#70 - Logan Mankins, G A pair of guards can both be considered here. Leon Gray teamed up with John Hannah on the left side of the offensive line to create holes for a historic season on the ground in 1978. However, Logan Mankins has been a beast on the left side of the line as well and has already played more games in a Patriots uniform that Gray, and is only adding to that number. Mankins has worked on protecting Brady and since 2005. He is a durable player, playing in at least 15 of 16 games in seven of his nine seasons in the league. Bill Belichick gave Mankins the greatest compliment I have ever heard him mumble saying that he has "coached a lot of tough guys, but I don't think there's any I'd put ahead of him." Although I do not have the audio, I am willing to bet he snorted after saying that, though. Anyway, Mankins has been to five Pro-Bowls and was on the 2010 offensive line that received the Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award. He is, however, still looking to get that first ring; let's get that ring for him this year! Follow @SamPericolo for the latest on sam-pericolo.weebly.com
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SAMUEL PERICOLOSam is a graduate of Assumption College where he studied History, Marketing, and Political Science and was a Co-Producer on a weekly sports talk television show. Archives
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