10 best first-time Pro Bowl bets for 2008

hagan714 · 05-19-2008, 04:39 PM

10 best first-time Pro Bowl bets for 2008
Vinnie Iyer Posted: May 18, 2008

No matter how much talent they have, few young players can accomplish what Adrian Peterson, Patrick Willis and Joe Thomas did last season: make the Pro Bowl as rookies. For many players at positions loaded with standout veterans, it takes a while to break through and get enough votes (or the nod as an injury replacement) for a trip to Hawaii.

The 2008 edition of the NFL's all-star game signaled a significant shift, as 41 players made their first career Pro Bowl appearances. So the door is open for more newcomers to make it in '09. Here are the 10 players most likely to make their Honolulu debuts at the end of this season:

1. Mario Williams, DE, Houston Texans.

2. Chris Snee, G, New York Giants.

3. Marques Colston, WR, New Orleans Saints. Colston has quickly become the seventh-round pick every other team is trying to find. But despite making a splash with 168 catches, 2,240 yards and 19 TDs over his first two NFL seasons, he hasn't been rewarded with a Pro Bowl appearance. It's nothing against Colston's talent -- it's just that wide receiver happens to be fully loaded at the moment, and it's hard to displace venerable vets such as Torry Holt and Donald Driver.
As long as Drew Brees continues to connect with Colston, he will enjoy several more prolific seasons and make multiple Pro Bowl trips. What shouldn't hurt his campaign -- even though it does -- is Colston's strong, silent personality, which contrasts with Terrell Owens' flashy diva personality. Colston isn't quite a household name because of where he plays, but one or two more big years should do the trick.

4. Mike Patterson, DT, Philadelphia Eagles.

5. Marshawn Lynch, RB, Buffalo Bills.

6. David Diehl, OT, Giants.

7. Eli Manning, QB, Giants.

8. Jermaine Phillips, S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

9. Ernie Sims, OLB, Detroit Lions.

10. David Harris, ILB, New York Jets.

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Long over due. i am going to cast my vote for Evans now.

05-19-2008, 04:39 PM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	10 best first-time Pro Bowl bets for 2008 10 best first-time Pro Bowl bets for 2008 Vinnie Iyer Posted: May 18, 2008 No matter how much talent they have, few young players can accomplish what Adrian Peterson, Patrick Willis and Joe Thomas did last season: make the Pro Bowl as rookies. For many players at positions loaded with standout veterans, it takes a while to break through and get enough votes (or the nod as an injury replacement) for a trip to Hawaii. The 2008 edition of the NFL's all-star game signaled a significant shift, as 41 players made their first career Pro Bowl appearances. So the door is open for more newcomers to make it in '09. Here are the 10 players most likely to make their Honolulu debuts at the end of this season: 1. Mario Williams, DE, Houston Texans. 2. Chris Snee, G, New York Giants. 3. Marques Colston, WR, New Orleans Saints. Colston has quickly become the seventh-round pick every other team is trying to find. But despite making a splash with 168 catches, 2,240 yards and 19 TDs over his first two NFL seasons, he hasn't been rewarded with a Pro Bowl appearance. It's nothing against Colston's talent -- it's just that wide receiver happens to be fully loaded at the moment, and it's hard to displace venerable vets such as Torry Holt and Donald Driver. As long as Drew Brees continues to connect with Colston, he will enjoy several more prolific seasons and make multiple Pro Bowl trips. What shouldn't hurt his campaign -- even though it does -- is Colston's strong, silent personality, which contrasts with Terrell Owens' flashy diva personality. Colston isn't quite a household name because of where he plays, but one or two more big years should do the trick. 4. Mike Patterson, DT, Philadelphia Eagles. 5. Marshawn Lynch, RB, Buffalo Bills. 6. David Diehl, OT, Giants. 7. Eli Manning, QB, Giants. 8. Jermaine Phillips, S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 9. Ernie Sims, OLB, Detroit Lions. 10. David Harris, ILB, New York Jets. SportingNews.com - Your expert source for NFL Football stats, scores, standings, blogs and fantasy news from NFL Football columnists Long over due. i am going to cast my vote for Evans now.
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