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
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
Why not D'Qwell Jackson on either team at inside LB? What differentiates the others from him? Thanks
Would like to see Cassel in there, but I see your argument with Peyton and Brees.
Joey- I went back and forth on Jackson...but the games I watched he didn't impress me as an all-pro.
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
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.
Thanks, those are good enough reasons.
Although wasn't Detroit's entire season garbage time?
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.
D-Ware should be Defensive Player of the Year
What about Ed Reed or J Harrison?
Tough to vote against D Ware Matt
20 sacks....enough said
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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.