NFL Pro Bowl Voting: No Titans Leading the Way

by Jimmy on Dec 15, 2010 10:39 AM CST in NFL News

This probably isn't going to come as a shock to most of you, but the NFL has released the leaders in Pro Bowl voting (after the jump) and there are no Titans leading their position. It has been a rough season, but there are some guys that deserve the nod.

Probably the most deserving Titans of a trip to the 2011 Pro Bowl is Marc Mariani. People are still voting for Josh Cribbs because of his name. Cribbs is only averaging 21.4 yards per kick return this year and hasn't taken one to the house while Mariani is averaging 25.5 per return and has a kick and punt return TD. Do your duty as a fan of the two-toned blue and go right now and cast a vote for Mariani.

Also, this from John Glennon:

#Titans rookie Marc Mariani is on pace to break Derrick Mason's team record for combined punt and kick return yds. (1,794) set in 2000.less than a minute ago via webJohn Glennon
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Jason Babin is another guy that deserves your vote. Dwight Freeney, again on name value, is leading the AFC in Pro Bowl votes for defensive ends. Jason Babin has 10 sacks to Freeney's 8. Let's get Babin to Hawaii.

Finally, it is a crime that Rob Bironas is not leading all kickers. Bironas is 21/22 (95%) on field goals this season while Sebastian Janikowski, who is leading the voting, is 25/32 (78%). That's just math.

Click through the jump to see the Pro Bowl voting leaders for both conferences.

AFC LEADING VOTE-GETTERS BY POSITION

Pos.	Name, Team	Votes	Pos.	Name, Team	Votes
QB	Tom Brady, Patriots	947,194	DE	Dwight Freeney, Colts	377,338
RB	Arian Foster, Texans	519,154	DT	Haloti Ngata, Ravens	249,980
FB	Le'Ron McClain, Ravens	190,729	OLB	James Harrison, Steelers	297,265
WR	Andre Johnson, Texans	433,206	ILB	Ray Lewis, Ravens	304,087
TE	Antonio Gates, Chargers	457,690	CB	Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders	243,816
T	Andrew Whitworth, Bengals	362,996	SS	Troy Polamalu, Steelers	383,928
G	Eric Steinbach, Browns	274,984	FS	Ed Reed, Ravens	233,880
C	Jeff Saturday, Colts	253,624	P	Shane Lechler, Raiders	130,279
K	Sebastian Janikowski, Raiders	126,405	ST	Keyaron Fox, Steelers	92,172
KR	Joshua Cribbs, Browns	154,575

NFC LEADING VOTE-GETTERS BY POSITION

Pos.	Name, Team	Votes	Pos.	Name, Team	Votes
QB	Michael Vick, Eagles	981,687	DE	Julius Peppers, Bears	312,193
RB	Adrian Peterson, Vikings	736,603	DT	Ndamukong Suh, Lions	300,680
FB	Heath Evans, Saints	162,597	OLB	Clay Matthews, Packers	353,981
WR	Roddy White, Falcons	445,604	ILB	Brian Urlacher, Bears	226,693
TE	Tony Gonzalez, Falcons	345,847	CB	Charles Woodson, Packers	292,047
T	Chad Clifton, Packers	136,532	SS	LaRon Landry, Redskins	174,625
G	Steve Hutchinson, Vikings	158,204	FS	Antrel Rolle, Giants	131,136
C	Shaun O'Hara, Giants	182,287	P	Ben Graham, Cardinals	143,893
K	David Akers, Eagles	165,632	ST	Heath Farwell, Vikings	136,108
KR	Devin Hester, Bears	190,591

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Pro Bowl has been a joke for a while now.

I love seeing Titans players voted in, but let’s be honest…it’s a name recognition/popularity contest. And with all the injuries suffered to those voted in and drop outs it ends up being even further diluted and make a joke of than it all ready is, I’m willing to place a bet that the QB position gets so diluted that He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named (I am having way too much fun using these alternate names for him) gets in as one of the “Pro Bowl QBs”.

…having said that, I will vote for Mariani and Babin as they really do deserve it.

I have many leather-bound books, and my apartment smells of rich mahogany. And there's this awesome Chris Johnson Fathead over the wood paneling. Seriously, it's kind of a big deal...

by ronburgundy7427 on Dec 15, 2010 10:54 AM CST reply actions

same here

I promised myself I wouldn’t get sucked into the crapfest that is the pro bowl vote; however, Mariani and Babin (mostly Mariani) have been so good this year that I felt compelled to vote against injustice.

Of course looking at who is leading the votes as always you find one name who deserves it and 3 that don’t. For instance: Freaking Ed Reed has been on the PUP more than he’s been on the field.

And does anyone else get annoyed about how worthless DE, OLB difference has become with so many 3-4 teams right now?

And last: WHY NO STATS?

by asbestos_man on Dec 16, 2010 4:49 AM CST up reply actions

Mariani needs to go

He has been a continued bright spot in dark times! and on a side note i get sick watching mason continue to make plays and have big games for the ravens.

by TENNESSEETITANS on Dec 15, 2010 10:58 AM CST reply actions

I went to vote for Special Teams Player

And, I didn’t see Donnie Nickey’s name on there…how do I do a write in ballot??

by shawneriksmith on Dec 15, 2010 11:05 AM CST reply actions

Need a write in option

No ATV either.

by TENNESSEETITANS on Dec 15, 2010 11:12 AM CST up reply actions

don't vote for him

its Shaw or Bailey i think

Hey Look, a One line Signature.

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Dec 15, 2010 12:44 PM CST up reply actions

Donnie Nickey as ST player was a joke

I voted for Shaw though…he’s been a good addition.

by shawneriksmith on Dec 15, 2010 6:24 PM CST up reply actions

MCCLAIN IS NOT A FULLBACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111

Official MCM Hater!

by gramsey712 on Dec 15, 2010 11:25 AM CST reply actions 2 recs

+1

Ain't no time for hesitatin'
All you got to do is groove

by BonzosMontreaux on Dec 15, 2010 11:47 AM CST up reply actions

True....but he DID stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Oh...wrong Mclain. Sorry.

"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."

What happens when an unstoppable force meets three defensive players? THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpWqMqrZwTU

by TexansForever on Dec 15, 2010 12:58 PM CST up reply actions

furious Anger - Big L

Hey Look, a One line Signature.

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Dec 16, 2010 9:35 AM CST up reply actions

Agreed.

I was furious last year that Hall didn’t make it after blocking for a 2,000 yard runner cause McClain is considered a “Fullback” for some unknown reason.

I have many leather-bound books, and my apartment smells of rich mahogany. And there's this awesome Chris Johnson Fathead over the wood paneling. Seriously, it's kind of a big deal...

by ronburgundy7427 on Dec 15, 2010 1:10 PM CST up reply actions