Left tackles are among the most important players in the NFL, but they’re often some of the most obscure. Football fans naturally respond to the people who throw, catch, or run with the ball, because these players’ contributions are the easiest to see and understand. However, fans often neglect the important contributions of linemen, who play a huge role in enabling touchdowns and other impressive plays. Even the fact that Ogden
almost outran the cornerback proves Ogden’s enormous (but often unheralded) talent.