The Indianapolis Colts have both of their defensive ends, Dwight Freeney & Robert Mathis starting for the AFC. The Atlanta Falcons had the most Pro Bowl selections with 7 players heading to Hawaii for the NFC team. The New England Patriots have 6 players joining the AFC squad. Four other teams had 5 selections each. The Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not be sending any players to the Pro Bowl, unless alternates are chosen.
While most of the selections for the Pro Bowl seems to be pretty justified, there were several players that don’t deserve to make it based on this year’s performances. Shaun O’Hara of the NY Giants was selected as a reserve, even though he has only played in 4 games this season.
The teams that make it to the Super Bowl will not be having their players participate in the Pro Bowl, since there is a risk of injury involved. This means that up to 13 of the selected players may not actually participate, and alternates will take their place on the Roster.
Here are the official 2011 Pro Bowl Selections.
The 2011 NFC Pro Bowl Roster:
Quarterbacks:
Michael Vick, Philadelphia (Starter)
Mat Ryan, Atlanta
Drew Brees, New Orleans
Running Backs:
Michael Turner, Atlanta (Starter)
Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
Steven Jackson, St. Louis
Fullback:
Ovie Mughelli, Atlanta (Starter)
Wide Receivers:
Roddy White, Atlanta (Starter)
Calvin Johnson, Detroit (Starter)
DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
Greg Jennings, Green Bay
Tight Ends:
Jason Witten, Dallas (Starter)
Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta
Offensive Tackles:
Jason Peters, Philadelphia (Starter)
Jordan Gross, Carolina (Starter)
Chad Clifton, Green Bay
Offensive Guards:
Jahri Evans, New Orleans (Starter)
Chris Snee, NY Giants (Starter)
Carl Nicks, New Orleans
Centers:
Andre Gurode, Dallas (Starter)
Shaun O’Hara, NY Giants
Defensive Ends:
Julius Peppers, Chicago (Starter)
John Abraham, Atlanta (Starter)
Justin Tuck, NY Giants
Defensive Tackles
Ndamukong Suh, Detroit (Starter)
Jay Ratliff, Dallas (Starter
Justin Smith, San Francisco
Outside Linebackers:
Clay Matthews, Green Bay (Starter)
DeMarcus Ware, Dallas (Starter)
Lance Briggs, Chicago
Inside Linebackers:
Patrick Willis, San Francisco (Starter)
Brian Urlacher, Chicago
Cornerbacks:
Asante Samuel, Philadelphia (Starter)
Charles Woodson, Green Bay (Starter)
DeAngelo Hall, Washington
Free Safeties:
Nick Collins, Green Bay (Starter
Antrel Rolle, NY Giants
Strong Safety:
Adrian Wilson, Arizona (Starter)
Special Teams:
Punter – Mat McBriar, Dallas
Placekicker – David Akers, Philadelphia
Kick Returner – Devin Hester, Chicago
Additional Special Teamer – Eric Weems, Atlanta
2011 AFC Pro Bowl Roster:
Quarterbacks:
Tom Brady, New England (Starter)
Philip Rivers, San Diego
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis
Running Backs:
Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville (Starter)
Arian Foster, Houston
Jamaal Charles, Kansas City
Fullback:
Vonta Leach, Houston (Starter)
Wide Receivers:
Andre Johnson, Houston (Starter)
Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis (Starter)
Brandon Lloyd, Denver
Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City
Tight Ends:
Antonio Gates, San Diego (Starter)
Marcedes Lewis, Jacksonville
Offensive Tackles:
Jake Long, Miami (Starter)
Joe Thomas, Cleveland (Starter)
D’Brickashaw Ferguson, NY Jets
Offensive Guards:
Kris Dielman, San Diego (Starter)
Logan Mankins, New England (Starter)
Brian Waters, Kansas City
Centers:
Nick Mangold, NY Jets (Starter)
Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh
Defensive Ends:
Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis (Starter)
Rovert Mathis, Indianapolis (Starter)
Jason Babin, Tennessee
Defensive Tackles:
Haloti Ngata, Baltimore (Starter)
Vince Wilfork, New England (Starter)
Richard Seymour, Oakland
Outside Linebackers:
James Harrison, Pittsburgh (Starter)
Cameron Wake, Miami (Starter)
Terrell Suggs, Baltimore
Inside Linebackers:
Ray Lewis, Baltimore (Starter)
Jerod Mayo, New England
Cornerbacks:
Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland (Starter)
Darrelle Revis, NY Jets (Starter)
Devin McCourty, New England
Free Safeties:
Ed Reed, Baltimore (Starter)
Brandon Meriweather, New England
Strong Safety:
Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh (Starter)
Special Teams:
Punter – Shane Lechler, Oakland
Placekicker – Billy Cundiff, Baltimore
Kick Returner – Marc Mariani, Tennessee
Additional Special Teamer – Montell Owens, Jacksonville
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