NFL Pro Bowl 2017

[drd23]

Pro Bowl rosters are out. Thoughts?

AFC Pro Bowl Roster

Offense

Quarterback: Tom Brady*, Patriots; Derek Carr, Raiders; Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers

Running back: Le'Veon Bell*, Steelers; DeMarco Murray, Titans; LeSean McCoy, Bills

Fullback: Kyle Juszcyzyk*, Ravens

Tight end: Travis Kelce*, Chiefs; Delanie Walker, Titans

Wide receiver: Antonio Brown*, Steelers; Amari Cooper*, Raiders; A.J. Green, Bengals; T.Y. Hilton, Colts

Tackle: Joe Thomas*, Browns; Donald Penn*, Raiders; Taylor Lewan, Titans

Guard: Marshal Yanda*, Ravens; Kelechi Osemele*, Raiders; David DeCastro, Steelers

Center: Rodney Hudson*, Raiders; Maurkice Pouncey, Steelers



Defense

Defense end: Khalil Mack*, Raiders; Cameron Wake*, Dolphins; Jadeveon Clowney, Texans

Interior linemen: Geno Atkins*, Bengals; Ndamukong Suh*, Dolphins; Jurrell Casey, Titans

Outside linebacker: Von Miller*, Broncos; Lorenzo Alexander*, Bills; Brian Orakpo, Titans

Inside/middle linebacker: Dont'a Hightower*, Patriots; C.J. Mosley, Ravens

Cornerback: Marcus Peters*, Chiefs; Aqib Talib*, Broncos; Casey Hayward, Chargers; Chris Harris Broncos

Free safety: Devin McCourty*, Patriots; Reggie Nelson, Raiders

Strong safety: Eric Berry*, Chiefs

Special Teams

Punter: Pat McAfee*, Colts

Kicker: Justin Tucker*, Ravens

Return specialist: Tyreek Hill*, Chiefs

Special teamer: Matthew Slater*, Patriots




NFC Pro Bowl Roster

Offense

Quarterback: Matt Ryan*, Falcons; Aaron Rodgers, Packers; Dak Prescott, Cowboys

Running back: Ezekiel Elliott*, Cowboys; David Johnson, Cardinals; Devonta Freeman, Falcons

Fullback: Mike Tolbert*, Panthers

Wide receiver: Julio Jones*, Falcons; Odell Beckham*, Giants; Mike Evans, Buccaneers; Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals

Tight end: Greg Olsen*, Panthers; Jordan Reed, Redskins

Tackle: Tyron Smith*, Cowboys; Trent Williams*, Redskins; Jason Peters, Eagles

Guard: Zack Martin*, Cowboys; Brandon Scherff*, Redskins; T.J. Lang, Packers

Center: Travis Frederick*, Cowboys; Alex Mack, Falcons


Defense

Defensive end: Everson Griffen*, Vikings; Cliff Avril*, Seahawks; Michael Bennett, Seahawks

Interior linemen: Aaron Donald*, Rams; Gerald McCoy*, Buccaneers; Fletcher Cox, Eagles

Outside linebacker: Vic Beasley*, Falcons; Ryan Kerrigan*, Redskins; Thomas Davis, Panthers

Inside/middle linebacker: Bobby Wagner*, Seahawks; Luke Kuechly, Panthers

Cornerback: Janoris Jenkins*, Giants; Patrick Peterson*, Cardinals; Richard Sherman, Seahawks; Xavier Rhodes, Vikings

Free safety: Harrison Smith*, Vikings; Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Packers

Strong safety: Landon Collins*, Giants

Special teams

Punter: Johnny Hekker*, Rams

Kicker: Matt Bryant*, Falcons

Return specialist: Cordarrelle Patterson*, Vikings

Special teamer: Dwayne Harris*, Giants

* Indicates starter

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

oh joy

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

the worst game of the year.

anyway i like to look over the rosters: no kwon alexander or sean lee are amazing oversights in the NFC from the games that ive seen, both should be in ahead of my two panther boys.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

how brandon graham doesnt get in is also stunning. michael bennett ahead of graham?? wtf?? u *ing wot m8?

 

[dart]

I fell asleep watching this last year

 

[drd23]

Lee and Alexander were never getting in over Wagner and Kuechly so that isn't that surprising imo.

Can't say I've paid much attention to the Titans, but Brian Orakpo's presence surprised me the most

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Lee and Alexander were never getting in over Wagner and Kuechly so that isn't that surprising imo.

Can't say I've paid much attention to the Titans, but Brian Orakpo's presence surprised me the most

fans are idiots. Lee and Alexander absolutely deserve to be in ahead of Wagner and Kuechly.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Stafford? Brees?

lol @ Prescott

 

[aussiedude]

wait it went back to NFC V AFC?

Well at least ESPN is showing a skills comp that looks more interesting then any pro bowl game. Then again Preseason week 4 is normally better then the pro bowl.

 

[aussiedude]

fans are idiots. Lee and Alexander absolutely deserve to be in ahead of Wagner and Kuechly.

Its a popularity contest. Game is a farce anyway. Players will come up with all sorts of excuses to avoid going. if they have a pro bowl selection bonus in their contract they wont need to money for playing in the pro bowl.

 

[drd23]

Its a popularity contest. Game is a farce anyway. Players will come up with all sorts of excuses to avoid going. if they have a pro bowl selection bonus in their contract they wont need to money for playing in the pro bowl.

Especially because it's in Florida this year and not Hawaii, so is no longer an all expenses paid holiday for their family to an (more) exotic location

 

[Chadwiko]

fans are idiots. Lee and Alexander absolutely deserve to be in ahead of Wagner and Kuechly.

Fans only account for 1/3rd of the selection weighting.
NFL Coaches and Players make up the majority (2/3rds).

NFL media just pumps up the 'fan vote' stuff for engagement, but make no mistake; the Pro Bowl is largely a peer-selected process.

 

[aussiedude]

Return specialist: Cordarrelle Patterson*, Vikings

Lol, he will try and use this to get a big contract.

 

[Chadwiko]

Stafford? Brees?

lol @ Prescott

I say this as a Redskins fan; Prescott deserves to be a Pro Bowl starter.

He's been great.

 

[Broken]

wait it went back to NFC V AFC?

Well at least ESPN is showing a skills comp that looks more interesting then any pro bowl game. Then again Preseason week 4 is normally better then the pro bowl.

Yeah, it's gone back to the traditional format, but it's dead in the water. Not including teams from the Super Bowl, too many players pulling out and early voting/closing has cheapened it so much it has no value.

The game itself is dull too. A thought would be to see the NFL expanding the Pro Bowl skills contest to be of some value where the AFC faces off against the NFC in different categories that are worth points and the team with the most points wins (takes home the cash) - but that would probably skew who is voted in.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

I say this as a Redskins fan; Prescott deserves to be a Pro Bowl starter.

He's been great.

With the best o-line, run game, and great receivers, yeah, he's been pretty OK

 

[Chewy316]

I don't get how Stafford got overlooked for Prescott. The votes are 1/3 players 1/3 coaches 1/3 public votes, so it's interesting how they've gauged it.

No idea how Reggie Nelson got a spot either. That being said, it was only a few years ago when I would celebrate Nnamdi Asomugha or Shane Lechler making the Pro Bowl, and if I was real lucky, both would get in. Now there are 7 Raiders plus 7 alternates named. What a time to be alive..

 

[Chism]

With the best o-line, run game, and great receivers, yeah, he's been pretty OK

Still have to hit targets and look at his completion percentage not to mention what he does with his legs under pressure.

He deserves it and don't be so stupid as you troll and fish for bites from Cowboys fans.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Still have to hit targets and look at his completion percentage not to mention what he does with his legs under pressure.

He deserves it and don't be so stupid as you troll and fish for bites from Cowboys fans.

lol

I've been blowing his trumpet longer and harder than any Cowboy fan on here. Settle down

 

[Chism]

lol

I've been blowing his trumpet longer and harder than any Cowboy fan on here. Settle down

Yet he does not deserve the nomination for reasons you mentioned above??

Make your mind up FFS!

 

[J Shuttlesworth]

Zeke should be eliminated from Pro Bowls and Awards until he stops with the damn crop top.

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

Sean Lee deserved a spot more than Dak deserved his tbh. Dak has been great, but Lee is criminally underrated.

 

[Exe Gesis]

Inducted

 

[Southerntakeover]

how brandon graham doesnt get in is also stunning. michael bennett ahead of graham?? wtf?? u ruddy wot m8?

Graham's a first alternative, so he'll likely make it in the end I think.

 

[Southerntakeover]

Prescott at QB is a hilarious one.

'How can we reward this guy for having the easiest job in football?'