Post by philster on Dec 20, 2006 13:20:14 GMT
Well, the players have been chosen, for better or worse.
AFC Roster:
QBs: Peyton Manning (Ind), Carson Palmer (Cinn), Philip Rivers (SD).
RBs: LaDainian Tomlinson (SD), Larry Johnson (KC), Willie Parker (Pitt).
FB: Lorenzo Neal (SD).
WRs: Marvin Harrison (Ind), Reggie Wayne (Ind), Chad Johnson (Cinn), Andre Johnson (Hou).
TEs: Tony Gonzalez (KC), Antonio Gates (SD).
Gs: Will Shields (KC), Alan Faneca (Pitt), Brian Waters (KC).
Cs: Jeff Saturday (Ind), Nick Hardwick (SD).
Ts: Jonathan Ogden (Balt), Willie Anderson (Cinn), Tarik Glenn (Ind).
DTs: Richard Seymour (NE), Jamal Williams (SD), Casey Hampton (Pitt).
DEs: Aaron Schobel (Buff), Jason Taylor (Mia), Derrick Burgess (Oak).
OLBs: Adalius Thomas (Balt), Terrell Suggs (Balt), Shawne Merriman (SD).
ILBs: Al Wilson (Den), Zach Thomas (Mia).
CBs: Champ Bailey (Den), Rashean Mathis (Jax), Chris McAlister (Balt).
Sfys: Ed Reed (Balt), John Lynch (Den), Troy Polamula (Pitt).
K: Nate Kaeding (SD)
P: Brian Moorman (Buff)
KR: Justin Miller (NYJ)
ST: Kassim Osgood (SD)
NFC Roster:
QBs: Drew Brees (NO), Tony Romo (Dal), Marc Bulger (StL).
RBs: Tiki Barber (NYG), Frank Gore (SF), Steven Jackson (StL).
FB: Mack Strong (Sea).
WRs: Steve Smith (Car), Torry Holt (StL), Anquan Boldin (Ari), Donald Driver (GB).
TEs: Alge Crumpler (AtL), Jeremy Shockey (NYG).
Gs: Larry Allen (SF), Shawn Andrews (Phil), Steve Hutchinson (Minn).
Cs: Olin Kreutz (Chi), Matt Birk (Minn).
Ts: Jammal Brown (NO), Walter Jones (Sea), Chris Samuels (Wash).
DTs: Kris Jenkins (Car), Tommie Harris (Chi), Kevin Williams (Minn).
DEs: Julius Peppers (Car), Aaron Kaupman (GB), Will Smith (NO).
OLBs: Lance Briggs (Chi), DeMarcus Ware (Dal), Julian Peterson (Sea).
ILBs: Brian Urlacher (Chi), Lofa Tatupu (Sea).
CBs: DeAngelo Hall (AtL), Lito Sheppard (Phil), Ronde Barber (TB).
Sfys: Adrian Wilson (Ari), Roy Williams (Dal), Brian Dawkins (Phil).
K: Robbie Gould (Chi)
P: Mat McBriar (Dal)
KR: Devin Hester (Chi)
ST: Brendon Ayanbadejo (Chi)
* * *
Quick thoughts: I'm shocked Keith Bullock didn't make it to the AFC roster as a linebacker. He was one guy I thought was at least going to represent Titans this year but nope. I know Baltimore's D is good, but this time I think Suggs got in just because of reputation. (But they should have gone for Ray Lewis instead of Zach Thomas...) I also thought Pacman Jones would have gotten in too, but considering the competition, I guess I'm not too surprised there.
Also shocked that John Henderson didn't make it as a DT. Like I said in the "MVP thread" here, I really do think he's an invaluable member of that Jacksonville defense, which has done great all things considered. I'm even more shocked that Henderson didn't make it than I am Bullock.
Other than that I don't have much to say. I'm a little surprised Philip Rivers made it instead of Tom Brady, but hey it's Brady so I'm not going to complain. Also, Carolina had too many representatives on the NFC Defense for a defense that's been a major disappointment this year.
AFC Roster:
QBs: Peyton Manning (Ind), Carson Palmer (Cinn), Philip Rivers (SD).
RBs: LaDainian Tomlinson (SD), Larry Johnson (KC), Willie Parker (Pitt).
FB: Lorenzo Neal (SD).
WRs: Marvin Harrison (Ind), Reggie Wayne (Ind), Chad Johnson (Cinn), Andre Johnson (Hou).
TEs: Tony Gonzalez (KC), Antonio Gates (SD).
Gs: Will Shields (KC), Alan Faneca (Pitt), Brian Waters (KC).
Cs: Jeff Saturday (Ind), Nick Hardwick (SD).
Ts: Jonathan Ogden (Balt), Willie Anderson (Cinn), Tarik Glenn (Ind).
DTs: Richard Seymour (NE), Jamal Williams (SD), Casey Hampton (Pitt).
DEs: Aaron Schobel (Buff), Jason Taylor (Mia), Derrick Burgess (Oak).
OLBs: Adalius Thomas (Balt), Terrell Suggs (Balt), Shawne Merriman (SD).
ILBs: Al Wilson (Den), Zach Thomas (Mia).
CBs: Champ Bailey (Den), Rashean Mathis (Jax), Chris McAlister (Balt).
Sfys: Ed Reed (Balt), John Lynch (Den), Troy Polamula (Pitt).
K: Nate Kaeding (SD)
P: Brian Moorman (Buff)
KR: Justin Miller (NYJ)
ST: Kassim Osgood (SD)
NFC Roster:
QBs: Drew Brees (NO), Tony Romo (Dal), Marc Bulger (StL).
RBs: Tiki Barber (NYG), Frank Gore (SF), Steven Jackson (StL).
FB: Mack Strong (Sea).
WRs: Steve Smith (Car), Torry Holt (StL), Anquan Boldin (Ari), Donald Driver (GB).
TEs: Alge Crumpler (AtL), Jeremy Shockey (NYG).
Gs: Larry Allen (SF), Shawn Andrews (Phil), Steve Hutchinson (Minn).
Cs: Olin Kreutz (Chi), Matt Birk (Minn).
Ts: Jammal Brown (NO), Walter Jones (Sea), Chris Samuels (Wash).
DTs: Kris Jenkins (Car), Tommie Harris (Chi), Kevin Williams (Minn).
DEs: Julius Peppers (Car), Aaron Kaupman (GB), Will Smith (NO).
OLBs: Lance Briggs (Chi), DeMarcus Ware (Dal), Julian Peterson (Sea).
ILBs: Brian Urlacher (Chi), Lofa Tatupu (Sea).
CBs: DeAngelo Hall (AtL), Lito Sheppard (Phil), Ronde Barber (TB).
Sfys: Adrian Wilson (Ari), Roy Williams (Dal), Brian Dawkins (Phil).
K: Robbie Gould (Chi)
P: Mat McBriar (Dal)
KR: Devin Hester (Chi)
ST: Brendon Ayanbadejo (Chi)
* * *
Quick thoughts: I'm shocked Keith Bullock didn't make it to the AFC roster as a linebacker. He was one guy I thought was at least going to represent Titans this year but nope. I know Baltimore's D is good, but this time I think Suggs got in just because of reputation. (But they should have gone for Ray Lewis instead of Zach Thomas...) I also thought Pacman Jones would have gotten in too, but considering the competition, I guess I'm not too surprised there.
Also shocked that John Henderson didn't make it as a DT. Like I said in the "MVP thread" here, I really do think he's an invaluable member of that Jacksonville defense, which has done great all things considered. I'm even more shocked that Henderson didn't make it than I am Bullock.
Other than that I don't have much to say. I'm a little surprised Philip Rivers made it instead of Tom Brady, but hey it's Brady so I'm not going to complain. Also, Carolina had too many representatives on the NFC Defense for a defense that's been a major disappointment this year.
