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We’ve been ranking the Giants all week. Today, we’re focusing on the offensive line. The offensive line had been the staple of the Giants success for the past couple of years. This year, however, line seemed to take a couple of steps backward. It may have been old age, nagging injuries, or just ineffectiveness. Let’s grade [...]

Chris Snee and David Diehl are going to the Pro Bowl. Because the Saints and Vikes advanced to the NFC Championship game, and because they both have a guard and tackle in the Pro Bowl, Diehl and Snee are going to Miami. Snee and Diehl were first alternates. Congratulations to them.

UPDATED (7:06 EST): Full Pro Bowl list is out. As we said, O’Hara will be a reserve. Smith, Snee, and Diehl are 1st alternates. Tuck and Hixon (as a kick returner) are 3rd alternates. Eli Manning is a 4th alternate. Obviously, Snee is deserving. Manning should be a 1st alternate. Not sure why Tuck got [...]

Matt Mosely, of ESPN, ranked the left tackles in the NFC East. Here’s his list:
1. Jason Peters, Eagles: I know he’s coming off a down season in Buffalo, but I still think he’s the most dominating left tackle in the division.
2. David Diehl, Giants: This won’t please Redskins fans, but Diehl has become the picture of consistency. [...]

Today, we breakdown the offensive line. Remember to check out our other Position Breakdowns here. This is a group lauded for its consistency, and strong play. I think we’ll see more of that this year:
David Diehl: There has been a lot of talk of him moving inside to guard, and while I don’t doubt that [...]

John Clayton of ESPN is reporting that Giants left tackle David Diehl has landed himself a new deal, netting him a whopping $31 million over six seasons.  The deal is provided that he stays at left tackle, as the contract has an annual escalator clause that results in extra annual pay in the range of [...]