AP All Pro Teams (Ware 1st, Witten 2nd)

[DTK]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80dfd4f6&template=with-video&confirm=true

I'd like to see an actualy count vote just to see how many writers left Ware off there ballot. But congrats to he and Witten, they deserve it.

Also, you'd think they could spell Ware's first name right. Sheesh. And how did Tuck make first team ahead of Abraham?

 

[THUMPER]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80dfd4f6&template=with-video&confirm=true

I'd like to see an actualy count vote just to see how many writers left Ware off there ballot. But congrats to he and Witten, they deserve it.

Also, you'd think they could spell Ware's first name right. Sheesh. And how did Tuck make first team ahead of Abraham?

Pretty crappy team if you ask me. It looks like they went solely by stats (total yards, receptions, sacks, INTs, etc.) for most of their selections. :bang2:

 

[Temo]

Pretty crappy team if you ask me. It looks like they went solely by stats (total yards, receptions, sacks, INTs, etc.) for most of their selections. :bang2:

I think these are great sections and reflect both success in the current season as well as overall talent level. Who isn't here who belongs?

 

[sad_otter]

6 second team offensive tackles is a little weird.

 

[AdamJT13]

I'd like to see an actualy count vote just to see how many writers left Ware off there ballot.

Four voters left Ware off their ballots. He got 46 total votes -- 45 votes at OLB and one at defensive end. The only players with more votes were Ed Reed (50) and Albert Haynesworth (49).

Interestingly, 11 voters left James Harrison off their ballots (he got 38 votes at OLB and one vote at ILB).

Also, Leonard Davis and Jay Ratliff made third-team All-Pro, and Newman got one vote.




OFFENSE

Quarterback
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis, 28; Drew Brees, New Orleans, 10; Philip Rivers, San Diego, 9; Chad Pennington, Miami, 2; Kurt Warner, Arizona, 1.

y-Running Backs
Adrian Peterson, Minnesota, 45; Michael Turner, Atlanta, 40; DeAngelo Williams, Carolina, 13; Clinton Portis, Washington, 1.

Fullback
Le'Ron McClain, Baltimore, 38; Madison Hedgecock, NY Giants, 5; Mike Sellers, Washington, 4; Tony Richardson, NY Jets, 2; Ovie Mughelli, Atlanta, 1.

Tight End
Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City, 33; Jason Witten, Dallas, 14; Dallas Clark, Indianapolis, 2; Antonio Gates, San Diego, 1.

Wide Receivers
Andre Johnson, Houston, 45; Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona, 21; Steve Smith, Carolina, 16; Wes Welker, New England, 6; Anquan Boldin, Arizona, 5; Roddy White, Atlanta, 4; Brandon Marshall, Denver, 1; Randy Moss, New England, 1; Calvin Johnson, Detroit, 1.

Tackles
Jordan Gross, Carolina, 34; Michael Roos, Tennessee, 32; Ryan Clady, Denver, 14; David Stewart, Tennessee, 3; Walter Jones, Seattle, 3; Jason Peters, Buffalo, 3; David Diehl, NY Giants, 3; Joe Thomas, Cleveland, 3; Chris Samuels, Washington, 2; Jon Runyan, Philadelphia, 1; Levi Brown, Arizona, 1; Ryan Harris, Denver, 1.

Guards
Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota, 40; Chris Snee, NY Giants, 32; Kris Dielman, San Diego, 10; Alan Faneca, NY Jets, 7; Logan Mankins, New England, 4; Leonard Davis, Dallas, 2; Travelle Wharton, Carolina, 2; Harvey Dahl, Atlanta, 1; Ben Grubbs, Baltimore, 1; Justin Smiley, Miami, 1.

Center
Kevin Mawae, Tennessee, 25; Shaun O'Hara, NY Giants, 18; Nick Mangold, NY Jets, 3; Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis, 2; Casey Wiegmann, Denver, 1; Todd McClure, Atlanta, 1.

Placekicker
Stephen Gostkowski, New England, 28; John Carney, NY Giants, 13; Rob Bironas, Tennessee, 3; Jason Hanson, Detroit, 3; Phil Dawson, Cleveland, 2; Jason Elam, Atlanta, 1.

Kick Returner
Leon Washington, NY Jets, 19; Clifton Smith, Tampa Bay, 16; Leodis McKelvin, Buffalo, 4; Josh Cribbs, Cleveland, 4; Darren Sproles, San Diego, 2 1/2; Johnnie Lee Higgins, Oakland, 1 1/2; Roscoe Parrish, Buffalo, 1; Justin Miller, Oakland, 1; Reggie Bush, New Orleans, 1.

DEFENSE

Ends
Justin Tuck, NY Giants, 26; Jared Allen, Minnesota, 21; Julius Peppers, Carolina, 20; John Abraham, Atlanta, 17; Mario Williams, Houston, 8; Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis, 4; Aaron Smith, Pittsburgh, 2; DeMarcus Ware, Dallas, 1; Trent Cole, Philadelphia, 1.

Tackles
Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee, 49; Kevin Williams, Minnesota, 25; Kris Jenkins, NY Jets, 11; Haloti Ngata, Baltimore, 6; Jay Ratliff, Dallas, 3; Casey Hampton, Pittsburgh, 2; Shaun Rogers, Cleveland, 2; Pat Williams, Minnesota, 1; Fred Robbins, NY Giants, 1.

Outside Linebackers
DeMarcus Ware, Dallas, 45; James Harrison, Pittsburgh, 38; Joey Porter, Miami, 13; Terrell Suggs, Baltimore, 2; LaMarr Woodley, Pittsburgh 1; Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay, 1.

y-Inside Linebacker
Ray Lewis, Baltimore, 39; Jon Beason, Carolina, 18; Patrick Willis, San Francisco, 17; James Farrior, Pittsburgh, 12; London Fletcher, Washington, 8; Barrett Ruud, Tampa Bay, 1; James Harrison, Pittsburgh, 1; Stewart Bradley, Philadelphia, 1; Bart Scott, Baltimore, 1; Jerod Mayo, New England, 1.

Cornerbacks

Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland, 32; Cortland Finnegan, Tennessee, 31; Charles Woodson, Green Bay, 17; Antoine Winfield, Minnesota, 10; Asante Samuel, New England, 3; Darrelle Revis, NY Jets, 2; Champ Bailey, Denver, 1; Ronde Barber, Tampa Bay, 1; Corey Webster, NY Giants 1; Will Allen, Miami, 1; Terence Newman, Dallas, 1.

Safeties
Ed Reed, Baltimore, 50; Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh, 46; Adrian Wilson, Arizona, 2; Quintin Mikell, Philadelphia, 1; Nick Collins, Green Bay, 1.

Punter
Shane Lechler, Oakland, 25; Donnie Jones, Miami, 10; Jeff Feagles, NY Giants, 6; Sam Koch, Baltimore, 5; Mike Scifres, San Diego, 3; Brad Maynard, Chicago, 1.

x-one voter selected only one running back.
y-one voter selected only one inside linebacker.


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[AdamJT13]

6 second team offensive tackles is a little weird.

Five guys tied with three votes each.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Personally, I think only players and coaches should be able to vote on such things. At least offical ones. Most media types are stupid anyhow. Harrison got a vote as an ILB? His voting rights should be taken away.

 

[Derinyar]

I'm not sure the players/coaches look at that stuff too much during the season anyway. I've noticed in the leagues that do in season player voting its mostly done on reputation anyway.

I don't think theres anything like a perfect system for these types of awards.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

I supposed I am biased, but Gonzalez over Witten is an absolute joke in my eyes.

 

[bobtheflob]

I'd like to know who voted for Brooks and whether this person actually watched him play this season.

 

[bobtheflob]

I supposed I am biased, but Gonzalez over Witten is an absolute joke in my eyes.

Personally I would have voted for Witten, but I in no way see Gonzales winning being a joke. He had a huge year this year.

 

[AdamJT13]

Harrison got a vote as an ILB? His voting rights should be taken away.

Give the voters a break. They only voted for a few players at the wrong positions this time. And it didn't even cost anyone a spot on the first team this year.

 

[fortdick]

I supposed I am biased, but Gonzalez over Witten is an absolute joke in my eyes.

I think that the writers don't like the fact that Witten is a snitch

 

[QT]

I supposed I am biased, but Gonzalez over Witten is an absolute joke in my eyes.

Actually Gonzales had a great year. It surprised me. Especially with the offense KC had.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

I supposed I am biased, but Gonzalez over Witten is an absolute joke in my eyes.

You are....

Gonzo is a beast. That put up huge numbers with Tyler Thigpen.

 

[DawnOfANewD]

A homer talking here, but kinda surprised Bradie received nary a vote at ILB. 8 sacks and 3 forced fumbles is pretty impressive.

 

[joseephuss]

Actually Gonzales had a great year. It surprised me. Especially with the offense KC had.

A good tight end can produce good numbers even in a bad offense in today's NFL. That is why every team is trying to find good tight ends to take advantage of the mis-matches they create. Even when Dallas struggled on offense this season they were able to get Witten the ball. The tight end is still the safety valve for most QBs. It was in KC and in Dallas this season. Gonzales had a huge year with over a 1000 yards and 10 TDs. He was very deserving.

 

[AdamJT13]

By the way, Ware's number of votes was the most for any outside linebacker since Derrick Brooks in 2002 (when he won DPOY).

Ware also led all outside linebackers last season in the voting. He has gone from one vote as a rookie to seven in his second season (second-team All-Pro) to 39 last year to 45 this year (plus one vote at DE).