2009 Pro Bowl Balloting is officially underway

by Fooch on Oct 13, 2008 12:30 PM PDT in News Comment 21 comments

It's hard to believe but Pro Bowl balloting is officially upon us. No matter what your thoughts are on the game itself, it's always nice to have some of your team on the roster. Last season, Patrick Willis was a defensive reserve while all-world punter Andy Lee was a starter. I believe the 49ers had some alternates (BY I think), but I can't find a list of them anywhere.

So, when you get a chance head on over to NFL.com's Pro Bowl Ballot and vote early and often...or at least once. According to the folks at NFL.com:

Fans who vote for Pro Bowl players will then be able to enter for a chance to win a trip to Hawaii to attend the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl in the Official Pro Bowl Sweepstakes presented by State Farm. The grand prize includes an all-expense paid five-day, four-night trip for the winner and one guest to the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl in Honolulu. In addition to air transportation, ground transportation, hotel accommodations and two game tickets, the winner and guest will receive two tickets to the NFL Pro Bowl Tailgate Party, an exclusive State Farm “I’m There” opportunity and will meet eight-time NFL Pro Bowl selection and Pro Football Hall of Fame member HOWIE LONG. There is no purchase necessary to enter or win. Fans can see NFL.com for details and official rules.

Balloting ends Tuesday December 9 at noon and the teams will be announced on the NFL Network's Total Access show on the NFL Network. For those who don't get the NFL Network, I'd imagine ESPN will have its own Pro Bowl show. The game itself will air on NBC on February 8.

Courtesy NFL

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Any Lee is a baller

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Oct 13, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Andy*

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Oct 13, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We’ve got some Pro Bowl talent in Willis, Gore, Bruce, and Lee.

Coaching? Not so much.

by Cruithear on Oct 13, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So

you dont think Nolan will be coaching the NFC PB squad this year?

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Oct 13, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bruce?

he’s been nice, but I wouldnt start talking pro bowl return yet. Willis, Gore and Lee look like near shoe-ins already. Spikes looks to have a good shot

by sam23 on Oct 13, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Spikes.. keep it up!

3 games with 3 interceptions is Pro-Bowl caliber in my book. I heard Nolan found himself a permanent spot at the Senior Bowl, didn’t he?

"We'd like to think that tickets will be hard to come by." Bill Walsh

by TripTheNinja on Oct 13, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Spikes

wasn’t even on the ballot. Ulbrich was in his place. dumbass NFL

by good as gold on Oct 15, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

later that night

Willis and Lee took those two ladies out to a bar. Lee said “I call the tall one.” Willis said “that’s fine” but later took both of them back to his hotel room while Lee ended up watching Turner and Hooch on TNT.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 13, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

gloves

Any comments on why Willis has the gloves on?

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by Fooch on Oct 13, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

short answer

cuz he’s Patrick Willis….you should never question anything he does.

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Oct 13, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because he’s murder in the sack.

Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.

by groug on Oct 13, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

actually this is my favorite answer

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 13, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whatever he touches with his bare hands turns to gold.

Except… ummm… those gloves… apparently.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Oct 13, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

even better

everything he touches turns into Skittles like that commercial that I like

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Oct 13, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

without gloves

any time he shakes someones hand, the oils on his skin melt the other person’s bones.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 13, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

alright

Willis, Gore are a shoe-in. Takeo is making strong case to goes back there too.

by warriorfan4life on Oct 13, 2008 11:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I could see Joe Staley also

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Oct 14, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Has Staley been all that great this year?

Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.

by groug on Oct 14, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not like last year

adjusting to his new position

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 15, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

RB's

I was just looking at the NFC Rb’s and its not as easy as it sounds for Gore. He’s going to have to compete with AP, Bush, Portis, Brandon Jacobs, Michael Turner, and Marion Barber (even Matt Forte could be mentioned). Obiviously we know he should be in, but does the rest of the country.

by good as gold on Oct 15, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good point

and even Willis I think will need us to vote a lot. Last year he wasn’t even a starter and he had won like 2 or 3 defensive player of the week awards. He’s been relatively quiet and could fly under the radar.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Oct 15, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs