Marshal Yanda named to Sports Illustrated's Midseason All-Pro Team

By Peter King

November 4, 2010


OFFENSE

QB: Peyton Manning, Colts: "Ho-hum. Throwing to Blair White, Brody Eldridge, Jacob Tamme. Same greatness."

RB: Arian Foster, Texans: "He's hit a lull recently, but early explosion keyed strong start for the Texans."

WR: Roddy White, Falcons: "Matt Ryan can't live without him. He throws at White 12 times a game."

WR: Brandon Lloyd, Broncos: "Talk about your classic deep threat: He's averaging 20.3 yards per catch."

WR: Davone Bess, Dolphins: "(Picked 3rd WR over FB.) Has hands and explosion and elusiveness. What else is there?"

TE: Antonio Gates, Chargers: "No player at any position is as superior to his peers as Gates is at tight end."

T: Jake Long, Dolphins: "Head coach Tony Sparano: "I thank God ... I have Jake Long at left tackle.'"

T: Marshal Yanda, Ravens: "His opening-day shift from right guard to right tackle has been a godsend for Baltimore; the fourth-year veteran helps keep Joe Flacco clean (just 10 sacks)."

C: Alex Mack, Browns: "Some thought the 21st pick was too high for Mack in 2009. Now, he's a franchise player."

G: Brandon Moore, Jets: "He's a strong drive blocker in the running game and never errs mentally."

G: Ryan Lilja, Chiefs: "Shored up Kansas City line; now Chiefs lead NFL in rushing."