Friday, December 23, 2005
SCREWED! Wayne, Boldin, Galloway snubbed from Pro Bowl
It happens every NFL season: players more than deserving a trip to the Pro Bowl don't get one. This year, I was surprised that Indy's Reggie Wayne, Arizona's Anquan Boldin and Tampa Bay's Joey Galloway didn't get the nod for a free February trip to Honolulu. That's a damn shame.
I previously blogged about how I had a feeling Wayne and Galloway would get passed up on the respective AFC and NFC all-star rosters, but Boldin's snub REALLY surprised me. His running partner, Larry Fitzgerald, was selected to his first Pro Bowl but I thought Boldin was a little more productive this year. So maybe the success of one negates the chances of another. Most assuredly that's Wayne's case, playing alongside Marvin Harrison.
Historically, John Taylor was a standout wideout on his own, but was Joe Montana's second option after Jerry Rice. He still made Pro Bowls for the 49ers, but it surely wasn't easy.
At any rate, that's just the first-cut roster. Players will decide not to go, others will be hurt. I just hope these three outstanding receivers get their due recognition as the game's best.
I previously blogged about how I had a feeling Wayne and Galloway would get passed up on the respective AFC and NFC all-star rosters, but Boldin's snub REALLY surprised me. His running partner, Larry Fitzgerald, was selected to his first Pro Bowl but I thought Boldin was a little more productive this year. So maybe the success of one negates the chances of another. Most assuredly that's Wayne's case, playing alongside Marvin Harrison.
Historically, John Taylor was a standout wideout on his own, but was Joe Montana's second option after Jerry Rice. He still made Pro Bowls for the 49ers, but it surely wasn't easy.
At any rate, that's just the first-cut roster. Players will decide not to go, others will be hurt. I just hope these three outstanding receivers get their due recognition as the game's best.
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