List 2009 The line of the
New Orleans Saints became the inaugural winner of the trophy (for the
2009 season) on February 2, 2010 during the week leading up to
Super Bowl XLIV. The Saints' offensive line included
Jermon Bushrod,
Carl Nicks,
Jahri Evans,
Jonathan Goodwin and
Jon Stinchcomb. Each name of the members of the winning line will be engraved on the back of the trophy. Because the trophy is one of a kind, it will travel from one winning line's city to the next.
2010 The
New England Patriots' line was selected as the NFL's best offensive line for the
2010 regular season. The five finalists in 2010 were the offensive lines of the
Atlanta Falcons,
Kansas City Chiefs,
New England Patriots, 2009 winners
New Orleans Saints and the
New York Giants. The Patriots' offensive line consisted of: starting
Tackles Matt Light and
Sebastian Vollmer, starting
Guards Dan Connolly and
Logan Mankins, starting
Center Dan Koppen and backups
Mark LeVoir (T),
Stephen Neal (G),
Rich Ohrnberger (G/C),
Quinn Ojinnaka (T/G) and
Ryan Wendell (C). Behind their powerful offensive line the Patriots led the league in points per game (32.4), ranked 4th in sacks allowed (25), finished 8th in average yards (363.8), ranked 9th in average rushing yards (123.3) and ranked 11th in passing yards per game (240.4).
2011 The New Orleans Saints won the award for the second time for their play during the
2011 regular season. The five finalists in 2011 were the offensive lines of the
Denver Broncos,
Green Bay Packers,
Houston Texans, 2010 winners
New England Patriots and the 2009 winners
New Orleans Saints. The Saints' line consisted of: Tackles
Zach Strief,
Jermon Bushrod and
Charles Brown, Guards
Carl Nicks and
Jahri Evans and Centers
Brian De La Puente and
Matt Tennant. Behind their dominant offensive line the Saints had the top-ranked offense in the league with a league record 467.1 yards per game. They also ranked 2nd in sacks allowed (24 sacks), ranked 1st in total passing yards on the season (5,347), 6th in total rushing yards (2127), and finished 2nd in total points scored on the season (547).
2012 The San Francisco 49ers won the award for their play during the
2012 regular season. The line was composed of Pro Bowlers
Joe Staley and
Mike Iupati at left tackle and left guard, respectively, center
Jonathan Goodwin, who previously won the award with the New Orleans Saints, right guard
Alex Boone and right tackle
Anthony Davis. == See also ==