Saints: 3 early frontrunners on pace to make the 2021 Pro Bowl

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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C, Erik McCoy

According to PFF.com (subscription needed), Erik McCoy is currently the fourth-ranked center in the NFL through three weeks with a 78.4 overall grade. He has a 67.8 grade in pass blocking and a 79.2 grade in run blocking.

He is only rated behind Corey Linsley, Frank Ragnow, and J.C. Tretter.

As you can tell, McCoy is a huge reason that Kamara is on this list as well. He has been creating holes and openings for Latavius Murray and Kamara and helping them and the Saints succeed in the running game. He is the reason they have a top-rated running game.

McCoy is also one of the most durable centers in the league. In his rookie season, he played 99% of snaps starting all 16 games. So far this year, McCoy has started all three games and played 100% of offensive snaps for the Saints. He is on track to finish better than he was as a rookie.

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The New Orleans Saints are going to bounce back from the 1-2 start they have on the shoulders of these three players destined for a Pro-Bowl selection. It will be fun to watch them perform the rest of the season.

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