Tom Brady and Michael Vick have been rewarded for their outstanding seasons by leading all players in voting for the 2011 Pro Bowl.
They are also the top candidates for this season’s NFL MVP Award.
Brady set an NFL record last week by throwing his 318th consecutive pass without an interception, breaking the record held by former Browns QB Bernie Kosar. Brady’s last interception came against the Ravens on October 17th.
He has thrown for 3,701 yards, 34 touchdowns, and just four interceptions while leading the Patriots to the AFC East title and a 13-2 record.
Vick has been the year’s surprise story, leading the Eagles to a 10-4 record while passing for 2,755 yards, 20 touchdowns, and just five picks. He has also rushed for 613 yards and eight touchdowns on an outstanding 6.7 YPC.
Now the question remains: Which one of these two will win the MVP Award this season?
I’m going with Tom Brady - he might be having an even better season than his legendary 2007 campaign and, while Michael Vick has played out of his mind and would be deserving in any other year, Brady’s performance this season in the face of roster turnover and injuries is deserving of a second career MVP.
Don’t worry though, Mr. Vick. You’ve made an awful lot of money for yourself this season.
Maybe Brady and Vick will clash in the Super Bowl…
Now onto the Pro Bowl rosters - roster information obtained HERE
The AFC roster looks like this:
OFFENSE
Quarterback: Tom Brady, Patriots; Philip Rivers , Chargers; Peyton Manning , Colts.
Running back: Maurice Jones-Drew , Jaguars; Arian Foster , Texans; Jamaal Charles , Chiefs.
Fullback: Vonta Leach , Texans.
Wide receiver: Andre Johnson , Texans; Reggie Wayne , Colts; Brandon Lloyd, Broncos; Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs.
Tight end: Antonio Gates, Chargers; Marcedes Lewis, Jaguars.
Center: Nick Mangold, Jets; Maurkice Pouncey, Steelers.
Guard: Kris Dielman, Chargers; Logan Mankins, Patriots; Brian Waters, Chiefs.
Tackle: Jake Long, Dolphins; Joe Thomas, Browns; D’Brickashaw Ferguson, Jets.
DEFENSE
Defensive end: Dwight Freeney, Colts; Robert Mathis, Colts; Jason Babin, Titans.
Interior linemen: Haloti Ngata , Ravens; Vince Wilfork , Patriots; Richard Seymour , Raiders.
Outside linebacker: James Harrison , Steelers; Cameron Wake , Dolphins; Terrell Suggs , Ravens.
Inside/middle linebacker: Ray Lewis , Ravens; Jerod Mayo, Patriots.
Cornerback: Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders; Darrelle Revis, Jets; Devin McCourty, Patriots.
Free safety: Ed Reed, Ravens; Brandon Meriweather, Patriots.
Strong safety: Troy Polamalu, Steelers.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker: Billy Cundiff, Ravens.
Punter: Shane Lechler, Raiders.
Kick returner: Marc Mariani, Titans.
Special teamer: Montell Owens, Jaguars.
The NFC roster looks like this:
OFFENSE
Quarterback: Michael Vick, Eagles; Matt Ryan , Falcons; Drew Brees , Saints.
Running back: Michael Turner , Falcons; Adrian Peterson, Vikings; Steven Jackson, Rams.
Fullback: Ovie Mughelli , Falcons.
Wide receiver: Roddy White , Falcons; Calvin Johnson , Lions; DeSean Jackson , Eagles; Greg Jennings, Packers.
Tight end: Jason Witten, Cowboys; Tony Gonzalez, Falcons.
Center: Andre Gurode, Cowboys; Shaun O’Hara, Giants.
Guard: Jahri Evans, Saints; Chris Snee, Giants; Carl Nicks, Saints.
Tackle: Jason Peters, Eagles; Jordan Gross, Panthers; Chad Clifton, Packers.
DEFENSE
Defensive end: Julius Peppers , Bears; John Abraham , Falcons; Justin Tuck , Giants.
Interior linemen: Ndamukong Suh , Lions; Jay Ratliff , Cowboys; Justin Smith , 49ers.
Outside linebacker: Clay Matthews , Packers; DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys; Lance Briggs, Bears.
Inside/middle linebacker: Patrick Willis, 49ers; Brian Urlacher, Bears.
Cornerback: Asante Samuel, Eagles; Charles Woodson, Packers; DeAngelo Hall, Redskins.
Free safety: Nick Collins, Packers; Antrel Rolle, Giants.
Strong safety: Adrian Wilson, Cardinals.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker: David Akers, Eagles.
Punter: Mat McBriar, Cowboys.
Kick returner: Devin Hester, Bears.
Special teamer: Eric Weems, Falcons
Do you feel like anyone’s missing?