Who will make Pro Bowl from NFC South?

December, 28, 2009
12/28/09
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The Pro Bowl rosters will come out Tuesday and it should be interesting to see how the NFC South fares.

New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, Atlanta tight end Tony Gonzalez and New Orleans safety Darren Sharper were the only division players to finish first in the fan voting at their positions. But I think some other NFC South players will get in with strong support from the votes from coaches and players.

Here are my thoughts on NFC South players who could make the Pro Bowl:

New Orleans Saints: Brees, Sharper, linebacker Jonathan Vilma, receiver Marques Colston, guard Jahri Evans, guard Carl Nicks and punter Thomas Morstead. Brees and Sharper are automatic. Vilma’s been coming up with big plays. Evans and Nicks are probably the best guard tandem in the league. Morstead’s probably a long shot because he’s only a rookie, but he’s had a great year.

Atlanta Falcons: Gonzalez, linebacker Curtis Lofton, linebacker Mike Peterson, running back Michael Turner, receiver Roddy White and fullback Ovie Mughelli. Gonzalez is automatic, but the rest of these guys are borderline. Lofton’s put up big numbers, but may not have a big enough name. Turner’s been injured and his numbers are down from last season, but he did have some big games before the injury.

Carolina Panthers: Defensive end Julius Peppers, linebacker Jon Beason, running back DeAngelo Williams, running back Jonathan Stewart and wide receiver Steve Smith. Peppers and Beason should have no problem getting in. Injured guys like linebacker Thomas Davis and tackle Jordan Gross would have made it if they didn’t go down for the season. Williams and Stewart have shared carries, but they still both have been very good. Smith suffered a broken arm Sunday and that may mean he wouldn’t be ready to play, even if he is selected.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tight end Kellen Winslow. He’s about the only Buc that has a chance.

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