Anyone see any pro bowl selections?

[chicago JK]

I read the Eagles got 9 and the Skins only got 1 (Washington). Any word if any Cowboys made it. I would guess Larry made it on name. Not sure if anyone else will make it. Witten does but it ussually comes a year after your breakout season.

[chicago JK]

Washington Earns Pro Bowl Nod
By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
December 21, 2004



Outside linebacker Marcus Washington has been selected to the NFC squad for the 2005 Pro Bowl. Washington is the Redskins' lone Pro Bowl representative.
Rather shocking is the absence of several members of the NFC's top-ranked defense, including defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin and cornerbacks Shawn Springs and Fred Smoot. All three were named Pro Bowl alternates and will go to the All-Star game only if another player at their position sustains an injury.

The Redskins' list of alternates is as follows:

First Alternate
Clinton Portis, RB
Sean Taylor, S

Second Alternate
Antonio Pierce, MLB
Fred Smoot, CB
Tom Tupa, P

Third Alternate
Shawn Springs, CB


Fourth Alternate
Cornelius Griffin, DT

The Pro Bowl will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Feb. 13, 2005. As in years past, fans, players and coaches selected the AFC and NFC All-Stars. Each group's collective vote count one-third towards determining conference rosters.

The 6-3, 247-pound Washington has been an impact player for the Redskins since coming over from the Indianapolis Colts in the 2004 offseason. He has started every game at linebacker for the Redskins and has totaled 110 tackled and 3.5 sacks.

Washington's verve and enthusiasm has been infectious on the defense all season. The Redskins' defense is ranked first in the NFC and second in the NFL behind only Pittsburgh.

"Marcus is quickly setting an example of what it is to be the kind of Redskin we want," assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams said earlier this season. "He plays with a very up-tempo, physical attitude and nature."

Griffin being named a fourth alternate at defensive tackle is particularly surprising. He has been a dominating presence and is a big reason why the Redskins' defense is ranked third overall against the run. Griffin has 85 tackles (58 solo), 13 tackles for a loss and a team-high five sacks this season.

Smoot and Springs have joined forces to become a pair of shutdown corners. Springs is tied for the team lead with four interceptions and also has three sacks in Williams' aggressive defense. Smoot has three interceptions, a team-high 12 passes defensed and two forced fumbles.

Add in to the secondary mix Taylor, who has come on in recent weeks to be a formidable presence. He has 77 tackles (54 solo), one sack and four interceptions on the season.

At middle linebacker, Pierce made a strong push for a Pro Bowl berth in recent weeks. Forced into the starting lineup when Mike Barrow was sidelined with a knee injury early in the season, Pierce has responded with a team-high 136 tackles (92 solo), one sack and two interceptions. In last Saturday's 26-16 win over the San Francisco 49ers, Pierce returned an interception 78 yards for a touchdown.

On offense, Clinton Portis is ranked third in the NFC with 1,283 rushing yards on 333 carries. He also has five touchdowns. If he eclipses 1,500 yards, he would become the first running back to accomplish that feat three years in a row.

Wide receiver Laveranues Coles has had a quiet, but productive season, recording 80 catches (third-best in the NFC) for 860 yards. With Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season with an ankle injury, Coles' chances of earning his second consecutive Pro Bowl berth may have increased.

On special teams, punter Tom Tupa is a solid candidate for the NFC squad. He is second in the conference (behind Carolina's Todd Sauerbrun) with a 44.4 yards-per-punt average on a conference-high 94 punts. He also has nailed 29 punts inside the 20-yard line, second-best in the NFC.

[chicago JK]

December 22, 2004
By DAVE SPADARO

The Eagles have a whopping 9 players selected to the February 13 Pro Bowl in Honolulu, including first-timers Michael Lewis, Lito Sheppard and Ike Reese. Also voted into the AFC-NFC all-star game: David Akers, Brian Dawkins, Donovan McNabb, Terrell Owens, Tra Thomas and Jeremiah Trotter.
The players will all be made available throughout the day and PhiladelphiaEagles.com will have complete coverage. Stay tuned!

[TheHustler]

Sean Taylor is a first alternate for the pro bowl?

What has he done in the league? He wasn't even starting in the beginning of the year.

[Portland Fanatic]

The only one I care about from Dallas is Witten...anyone else would cause me to go :eek: . I could make a case for Ellis and Glover, but Witten is the true Pro-bowler this year.

[TheHustler]

WOW!

GIants - Barber

Shockey is an ALTERNATE!

That means Witten might be in!

[Hoods]

WOW!

GIants - Barber

Shockey is an ALTERNATE!

That means Witten might be in!
Knock on wood but.. you never know Algae Crumpler has a chance too.

[Doomsday101]

The only one I care about from Dallas is Witten...anyone else would cause me to go :eek: . I could make a case for Ellis and Glover, but Witten is the true Pro-bowler this year.

I agree, if Witten made it that would make my day even if he is the only Cowboy player to make the squade

[Waffle]

I wonder if Marcellus Wiley made the Pro-Bowl squad? He'll probably end up being an alternate.

[Midswat]

I personally couldn't care less if anyone from Dallas made the Pro Bowl.

All it does is give them ammo come contract time, and give them another game to risk injury.

[Doomsday101]

I wonder if Marcellus Wiley made the Pro-Bowl squad? He'll probably end up being an alternate.

He could go as Rowdy's sidekick

[InmanRoshi]

Actually, Larry Allen deserves to go. He's played at a Pro Bowl level this year. I haven't seen a better offensive guard, aside from maybe Faneca.

[Waffle]

He could go as Rowdy's sidekick
Maybe they will both love Hawaii so much they won't come back!

[TheHustler]

BP should announce the Cowboys Pro Bowlers in his PC.

[Doomsday101]

Maybe they will both love Hawaii so much they won't come back!

I don't mind Rowdy at least he is cool enough to enter Texas Stadium on a Harley.

[TheHustler]

Glover, Williams, Witten, Allen.

Woohoo :)

[TheKey]

ROY MADE IT!!!!!! :eek:

[TheHustler]

ROY MADE IT!!!!!! :eek:

he'll probably make it on rep alone for most of his career.

[Zman5]

he'll probably make it on rep alone for most of his career.

Yep. He probably made it because of the "Jacked up" piece on ESPN.