Broncos 26, Patriots 16 NFL games often are decided by more than a matchup between the two quarterbacks, but the future Hall of Famer who performed the best in the 15th meeting between Peyton Manning and Tom Brady would undoubtedly lead his team to victory. That certainly turned out to be the case, as Manning…

Strengths: Elite run-blocker Absolute road grader, and devastating on the ground Tremendous short-area quickness Great at hitting blocks on the second level Excellent pass-protector Mirrors speed-rushers Anchors well Stonewalls bull rushes Powerful drive-blocker Great at pulling Intelligent Great technique with hand placement Textbook knee bend Rock-solid pass-protector Winner at collegiate level Excellent in short yardage…

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By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell May 28, 2013 Solid Starter Dallas Thomas, G, Tennessee – Round 3 This pick made complete sense since Thomas is a great fit for Miami. The Dolphins wanted an upgrade over John Jerry at right guard. The big, heavy Jerry (6-5, 345) is a poor fit for Miami’s zone-blocking scheme…