John Abraham, Matt Ryan Pro Bowl Are Alternates
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 18, 2008 8:00 AM EST
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At least they're only an injury or a vacation in Europe away from the Pro Bowl, right?
The AJC's D. Orlando Ledbetter reports that both John Abraham and Matt Ryan are Pro Bowl alternates. While you could certainly argue that Ryan deserves a spot--and I would grab a fan by the front of their shirt and shake them like a rag doll if it would help to convince them that Abraham belongs there--this is the nature of the Pro Bowl. It's a popularity contest in which great teams and familiar names are rewarded. If Abraham's name was Chamois Buttripper, he'd have been selected for the fifth straight year.
Still, good news for us! Thoughts?
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Matt Ryan
is a pro bowler (alt) in his first year. Next year? Starting for the NFC. Mark my words.
Abe will be there too next year. The Falcons making a name for themselves this season and next season, they’re going to utterly destroy those ballots.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by tlozwarlock on Dec 18, 2008 11:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I still think Abe should have gotten the nod over Jared Allen
and Allen and Aries Spears coulda been alternates.
by VenomySnicket on Dec 18, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Where can I find a complete list of all alternates?
I can usually find anything and everything online (search is my job) but for some reason I just can’t find one.
In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.
by runningback on Dec 18, 2008 1:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm actually surprised
that Matty Ice scored the #4 QB spot for the probowl… It was no surprise about Abraham though (the surprise that he wasn’t a starter).
Maybe Drew Brees could break his leg in the fourth quarter after NO massacres Carolina in week 17. That’s a fair enough wish…. he’ll be fine again by next season… he’ll just miss the pro bowl for our super rookie. That’s not too bad to wish on someone, is it?
by MentallyMIA on Dec 18, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm delighted
Coming from where we were last year and with no media coverage I think this is a great accomplishment.
by dollmanr on Dec 18, 2008 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't it be Sweet Justice
Atlanta wins the Superbowl. Ryan wins MVP. Pro Bowl officials feel like jerks due to not inviting Matt to Pro Bowl.
by Funballad on Dec 18, 2008 7:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Woot
More good news. I get to watch the game on TV. Only the second time all season here in Portland. Looks like i gotta try to rearange my home somehow so i can run from the TV to the Office for the PC. Last time i almost broke a leg once or twice running back and forth.
by Funballad on Dec 18, 2008 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Get a TV tuner card
for your PC. Makes life (and live-blogging) much easier.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by tlozwarlock on Dec 18, 2008 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Abraham's a class act
judging by his reaction in this AJC article. What a contrast in demeanor between Abe and oh, Braylon Edwards…
If Abraham has some explosive latent frustration, I can suggest a fine, climate-controlled location for him to vent his anger on Sunday…
by tom slick on Dec 19, 2008 12:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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