NFC All-Pro Third Team?
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by Chachi
I wasn't even going to do the NFC one after I did the AFC and it didn't really illicit the responses I was going for when I had the idea, but I felt like the project was half-done and it was bugging me. Anyway, here is a list of what the NFC All-Snub Team could look like. I did this initially because I was wondering if the community thought that one of these teams could beat their Pro Bowl counterpart, but now it appears I did it for arguments' sake. Anyway, enjoy!
NFC
Offense
QB – Drew Brees– A slightly better QB rating, more yards and the same amount of touchdowns as Hasselbeck. If the team hadn’t started so poorly Brees would be on his way to Hawaii.
RB – Earnest Graham – The man who stepped in for an injury-riddled running back corps in Tampa and is currently second to Peterson in the NFC with 10 rushing TDs deserves some love.
FB – Leonard Weaver – Has really performed well this season taking over for the legendary Mack Strong. Too bad Alexander aged about 10 years over the course of last off season.
WR – Marques Colston – Another Saint having an under the radar great year. Currently he is 2 nd in receptions, third in receiving yards and fourth in touchdowns in the NFC. Actually, I think it’s a disgrace he’s NOT on the team. Colston is the Mario Williams of the NFC this year.
WR – Bobby Engram – Bobby edges out Greg Jennings and Plaxico because he’s doing more than just catching touchdowns.
TE – Donald Lee – For the first half of 2007 I swore this guy was a wide receiver every time I saw a Packers’ game or highlight.
T – Bryant McKinnie – Has teamed up with Steve Hutchinson to form possibly the best tackle guard combo in football.
G – Chris Snee – One of the biggest reasons the Giants haven’t seen a huge drop off in their run game despite Tiki Barber’s retirement.
C – Jamaal Jackson – Powerful center who actually took the starting spot from veteran Hank Fraley last season allowing the Browns to acquire Fraley when LeCharles Bentley went down with a knee injury. Thanks Jamaal.
G – Jahri Evans – The Saints have given up the fewest sacks in the NFL this season and the second year guard’s play is a big reason why.
T – Jordan Gross – Gross has played exceptionally well the last few years and deserves a spot because, unlike most tackles selected to the Pro Bowl, he plays right tackle and not left tackle.
Defense
DE – Trent Cole – Second in the NFC in sacks and the second most tackles amongst defensive lineman.
DT – Darnell Dockett – 8 sacks from the tackle position is always impressive, also happens to be tops among tackles in the NFC.
DT – Jovan Haye – Who? 3 rd year man out of Vanderbilt has had 60 tackles, 5 sacks and four fumble recoveries for a rejuvenated Tampa D.
DE – Adewale Ogunleye – Has been a steady force on a shaky Chicago Bears D this year with nine sacks, six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
OLB – Michael Boley – Lone bright spot for the Atlanta Falcons this year. Boley has 106 tackles, three sacks, two picks and four forced fumbles.
MLB – London Fletcher – Heart and soul of the Redskins defense has 120 tackles, three picks and a touchdown this season.
OLB – Derrick Brooks – Quietly reminding the country that even in his 13 th season he can still get it done.
CB – Charles Woodson – Personally, I think Woodson is playing better than Al Harris this year.
SS – Chris Harris – The Panthers safety is leading all NFC defensive backs with 90 tackles and has eight forced fumbles, twice as many as the next closest defensive back.
FS – O.J. Atogwe –Tied with Marcus Trufant for most picks in the NFC.
CB – Nate Clements – Probably still the most physical and hard hitting cornerback in the league. Too bad he is stuck on one of the worst teams in the league.
Special Teams
P – Mat McBriar – Andy Lee is the man this year, but McBriar is right behind and does for a better team. Not that we need another Cowboy on the Pro Bowl team.
K – Mason Crosby – Has made more field goals than Nick Folk and, unlike Folk, doesn’t get to kick most of his indoors.
KR – Steve Breaston – Young, exciting returner for the Cards has over 1,000 punt return and kick return yards and a touchdown.
