2011 NFL All-Pro Team: 49ers Lead The League In Selections
by David Fucillo on Jan 6, 2012 1:30 PM PST
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PrintThe close of the NFL regular season means a variety of regular season awards and honors are handed out. The big ones are handed out Super Bowl week, but in the meantime, the Associated press announced their 2011 NFL All-Pro team. The 49ers strong season was appropriately honored as the team led the league with five All Pro Selections. The team included Justin Smith (as a DT, like in the Pro Bowl), ILBs Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman, punter Andy Lee and kicker David Akers.
Many were mystified when NaVorro Bowman was not selected to the NFC's Pro Bowl roster, but he is now getting a higher honor. The All-Pro team makes no differentiation for conference and seems to have fewer "reputation" picks. The vote is done by 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL. While some may not know the entire league as well as they should for voting on this, they also would seem to be able to at least modestly get past biases for past performance from players.
Whatever the case, this is a fantastic honor for the 49ers. They put together a great "team" effort this season, but these sorts of honors show just how valuable specific individuals were to the effort. The team as a whole is important, but without enough sufficiently talented players, going 13-3 is not nearly as easy. The 49ers may have won with a team effort, but that not should allow opposing fans to overlook the volume of talent on this team.
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and yet many still claim we get no love…
All-Pro>>>>>Pro bowl
by mcwagner on Jan 6, 2012 1:40 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I've always hated that...
There’s an east coast bias because
A. More teams are located in the eastern united states. And
B. In recent years, east coast teams have been playing better. When’s the last time you’ve seen a west coast team win the super bowl?
by pbroks13 on Jan 6, 2012 2:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
C. A lot of journalists live on the East Coast.
Those journalists finish watching the East Coast games, then go to sleep and ignore the West Coast ones.
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Revenge is ice cream.
yes, Joe Staley only made the 2nd team all pro!!!!!!
What a awesome year for Joe the man Staley!!!!!!
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 6, 2012 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
Deserved it over the last 10 games
Very rocky start should have prevented it to be honest though. He’s definitely not better than Jake Long or Joe Thomas.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 6, 2012 6:56 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
It looks like
you can definitely conclude that the only thing keeping Bowman out of the Pro Bowl starting lineup is having Patrick Willis in the same position. As long as the Pro Bowl keeps voting .based upon a 4-3 scheme, it may stay that way for a while
It is really saying something to say that the 49ers have the two best inside linebackers in the entire league. Both young players. Anyone who thinks that the 49ers are a one year wonder needs to look at that before speaking – that defense is going to stay good for a while.
Bowman, Willis, Aldon
Wouldnt surprise me to see all 3 of these guys rep the All Pro for quite a while if they can keep it going. And as Im typing this I have the biggest smile on my face. How sweet is it to have these 3 guys on the same team. Its going to get expensive trying to keep these 3 together
"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
Not as bad as it looks at first through
Willis signed a long term extension before last season, Aldon is a rookie, so he won’t come due for awhile, the only one likely to get expensive is Bowman, who, I think, has two years left on his contract.
He might want money before then, based on the argument that he’s outplayed it (which, if he has another season like this one, he has), but if they continue to be successful like they have, and Aldon turns into a dominant full-time player, I think there a couple guys on our defense who will take a little less money to keep playing for a winner, and on a very dominant squad.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Jan 6, 2012 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
It wasn't Willis's fault Bowman didn't make the pro bowl
Clay Mathews is the one who stole his spot.
In the world of the blind the one-eyed man is king.
clay who is not having a great year mathews. agree
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 6, 2012 3:22 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed.
Urlacher shouldn’t have made the pro bowl this year even if there were twice as many spots for ILBs.
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
I definitely love the hate
It makes us great underdogs heading into the playoffs and takes away the high expectations and pressure the media puts on the playoffs favorites such as the Packers, Patriots and Saints.
"Winning means being unafraid to lose." – Fran Tarkenton
According to Wiki, Staley made 2nd team.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_All-Pro_Team
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
I'm not sure that's deserved
But I’m happy for him.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Jan 6, 2012 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
Apparently they agreed he does not suck.
But LT on a line that got his QB sacked 44 league leading times?
Agreed
And, if you eliminate the first couple games of the season, and Baltimore, I suppose you could make an argument for Joe.
But it doesn’t work that way.
On the other hand, in looking at the all-pro list, the OL positions in particular seem like suspect choices; Logan Mankins is normally a top-notch player, but he wasn’t even the best guard on his team this year.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Jan 6, 2012 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
just shows that sacks are not always the olines fault!!!!!!
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 6, 2012 3:23 PM PST up reply actions
It shows that after getting beat badly early in the season
Staley shored up his protection and teams started absolutely gunning for the right side of our line.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 6, 2012 6:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
no
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 7, 2012 12:56 AM PST up reply actions
2011 All-Pro Roster by Associated Press
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/01/the-ap-all-pro-team-roster/1
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 6, 2012 2:12 PM PST up reply actions
And yes staley did make 2nd team
Funny thing Justin Smith made it twice- 1st team as a DT, 2nd team as a DE
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 6, 2012 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
Carlos on 2nd team as well
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 6, 2012 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
lol, nope don't want to jinx him, ala Ochocinco
He has never been the same since doing that prank on the sidelines…..
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 6, 2012 2:21 PM PST up reply actions
I love how Justin Smith is on both the 1st and 2nd team
He’s so good they had to list him twice.
In the world of the blind the one-eyed man is king.
twice, is saying something; how many make all pro twice in one year?!?!?!?!?!?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 6, 2012 3:23 PM PST up reply actions
Justin Smith made the team as a DT, and also finished third in the voting as a DE.
If he had gotten more votes at DE, would they actually put his name on the team twice?
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
Justin Smith
He has to be considered as the DPOY now right…
"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
He is, in my opinion
But, look for the award to go to Suggs (prominent playoff team, excellent season), or Jared Allen, for an absurd number of sacks.
If Suggs beats Smith, I can live with that. If Allen does, I’m gonna be irritated.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Jan 6, 2012 2:19 PM PST up reply actions
I will be to
Has a player one that award on a losing team? It seems like the guy on the playoff team usually wins these awards
"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
*won no one
"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
*Won not one
"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
Jason Taylor
Dolphins were garbage but he was great and deserving. I would be fine with Allen before anyone else beside Patrick Willis
Patrick Willis is such a beast…
by Anonymous1337 on Jan 6, 2012 2:13 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Playoffs typically have "Team Captain"....
at the very least “ALEX SMIT” should get some type of honor for his year and be named as one of the playoff team captains along with the following All-Pros & Pro-Bowlers
Team Captains:
Alex Smith
Frank Gore
Vernon Davis
Joe Staley
Justin Smith
Patrick Willis
Navaro Bowman
Carlos Rogers
Alex, Justin and Lee
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 6, 2012 7:02 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
no
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 6, 2012 3:24 PM PST up reply actions
Interesting that the other Harbaugh-coached team came in second, with 3 selections.
Between Jim and John they garnered 8.
lets hope it is more next year!!!
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 6, 2012 3:25 PM PST up reply actions
Lorenzo Neal predicting HarBowl II in Feb over on CSN.
Also predicting Niners face NYG in Divisional Game. I can still see the possibility of facing DET in the NFCCG.
kicking detroit butt twice in one year would be awesome!!!!
can not wait for that “handshake”
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 7, 2012 12:56 AM PST up reply actions
Niners rock all others can kick rocks!!!!! Harbaugh is coach of the year, all pro coach of the year, and should be !!!
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
Total All-Pro votes:
Justin Smith: 44(35 at DT, 9 at DE)
Patrick Willis: 32
David Akers: 32
Andy Lee: 29
NaVorro Bowman: 16
Joe Staley: 11
Carlos Rogers: 10
Dashon Goldson: 3
Ted Ginn: 2
Frank Gore: 1
Anthony Davis: 1
Mike Iuapti: 1
I like Anthony Davis
But who seriously gave him a vote?
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
His mom is allowed to vote?
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 6, 2012 7:04 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe Jaime Dukes voted for him because he has to block for Alex
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 6, 2012 7:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe someone saw Davis blocking really well on the right side of the Niners o-line
and failed to realize it was Vernon.
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
You guys just don't understand tackles
I’ll always be the first to say AD isn’t perfect but as an OT in this league he does all right.
As long as you define "all right"
to be “not the worst tackle in the NFL”.
But he’s pretty close. Only three tackles gave up more sacks.
Every time Jamie Dukes says something enlightening and informative about football Jerry Rice and I mount up on our flying grizzly bears and claim pirate treasure from the moon. That's how often it happens.
Love it...
Especially love seeing Akers and Lee (especially Lee) get the love over our cross-bay rivals. Also loved seeing Willis AND Bowman on the team…our LB corps is stacked!
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Raise your hand if....you think Alex should be named a Team Captain for playoffs?
Frankly….I feel he has EARNED the right and honor to be 1 of our captains, yes?
Nice , lets turn all those All Pro bowls into one Super Bowl ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!
Re-sign Bowman now - doesn't matter if he has 2 years left
Could be the best ILB tandem in the history of the NFL.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
I have a feeling he's going to want a 40-50 Mil contract
Like Willis and VD got. Larry Grant was playing like an all-star coming off our bench. We should wait.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jan 6, 2012 7:08 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I bet he won't turn down $40 milllion
Plus he is worth it. Its possible the 49ers can could front load the deal if him and his agent want to wait til after the free agency period.
I know it's a different sport, so maybe it won't work
But if we re-sign him early enough, we could lock him up for cheap, like the Tampa Bay Rays did with Evan Longoria and Matt Moore. I don’t know how arbitration/salary increases for young players work in football, though, so maybe it wouldn’t be worth it.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 7, 2012 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
Speaking of signing....
Drew Brees is looking to test the Free Agent market this off season. I read an article where he waas quoted saying if he gets franchise tagged he will not sign. Should we dare speculate? He is 32 and this will be his last contract. The Niners could pay him the money he wants and he will have a championship defense behind him……..Im throwing this out there just to have a little fun with it……
even more so
That they would let him. Any team in the league would give anything for him and his highest value is with the Saints. It’s moot. He loves New Orleans and the Saints gave him a chance when no one else would.
by mcwagner on Jan 6, 2012 8:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I believe Harbaugh is on record as saying he wants Alex back next year.
Even if Drew Brees somehow magically ended up on the free agent market, there are 10+ teams with worse QB situations than we have, and that’s a low estimate.
Drew Brees!!!!
alex who?
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 7, 2012 1:01 AM PST up reply actions
yes, sign the man!
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 7, 2012 1:01 AM PST up reply actions
I like our team getting the recognition
But the voting is so far off base that it isn’t funny. Some of the guys on the 1st team had down years and shouldn’t have even been considered. Other guys receiving votes are nowhere close to the leagues best.
Our own Staley, Davis, and Gore included.
Every time Jamie Dukes says something enlightening and informative about football Jerry Rice and I mount up on our flying grizzly bears and claim pirate treasure from the moon. That's how often it happens.
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