Anyone else shocked that not a single jet went to the pro bowl? Leon Washington was beyond deserving, leading the league in kick return TDs, and he's had a bunch of solid returns besides those. Joshua Cribbs beat him out, who hasn't had as good of a year.
Leon deserved the Pro-bowl and one could make an argument for a couple of other Jets, too. Unfortunately, on a national basis, you don't get votes unless you win.
Check out Cribbs' Stats before making that blanket statement. He's actually had a very, very good year, and he's playing on a team that is 9-4, not 3-11.
The guy who should have made it is Kerry Rhodes.... Polamalu made it over him... From the other Pro Bowl thread: As long as he has his douchey long hair, and everyone knows who he is, Kerry Rhodes will never make the Pro Bowl.... Maybe he should grow his hair out? Here's the snippet from the Banks "All-Bust Team" article: Rhodes for the season, largely on a struggling defensive unit where he was one of very few bright spots: 62 tackles, 47 solo 1 sack, 9 passes defended, 5 INTs
Sean Taylor made the team... I'm glad, wonder if they'll do a 10-men on defense thing with the NFC squad to start the game? I hope they pay tribute to him some how at the game
To be fair there were more than a few questioning where the hell is Kerry Rhodes during the first 4-5 games. He did start the season slow. However, this is his second season in a row clearly outplaying Polamalu. Also, Leon is a kick returner on a freaking 3-11 team. Why is there any surprise here. He has been more consistent this year than Cribbs but this Pro Bowl is nothing more than a popularity contest..............
I cant believe they fucking snubbed my boy K-Ro again. What must he do? Last year he was top 5 in tackles, FF, FR, INT's and Sacks by a safety. He piles another great year on top of that and another MIA. The NFL hates the Jets, the pro bowl is a joke when guys like ray lewis are still making it with the decline of performance. Heres a nice tid bit from espn insiders pro bowl team Safeties Ed Reed, Baltimore (33 tackles, 6 INTs, 12 PD) Bob Sanders, Indianapolis (87 tackles, 1 INT, 3 PD) Kerry Rhodes, New York (62 tackles, 2 FF, 5 INTs, 9 PD) Snubs Sean Jones, Cleveland (84 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 1 FF, 5 INTs, 10 PD) Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh (52 tackles, 2 FF, 8 PD) Donte Whitner, Buffalo (83 tackles, 1 FF, 1 INT, 1 PD) Reed is easily the best safety in the NFL and would be a perfect fit in any defensive system based on his versatility. Sanders is another great player who is a big hitter and provides an emotional presence. Rhodes, who should have made the Pro Bowl last season, is a good, young player that has the versatility to play up close to the line of scrimmage or down the field in deep zones. It was tough to narrow this list to three and any of the snubbed safeties could have made this Pro Bowl team. All are very good football players that can impact the defensive side of the ball, especially Polamalu, who has been limited this year due to a knee injury.
I think that Rhodes was snubbed. I think Cribbs was probably a little better than Leon. HOWEVER The biggest snub is Wallace Wright! There is no better special teams player in the AFC than Wallace Wriight. He makes a tackle or down on almost every special teams play the Jets have. It is ridiculous that he does not get any recognition. He is a very "special" special teams player.
I think they should put a Jets Waterboy on the field preferably an offensive lineman or a defensive lineman or if neither are available Justin McCarriens will do. Maybe the embarassment will wake them up....I know I doubt it to
No, you have never seen Osgood play, he is better than Wright, although I do think he is underrated, I mean, you couldn't even vote for him on the probowl fan voting. But yeah, Osgood does stuff like wright does every game.
The Jets are sending a girl from the Flight Squad or whatever the hell they call them... thats all they deserve to be sending.
I think Wright is an awesome ST guy, he is down on every single punt, excpet the one Jmac alligator armed. Made me yell out where the hell is Wallace Wright?
The entire AFC roster, which I have not yet seen posted: Offense Quarterback: Tom Brady, New England; Peyton Manning, Indianapolis; Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Running back: LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego; Joseph Addai, Indianapolis; Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Fullback: Lorenzo Neal, San Diego Wide receiver: Randy Moss, New England; Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis; Braylon Edwards, Cleveland; T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati Tight end: Antonio Gates, San Diego; Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Tackle: Matt Light, New England; Jason Peters, Buffalo; Jonathan Ogden, Baltimore Guard: Alan Faneca, Pittsburgh; Logan Mankins, New England; Kris Dielman, San Diego Center: Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis; Dan Koppen, New England Defense Defensive end: Jared Allen, Kansas City; Kyle Vanden Bosch, Tennessee; Jason Taylor, Miami Defensive tackle: Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee; Vince Wilfork, New England; Jamal Williams, San Diego Outside linebacker: James Harrison, Pittsburgh; Mike Vrabel, New England; Shawne Merriman, San Diego Inside linebacker: DeMeco Ryans, Houston; Ray Lewis, Baltimore Cornerback: Champ Bailey, Denver; Asante Samuel, New England; Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Free safety: Ed Reed, Baltimore Strong safety: Bob Sanders, Indianapolis; Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Special teams Punter: Shane Lechler, Oakland Placekicker: Rob Bironas, Tennessee Kick returner: Josh Cribbs, Cleveland Special teamer: Kassim Osgood, San Diego
Washignton wasn't robbed. Cribbs was more deserving, and Roscoe Parrish would also be ahead of him. The only Jet you could make a real case for is Rhodes. But honestly, this is a 3 win team. they suck for a reason.
