Analysts pro bowl predictions...

[Donald LaFell]

http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/09000d5d824dd8d4/article/analysts-share-their-picks-for-the-pro-bowl?module=HP11_content_stream

Newton has two votes from the analysts. The Golden Calf of Bristol got a vote from Adam Rank...ewwww. Even Trent Dilfer didn't make the probowl in 2000.

It's hard to say if Newton is a top 3 Qb in the NFC, but I think Newton is certainly pro-bowl worthy if Vince Young was able to make it in 07. But Considering Brees or Rodgers will not be playing then i think Newton is a shoe in as an alternate.

Smitty gets a nod from all the analysts. Except for Adam Rank, the same guy who voted for The Golden Calf of Bristol.

Gross gets votes from 4 of the analysts. Kalil gets 5.

Charles Johnson gets a nod from Gil Brandt.

Chris Gamble is absent from all lists.

Adam Rank doesn't think Smitty is worthy of the pro-bowl but apparently he's a Charles Godfrey fan. Last year Godfrey had misleading stats but he looks better this year.

[Munch4455]

Also note that Rank picked Patrick Peterson as a Pro Bowl corner.

[CatMan72]

Also note that Rank picked Patrick Peterson as a Pro Bowl corner.

LOL, PP is responsible for putting several WR's in the pro-bowl this year so I guess it's only fitting that he goes as well.

[SOJA]

Bad fan here. Are the fans' votes the only ones that count towards the Pro-Bowl?

[Jesse]

Adam Rank is a piece of poo writer, disregard him.

[bab270]

Bad fan here. Are the fans' votes the only ones that count towards the Pro-Bowl?

One-third of the vote if from fans, one-third from coaches, and one-third from players.

[Darth Biscuit]

Gamble seems to be the obvious omission... we can talk Newton all we want, it's debatable.

I haven't paid much attention, what other NFC corners are worthy of pro bowl consideration? Asomugha is on a crappy team, but has he played well? Tillman, haven't seen him much.. obviously Woodson is good. Who else?

[Swedish Butt-Whistle]

Truly think Mr. Gamble deserves it more than anyone (maybe excluding smitty). He's busted his tail this year and I couldn't be more happier with his turn around. Considering buying a 20 jersey..

[Lout]

Gamble is a better player at his position than CJ is at DE. Gamble does not get the respect he deserves. There are so many good DE's, and not as many shutdown corners.

[tarheelpride]

I am absolutely shocked that Mare and Baker wasn't included on any of those ballots

[YoungPanthers89]

Gross?? lol

[Matthias]

I wonder if Olsen has a shot at making it?

[L-TownCat]

Jimmy ghram for sure maybe jermichael finley? Then maybe olden but only two make the bowl.

[Zithers]

Cam could make it due to him being so popular. Rodgers, Stafford, Manning, Romo, Ryan, Brees... all could finish ahead of him. And one of those guys will probably skip the game anyway because they'll be in the Super Bowl.

Smitty is obviously going to get voted in.

Gross and Kalil should make it. I think Gross has only allowed 4 sacks this year compared to 10+ last season when he made it... can both get in on name recognition.

On defense you could make a case for Charles Johnson but there's also Jared Allen, Peppers, Pierre-Paul, Justin Smith, Babin, Chris Long, Clemons, etc.

Gamble should definitely be going. I'd be surprised if he didn't get in based on player/coach votes. Webster, Asomugha, Grimes, Carlos Rogers, Woodson, Tramon Williams, and Asante Samuel will be contending. They're all more popular and put up flashier stats for the fans.