The Associated Press All Pro team, widely considered the most authoritative NFL all-star team, has just come out. It's voted on by a panel of 50 media members, including yours truly.
Here's the list:
Offense
Quarterback: Tom Brady, New England
Running backs: LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego, Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia
Fullback: Lorenzo Neal, San Diego
Wide receivers: Terrell Owens, Dallas, Randy Moss, New England
Tight end: Jason Witten, Dallas
Offensive tackles: Walter Jones, Seattle Matt Light, New England
Offensive guards: Alan Faneca, Pittsburgh, Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota
Center: Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis
Kicker: Rob Bironas, Tennessee
Kick returner: Devin Hester, Chicago
Defense
Defensive ends: Jared Allen, Kansas City, Patrick Kerney, Seattle
Defensive tackles: Kevin Williams, Minnesota, Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee
Outside linebackers: DeMarcus Ware, Dallas, Mike Vrabel, New England
Inside linebackers: Patrick Willis, San Francisco, Lofa Tatupu, Seattle
Cornerbacks: Asante Samuel, New England, Antonio Cromartie, San Diego
Safeties: Ed Reed, Baltimore, Bob Sanders, Indianapolis
P: Andy Lee, San Francisco.
The second teamers:
Offense
Quarterback: Brett Favre, Green Bay
Running backs: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota, Fred Taylor, Jacksonville
Fullback: Tony Richardson, Minnesota
Wide receivers: Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis, Braylon Edwards, Cleveland, Wes Welker, New England
Tight end: Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City
Offensive tackles: Flozell Adams, Dallas, Jason Peters, Buffalo
Offensive guards: Logan Mankins, New England, Leonard Davis, Dallas
Center: Dan Koppen, New England
Kicker: Phil Dawson, Cleveland
Kick returner: Josh Cribbs, Cleveland
Defense
Defensive ends: Aaron Kampman, Green Bay, Mario Williams, Houston
Defensive tackles: Pat Williams, Minnesota, Vince Wilfork, New England
Outside linebackers: Shawne Merriman, San Diego, James Harrison, Pittsburgh
Inside linebackers: DeMeco Ryans, Houston, Nick Barnett, Green Bay
Cornerbacks: Champ Bailey, Denver, Al Harris, Green Bay
Safeties: Darren Sharper, Minnesota, Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh, Sean Taylor, Washington
Punter: Shane Lechler, Oakland
Just for kicks, here was my ballot. If you like, you can put it up for auction on eBay. Opening bid: my two cents:
OFFENSE:
WR (2): Randy Moss, Terrell Owens
TE (1): Jason Witten.
T (2): Matt Light, Jason Peters.
G (2): Leonard Davis. Alan Faneca.
C (1): Jeff Saturday.
QB (1): Tom Brady.
RBs (2): LaDainian Tomlinson, Brian Westbrook.
FBs (1): Lorenzo Neal.
Place Kicker (1): Rob Bironas.
Kick Returner (1): Devin Hester.
DEFENSE:
DE (2): Aaron Kampman, Mario Williams.
DT (2): Albert Haynesworth, Vince Wilfork.
OLB (2): DeMarcus Ware, Mike Vrabel.
ILB (2): DeMeco Ryans, Patrick Willis.
CB (2): Antonio Cromartie, Asante Samuel.
S (2): Bob Sanders, Troy Polamalu.
Punter (1): Andy Lee.
The awards
Most Valuable Player: Tom Brady.
Comeback Player: Brett Favre.
Defensive Rookie: Patrick Willis.
Offensive Rookie: Adrian Peterson.
Defensive Player: Bob Sanders.
Offensive Player: Tom Brady.
Coach: Bill Belichick.
Comments (2)
no plaxico? come on
Didn't have the numbers, eli. Gutsy season, but not in the same league stat-wise as the others.