2011 NFL All-DeSimone Team: Defensive Edition
by Dylan DeSimone on Dec 1, 2011 9:30 AM PST
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PrintWelcome back to Niners Nation and the continuance of my 2011 NFL all-pro selection. Having covered offense and special teams players, this article will feature players on the defensive side of the ball. As I mentioned in part 1, this is an unorthodox format particular to no defensive scheme; the players have been chosen based on overall performance and value.
Without further adieu...
DE:
Jared Allen, Minnesota Vikings
Justin Smith, San Francisco 49ers
Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants
Haloti Ngata, Baltimore Ravens
DT:
Cullen Jenkins, Philadelphia Eagles
ROLB:
Terrell Suggs, Baltimore Ravens
ILB:
NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco 49ers
Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers
LOLB:
Clay Matthews, Green Bay Packers
Ahmad Brooks, San Francisco 49ers
CB:
Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers
Carlos Rogers, San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Arrington, New England Patriots
Brandon Flowers, Kansas City Chiefs
FS:
Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens
Eric Weddle, San Diego Chargers
SS:
Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers
Like the Offensive Edition, this list of players is based on performance and personal preference but this group is indisputably talented. I have a few non-49er "must-haves" in there with Matthews, Woodson, Flowers and the trio from Baltimore. And the 49ers selected, I believe have earned their spot this year.
I want to mention guys like Justin Smith and Ahmad Brooks who are likely to be overlooked in the Pro Bowl ballot by many. These guys are not going to hand you eye-popping statistics but if you watch them play, they are valuable commodities to have come gametime. And in big-time situations when your defense needs to make a play, both of these guys have come through this year and they both deserve the recognition.
I also took into consideration how players carry themselves and was somewhat bias in the selection process. Based on statistics and performance, DeMarcus Ware should run away with any vote, but not mine. You'll notice not one Dallas Cowboy was selected; not a Miles Austin, a Jason Witten, a Tony Romo, a Jay Ratliff -- none. I hope they're equally as passionate over at Blogging The Boys.
This defense would be unique and potentially flawless; it has leadership, experience, hardhitting, speed, instincts, strength and playmaking ability. It could be argued that other players should be listed here. If you have one in mind, feel free to list him and present an arguement.
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Disagree about Ahmad Brooks
I do not think he does anything special. DeMarcus Ware is possibly the best LB in the league and deserves to be on the team
he is so good that he should be exempt from the rules
all of the other Cowboys mentioned do not belong on the team
Agree with both your sentiments
Anti-Cowboy but Pro-Ware, AND the fact that while Brooks has been solid, he has not been playing at a Pro Bowl level.
Also unconvinced by either Packer on the list: Raji not as good this year as he was last year, and Matthews, while good, is over-rated.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Dec 1, 2011 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
Brooks over Ware
….Sounds right to me
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
Can't agree on a number of positions
In my opinion, Eric Berry and LaRon Landry should be included ahead of Weddle and Wilson. Ware and Orakpo should be ahead of Brooks. I think Kyle Williams is better than Cullen Jenkins. I think Leon Hall and Joseph should be in at corner too.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
and the Defensive Captain should be Justin Smith!
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
Eric Berry?
The guy has been out most of the season
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
I didn't think it was based on this season alone.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
Im guessing the title didnt give it away
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
I guess not :)
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
Because Suh and Jenkins shouldn't be included in my opinion at all.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
i've watched Suh a few times
He’s not that dominant.
"(I)f you think you've got an inside track to absolute truth, you become doctrinaire, humorless and intellectually constipated." Saul Alinsky
Um, Berry has played 1 game this year?
ClaYton Kershaw, Giant Killa | KeMVP #BEASTMODE
"If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." - Jim Harbaugh
Here's a vote for I-Soap
for his versatility (receiving and running skills).
Niners Nation on the Reservation
Let's nominate him
As either a fullback or receiver. And Staley as a tight end, though NOT as an OT.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Dec 1, 2011 1:04 PM PST up reply actions
Ware
I too loathe and despise the cowgirls as a team and I would love if they went 0-16 every year but I don’t hate all of their players. I actually really like Ware as a player.
I also included Roman Harper on my list of safeties just for his sacks alone. He has 6.5 from the safety position and that is incredible.
I held Suh off the list because he is now my least favorite NFL player. I used to think he was just too aggressive at times and just needed to slow his roll but now I see he is just a dirty player. No place for that.
Call me cautiously optimistic....because I know what the Niners do to people who have real optimism (see the last 8 years).
Nnamdi should be on that list
He’s been a victim of the Eagles’ awful defensive scheme. They have him playing slot when he is a press man corner.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
Doesn't make any sense.
A player should be an all-pro because of what he could or should be playing like?
ClaYton Kershaw, Giant Killa | KeMVP #BEASTMODE
"If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." - Jim Harbaugh
I just don't think it's fair
that Nnamdi is penalized because his coaches are idiots and don’t use him correctly
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
Bowman over Willis
you crazy
And when we win, we want to dominate. We want to take guys out. We want to hurt guys. We want to win. We just want to dominate, hit them in the mouth. - Rathman
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I don't see how you could make a logical case for Brooks over Ware.
ClaYton Kershaw, Giant Killa | KeMVP #BEASTMODE
"If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." - Jim Harbaugh
Haloti Ngata for Cullen Jenkins
Then Suggs to DE end because he plays with his hand down more often than not and he almost never covers.
Replace Suggs with Demarcus Ware and replace Ahmad Brooks with either Lance Briggs or Tamba Hali
Gimme 1 round!
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