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Post by badgernation on Dec 16, 2008 15:14:09 GMT -5
Pro Bowl Rosters are going to be announced in about an hour.... My prediction for Packers:
No Starters Charles Woodson as only Packer Representative
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Post by badgernation on Dec 16, 2008 16:17:39 GMT -5
Quarterback Kurt Warner, Arizona Drew Brees, New Orleans Eli Manning, New York Giants Running back Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Michael Turner, Atlanta Clinton Portis, Washington
Fullback Mike Sellers, Washington
Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Anquan Boldin, Arizona Steve Smith, Carolina Roddy White, Atlanta
Tight end Jason Witten, Dallas Chris Cooley, Washington
Tackle Jordan Gross, Carolina Walter Jones, Seattle Chris Samuels, Washington
Guard Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota Chris Snee, New York Giants Leonard Davis, Dallas
Center Andre Gurode, Dallas Shaun O'Hara, New York Giants
Defense
Pos. Starter(s) Reserves Defensive end Julius Peppers, Carolina Justin Tuck, New York Giants Jared Allen, Minnesota
Defensive tackle Kevin Williams, Minnesota Jay Ratliff, Dallas Pat Williams, Minnesota
Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Lance Briggs, Chicago Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay
Inside linebacker Patrick Willis, San Francisco Jon Beason, Carolina
Cornerback Charles Woodson, Green Bay Antoine Winfield, Minnesota Asante Samuel, Philadelphia
Free safety Nick Collins, Green Bay Brian Dawkins, Philadelphia
Strong safety Adrian Wilson, Arizona Special teams Pos. Starter(s) Reserves Punter Jeff Feagles, New York Giants Placekicker John Carney, New York Giants Kick returner Clifton Smith, Tampa Bay Special teamer Sean Morey, Arizona
AFC Offense Pos. Starter(s) Reserves Quarterback Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Brett Favre, New York Jets Jay Cutler, Denver
Running back Thomas Jones, New York Jets Chris Johnson, Tennessee Ronnie Brown, Miami
Fullback Le'Ron McClain, Baltimore Wide receiver Andre Johnson, Houston Brandon Marshall, Denver Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Wes Welker, New England
Tight end Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Antonio Gates, San Diego Tackle Joe Thomas, Cleveland Jason Peters, Buffalo Michael Roos, Tennessee Guard Alan Faneca, New York Jets Kris Dielman, San Diego Brian Waters, Kansas City
Center Kevin Mawae, Tennessee Nick Mangold, New York Jets
Defense
Pos. Starter(s) Reserves
Defensive end Mario Williams, Houston Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Robert Mathis, Indianapolis
Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee Kris Jenkins, New York Jets Shaun Rogers, Cleveland
Outside linebacker James Harrison, Pittsburgh Joey Porter, Miami Terrell Suggs, Baltimore
Inside linebacker Ray Lewis, Baltimore James Farrior, Pittsburgh
Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland Cortland Finnegan, Tennessee Darrelle Revis, New York Jets
Free safety Ed Reed, Baltimore Strong safety Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Chris Hope, Tennessee
Special teams Pos. Starter(s) Reserves Punter Shane Lechler, Oakland Placekicker Stephen Gostkowski, New England Kick returner Leon Washington, New York Jets Special teamer Brendon Ayanbadejo, Baltimore
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Post by badgernation on Dec 16, 2008 16:26:02 GMT -5
Was actually surprised that Collins made it.... and as a starter.... I guess the last month didn't hurt him.....
6 Vikings 0 Lions
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Post by thegreenmeanie on Dec 16, 2008 19:28:30 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Way to go Charles!!
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Post by amoeba15 on Dec 17, 2008 1:25:18 GMT -5
I am disappointed that Charles Woodson did not make it as both a cornerback and safety.
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Post by 50poundhead on Dec 17, 2008 9:47:13 GMT -5
A little surprised Collins is there and Jennings is not there. Woodson is a tremendous player, plain and simple.
This does show one thing to me. Star players matter. The Vikings have what Jerry Burns used to call "the big knockers" and those are the guys who can change games. I believe at most positions, we can compete with the Vikings and we are better at a number of positions than they are, but their top-tier guys are not only better than our players at the same positions, the Viking guys are game-changers, especially on defense.
But note, the Vikings got these guys both through free agency and the draft. It's both methods. Thompson has done well in FA with bringing in Woodson, but he needs to bring in another couple of guys who are impact players.
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Post by snowpack on Dec 18, 2008 15:53:50 GMT -5
Thompson has done well in FA with bringing in Woodson, but he needs to bring in another couple of guys who are impact players. Not really on topic but I agree. It is going to be an interesting off-season in which a lot of questions will be answered. If we are not active in free agency and let veteran players go, then we will know TT is delusional. Maybe delusional is too strong of a word, but this year gave us a good look at the talent at hand. We have played back-ups as starters, let our young starters develop and mature and we are at 5-9. No matter what side of the TT/MM/Favre fence you sit on, everyone seems to agree we need good veteran FA playmakers, especially on the lines. Injuries, the Favre summer and youthful growing pains have given TT and the coaching staff an out this year. Next year is where the rubber meets the road.
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Post by badgernation on Dec 18, 2008 19:41:00 GMT -5
Injuries, the Favre summer and youthful growing pains have given TT and the coaching staff an out this year. Next year is where the rubber meets the road.
Don't forget some injuries....
But I thought the rubber met the p........ Ah never mind
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Post by adam on Dec 20, 2008 15:48:24 GMT -5
Greg Jennings got jipped.....AGAIN. : I also think Calvin Johnson got jipped... only bright future star for the Lions. I know they haven't won a game but without him they wouldn't even be able to score points!
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Post by badgernation on Dec 20, 2008 16:04:16 GMT -5
Greg Jennings got jipped.....AGAIN. : I also think Calvin Johnson got jipped... only bright future star for the Lions. I know they haven't won a game but without him they wouldn't even be able to score points! I do not believe Jennings got jipped.... Of the WR's in front of him whom do you take out? What may have hurt Jennings is that he faded at the end... Much like past years.... Then again I do not believe Collins deserves to be there much less a starter.. But Jennings may get to Hawaii since he is the first alternate at WR
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Post by adam on Dec 28, 2008 22:43:56 GMT -5
Greg Jennings got jipped.....AGAIN. : I also think Calvin Johnson got jipped... only bright future star for the Lions. I know they haven't won a game but without him they wouldn't even be able to score points! I do not believe Jennings got jipped.... Of the WR's in front of him whom do you take out? What may have hurt Jennings is that he faded at the end... Much like past years.... Then again I do not believe Collins deserves to be there much less a starter..But Jennings may get to Hawaii since he is the first alternate at WR Huh!? Collins definitely deserves that spot bud!
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