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Super Bowl 50: Ron Rivera compares Panthers' offensive line to '85 Bears

Earlier this week, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera noted the comparisons and unsung importance between his team's offensive line and that of the 1985 Bears.

The Super Bowl XX champs had two first-round picks as bookends (Jimbo Covert and Keith Van Horne), a fourth-rounder and an eighth-round selection at guard (Tom Thayer and converted defensive lineman Mark Bortz) and the undrafted Jay Hilgenberg at center.

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The Panthers' offensive line has been incredibly good as well, considering where some of its members have come from.