That's why we put both on the All-NFC West Offense. The NFL found room for both as well, with Jackson's withdrawal from the Pro Bowl creating a spot for Gore.
I'll republish our all-division teams for those who missed the previous items.
2009 All-NFC West Team: Offense
| Position | Player | Team | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR1 | Larry Fitzgerald | Cardinals | 97 receptions, 13 TDs make him an easy choice |
| WR2 | Anquan Boldin | Cardinals | Sideline grab against Vikings was a defining catch |
| LT | Joe Staley | 49ers | A tough choice only because he missed seven games |
| LG | Jacob Bell | Rams | Was healthier much of this season and it showed |
| C | Jason Brown | Rams | Powerful inside presence helped running game thrive |
| RG | Deuce Lutui | Cardinals | Cut down penalties and became more consistent |
| RT | Levi Brown | Cardinals | Inconsistent and heavily penalized, but still division's best |
| TE | Vernon Davis | 49ers | Went from enigmatic to dominant with 965 yards, 13 TDs |
| RB1 | Steven Jackson | Rams | Put up dominant numbers despite no help from passing game |
| RB2 | Frank Gore | 49ers | Fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season and first with 10 TDs |
| QB | Kurt Warner | Cardinals | Missed 4,000 yards only because he missed nearly two games |
2009 All-NFC West Team: Defense
| Position | Player | Team | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Justin Smith | 49ers | Tough, consistent player and usually a difficult matchup |
| DL | Aubrayo Franklin | 49ers | Should have gotten Pro Bowl recognition this season |
| DL | Darnell Dockett | Cardinals | One of the more disruptive players in the division |
| DL | Calais Campbell | Cardinals | Finished first season as starter with 7.0 sacks in 3-4 scheme |
| LB | Karlos Dansby | Cardinals | Value became apparent when he missed end of Titans game |
| LB | Patrick Willis | 49ers | Arguably the best inside linebacker in the NFL |
| LB | Gerald Hayes | Cardinals | Tough inside run defender affected by injuries late in year |
| CB | Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie | Cardinals | Six interceptions helped him earn Pro Bowl honors |
| SS | Adrian Wilson | Cardinals | Set career highs with 13 passes defensed, five interceptions |
| FS | Dashon Goldson | 49ers | Edged out Cards' Antrel Rolle, who was also worthy |
| CB | Shawntae Spencer | 49ers | Started 16 games and played well in return from surgery |
2009 All-NFC West Team: Specialists
| Pos. | Player | Team | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | Ben Graham | Cardinals | Tied NFL record for punts downed inside the 20 |
| K | Olindo Mare | Seahawks | Set franchise record for consecutive FG tries without miss |
| LS | Brian Jennings | 49ers | Division's best snapper year in, year out |
| PR/KR | Danny Amendola | Rams | Averaged 24.5 yards on kickoffs, 11.6 yards on punts |
| ST | Michael Robinson | 49ers | Consistently the best special-teamer in the NFC West |
| ST | LaRod Stephens-Howling | Cardinals | Made huge plays in coverage and in the return game |
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