Matt Miller's NFL LG rankings

[ChrisPozz]

I'm not much of a Bleacher Report guy, and this rating system is a little basic, but Matt Miller for them isn't so bad. Obviously some of these guys have changed teams already in FA.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1075548-br-nfl-1000-top-32-left-guards

Here's the list if you don't want to click through the slideshow (without the individual player ratings)

32. Will Rackley, Jacksonville Jaguars
31. Zane Beadles, Denver Broncos
30. Chris Williams, Chicago Bears
29. Joe Reitz, Indianapolis Colts
28. Jason Pinkston, Cleveland Browns
27. Robert Gallery, Seattle Seahawks
26. Jacob Bell, St. Louis Rams
25. Nate Livings, Cincinnati Bengals
24. Daryn Colledge, Arizona Cardinals
23. Richie Incognito, Miami Dolphins
22. Edwin Williams, Chicago Bears
21. Travelle Wharton, Carolina Panthers
20. David Diehl, New York Giants
19. Ryan Lilja, Kansas City Chiefs
18. Mike Pollak, Indianapolis Colts
17. Wade Smith, Houston Texans
16. Matt Slauson, New York Jets
15. Kris Dielman, San Diego Chargers
14. Jeremy Zuttah, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
13. Montrae Holland, Dallas Cowboys
12. Rob Sims, Detroit Lions
11. Justin Blalock, Atlanta Falcons
10. Stefen Wisniewski, Oakland Raiders
9. T.J. Lang, Green Bay Packers
8. Leroy Harris, Tennessee Titans
7. Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota Vikings
6. Logan Mankins, New England Patriots
5. Ben Grubbs, Baltimore Ravens
4. Andy Levitre, Buffalo Bills
3. Evan Mathis, Philadelphia Eagles
2. Mike Iupati, San Francisco 49ers
1. Carl Nicks, New Orleans Saints

If you don't want to sift through all that and want to know the write-up on Iupati, here it is:

Agility (10) - The most athletic of any guard in the NFL, Iupati moves like a tight end at 331 lbs

Pass Block, Speed (10) - Has the quickness and vision to pick up speed-rushers. Is big enough, and strong enough, to prevent guys from getting around him. His quick feet are a huge plus here.

Pass Block, Power (8) - Iupati had bad games against big defensive tackles (Seattle, Baltimore, Arizona), but the rest of the year was nearly flawless.

Run Blocking (8) - Take away his Week 1 game against Seattle and Iupati would be a nine or 10 here. He can struggle at times, but settled down over the course of the season. Needs to play with a little less fire at times and remain under control.

Move in Space (7) - Able to get upfield and clean house on screen packages, Iupati struggled against early in the year to clear to the second level.

Pull/Trap (7) - Has the speed and agility to be very effective when leading on sweeps, but will miss at times when asked to move to his left. Much better going to the right.

Strength (10) - Unbelievable strength when firing off the ball. Has a low center of gravity and a big, strong base.

Technique (8) - Can get a little wide in his grip, but was flagged just four times all season.

Size (10) - Impressively built with great strength, Iupati is 6’5”, 331 lbs.

Health (10) - Did not miss a start during 2011 season.

Overall (86) - Having played just two years in the NFL, Iupati is already one of the best at his position. His strength and agility separate him from the pack. As he learns and becomes more comfortable in the 49ers’ system, Iupati will be tough to slow down.

 

[ViperVisor]

Sometimes he just is standing around while nobody goes at him, for good reason.

He should have the XP and confidence to be aggressive in help if he sees it happen more in 2012.

 

[Flyingiguana]

iupati hasn't lived up to his talent level to this point. he needs a nasty streak imo

 

[clyde_carbon]

Of course he hasn't. No one on this offense has, apparently.

 

[numone9er]

I thought Iupati was under rated around the league, but I'm not sure he is the 2nd best LG...yet.

 

[xJuicex]

Whatever happened to Everette Brown? lol

 

[luckyluke22]

In his second year he's rated as the second best, pretty freaking awesome.
The fact that he now has an offseason with his new coaches and he should dominate all season. Even with RG questions our Oline hasn't reached its potential

 

[Flyingiguana]

maybe iupati got points for blocking more on the right side than rachel rachel did

 

[clyde_carbon]

Whatever happened to Everette Brown? lol

Busted.

What does that have to do with a thread about LGs?

 

[numone9er]

How about Stefen Wisniewski at number 10 in his first year. A lot of people laughed when the Raiders made that pick.

 

[-AC-]

I wish Iupati played with a Justin Smith type Attitude...

Not fualting him for being a nice guy, though...