What Eagles are deserving of Pro Bowl bids?
by JimmyK on Dec 27, 2010 3:01 PM EST
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PrintThe NFL Pro Bowl rosters will be announced at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday, Dec. 28 on a special "NFL Total Access 2011 Pro Bowl Selection Show" on NFL Network. This year, there are more than just a handful of Eagles players that are deserving of a trip to Honolulu. Let's take a look at the 2010 Philadelphia Eagles that could get an invite:
I see 5 locks (75% or greater chance, in my opinion):
1) Michael Vick - He's the clear MVP of the NFC, and was the leading vote getter for the Pro Bowl up until about a week or 2 ago, when he was passed by Tom Brady. Vick has been THE story of the NFL this season. No debate here at all. Likelihood - 100%
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2) Asante Samuel - He leads the NFL in interceptions with 7 (he led the league in interceptions last year with 9), and is a regular Pro Bowl selection. He's a lock. Likelihood - 99.9%.
3) Jason Peters - He started off the season little shaky, but since he came back from minor knee surgery, he's been simply outstanding. He's another Pro Bowl regular that should have no trouble getting in yet again. Look at what he did to poor Igor Olshansky during the Eagles 4-minute drive a few weeks ago against the Cowboys (below). Likelihood - 90%.
4) David Akers - Another Pro Bowl regular, who was 86% on his FG attempts this season. His only meaningful competition this year are dome guys Matt Bryant (Falcons) and Jay Feely (Cardinals). One of the plays of the season in my opinion was Akers' picture-perfect onsides kick against the Giants. Likelihood - 80%.
5) Trent Cole - He won't be helped by the fan vote, but the players and coaches know exactly how good Trent Cole is. Likelihood - 75%.
The next tier (40-74%):
6) DeSean Jackson - Last year he made it as both a wide receiver and punt returner, and although he's had similar production to last year, he faces stiffer competition from the likes of Devin Hester (as a returner) and WR's Roddy White, Greg Jennings, Calvin Johnson, and Hakeem Nicks. Kind of crazy to think he won't make it, but he's no lock this year. I think Nicks might have to wait another year. Likelihood - 65%.
7) LeSean McCoy - 1,036 rushing yards, 5.3 yards per carry, 74 receptions, and has done all the little things that go unnoticed in Pro Bowl voting (ie. pass protection). His jump from 2009 to 2010 was meteoric, and he's absolutely deserving of a Pro Bowl nod, but there are some bigger names lurking (Adrian Peterson, Michael Turner, Steven Jackson) that also had good seasons. Likelihood - 60%.
8) Todd Herremans - Will Herremans finally get that recognition he deserves? With the Eagles playing in so many prime time games this season, I think he's gotten some notice. Guard is one of those positions that guys seem to just get re-voted in every year, but a couple 2009 Pro Bowl guards are undeserving this season. Leonard Davis was putrid in 2010, and Davin Joseph missed 4 games to injury. I think Herrdogg finally breaks through. Likelihood - 50%.
9) Quintin Mikell - Mikell is quietly having a very good year, certainly better than his season in 2009. He made the Pro Bowl in 2009 because safety was a weak position in the NFC. Well, it still is, and Mikell has been better. Likelihood - 40%.
Longshots
Jeremy Maclin - 64 catches, 890 yards, 10 TD's. Great season, but it's not enough to get him in. He'll need a bunch of guys to drop out. Likelihood - 1% (without the help of guys dropping out).
Mike Patterson - Very quietly having perhaps his best season, but without any overly impressive stats he really doesn't have much of a shot at all. Likelihood - 1%.
Sav Rocca - Had arguably his best season this year, but there are better punters in the NFC. Likelihood - <1%.
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I kinda hope steven jackson makes it…he always gets jipped because of his shitty team
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I kinda hope none of the Eagles make it
All it can do is make them more expensive at their next contract. I don’t watch or care about the Pro Bowl, so there’s no “I’d like to see my guys play” aspect, and I couldn’t care less whether the league thinks our players are good — it’s much more important to me that we be able to keep the ones we think are good.
I’d have to say you’re taking it a little too serious. I hope you are financially invested in the Eagles, because if you’re just a regular fan then you need to have a little bit more fun! Bragging rights, swag, all that BS they talk about every day on NFL network.. that’s part of the game. Sure I’d hate to see Jackon or Vick leave if they don’t get their asking price, but at the same time, we know they are good already.. they will get paid or they won’t.
ours DTs will never make it -- no stats will accumulate ever
It’s a shame, but I think Jackson should be on the list for pro bowls but I guess he doesn’t have enough TDs. But really there is no threat out there like he is.. shady should make it also… its a shame our O-line is such a piece of crap we would probably have even more stats
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lol... it was a failed op
but donny didn’t do much to help out with one of his worst seasons ever
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what a joke
herremans .. pro bowl .. hes a fuckin joke .. he is a below average starter .. and maclin and his 10 tds are higher than jackson .. mikell .. no fuckin way .. u know who should make it .. winston justice .. hands down .. he belongs there
by jack is better than asante on Dec 27, 2010 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
He’s been inconsistent, but when he’s on (and he’s been on much more often than not) he’s played at a near All-Pro level.
DTMWTD
by alcatraz0109 on Dec 27, 2010 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Mikell has been an All-Pro caliber safety this season.
by Route36 on Dec 28, 2010 1:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You know Joe it wouldnt surprise me if this pic was one you took
I swear your in love with d mac
UDDDDAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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lol i guess i cant do pictures here at work idk though
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Wouldn't it be hysterical...
…if they decided to vote Don in as a sort of Lifetime Achievement Award, to sort of make it up to him for the crappy way the Redskins treated him?
woudlnt surprise me
hes the only person who can play like dog shit, get benched like he should’ve, and everyone say it was an unjust classless benching. the guy is immune to criticism and anything else negative in the media.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
im assuming you dont live in dc..
but the mcnabb talk here makes me want to stab myself in the eye. cant wait till hes gone.
altho the endless failing at life that is the redskins is amazing
by BobbyDucati on Dec 27, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
lol, no i live about 20 miles north of philly in the burbs
and its VERY refreshing that we stop getting a bi weekly dose of donny drama bc someone hurt his feelings. GOD IM GLAD HES GONE!!!
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Life is good .
I think Vick has brought the Eagles back 5 times in 2nd half this year to win games. 3 times in 4th Q.
Quite a contrast.
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
what media outlets criticize this guy/>
Its always “he wasn’t treated right.” or “disrespected.” hell even the race card got played with Rush. even the philly media went super easy on him during his past few years. they were always blaming the play calling and the players around mcnabb…
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Think that might have been because Rush said the only reason anybody thought he was good is because the NFL wanted a black guy to do well? Maybe?
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Dec 27, 2010 5:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s not a word for word quote, but it’s hard to argue that it wasn’t what he was saying. His quote was something more like “The NFL was desirous of having a black QB be successful, so McNabb got credit for successes that weren’t his” (Then I recall Steve Young opining something about Koy Detmer needing to be the starter. Moron). I’m not sure how else you would spin that, and I’m not sure how anyone but Chubby Blowhard could possibly be accussed of being the one playing the race card in that situation.
He did not say the NFL, he said the media.
On another note, I heard at least 12 references, spat out with no emphasis, matter of fact , “future Hall of famer” Donovan McNabb. I don’t remember exactly, but probably Fox, NBC, NFL network. I don’t watch much ESPN. this occurred between about weeks 6-12.
It struck me as fraudulent on their part, whether he should get serious consideration or not.
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
No, actually, just looked at a video of what he said.
He said Don wasn’t as good as the media makes him out to be and the defense deserves more credit for Eagles success. He said the media wants a black QB to succeed.
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
exactly...and all the numb nuts spun it as racist
even black analyst agreed with him while he said it… but with the media treats mcnabb so differently than everyoen else you would think that he might be right
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Gahhhhhh... Dorenbos!
He made it last year. Probably has a good shot this year, too. I knew I’d forget someone.
Dude, it would be more surprising if you didn’t forget Dorenbos. He’s an awesome guy and all, but he’s the long snapper who doesn’t even have a secondary position. The only time you hear about the long snapper is if he botches the snap. Dorenbos doesn’t, so you don’t really hear his name. Ever. That’s a good thing, and is probably his best case for the Pro Bowl. On the other hand, I haven’t heard of any of his competition, either.
Those Vick highlights are so impressive
I’m kind of bummed they only went halfway through the season…. I could watch a feature length film of every good Vick play. I’d get me a bowl of popcorn, turn the lights low, and enjoy.
Enter the Vicksperience.
So So true
I love watching the highlights man, just great times. A nice HD cut of Vicks season this year would be an award winning film to me.
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Eagles all the way!
I would go to battle with these guys anytime-Michael Vick
Yeah, we all need to petition Jimmy to do a compilation of all the Vick highlights with the Eagles. Including last years plats as well, like the bomb to Maclin in the Dallas game.
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by midnitegreen on Dec 28, 2010 5:55 AM EST up reply actions
Hoping none of the Eagles are playing in the Pro Bowl, since they’ll be resting up for the SB the following week.
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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Dec 27, 2010 4:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
+a billion
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Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
I believe the offical rules state that players in the SB can not be on the roster.
by captain nodar on Dec 27, 2010 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Although the players in the SB still get there Pro-Bowl selection bonus!
Losing the SB Pro-Bowlers makes a mockery of the Pro-Bowl. Last season with Manning at the Superbowl and Brady & Rivers the AFC Quarterbacks were Gerrard, Young and Schaub! In addition to this most of the representatives from the losers of the Championship games did not participate in the Pro-Bowl.
Hence there is the scenario that the 4 top teams in the NFL do not contribute players to the Pro-Bowl. Goodell once again killing the NFL
by Brawnybalboa on Dec 27, 2010 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Shady might not get in, but he's deserving
1,000 rushing yards, 5.3 per carry, 70 receptions, 500 receiving yards.
That’s an amazingly unique stat line.
Something accomplished by only one other player, Marshall Faulk, in NFL history.
by Shady is an Eagle! on Dec 27, 2010 4:47 PM EST reply actions
2 games left.
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
wow im surprised
Westy wasnt on that list. He isnt so there it is, but its a surprise to me
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by northern eagle on Dec 27, 2010 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
Westbrook's 2007
Is one of the all-time great seasons.
238 rush, 1,333 yards, 7 TDs; 90 rec. 771 yards, 5 TDs.
2,103 from scrimmage altogether, and certainly the TDs are a little low for an all-time great season, but 2,100 yards in 330 touches …
Actually
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/yds_from_scrimmage_single_season.htm
It’s the 38th best yards from scrimmage season in league history, but Westy did it in 15 games, and he’s 150 yards from 12th.
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Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
Change the ypc minimum to 5.0
And Westy’s 2006 center is there. Ray Rice’s 2009 season is as well. So is LaDanian Tomlinson’s 2003 season and Priest Holmes’s 2002 season.
With Akers
you didn’t even mention all the touchbacks he’s been kicking. I think Jesus might have written dude a scrip for some HGH or something.
Nope.
flash back to first 3 games?
He hasn’t kicked one since he stopped taking the roids… errr… 5+ games ago?
The day Akers retires and we have to worry about kicking
will be a sad, sad day.
Also we don’t beat the Giants without that “look everyone I’m gonna kick it deep, psych it’s an onside” kick either.
Dude is clutch. Except while wearing pink shoes.
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Mike Patterson????? PLEASE!!!!!!
He’s not even the best DT on the team..
come to think of it he’s the third, i’ll take Buck and Dixon over him.
He's better than Bunk this year.
"What a gorgeous dog. What do you feed him?"
Oh and false start Peters...
He’ll get in by default, all the good LT’s are in the AFC.
Here’s a list for all u A holes….
1.Joe Thomas
2.Jake Long
3.Ryan Clady
4. Jared Gaither.
5.D’Brick (NYJ)
6.M.Roos….. and the list goes on, ALL in the AFC and ALL better than Peters.
You’re still around?
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
by Imp on Dec 27, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I really don’t remember the last time we heard “false start, offense, number 71”.
And I bet one could make an argument he’s been better than most if not all those names on your list.
DTMWTD
by alcatraz0109 on Dec 27, 2010 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
I totally agree with your top 5. I really hope Trent Cole gets the votes, he deserves to be there. He is so under appreciated, he deserves to always be in the discussion with the top DE’s in the league. Outside of those top 5 I honestly think LeSean McCoy should be in the probowl. He is a true dual threat, running and catching the ball. He makes big plays are crucial times, and he has turned into a pretty darned good blocker too. Djax will make it in based on name and huge plays. Which RB’s do you guys think will make it in the NFC? I’d say Peterson, Turner, and hopefully McCoy.
i don't think this is T. Cole's year
with guys like John Abraham, and Tuck beasting this year, Cole might be on the outside looking in. Factor in guys like Charles Johnson(Car) James Hall(STL), and Chris Clemons having sleeper seasons, as well as name guys like Peppers and Jared Allen, i’m thinking Cole and Osi are not in Honolulu this year.
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Definite (90%+)- Vick, Samuel, Peters, Akers, Dorenbos
Likely (75%) – Cole (Production lag down the stretch has hurt his chances a bit)
Maybe (50%) – McCoy (Should be as long as has 2 decent last games)
Long Shot (<20%) – Maclin, Jackson (Likely one of these guys will make it though as an injury replacement)
Wish Upon a Star (<5%) – Herremans
No Shot – Patterson (Arguably has been outplayed by Dixon; no shot at Pro Bowl), Mikell (Say what?!), Rocca (Fading as the weather as turned a bit colder as he usually does)
Yeah I don't think this is Mikell's year either
He’s had better years. Adrian Wilson is perennial PB SS too, so Mikell’s gotta be the next best? I’m thinking they take two FSs and two SSs but I could be wrong.
I think you’re right about Herremans too, sadly.
I think McCoy is in but as JK mentioned, the comp is tight. Cole should be in.
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I wouldn't put Cole in this year
How many sacks in the last 5-6 games? He disappeared entirely in a few of them. He just can’t seem to get from that “very good” to “elite” level.
In Cole’s defense, it’s hard to sack when you’re getting hold every snap and refs aren’t doing a damn thing about it.
RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.
by Imp on Dec 27, 2010 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Teams have learned to double and hold him when possible. His production has tailed off in the latter part of the year (3 sacks since the bye), but the man still leads DEs in tackles and had 10 last week. And his presence in the run game hasn’t diminished, either.
DTMWTD
by alcatraz0109 on Dec 27, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Nope
Rank (NFC)
Recs: T-37th
Yards: 6th
Yds/Game: 3rd
Avg: 1st
TDs: T-12th
20+: 1st
YAC: 28th
1st: T-22nd
Yeah he is a home-run hitter but he really lags in a bunch of other categories too. If his TDs were in double digits or he was having a great year as a PR, he would be a lock. Depends on what he does his last 2 games. If he produces like he has the last 3, he isn’t a Pro Bowler.
Yeah
Last 2 games don’t matter, as roster is announced tomorrow night
by captain nodar on Dec 27, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
f he produces like he has the last 3, he isn’t a Pro Bowler.
4 Rec. for 210 yards and a TD against Dallas isn’t deserving??
The 4 receptions won’t exactly blow people away.
DTMWTD
by alcatraz0109 on Dec 27, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
as a first choice?
Not seeing it. Roddy White is a lock, Calvin Johnson too, Hakeem Nicks has better overall numbers and that last spot will be the production of Greg Jennings verse the name recognition of Larry Fitzgerald. Afraid DeSean is gonna be left outside this year.
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by Talon Talent on Dec 28, 2010 7:48 AM EST up reply actions
i don't think Fitz has a chance
name recognition or not. his year was forgettable.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
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and here I am wrong
Well son of a bitch. The number 3 receiver. Okay then.
"I will never have my best season," Brian Dawkins
"There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." Bruce Lee
"This fucking game is over!" Chuck Bednarik
"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" Mike Tyson
by Talon Talent on Dec 29, 2010 7:07 AM EST up reply actions
hmm.. he has made some plays and has done well blocking, what other fullbacks in the nfc are playing well?
Mughelli from Atlanta will probably be the choice. Hedgecock could sneak in there.
"I will never have my best season," Brian Dawkins
"There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." Bruce Lee
"This fucking game is over!" Chuck Bednarik
"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" Mike Tyson
by Talon Talent on Dec 28, 2010 7:49 AM EST up reply actions
drew brees seems to have been channeling old man gunslinger tonight
falcons bringing the pressure the way teams have been doing it to vick. seeing brees crack makes me appreciate vick even more. he really plays within himself. even when he takes a game over.
by andyfrombrooklyn on Dec 27, 2010 11:14 PM EST reply actions
i guess i misunderestimated brees.
is this bad for the giants? i really can’t stand the idea of them backing in.
by andyfrombrooklyn on Dec 27, 2010 11:53 PM EST reply actions
matt ryan. lots of time
not too many points.
by andyfrombrooklyn on Dec 27, 2010 11:54 PM EST reply actions
OFFENSE: Mike Vick, DeSean Jackson, J. Peters. Maclin is having a great sophmore season and deserves to be there. He has great route running skills with superb hands. Making the best of his sophmore season. Same goes for LeSean McCoy! Becoming the featured back in this complicated WCO as a sophmore and bringing the Birds out of the cellar and making the Eagles a leader in rushing yrds per game, is much more then words can say. Maclin and McCoy deserve to be there but wont make it.
DEFENSE: A. Samuel, leading the league again in INT’s with games missed bc of injury speaks measures. To think what he could have done if he were in those games…one of which we lost !!! Trent Cole-He’s a beast and will be there for sure. Trevor Laws is having a great season, Tapp turned out to be a force on defense, Antonio Dixon, Jaqua Parker, Mike Patterson all should get some votes but wont make it.
SPECIAL TEAMS: David Akers, Sav Rocca and Dorenbos all deserve the call. And Im really liking this pick up on ST’s Colt Anderson. He should be there!!!
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by STRAIGHTOYOURFACE on Dec 28, 2010 12:55 AM EST reply actions
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