SB teams by position: The linemen
Offensive Line
Tackles Mike Gandy and Levi Brown protected Kurt Warner well all year, but the entire unit has improved their run blocking in the playoffs. Brown is a mauler that pushed Carolina and Philly around on the right side. This group communicated well in the first half to pick up Philly's blitzes. Ken Whisenhunt finally has the rugged unit he envisioned when he arrived in the desert.
Earlier this season, Pittsburgh’s offensive line looked like their fatal flaw. They improved week-by-week, and are no longer a liability. Left guard Chris Kemoeatu and C Justin Hartwig are run-blocking better. Left tackle Max Starks is still vulnerable to speed rushers, so keep an eye on him.
Our pick: Cardinals
Definsive Line
Defensive end Aaron Smith may be the single most underrated player in football. He doesn’t rack up stats, but takes on blockers and stops the run as a prototypical 3-4 defensive end. NT Casey Hampton also clogs up running lanes, while DE Brett Keisel can rush the passer. This unit is the foundation of Pittsburgh’s number one defense.
Arizona’s hybrid 4-3/3-4 defense asks their defensive linemen to be playmakers and they have delivered in the playoffs. Darnell Dockett is a great pass rusher from the middle and Antonio Smith is coming on from the outside. The Cardinals finished fifth in the NFL in takeaways. They have created 12 more and three playoff games.
Our pick: Steelers
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