While players often talk about the honor of being selected to the Pro Bowl, being named an All-Pro is considered a notch above because there are fewer spots on the team and it isn't divided by conference.
Along those lines, the Associated Press named its All-Pro team today and receiver Wes Welker made the cut. With only two receiver spots on the team, Welker earned the nod along with Texans receiver Andre Johnson.
Welker led the NFL with 123 receptions despite missing almost three full games. While many of his catches came close to the line of scrimmage, and thus were almost run-type plays, his ability to make positive yardage after the catch was a big part of the Patriots' offense. Welker finished second in the NFL in yards after the catch, according to ESPN Stats & Information tracking.
Welker was the lone Patriots player chosen to the All-Pro team, which is selected by a panel of 50 sportswriters.
Along those lines, the Associated Press named its All-Pro team today and receiver Wes Welker made the cut. With only two receiver spots on the team, Welker earned the nod along with Texans receiver Andre Johnson.
Welker led the NFL with 123 receptions despite missing almost three full games. While many of his catches came close to the line of scrimmage, and thus were almost run-type plays, his ability to make positive yardage after the catch was a big part of the Patriots' offense. Welker finished second in the NFL in yards after the catch, according to ESPN Stats & Information tracking.
Welker was the lone Patriots player chosen to the All-Pro team, which is selected by a panel of 50 sportswriters.
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