2009 NFL Pro Bowl and the Colts

by Brad Wells on Dec 29, 2009 10:09 AM EST in Colts Analysis

Let's take a much needed break from the exploits of Bill Polian and talk about the Colts players.

Later today, the 2009 AFC and NFC Pro Bowl squads will be announced on NFL Network. Unlike previous years, the Pro Bowl will be played at the site of the Super Bowl (Miami) and the game itself will be played BEFORE the big game. We writers at Stampede Blue have history of making light of the Pro Bowl. Former Cowboys safety Roy Williams, long-regarded by most football personnel people as one of the worst safeties in football, went to to the Pro Bowl for five straight years. Williams is the poster boy for Pro Bowl ineptness and stupidity. The game is routinely blown off by players like Tom Brady, Randy Moss, and others because a trip to Hawaii (the old Pro Bowl destination) is very ho-hum for several multi-gazillionaire athletes.

One of a few players who seems to treat the Pro Bowl as an honor, and who goes seemingly every year, is Peyton Manning; and that's one of the reasons he's the best, folks.

So, even though the game itself is truly meaningless and often silly, it is sometimes nice to have members of your favorite team finally make a well-deserved Pro Bowl. For the Colts, who sport the best record in the AFC, there will likely be several members well represented. Here is my early guess for Colts Pro Bowl participants:

Peyton Manning

Anyone I'm missing?

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Thanks for the much needed change of topic and yes you are missing one i think will make it

Antoine Bethea

by thebossuzzi on Dec 29, 2009 10:13 AM EST reply actions

I'd love him to make it

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by Brad Wells on Dec 29, 2009 10:15 AM EST up reply actions

If the Colts do make it to the Super Bowl

will any of the selected Colts players participate in the Pro Bowl? And what a slap in the face that would be to Dallas Clark if chosen? After finally making it he can’t go?

by the_iowa_hawkeye on Dec 29, 2009 10:15 AM EST reply actions

i dont think so

1. the injury factor would be to high, even in the relatively cleanly played Pro bowl
2. Are players would be need practice and study for the Super Bowl, practice with the Pro Bowl team would be pointless when you are going to be playing a Super Bowl in a week.
3. This builds off three, but i think the team doesnt arrive to the Super Bowl site until sometime early the week before (like late sunday or monday). This would mean that our best players would be away from the whole team for at least 2 days, probably more.

by sroha on Dec 29, 2009 12:26 PM EST up reply actions

no they wouldn't play. so does this mean that it doesn't count as being selected?? cause it should

GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!

by TheAngelsColts on Dec 29, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions

I believe it's already been established

that Super Bowl participants will not play in the Pro Bowl

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on Dec 29, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, and therefore BBS, please pick a new word

“Participants” presumes we will not play in the SB, and I know you’re no quitter.

So how about “invitees,” “selections,” or “honorees”?

There will be no Colts on the field in the Pro Bowl. Maybe some in the stands, signing stuff…. I can see it now, “Hey, Tommy, here’s a signed 18 jersey for your little one. Don’t let him puke on it, okay. And good luck today. You too, Phil, here’s something for you. It’s a mouthpiece—try it on to see how it fits.”

I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.

by Bobman on Dec 29, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions

you bet you ass they wont polian wont let them, and if he does your gonna hear a lot of news linking the pro bowl to last weeks game

does anyone know if a player doesnt go to the pro bowl does it cancel the invitation so it like you were never selected and it doesnt show in your stats

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by 805 on Dec 29, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions

this goes for all GM's none will let them play if they are in the superbowl

GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!

by TheAngelsColts on Dec 29, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions

I think Brackett deserves it, but won't get in

I think Lilja has a long shot because he was on the edge with the fan votes so it wouldn’t take an undue amount of respect from the players/coaches to get him in.

Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.

It's shocking how much can slip your perception

Even your eyes lie

by shake n bake on Dec 29, 2009 10:19 AM EST reply actions

he will, even at espn and nfl network theyre giving him credit

"You only get intercepted when you don't know what your doing, I knew what I was Doing."
-Johnny Unitas-
"You're only as healthy as you feel."
-Travis Bickle-
~WE AIN'T GOT NO KILLER INSTINCT~

by 805 on Dec 29, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions

Pro Bowl

Manning – drafted by Polian
Clark- drafted by Polian
Saturday- free agent out of football signed by Polian
Freeney- drafted by Polian
Mathis- drafted by Polian late round little known college
Brackett- free agent signed by Polian Colts one of only 4 teams that looked at him

Many others that I could mention. I’m sure you get the point.

When we hired Polian, I’m sure that PR was not a requirement for the job. At least he has the courage to stand by his convictions and to take chances on players other teams don’t.

by Blueisgood on Dec 29, 2009 10:32 AM EST reply actions

I agree with you, but please let this die a quiet death

I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.

by Bobman on Dec 29, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions

Funny

BBS posts an article not about Polian and now all the people bitching about the negative articles are bringing the opportunity for discussion to flare up over into this one. So basically shut the hell up in the other threads or simply stop posting altogether.

Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.

by monstersbox on Dec 29, 2009 10:46 AM EST reply actions

Lets not forget, Hitler was a military genius who was also the devil incarnate. But, his followers followed him blindly based on bringing his “team” to glory, so they ignored how much of a douche nozzle he was. So while I am not saying that Polian is Hitler, I am saying there is more than one precedence of a leader being a terrible person, but people ignoring that because he was on the winning team.

by Bippal on Dec 29, 2009 11:14 AM EST reply actions

Recced here too

Normally not a fan of nazi analogies, but paints a pretty clear picture. The people who aren’t just going “baaaaa….baaaaa” while being led to slaughter always end up being the brunt of ostracization.

Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.

by monstersbox on Dec 29, 2009 11:20 AM EST up reply actions

Wow great analogy

Polian’s going to start sending the dissenting fans to a KL?

Hitler wasn’t even a military genius.

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by MarshallPlan on Dec 29, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions

He was an awesome speaker though

I guess a more correct analogy would be Hitler was like Herm Edwards.

Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.

by monstersbox on Dec 29, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions

With a proto-Jeff Fisher 'stache

I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.

by Bobman on Dec 29, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

Playoff hopes

Also, am i the only person that hopes we get to play New England and the Chargers in the playoffs? That would shut Skip and the rest of the Colts haters up.

by Bippal on Dec 29, 2009 11:19 AM EST reply actions

I wanted the Steelers and the Chargers

I think we settled the beef with the Pats in ‘06. Pretty sure we would’ve beat the Steelers last season, but I agree with the Chargers. Need to have your demons dealt with to truly get past over the distaste they left.

Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.

by monstersbox on Dec 29, 2009 11:23 AM EST up reply actions

I'm on board with the Chargers.

I feel like this is the year that monkey is removed.

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Dec 29, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions

It's a long shot.....

but I think Clint Session could be considered for the Pro Bowl

THIS_IS_HIM

by J-ROC on Dec 29, 2009 1:17 PM EST reply actions

anybody think bobzilla will be picked?

his name I believe was on the ballot since he was listed as a starter for the colts. It wouldn’t surprise me to see him selected. Pro bowl is a popularity and name recognition contest…

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by bluegirl on Dec 29, 2009 2:30 PM EST reply actions

and vinateri

… as I don’t think there has been another kicker that has stood out as exceptional this year.

I really think McAfee (did I spell that right?) would deserve some consideration given the booming punts and touch backs he has had this year, but I don’t think enough people know his name.

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by bluegirl on Dec 29, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions