NFL Announces 2016 Pro Bowl Roster; Brady Earns 11th Appearance
The 2016 NFL Pro Bowl roster has been officially released. While the teams won’t be picked until Wednesday, January 27th through a fantasy draft process, we can officially analyze and scrutinize who did and did not make this years Pro Bowl.
The Carolina Panthers have the most representatives with 10 players. Meanwhile the New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals, and Seattle Seahawks each will bring seven. If either of those teams makes the Super Bowl, a lot of snubbed players will get their chance to play in Hawaii.
Teams that did not have a player representative include the Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, and Tennessee Titans.
Quarterbacks: Russell Wilson, Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers, Carson Palmer, Cam Newton, Tom Brady
Running Backs: Jonathan Stewart, LeSean McCoy, Adrian Peterson, Todd Gurley, Devonta Freeman, Doug Martin
Full Backs: Marcell Reece, Mike Tolbert
Wide Receivers: Odell Beckham Jr, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, AJ Green, Brandon Marshall, DeAndre Hopkins, Calvin Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald
Tight Ends: Rob Gronkowski, Greg Olsen, Travis Kelce, Tyler Eifert
Offensive Tackles: Jason Peters, Trent Williams, Joe Thomas, Joe Staley, Tyron Smith
Centers: Mike Pouncey, Alex Mack, Ryan Kalil, Travis Frederick
Offensive Guards: Marshall Yanda, Zach Martin, Trai Turner, Josh Sitton, David Decastro, Mike Iupati
Defensive Ends: JJ Watt, Ezekiel Ansah, Michael Bennett, Khalil Mack, Chandler Jones, Muhammed Wilkerson
Defensive Tackles: Fletcher Cox, Kawann Short, Geno Atkins, Gerald McCoy, Calais Campbell, Aaron Donald
Outside Linebackers: DeMarcus Ware, Von Miller, Justin Houston, Tamba Hali, Thomas Davis, Jamie Collins
Inside Linebackers: Bobby Wagner, Luke Kuechley, NaVorro Bowman, Clay Matthews
Cornerbacks: Darrelle Revis, Aqib Talib, Richard Sherman, Patrick Peterson, Marcus Peters, Josh Norman, Chris Harris, Malcolm Butler
Safeties: Earl Thomas, Charles Woodson, Reggie Nelson, Tyrann Mathieu, Kam Chancellor, Eric Berry
Kickers: Dan Bailey, Stephen Gostkowski
Punters: Sam Koch, Johnny Hekker
Punt Returners: Darren Sproles, Tyler Lockett
Special Teams: Matthew Slater, Justin Bethel
Off the bat I can pick out a couple of snubs. Jaguars receiver Allen Robinson, Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, and Dolphins safety Rashad Jones all appear to be snubs this year.
With Tyrann Mathieu going down with an ACL tear last week, Jenkins could fill in as a replacement. Also if a team such as Carolina or New England makes it to the Super Bowl, we could see a lot of snubs take the field.
On a historical note, this will be Charles Woodson’s ninth and final Pro Bowl. Quarterback Tom Brady will be making his 11th appearance on a Pro Bowl roster during his long career.