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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan
Damien Woody was a first round center. So, the Pats had one for two of their three Super Bowls. He left before their last one, I believe.
They also drafted another first rounder in 2005, Mankins.
Now, you are incorrect about the Chiefs offensive line. When they were the 'best', they have Roaf and Tait as the bookends, two first rounders.
They also had Shields and Waters, two pro bowlers. They had a ton of money in that line.
I am not a big fan of an OT at #3, but I won't be upset about it.
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I overlooked Woody, but Mankins has been on 0 SB winners.
The Chiefs line was no better with Tait than Welbourn at RT, and Welbourn was cheaper.
They scored 1 fewer point with Welbourn and Roaf at bookends, and led the league in yardage.
You also seem to lack reading comprehension. Waters=UDFA, Shields=3rd rounder. Whether or not they were pro bowlers only further undermines your argument, as it shows you don't need high picks to get elite production from your line.
Furthermore, if you want to get technical about what they truly invested in their line, Roaf was had for only a mid round pick, so even then they only truly had 3 draft picks worth of investment on that line, and none after '03, when it was at it's apex.
Moreover, the fact that we won shit with one of the best lines in NFL history should show you how important stacking your o-line really is.