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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by neugey In a league where everybody and their grandma posts big passing stats , the wins are the deciding factor in which QB's make the Pro Bowl. I can't say I would argue with that arrangement. I ...

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Old 12-22-2016, 11:20 AM   #13
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Re: NFL announces 2017 Pro Bowl Rosters

Originally Posted by neugey View Post
In a league where everybody and their grandma posts big passing stats, the wins are the deciding factor in which QB's make the Pro Bowl. I can't say I would argue with that arrangement.
I can.

Yards aren't the only stat either. A lot of people still seem to think passing for 5k isn't a big deal. Circle back to the 1st time Brees did it ... Pro Bowl and Offensive Player of the Year. Saints currently rank #16 in rushing ... yes rushing, so numbers aren't all that inflated because this is a pass first team. In saying that, Brees has more than just yards stat. As JP eluded to earlier, he is top five in completions, td's, passer rating % & possibly top 8 in every other statistical category the NFL keeps for QB's. According to NFL stats, he is 6 TD's away from being the only player in NFL history to pass for 40 td's in a season three (3) times. These are historically significant performances and he is doing them in a single season.

Pro Bowl selections aren't about wins either (see Browns Pro Bowler) & the NFC division leader Detroit have 0. Circle back to last years Death star (Cowgirls) had 4 Pro Bowlers yet they won fewer games that we did .

Back in the 90's (when I actually watched the Pro Bowl), great players were recognized on under performing teams but still acknowledged for their greatness. The point of the game is to recognize players who've produced great individual performances throughout the entirety of the season in the ultimate team sport. Sure he had a couple of poor games, however some on this board (Will Saints in particular) who think Drew doesn't deserve to be in this Pro Bowl discussion is pretty short sighted.

My point ... Pro Bowl selections are a joke now & I'm still pi$$ed that the great Marques Colston was also snubbed.


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