Offensive line
In addition to helping the team rank 13th in the league in rushing yardage, the offensive line also allowed just 32 sacks on the year. That number isn’t terrific, as it’s an average of about two sacks per game, but it’s in the top half of the league.
Dalton Risner and Graham Glasgow should be a great combination at the guard spots for years to come and rookies such as Lloyd Cushenberry and Netane Muti showed they can be part of the future as well.
The issue is going to be at the right tackle spot, where the team rotated between Elijah Wilkinson and Demar Dotson this season. The team can certainly upgrade over both of those guys this offseason.
But the story of the offensive line this season was Gaett Bolles, who was exceptional this season. Not only did Bolles cut down on the flags thrown against him, but he had one of the best seasons of any left tackle in football.
Proof of that is the fact that he was chosen as a Second-Team All-Pro.
Bolles went from not having his fifth-year option picked up to signing a contract extension during the season. He had a great year and in my opinion, was one of the MVPs of the team. And yes, I truly believe that.
Grade: B+