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Fans can still vote for their favorite players at NFL.com/ProBowl through Monday, December 17th. In the meantime, the Baltimore Ravens appear to be one of the most well-represented teams in the league, with players at six different positions leading their peers in the AFC.
Ravens fans will not be surprised to see FS Ed Reed, DT Haloti Ngata and even FB Vonta Leach ahead of others at their positions, but perhaps the rest may be a bit of a surprise. Reed's partner at strong safety, Bernard Pollard, is the third member of the defense to lead his position.
On the offensive side of ball, joining Leach, is OT Michael Oher, which is surprising as so many Ravens fans are debating whether or not Oher should be representing the team at his left tackle position or would he be best suited returning to the right side. WR Jacoby Jones is the leading vote getter, but obviously not at the receiving position, but as the kick returner, as he has three TD returns so far in the 2012 season, two on kickoffs and one on a punt return.
There are still a few days left in the voting, so Ravens fans should vote early and often to ensure this team is represented and these guys continue to lead their respective positions,as many of them probably have bonus clauses in their contracts and canuse every penny to help them get by.
Below is the press release from the NFL with the overall and position leaders in each conference:
DENVER BRONCOS QB PEYTON MANNING LEADS
PRO BOWL CHARGE WITH ONE WEEK OF VOTING
REMAINING ON NFL.COM
Teams to be Announced on Pro Bowl Selection Show December 26 on NFL Network
Denver Broncos quarterback PEYTON MANNING, with 823,372 votes, leads all NFL All-Stars in balloting for the 2013 Pro Bowl, NFL.com announced today. 2013 Pro Bowl voting will continue online and on web-enabled mobile phones by going to NFL.com/probowlthrough Monday, December 17.
New England Patriots quarterback TOM BRADY (746,710 votes) ranks second overall, while Houston Texans running back ARIAN FOSTER (699,866 votes), Minnesota Vikings running back ADRIAN PETERSON (668,942 votes) and Green Bay Packers quarterbackAARON RODGERS (652,807 votes) round out the top five on NFL.com.
Balloting will conclude on Monday, December 17 following the conclusion of Monday Night Football (New York Jets at Tennessee Titans, ESPN, 8:30 pm (ET)). The teams will be announced at 7:00 pm (ET) Wednesday, December 26 on NFL Network’s "Total Access".
The 2013 Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, January 27, 2013 and televised live on NBC at 7:00 pm (ET) from Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Fans may purchase tickets to the 2013 Pro Bowl at www.ticketmaster.com. Fans may also call 1-800-745-3000 or visit the Aloha Stadium box office.
The AFC and NFC All-Star squads are based on the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group’s vote counts one-third toward determining the 43-man rosters that represent the American Football Conference and National Football Conference in the Pro Bowl. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on December 20-21.
The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches and players to determine its all-star teams. It was the first professional sports league to offer online all-star voting in 1995.
NFL ALL-STAR TOP-TEN VOTE-GETTERS
Pos. |
Name, Team |
Votes |
QB |
Peyton Manning, Broncos |
823,372 |
QB |
Tom Brady, Patriots |
746,710 |
RB |
Arian Foster, Texans |
699,866 |
RB |
Adrian Peterson, Vikings |
668,942 |
QB |
Aaron Rodgers, Packers |
652,807 |
WR |
A.J. Green, Bengals |
563,954 |
TE |
Rob Gronkowski, Patriots |
545,514 |
QB |
Robert Griffin III, Redskins |
537,459 |
QB |
Drew Brees, Saints |
500,193 |
QB |
Matt Ryan, Falcons |
477,087 |
AFC LEADING VOTE-GETTERS BY POSITION
Pos. |
Name, Team |
Votes |
Pos. |
Name, Team |
Votes |
QB |
Peyton Manning, Broncos |
823,372 |
DE |
J.J. Watt, Texans |
451,733 |
RB |
Arian Foster, Texans |
699,866 |
DT |
Haloti Ngata, Ravens |
305,830 |
FB |
Vonta Leach, Ravens |
165,723 |
OLB |
Von Miller, Broncos |
316,531 |
WR |
A.J. Green, Bengals |
563,954 |
ILB |
Jerod Mayo, Patriots |
267,157 |
TE |
Rob Gronkowski, Patriots |
545,514 |
CB |
Champ Bailey, Broncos |
196,932 |
T |
Michael Oher, Ravens |
187,320 |
SS |
Bernard Pollard, Ravens |
91,746 |
G |
Logan Mankins, Patriots |
168,576 |
FS |
Ed Reed, Ravens |
117,807 |
C |
Maurkice Pouncey, Steelers |
184,140 |
P |
Brandon Fields, Dolphins |
75,304 |
K |
Sebastian Janikowski, Raiders |
120,611 |
ST |
Joshua Cribbs, Browns |
86,945 |
KR |
Jacoby Jones, Ravens |
117,455 |
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NFC LEADING VOTE-GETTERS BY POSITION
Pos. |
Name, Team |
Votes |
Pos. |
Name, Team |
Votes |
QB |
Aaron Rodgers, Packers |
652,807 |
DE |
Jared Allen, Vikings |
294,865 |
RB |
Adrian Peterson, Vikings |
668,942 |
DT |
Henry Melton, Bears |
214,180 |
FB |
John Kuhn, Packers |
157,326 |
OLB |
Clay Matthews, Packers |
296,535 |
WR |
Victor Cruz, Giants |
438,665 |
ILB |
Patrick Willis, 49ers |
191,487 |
TE |
Tony Gonzalez, Falcons |
462,817 |
CB |
Tim Jennings, Bears |
263,554 |
T |
Matt Kalil, Vikings |
158,356 |
SS |
Charles Woodson, Packers |
101,789 |
G |
Mike Iupati, 49ers |
148,154 |
FS |
Ronde Barber, Buccaneers |
104,410 |
C |
Jeff Saturday, Packers |
258,869 |
P |
Thomas Morstead, Saints |
88,037 |
K |
David Akers, 49ers |
121,350 |
ST |
C.J. Spillman, 49ers |
76,941 |
KR |
Randall Cobb, Packers |
107,302 |
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