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Richburg could be in line for a bounceback season in 2017

GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 8: Weston Richburg #70 of the New York Giants sits on the sideline in the third quarter during the NFC Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 8, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

  • After moving from guard to his natural position of center, Weston Richburg earned an honorable mention on the PFF All-Pro team in 2015. Richburg was poised for another stellar season, but he reportedly played with a torn ligament in his snapping hand in 2016.
  • Pass-blocking has always been his strength, but Richburg’s run-blocking took a dip back down to 29th (65.5 run-block grade) this season after ranking fourth in 2015 (80.5).
  • 6 pass-blocking efficiency was tied for third in the NFL among centers, he only allowed 11 total pressures (one sack) on 611 pass-blocking snaps.
  • Slipped from third-ranked center in 2015 down to 16th in 2016.

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