Nine Eagles to represent NFC in Pro Bowl

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:00 pm

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Eagles had nine players named to the Pro Bowl on Wednesday.

Quarterback Donovan McNabb and receiver Terrell Owens were both selected for the fifth straight year and tackle Tra Thomas earned his third Pro Bowl berth.

Three members of the Eagles' starting secondary will also represent the NFC. Free safety Brian Dawkins was named for the fourth time, while strong safety Michael Lewis and cornerback Lito Sheppard each will be making the first trips of their careers.

Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, who has solidified the run defense since taking over at middle linebacker in midseason, has been selected for the third time.

Also recognized were two members of the special teams, with linebacker Ike Reese joining Lewis and Sheppard as first-time Pro Bowlers. Kicker David Akers was named for the third time in his career.

The Pro Bowl will be held on Feb. 13 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/f ... index.html

Their defensive players making the Pro Bowl over ours is criminal. And Trotter has only started about three games this season. What a popularity contest! :roll:

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:16 pm

I don't think Dawkins or Trotter should have gone, but I do think Sheldon Brown should have. He doesn't have gaudy stats, but you don't see him getting beat very often.

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 3:14 pm

Why would you with Lito the torpedo on the other side :lol:

Redskins Rule · Post by **Redskins Rule** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 4:13 pm

The pro bowl is just a joke. Its all about who are the best players on teams that have the best records.

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 4:17 pm

It's about what players the voter recognizes. if none, then they say well Philly is good so their db must be good.

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 4:46 pm

That's good because Reid will be coaching the ProBowl again this year!

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 5:06 pm

Good point, at least he will be familiar with his personnel. Maybe the NFC will win, and then they will get to host the super bowl next year....oh wait.....wrong sport.

JPFair · Post by **JPFair** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 5:09 pm

Jeremiah Trotter gets in, and Antonio Pierce doesn't? What a travesty of justice!!!!

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:42 pm

JPFair wrote:Jeremiah Trotter gets in, and Antonio Pierce doesn't? What a travesty of justice!!!!

Agreed if I was JT I'd be em bare assed

redskincity · Post by **redskincity** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:08 pm

I agree with many, when they say, "The Probowl is a popularity contest."

This BS.

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:10 pm

I'm kinda under the opinion that our guys not making the ProBowl might not be all that bad a thing and may help in future contract negotiations. Anyone agree?

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:16 pm

Sheldon Brown and Hank Fraley are supposed to be alternates. Excuse me while I go hunt down Ronde Barber.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 10:12 am

Texas Hog wrote:I'm kinda under the opinion that our guys not making the ProBowl might not be all that bad a thing and may help in future contract negotiations. Anyone agree?

I hadn't really thought about it that way. That is a good point. Also the snub has our guys fighting mad. Just look at what Marcus Washington said:

Washington said the downside to making the Pro Bowl was the effect the snub may have on teammates who were not picked. "I know what kind of guys we've got in the locker room. We've got some competitors," Washington said. "Guys that walk around not with chips on their shoulders, but with blocks on their shoulders. I think they're definitely going to take it personal. They're definitely going to raise their game to an even higher level."

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 11:36 am

I read that too. Hopefully the ones who feel snubbed will take it out on the pukes this weekend!

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 12:22 pm

The pro bowl still has the best voting system in professional sports. The fans votes only count for a 3rd of the total and coaches and players get to cast votes as well.

A couple of our guys got robber, but it's not all about stats. An offensive coordinator might change his plan of attack because Trotter is on the other side of the field, but I doubt that one would go to such trouble for Pierce, at least not yet.