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Now that the regular season is behind us, it is time for me to announce my NFL All-Pro team. This is the list I will send to the Pro Football Writer's Association, and yes, I am sure there will be plenty of opinions. Here are my first and second team All-Pros for the 2008 season. Matt Bowen

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As we all prepare to tune into the beginning of the NFL playoffs this weekend, it is time for me to announce my NFL All-Pro team. Unlike the Pro Bowl, there are no charity votes here (sorry Brett). So, let’s get into it. The first annual Player’s All- Pro Team.

2008 All Pro Team

First Team Offense

Quarterback:

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis

Running Backs:

Adrian Peterson, Minnesota

DeAngelo Williams, Carolina

Fullback:

Le’Ron McClain, Baltimore

Wide Receivers:

Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona

Andre Johnson, Hosuton

Tight End:

Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City

Offensive Tackles:

Jordan Gross, Carolina

Michael Roos, Tennessee

Offensive Guards:

Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota

Kris Deilman, San Diego

Offensive Center:

Shaun O’Hara, NY Giants

Kicker:

John Carney, NY Giants

Kick Returner:

Darren Sproles, San Diego

First Team Defense

Defensive Ends:

John Abraham, Atlanta

Julius Peppers, Carolina

Defensive Tackles:

Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee

Kevin Williams, Minnesota

Outside Linebackers:

James Harrison, Pittsburgh

DeMarcus Ware, Dallas

Inside Linebackers:

Patrick Willis, San Francisco

Jon Beason, Carolina

Cornerbacks:

Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland

Darrelle Revis, NY Jets

Safeties:

Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh

Ed Reed, Baltimore

Punter:

Shane Lechler, Oakland

Punt Returner:

Johnnie Lee Higgens, Oakland

 

Second Team Offense

Quarterback:

Drew Brees, New Orleans

Running Backs:

Thomas Jones, NY Jets

Michael Turner, Atlanta

Fullback:

Mike Sellers, Washington

Wide Receivers:

Steve Smith, Carolina

Roddy White, Atlanta

Tight End:

Jason Witten, Dallas

Offensive Tackles:

David Stewart, Tennessee

Kareem McKenzie, NY Giants

Offensive Guards:

Chris Snee, NY Giants

Leonard Davis, Dallas

Offensive Center:

Kevin Mawae, Tennessee

Kicker:

Josh Brown, St. Louis

Kick Returner:

Leodis McKelvin, Buffalo

 

Second Team Defense:

Defensive Ends:

Justin Tuck, NY Giants

Jared Allen, Minnesota

Defensive Tackles:

Jay Ratliff, Dallas

Shaun Rogers, Cleveland

Outside Linebackers:

Lamar Woodley, Pittsburgh

Joey Porter, Miami

Inside Linebackers:

London Fletcher, Washington

James Farrior, Pittsburgh

Cornerbacks:

Cortland Finnegan, Tennessee

Charles Woodson, Green Bay

Safeties:

Adrian Wilson, Arizona

Nick Collins, Green Bay

Punter:

Donnie Jones, St. Louis

Punt Returner:

Jacoby Jones, Houston

 

 

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Da Coach
Dec 30, 2008
12:06 PM

Can't complain much Matt, but you had to make some tough decisions.

White over Boldin

T Jones over Jacobs

Tuck over Mario Williams

Good list however

Can't see any place some of my Bears would fit in. Maybe Robie Gould.

Joey in H-town
Dec 30, 2008
12:27 PM

Why not D'Qwell Jackson on either team at inside LB? What differentiates the others from him? Thanks

RedSox Nation
Dec 30, 2008
12:27 PM

Would like to see Cassel in there, but I see your argument with Peyton and Brees.

Matt Bowen
Dec 30, 2008
12:29 PM

Joey- I went back and forth on Jackson...but the games I watched he didn't impress me as an all-pro.

JT
Dec 30, 2008
12:33 PM

Always tough to make an All-Pro List, so I respect the work you've done, and I think it's a solid list. Can you explain some of your reasoning for leaving these guys out, or how close they were? Thanks Matt!

Ryan Clady
Calvin Johnson
Mike Scifres
Quentin Jammer

Matt Bowen
Dec 30, 2008
12:36 PM

JT-
Really like Clady, but thought his production dropped off

Calvin Johnson is a stud, but most of his production came in garbage time

Jammer is a good player, but the guys in front of him had better seasons.

JT
Dec 30, 2008
12:42 PM

Thanks, those are good enough reasons.

Although wasn't Detroit's entire season garbage time?

Joey in H-town
Dec 30, 2008
12:47 PM

Matt,
Thanks, fair enough. Maybe another year or two leading the league in tackles will get him some more recognition. I don't think he is anything over impressive to watch either. He is just one of those guys with a nose for the football.

Romo4MVP
Dec 30, 2008
12:58 PM

D-Ware should be Defensive Player of the Year

Matt Bowen
Dec 30, 2008
12:59 PM

What about Ed Reed or J Harrison?

Da Coach
Dec 30, 2008
01:00 PM

Tough to vote against D Ware Matt

Romo4MVP
Dec 30, 2008
01:04 PM

20 sacks....enough said

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