As the 2009 Pro Bowl selections came out, I was thinking to myself, Are fans really that big of homers that they will just vote for their teams players? Turns out you are. This year was full of huge snubs who didnt get in, probably one of the worst years in recent memory.
But seeing as it is my 50th blog I wont continue to bash fans, mereley point out who you left out!
NFC
1.) Greg Jennings- 5th in receiving yards, 4th in touchdowns. This guy was a beast all year, and yes, the Packers bad season didnt help him, but this guy needed to be in the Pro Bowl.
2.) Aaron Rodgers- Completed 63% of his passes, compared to Mannings 60%. As well as throwing 23 touchdowns and only 12 picks. 3 and 2 more than Manning respectivley. He had a 91 passer rating 6 point better than Manning, yet he managed to be left of the roster.
3.) DeAngelo Williams- Although the running backs for the NFC all deserve to be in it, I am not sure that Portis beat out Williams. Its true that Williams had about a 100 less yards, but Williams had double the amount of touchdowns Portis had. Plus going all season without fumbling is a big feat. Williams deserves a roster spot.
4.) John Abraham- The best pass rusher in the NFC needed a roster spot. He was full sack ahead of the next best, Jared Allen, and 3 ahead of Julius Peppers. He was a force to be reckoned with from the end, and was a massive snub this year.
5.) Darnell Dockett- One of the best pass rushers from the inside DT position was left out this year. He was a force on the weak Arizona defense. He racked up 40 tackles, 31 of them solo, as well as 4 sacks.
6.) John Carlson- He was solid all year as a rookie on a pathetic Seattle team. He had about 100 less yards than Cooley but with 3 more touchdowns he was a bit more deserving than Cooley.
AFC
1.) Phillip Rivers- How did he not make it? A 101 passer rating that led the NFL, 3500 yards, 28 touchdowns, and only 11 picks? He led Favre in every category except for throwing picks...Favre threw 6 more!
2.) Chad Pennington- He deserves it. He led a 1-15 team to being in contention this year. He has decent numbers as well, 3200 yards, 14 TD's and only 6 picks. Not to mention a 66% completion rate.
3.) Steve Slaton- 1100 yards, 8 TD's and being a rookie for the Texans should be an automatic big. He was third in rushing and did this all behind a horrid offensive line.
4.) Marshawyn Lynch- 4th in rushing, and was decent with 7 TD's. He was a far better choice than Ronnie Brown who lacked in the rushing yards. Yes I know Brown also threw the ball, but this is RUNNINGBACK...how well did he run the ball...decentley.
5.) Dallas Clark- Had a down year in terms of Indy passing, but still put up enough numbers to be on the roster. He had near 700 yards and 5 TD's, good for 3rd and 2nd best respectivley for TE's.
6.) LaMar Woodley- He had a good year with 11.5 sacks and 55 tackles, but his partner in crime, James Harrison outshone him all year. Woodley was good enough to be on that roster.
7.) Mario Williams- He was second in DE's with 11 sacks, and had a decent 46 tackles to go with that. But what I especially like from him was his leadership on a fairly young Texan team.
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Mario Williams did make it but the other Williams does deserve to make it as well as John Kasay.
Chad and Philip should have made it too (agreed).
Southern Discomfort
Charlotte, NC
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Are fans really that big of homers that they will just vote for their teams players? Turns out you are
Yes, in fact that is basically what the Pro Bowl is.
MDPRIDE111 is ready
Sparks, MD
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players on losing teams shouldnt be in the pro bowl because they dont do enough for their team to win, plain and simple in most cases
bkelly
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not at all. One of the best players in the game is LT, his team is pretty bad. It doesnt mean he doesnt deserve pro bowl. Sometimes there is something that one player cannot fix.
CiA is X
Milwaukee , WI
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I'll agree on Steve Slaton getting shafted...but so did London Fletcher. (Hey, I'm just sticking up for him and any OTHER Skin who got screwed...LMAO)
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I'm just glad there aren't 17 Redskins who made the team. Because of an effort by Dan Snyder, they were leading the fan vote in way too many categories.
jdramirez
Mechanicsburg, PA
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The Steelers will tie one other team for the most players in the Superbowl. The only game that matters. Who cares about the Redskins and Cowboys in the probowl.
holmeschool
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SLATON SHAFTED??? How about all of the Mountaineer fans last year who got shafted by Stevo? Hit the line and fall. I don't want to jeopardize my chances in the NFL Slayton? LOSER!
KenKim
Beaufort, SC
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SLATON IS A LOSER. JUST WAIT AND SEE...
KenKim
Beaufort, SC
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Slaton had a great offensive line at WVU. Thanks Stevo. Just like the Texans remember the Alamo, it'' be a long time before Mountaineers forget Pitt.
KenKim
Beaufort, SC
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Ryan Clady should be there.
wtnelson = Big Chief
Fort Collins , CO
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the pro bowl is not based on performance any more it's a popolarity contest
SMASHMOUTH
Washington , DC
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Yup. Thats why I am peeved this year.
CiA is X
Milwaukee , WI
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Don't be shocked at the dumbness. It's to be expected. Unfortunately.
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The Triangle, NC
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London Fletcher definitely should have been there (and I hate the Redskins, FWIW). I agree that Lynch would have been a good pick, much better than sending Jason Peters, who missed all of training camp and a few games early on due to a contract dispute. Maybe he's just that dominant at his position but it seems to be one of those picks based on reputation alone.
Go_Bills
Germantown , MD
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A popularity contest?? The fans vote only counts 1/3. The players and coaches count the other 2/3. Seems to me the NFL players and coaches made the real decision on who made the pro bowl.
drew02
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Forgot Rudd and a few O-Linemen.
Williams is a beast. Rivers not getting in there is a travesty he is by far an MVP candidate. This is why the NFL is a joke yet again.
The True Joker
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I left out O-lineman because I dont watch enough of every teams games, so I really cannot judge their performance...unlike WR's and Rb's where I can check how they are doing.
CiA is X
Milwaukee , WI
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FOR STARTERS YOUR JUST TRYING TO CAUSE CONTROVERSY FOR NO REASON, RONNIE BROWN CARRIED THAT TEAM ON HIS BACK!!, BRETT FAVRE SHOULDNT MAKE IT BUT THATS IT MAYBE THROW IN CLADY AND ABRAHAMS AND THATS IT THATS IT !!
Acquit Mike Vick88
New York , NY
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Ronnie brown was a part of the team...but he didnt carry them...Pennington put up great numbers...better than Favres. Id say he was as big if not bigger part of the turnaround for Miami.
Remember when Ronnie Brown was on the team...they were 0-6 last year...but when Pennington came...playoff contendor.
And by the way, my name is controversey is alive...so yeah of course I create controversey.
CiA is X
Milwaukee , WI
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