2012 Pro Bowl fan balloting: Updated ranks
December, 14, 2011
12/14/11
5:12
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By
Mike Sando | ESPN.com
Eighteen San Francisco 49ers rank among the top five at their positions in fan balloting for the Pro Bowl.
What is this, 1994?
It's feeling that way with the 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers taking 10-3 records into their Monday night game in Week 15.
These championship-laden franchises previously have not had double-digit victory totals at the same time since 2002. They did so previously during the 1990s and briefly during the 1980s, but rarely have both been at their very best simultaneously.
The fan balloting totals reflect each team's success this season.
Unbeaten Green Bay leads the NFL with 21 players ranking among the top five at their positions. The 49ers are second with 18, followed by New England (15), Baltimore (13) and Pittsburgh (12).
A quick run through which NFC West players rank among the top five at their positions:
Arizona Cardinals
First: none
Second: none
Third: none
Fourth: receiver Larry Fitzgerald
Fifth: none
San Francisco 49ers
First: inside linebacker Patrick Willis, punters Andy Lee
Second: center Jonathan Goodwin, cornerback Carlos Rogers, defensive tackle Justin Smith (he plays defensive end), free safety Dashon Goldson, fullback Bruce Miller, kicker David Akers, special teamer Blake Costanzo
Third: guard Mike Iupati, kick returner Ted Ginn Jr.
Fourth: running back Frank Gore, strong safeties Donte Whitner, tackle Joe Staley
Fifth: defensive tackle Ray McDonald, inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman, tackle Anthony Davis, tight end Vernon Davis
Seattle Seahawks
First: none
Second: none
Third: punter Jon Ryan, strong safety Kam Chancellor
Fourth: free safety Earl Thomas
Fifth: none
St. Louis Rams
First: none
Second: none
Third: none
Fourth: defensive end Chris Long
Fifth: none
The chart breaks down the counts for NFC teams. Fan voting continues online through the 49ers' game Monday night. Players and coaches vote Dec. 21-22. Results are announced Dec. 27.
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What is this, 1994?
It's feeling that way with the 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers taking 10-3 records into their Monday night game in Week 15.
These championship-laden franchises previously have not had double-digit victory totals at the same time since 2002. They did so previously during the 1990s and briefly during the 1980s, but rarely have both been at their very best simultaneously.
The fan balloting totals reflect each team's success this season.
Unbeaten Green Bay leads the NFL with 21 players ranking among the top five at their positions. The 49ers are second with 18, followed by New England (15), Baltimore (13) and Pittsburgh (12).
A quick run through which NFC West players rank among the top five at their positions:
Arizona Cardinals
First: none
Second: none
Third: none
Fourth: receiver Larry Fitzgerald
Fifth: none
San Francisco 49ers
First: inside linebacker Patrick Willis, punters Andy Lee
Second: center Jonathan Goodwin, cornerback Carlos Rogers, defensive tackle Justin Smith (he plays defensive end), free safety Dashon Goldson, fullback Bruce Miller, kicker David Akers, special teamer Blake Costanzo
Third: guard Mike Iupati, kick returner Ted Ginn Jr.
Fourth: running back Frank Gore, strong safeties Donte Whitner, tackle Joe Staley
Fifth: defensive tackle Ray McDonald, inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman, tackle Anthony Davis, tight end Vernon Davis
Seattle Seahawks
First: none
Second: none
Third: punter Jon Ryan, strong safety Kam Chancellor
Fourth: free safety Earl Thomas
Fifth: none
St. Louis Rams
First: none
Second: none
Third: none
Fourth: defensive end Chris Long
Fifth: none
The chart breaks down the counts for NFC teams. Fan voting continues online through the 49ers' game Monday night. Players and coaches vote Dec. 21-22. Results are announced Dec. 27.
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