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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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Tonys on Belmont
Dec 30, 2008
01:24 PM

I like Witten over Gonzo at TE, the rest of list looks good.

b roo
Dec 30, 2008
01:34 PM

After last Sunday I'm wondering how there's no defensive guys from Philadelphia on the list, they looked like a whole team of All-Pros to me.

Not a bad list at all. What about rookie of the year, coach of the year, etc. Do you get to vote on those, too?

Matt Bowen
Dec 30, 2008
01:40 PM

B Roo- I will announce those next week.... don't worry, D Ware is probably going to get my vote.

The Linc
Dec 30, 2008
01:43 PM

Good work, All-Pro list is very tough. So many great players, its so hard to leave some guys off. I wouldn't mind seeing your 3rd team just to see exactly who it was that just missed out. Like I said, so many great players.

The Linc
Dec 30, 2008
01:49 PM

I agree with B-Roo, Eagles were 3rd in the league against the pass and 4th against the run. At the same time, its tough to argue with the guys Matt put on his All-Pro team. I like Trent Cole, Bunkley, Dawkins, Sheldon Brown but I'm not sure who you could take off in favor of them . . . Well, actually I would take Dawkins over Adrian Wilson and Nick Collins. And I know Sheldon Brown has no shot because he only has 1 interception but he deserves some recognition. While Asante Samuel gets to go to the Pro Bowl its Sheldon that plays every down and never leaves the field for any packages. The guy can cover and he can tackle.

KLincoln
Dec 30, 2008
01:56 PM

Bahhh Leon Washington got kicked off... don't agree with that, but otherwise very good list. I'm glad to see Revis getting the recognition he deserves, even with my Jets' monumental collapse. I never want to hear the name of that QB who played for us this year ever again. Nobody say it.

Joe Fortenbaugh
Dec 30, 2008
02:06 PM
Joe Fortenbaugh

I agree with all of you guys. I think Bowen intentionally kept Philly off his list because he's a hater.

Todd Terwilliger
Dec 30, 2008
02:14 PM

I'd swap Witten for Dallas Clark at 2nd team TE.

Paul in GB
Dec 30, 2008
02:17 PM

KLincoln - Who, Favre?

Sorry man, I had to. At least you'll have something to follow for the next 6 months..

Frankfso
Dec 30, 2008
02:18 PM

Pretty much hit it right on. Hard to argue any of the picks, all are deserving. Good to see the Raiders represented with Asomugha, Lechler and Johnnie Lee Higgens.

If D-Ware doesn't win the Defensive POY award it won't be because he was robbed. Reed and J. Harrison are just as deserving.

Buzzed up!

Sammy
Dec 30, 2008
02:22 PM

Brian Dawkins should get at least second team consideration-and im not being a homer either- they guy has played outstanding Safety down the stretch.

Sammy
Dec 30, 2008
02:23 PM

Bowen is a hater of philly though Joe

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