Where does Ali Marpet rank among the NFL's best offensive guards?
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded back up into the second round of the 2015 NFL draft for an offensive guard from tiny Hobart College, some wondered if Ali Marpet would ever end up being worth the investment. It didnt take long for him to prove himself, and Marpet has established himself as one of the NFLs best players at his position for much of his career since. Touchdown Wires Mark Schofield reflects this in his latest ranking of the best offensive guards in the league heading into the 2021 season, pointing out Marpets impact on Tampa Bays Super Bowl run last season:  Yes, adding Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers paid immediate dividends, as the organization marched to a victory in Super Bowl LV. But anyone who has watched Brady over his illustrious career knows that if he is going to be at his best, he needs stout protection in the interior. Brady  like most quarterbacks  struggles in the face of immediate interior pressure. Which is why Ali Marpet is on this list. Schofield provides multiple highlights to showcase Marpets impact in the Super Bowl, while pointing out that he could play a big part in Brady being even more effective in his second season with the Bucs: