Sheldon Brown says "No" to pro bowl
by JasonB on Jan 26, 2010 9:54 AM EST
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PrintSheldon Brown won't be at this year's pro bowl, but it won't be because he was snubbed... It's because he doesn't want to go.
Brown was named a second alternate when the rosters were initially announced and the opportunity was there for him to make his Pro Bowl debut. However, Brown turned down an invitation, citing personal reasons, the Eagles told the Daily News' Les Bowen.
It would have been cool to see Sheldon finally get that pro bowl bid, but honestly the meaning of being named to the pro bowl has been seriously cheapened this year. I think the NFC is down to it's 3rd alternate at corner. The NFC is definitely down to it's 3rd alternate at returner... Matt Schaub is now starting for the AFC at QB. David Garrard is in the pro bowl and he was the 8th choice... I'm not kidding, he was really the 8th alternate after Peyton Manning couldn't play, injuries, guys like Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Palmer turned down invites. At this rate, Shawn Andrews has an outside shot at getting named to the roster and he hasn't played in two years.
Up to 17 alternates could play in the game.
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Well shit
Maybe he’s hurtin’ and needs to rest. Oh well.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
Class act
I recently met Sheldon down at the Nova Care complex and he was the most down to earth, interested guy. There were no airs about he man, a true class act and his turning down this pro bowl is no surprise for a guy who does not seem to need the constant attention other athletes in this day and age do. God Bless you Sheldon, keep up the great work.
Haha
Re: Shawn Andrews. Maybe he will win a Grammy for his music too!
by ajay on Jan 26, 2010 10:43 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
We need more players like Sheldon.
He is one of the only tough guys left on the team.
Brent Celek > Chuck Norris
pay the man and sign him till hes 40
Desean Jackson- Im Number 1, the real deal, The 1(0)ne to Watch.
Interview while at Cal.
Please
pay him. He’s done everything but complain.
by LegendKnight22 on Jan 26, 2010 11:50 AM EST reply actions
But he played......
Lito Sheppard complained and didn’t play………..now that sucks.
"The players care about the Pro Bowl!!!"
lmao yea rite maybe London Fletcher
GIVE ME A BLUE JACKETS TEAM WORTH ROOTING FOR
Pay Sheldon Brown!!!
He was the only one in the secondary who could make a tackle. He the last of the great secondary players that were on the Eagles!!! If our secondary don’t learn how to tackle, it’s going to a long, tough, and difficult 2010!!! Too many missed and broken tackles, all OVER the gridiron!! Some of these guys should be ashamed to call themselves Eagles!!
Go back and STUDY the films of the great Eagles secondary players!! We don’t put the hurt on NOBODY!!!
he took 5 years off of reggie bush’s life. and for that, he should be able to do whatever he wants.
Eat what the monkey eats, then eat the monkey. -U.S. Navy survival guidance
by psudrozz on Jan 26, 2010 3:23 PM EST reply actions 10 recs
those words should be dipped in bronze
"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh
If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK
by NorthPhillyKid on Jan 26, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
Sooo
17 possible alternatives…
And they moved Pro Bowl week before Super Bowl why again?
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
I like that Goodell recognized that the Pro Bowl sucks and needs changing, but this move is turning into an unmitigated disaster. I’m not sure a sport as physical as football should have an all star game. Or at least take a page from the NFL, NBA and MLB and actually make it a weekend with skills competitions, rising stars games or whatever.
Or at least take a page from the NFL, NBA and MLB and actually make it a weekend with skills competitions, rising stars games or whatever.
They actually do have the skills competition. It’s equally boring.
Never a good sign when the only memorable highlight in the Pro Bowl over the past 10 years was when they interviewed Manning on the sideline and he went into his whole “idiot kicker” rant about Mike Vanderjagt.
I watch it too
Love seeing the different helmets, and there have been some good games. Its cool to see them playing just to have fun. Its different atmosphere.
Moving it before the Super Bowl was DUMB.
Reid- Best Coach in Eagles History
McNabb- Best QB in Eagles History
This is the year
This is what happens when you have the ProBowl b4 the Superbowl
To me the Eagles are like that girlfriend that pisses u off, then u hate her, but the next morning you wake up and remember that thing u love so much about her
by XxBleedGreen5xX on Jan 26, 2010 3:51 PM EST reply actions
The NFL just contacted me and asked if I wanted to play, but I turned it down. Now they’re looking at Ray Rhodes, Freddie Mitchell, and JIBTA.
"Backs in the 'I'...First and 10...McNabb, play action. Is back again. He is looking..he is going deep. He wants DeSean Jackson..who HAS IT!!! HE HAS IT!!! AND STEPPED INTO THE ENDZONE!! He took it away from the defender!! He took it away from Dominique Rogers-Cromarte, and ran into the endzone!!"
by McNabb2Maclin4Philly on Jan 26, 2010 4:49 PM EST reply actions
I turned them down because I have the BGN game in Philly on Saturday.
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
Me too
Priorities man, priorities.
Reid- Best Coach in Eagles History
McNabb- Best QB in Eagles History
This is the year
o come on...
like you wouldn’t watch that for at least 10 minutes just for the comedic factor
Eat what the monkey eats, then eat the monkey. -U.S. Navy survival guidance
heres @ManishMehta "Bold" NFL predictions hes from the NJ star-ledger if #1 comes true im shooting myself
Bold #NFL predictions for 2010: 1) D. McNabb leads Vikings (not Eagles) to Super Bowl. 2) Peyton Manning earns official Mensa membership
Prett much offiical
That the Pro Bowl has become even more irrelevant by moving to the week before the Super Bowl.
Only more proof
that Sheldon Brown is the fucking man and spits in the face of the system. I salute you, sir.
by birds'n'raiders on Jan 27, 2010 12:38 PM EST reply actions
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