fraley Cleveland Browns
12. Melvin Fowler Buffalo Bills
13. Andre Gurode Dallas Cowboys
14. John Wade Tampa Bay Buccaneers
15. Chris Spencer Seattle Seahawks
16. Shaun O'Hara New York Giants
17. Mike Flanagan Houston Texans
18. Scott Wells Green Bay Packers
19. Eric Ghiaciuc Cincinnati Bengals
20. Leckey/Romberg St. Louis Rams
21. Justin Hartwig Carolina Panthers
22. Matt Birk Minnesota Vikings
23. Chris Myers Denver Broncos
24. Nick Hardwick San Diego Chargers
25. Sean Mahan Pittsburgh Steelers
26. Casey Weigmann Kansas City Chiefs
27. Todd McClure Atlanta Falcons
28. Jammal Jackson Philadelphia Eagles
29. Casey Rabach Washington Commanders
30. Dominic Raiola Detroit Lions
31. Olin Kreutz Chicago Bears
32. Jeremy Newberry Oakland Raiders


HOW DID ANDRE GURODE FINISH 13TH?

Gurode was 8th in yards lost ratio, but 24th in run blocking ratio. Again, I would assume that this was in large part to having Julius Jones as one of his running backs. The only real question about Gurode as a center is his shotgun snaps. If he can get those down and if Barber and whomever improve the running game like they should, my guess is he'll be ranked much higher next season.


OLIN KREUTZ, 31ST?

Kreutz has always been a little weak in pass protection and commits quite a few penalties. He's always been a great run blocker, but in this ranking system he doesn't do so well because of his yards lost ratio problems. So you combine that with having Cedric Benson as your starting RB and I would've been surprised

 

[Teague31]

Al Johnson???? how can he be ranked that high when he gets blown off the ball 5 yards on every snap.. dude made clay shiver look like the hulk.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Al Johnson???? how can he be ranked that high when he gets blown off the ball 5 yards on every snap.. dude made clay shiver look like the hulk.

He finished 2nd in yards lost ratio and 14th n run blocking ratio. He's still not a great run blocker, but he didn't give up sacks or penalty yards and he turned out a solid season.

Browns fans had the same issue with Jeff Faine. Then he went to New Orleans and has been great for them.



YAKUZA

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Here's the Center Rankings:


1. Dan Koppen New England Patriots
2. Jeff Faine New Orleans Saints
3. Brad Meester/Dennis Norman Jacksonville Jaguars
4. Nick Mangold New York Jets
5. Al Johnson Arizona Cardinals
6. Kevin Mawae Tennessee Titans
7. Mike Flynn Baltimore Ravens
8. Eric Heitmann San Francisco 49ers
9. Samson Satele Miami Dolphins
10. Jeff Saturday Indianapolis Colts
11. Hank Fraley Cleveland Browns
12. Melvin Fowler Buffalo Bills
13. Andre Gurode Dallas Cowboys
14. John Wade Tampa Bay Buccaneers
15. Chris Spencer Seattle Seahawks
16. Shaun O'Hara New York Giants
17. Mike Flanagan Houston Texans
18. Scott Wells Green Bay Packers
19. Eric Ghiaciuc Cincinnati Bengals
20. Leckey/Romberg St. Louis Rams
21. Justin Hartwig Carolina Panthers
22. Matt Birk Minnesota Vikings
23. Chris Myers Denver Broncos
24. Nick Hardwick San Diego Chargers
25. Sean Mahan Pittsburgh Steelers
26. Casey Weigmann Kansas City Chiefs
27. Todd McClure Atlanta Falcons
28. Jammal Jackson Philadelphia Eagles
29. Casey Rabach Washington Commanders
30. Dominic Raiola Detroit Lions
31. Olin Kreutz Chicago Bears
32. Jeremy Newberry Oakland Raiders


HOW DID ANDRE GURODE FINISH 13TH?

Gurode was 8th in yards lost ratio, but 24th in run blocking ratio. Again, I would assume that this was in large part to having Julius Jones as one of his running backs. The only real question about Gurode as a center is his shotgun snaps. If he can get those down and if Barber and whomever improve the running game like they should, my guess is he'll be ranked much higher next season.


OLIN KREUTZ, 31ST?

Kreutz has always been a little weak in pass protection and commits quite a few penalties. He's always been a great run blocker, but in this ranking system he doesn't do so well because of his yards lost ratio problems. So you combine that with having Cedric Benson as your starting RB and I would've been surprised

You overvalue yards lost significantly. Im pretty sure that yards gained values are significantly higher than yards lost and a yard is a yard is a yard.