PRO BOWL FAN VOTING
(As of Nov. 16; only Panthers inside top 10 at respective positions included)
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TIGHT ENDS
| Rank | Player | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Gronkowski (NE) | 302878 |
| 2 | Julius Thomas (DEN) | 241570 |
| 3 | Jimmy Graham (NO) | 221318 |
| 4 | Antonio Gates (SD) | 201535 |
| 5 | Greg Olsen (CAR) | 144098 |
| 6 | Martellus Bennett (NYG) | 114535 |
| 7 | Jason Witten (DAL) | 106129 |
| 8 | Dwayne Allen (IND) | 77491 |
| 9 | Jordan Cameron (CLE) | 53062 |
| 10 | Heath Miller (PIT) | 47793 |
CENTERS
| Rank | Player | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Frederick (DAL) | 143929 |
| 2 | Maurkice Pouncey (PIT) | 128232 |
| 3 | Nick Mangold (NYJ) | 87699 |
| 4 | Manuel Ramirez (DEN) | 86692 |
| 5 | Max Unger (SEA) | 83113 |
| 6 | Corey Linsley (GB) | 72862 |
| 7 | Ryan Kalil (CAR) | 64540 |
| 8 | Jason Kelce (PHI) | 59293 |
| 9 | Bryan Stork (NE) | 58794 |
| 10 | Jonotthan Harrison (IND) | 41572 |
INSIDE LINEBACKERS
| Rank | Player | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Kuechly (CAR) | 182900 |
| 2 | C.J. Mosley (BAL) | 126670 |
| 3 | Karlos Dansby (CLE) | 97277 |
| 4 | Lawrence Timmons (PIT) | 91427 |
| 5 | Rolando McClain (DAL) | 80841 |
| 6 | A.J. Hawk (GB) | 71575 |
| 7 | D'Qwell Jackson (IND) | 65981 |
| 8 | Paul Worrilow (ATL) | 57043 |
| 9 | Brian Cushing (HOU) | 44977 |
| 10 | Bobby Wagner (SEA) | 41417 |
CORNERBACKS
| Rank | Player | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darrelle Revis (NE) | 142876 |
| 2 | Aqib Talib (DEN) | 131715 |
| 3 | Kyle Fuller (CHI) | 126283 |
| 4 | Richard Sherman (SEA) | 126157 |
| 5 | Joe Haden (CLE) | 120614 |
| 6 | Brent Grimes (MIA) | 117687 |
| 7 | Patrick Peterson (ARI) | 113884 |
| 8 | Antoine Cason (CAR) | 86468 |
| 9 | Perrish Cox (SF) | 85670 |
| 10 | Antonio Cromartie (ARI) | 83452 |
Kuechly has led the NFL in tackles for most of the season, and he’s currently 1st in voting among inside linebackers. So even non-Panthers fans understand how good he is, and opposing coaches rave weekly about the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.The 23-year-old hasn’t had his best season, but he has gotten better in coverage, something he wanted to improve on this year. Kuechly has six passes defensed, which ties him for 2nd-most among ILBs.[accordion_item open=”true” title=”Linebacker Thomas Davis”]
Kuechly is the best player on the Panthers’ defense, but Davis is the heart and soul of the bunch. When he was hobbled against the Steelers, and held out against the Ravens, it adversely affected the entire unit.Since Davis is in an outside linebacking group that includes some of the league’s best pass rushers, his limited sacks (2) are one of the reasons he’s overlooked. But he has racked up 78 tackles, eighth-most among OLBs despite missing a game.And while few fans likely take off-the-field actions into account when they cast their votes, it’s worth noting Davis is the Panthers’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for the 4th straight year.[accordion_item open=”true” title=”Tight end Greg Olsen”]
Like Davis, Olsen has never been to a Pro Bowl. But Olsen has never put up stats like he has during this, his 8th season.He’s set career bests for most receiving yards in a regular-season game not once, but twice: 105 yards vs. Packers, 119 yards vs. Eagles. And with five games left, he needs just 18 receptions and 125 yards to break his single-season records for Panthers’ tight ends.Among the league’s tight ends, Olsen ranks:
- 2nd, receiving yards (719)
- 3rd, receiving yards per game (65.4)
- 3rd, receptions for 1st downs (40)
- 4th, receptions (56)
- 4th, receptions per game (5.1)
- 5th, yards after the catch (271)
And of course, Olsen has played in every game, even when he was hobbled by two sprained ankles.[/accordion]Fan voting is just one-third of the Pro Bowl selection process. Coaches and players make up the other two parts.But since it the Panthers may not be playing in early January, your vote could help Kuechly, Davis and/or Olsen be on the field later in the month.
BlackBlueReview Add Stephen Hill and Byron Bell to that list, please.
BlackBlueReview Add Stephen Hill and Byron Bell to that list, please.
BlackBlueReview felt like olsen’s big media day yesterday (mike&mike/first take/nfl live) was the league positioning him for a pro bowl.
BlackBlueReview felt like olsen’s big media day yesterday (mike&mike/first take/nfl live) was the league positioning him for a pro bowl.
TomDunphy nah, he’s craftily been doing more media all year for a reason
TomDunphy nah, he’s craftily been doing more media all year for a reason
BlackBlueReview
BlackBlueReview
BlackBlueReview Olsen has easily been the best acquisition by this organization. Production on the the field and class off of it.
BlackBlueReview Olsen has easily been the best acquisition by this organization. Production on the the field and class off of it.
BlackBlueReview AGREED! Been voting every day for each of these guys!
BlackBlueReview AGREED! Been voting every day for each of these guys!
BlackBlueReview TomDunphy For a trip to Hawaii?
BlackBlueReview TomDunphy For a trip to Hawaii?