Pro Bowl

SmashMouth · 12-19-2018, 01:09 AM

It's crazy to think the Saints got "snubbed" with five Pro Bowlers (QB Drew Brees, DE Cameron Jordan, C Max Unger, WR Michael Thomas and LT Terron Armstead). Especially considering they had zero initial selections in both 2016 and 2017, when they were in the midst of three straight 7-9 seasons. But they really could have dominated this list. RB Alvin Kamara and K Wil Lutz are the most notable snubs (Kamara ranks second in the NFL with 16 touchdowns and ranks fifth in the NFL with 1,487 yards from scrimmage – but he ranks fifth among NFC running backs in that category). On the flip side, QB Drew Brees has gotten plenty of love in his career. His 12th Pro Bowl selection puts him in a tie for ninth place among all players in league history. ... The Saints had a total of five first alternates as well. The NFL doesn't publish their names. But that means they could wind up with more Pro Bowlers -- assuming they don't make the Super Bowl instead.

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saintsfan1976 · 12-19-2018, 06:21 AM

Broncos are 6-8 and Von Miller's in... So I don't want to hear any justification about players not making it for down seasons... this is a popularity contest, straight up. Means nothing other than a bonus and nice trip for the players.

vpheughan · 12-19-2018, 06:45 AM

THERE SHOULD BE A GAME BETWEEN THE COLLEGE "ALL AMERICANS" AND THE NFL PRO BOWL PLAYERS. IT COULD BE CALLED THE COLLEGE ALL STAR........OH YEAH, I FORGOT!

cmike · 12-19-2018, 09:53 AM

This is what happens when fans vote. Lutz has been money all season. I have 100% confidence when he out there for 3. Players should have the vote like the top 100. But they can’t vote for teammates.

saintsfan1976 · 12-19-2018, 01:06 PM

What would be really cool is if players pick one conference and fans pick the other.

SmashMouth · 12-19-2018, 09:27 PM

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Crusader · 12-20-2018, 04:17 AM

I think the Pro Bowl is the

lumm0x · 12-20-2018, 02:40 PM

The Pro Bowl is nothing more than a popularity contest. Many players over the years were perennial pro bowlers simply because of name recognition. The NFC OT's are a perfect example of this. None of Smith, Williams or Armstead have played a full season or even deserve to be there. People just know their names or see team success and infer that they would be heavy contributors.

I think the biggest snubs in the whole thing may be Darius Leonard of the Colts or Chris Jones of the Chiefs.

It clearly isn't based on actual season performance and has become a joke. Once you get into alternates and injury replacements, etc. you have dozens of extra "pro bowlers" regardless of actually who should be recognized.

Even most players admittedly don't really pay attention to other teams and know if individuals have earned their spots and pick based on name recognition.

I think it should be solely picked by associated press and coaching staffs and be ceremonial only. There is no need for that farce of a game to be aired at all.

ScottF · 12-20-2018, 03:02 PM

Lattimore, Ram, Lutz, maybe AA, DD
everyone can't make it

WillSaints81 · 12-20-2018, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Statistically he did when compared to Elliot. Wish they would fix that. RB has evolved. Needs to be all purpose yards which would not even be close. Who contributed more on the field? That would be Kamara.

Kamara was a probowler last year. Sorry to tell you but I drafted Zeke this year in FF (over Bell). Kamara's numbers fell off down the stretch but Zeke has been the offense for Dallas. Zeke was one of the few bright spots on my fantasy team this year These votes are a result of many who play FF or casuals that want to watch big plays.

12-19-2018, 01:09 AM	#11
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Pro Bowl It's crazy to think the Saints got "snubbed" with five Pro Bowlers (QB Drew Brees, DE Cameron Jordan, C Max Unger, WR Michael Thomas and LT Terron Armstead). Especially considering they had zero initial selections in both 2016 and 2017, when they were in the midst of three straight 7-9 seasons. But they really could have dominated this list. RB Alvin Kamara and K Wil Lutz are the most notable snubs (Kamara ranks second in the NFL with 16 touchdowns and ranks fifth in the NFL with 1,487 yards from scrimmage – but he ranks fifth among NFC running backs in that category). On the flip side, QB Drew Brees has gotten plenty of love in his career. His 12th Pro Bowl selection puts him in a tie for ninth place among all players in league history. ... The Saints had a total of five first alternates as well. The NFL doesn't publish their names. But that means they could wind up with more Pro Bowlers -- assuming they don't make the Super Bowl instead. Triplett

12-19-2018, 06:21 AM	#12
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Pro Bowl Broncos are 6-8 and Von Miller's in... So I don't want to hear any justification about players not making it for down seasons... this is a popularity contest, straight up. Means nothing other than a bonus and nice trip for the players. K Major likes this.

12-19-2018, 06:45 AM	#13
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,519	Re: Pro Bowl THERE SHOULD BE A GAME BETWEEN THE COLLEGE "ALL AMERICANS" AND THE NFL PRO BOWL PLAYERS. IT COULD BE CALLED THE COLLEGE ALL STAR........OH YEAH, I FORGOT!
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12-19-2018, 09:53 AM	#14
cmike 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulfport Posts: 1,427	Re: Pro Bowl This is what happens when fans vote. Lutz has been money all season. I have 100% confidence when he out there for 3. Players should have the vote like the top 100. But they can’t vote for teammates.

12-19-2018, 01:06 PM	#15
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Pro Bowl What would be really cool is if players pick one conference and fans pick the other.

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12-20-2018, 02:40 PM	#18
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Re: Pro Bowl The Pro Bowl is nothing more than a popularity contest. Many players over the years were perennial pro bowlers simply because of name recognition. The NFC OT's are a perfect example of this. None of Smith, Williams or Armstead have played a full season or even deserve to be there. People just know their names or see team success and infer that they would be heavy contributors. I think the biggest snubs in the whole thing may be Darius Leonard of the Colts or Chris Jones of the Chiefs. It clearly isn't based on actual season performance and has become a joke. Once you get into alternates and injury replacements, etc. you have dozens of extra "pro bowlers" regardless of actually who should be recognized. Even most players admittedly don't really pay attention to other teams and know if individuals have earned their spots and pick based on name recognition. I think it should be solely picked by associated press and coaching staffs and be ceremonial only. There is no need for that farce of a game to be aired at all.

12-20-2018, 03:02 PM	#19
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Pro Bowl Lattimore, Ram, Lutz, maybe AA, DD everyone can't make it

12-20-2018, 07:27 PM	#20
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Pro Bowl Originally Posted by Beastmode Statistically he did when compared to Elliot. Wish they would fix that. RB has evolved. Needs to be all purpose yards which would not even be close. Who contributed more on the field? That would be Kamara. Kamara was a probowler last year. Sorry to tell you but I drafted Zeke this year in FF (over Bell). Kamara's numbers fell off down the stretch but Zeke has been the offense for Dallas. Zeke was one of the few bright spots on my fantasy team this year These votes are a result of many who play FF or casuals that want to watch big plays.