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.
John 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 |
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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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