bubba9497 Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Pro Bowl snubs are bothersome By Matt Bowen http://www.washingtontimes.com/functions/print.php?StoryID=20041228-113218-8714r I have to admit I was pretty upset when the Pro Bowl rosters came out last week. Words came out of my mouth that would have landed me straight in detention if I had said them back in my Catholic school days. One Redskins player? That's it? You have to be kidding me, right? Well, to my amazement, I realized what I have suspected for years to be true: Pro Bowl voting is biased and corrupt. Marcus Washington was a great selection, more deserving than anyone else making the trip, but what happened to his teammates? I know what you're thinking -- I'm just saying this stuff because they're my teammates. That might have a little bit to do with it, but these guys are great football players. There's no question they should be going to Hawaii. Sure, we haven't won as many games as we wanted to this year, but a great player should be recognized for his production on the field. I'm the biggest supporter of team sports, and this is the ultimate team sport, but guys who make plays week in and week out should be buying suntan lotion for February. I know there are Pro Bowl snubs every year, and I'm not the only one who complains about it. I know the fans do, too. Look, we have the second-best defense in the NFL. We have a running back who was headed for 1,500 yards before an injury and a receiver with more than 80 catches. "Playmakers" is a better word -- guys who play with injuries week in and week out and still produce week in and week out. Their names are always at the top of the stat chart. For some reason, they were passed over. Don't get me wrong here. I'm not trying to start a controversy. I just honestly believe there are players on this team who deserve to go to Hawaii. A lot of the players from other teams going to Hawaii are deserving, but I just think too many at Redskin Park got left out this year. I'll watch the game just to see Marcus play, but if he wasn't in it, I'd rather go shopping at the mall the day after Christmas with a bunch of crying kids. I'm a member of the Washington Redskins, and I'm going to support my teammates, whether it's in this Pro Bowl heist or any other venture. I know it won't make a bit of difference what I write in this column. I just want Redskins fans to know I share the same sentiments that you do. Our guys were robbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Wow, Matt Bowen you rock. You were certainly headed for a monster year until injury robbed you of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter23 Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 maybe when we start to win we won't get snubbed so badly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDALERT Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 :point2sky Yes, more motivation for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 wow, I didnt know Bowen wrote for the Times like that, even if he is a guest writer or something. Agreed though, too many pro bowl snubs, definitely for Springs and Smoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afparent Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 We are going to be deep in the safety position next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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