Typically, top left tackles earn considerably more than their right tackle counterparts, as left tackles protect a right-handed quarterback’s blind side when he looks downfield in the pocket. When free agency begins in mid-March, whoever the best left tackle is will demand, and surely receive, a much more valuable contract. Johnson has made the Pro Bowl the past two seasons and was named an all-pro two years ago, when the Eagles won the Super Bowl. San Fran has the NFC’s best record and looks like the best team there. And when the Super Bowl comes, whoever we play, they’re going to be in trouble.”— Earl Thomas, Ravens safety, when asked if Sunday’s game vs. the 49ers is a Super Bowl preview.

Source: National Post November 30, 2019 14:37 UTC