AFC DB: Rashean Mathis of the Jacksonville Jaguars is the most dangerous corner in the league. Quarterbacks hold their breath when he makes a move for the ball. He's deflecting passes, intercepting them, returning them for touchdowns, and forcing fumbles.
NFC DB: Fans have forgotten how good Charles Woodson really is. Woodson is in a three-way tie to lead the league in interceptions, but it's his 15 pass deflections that stick out most. If he's not intercepting the ball, he's disrupting the pass. The worst part for an offense is that after 11 seasons, he's still fast enough to blitz.
Before you vote: Second-year corner Darrelle Revis of the New York Jets has been a force and will only get better. He's matched up against some of the league's best receivers and neutralized them. As the season progresses, and the Jets' defense continues to gel, he'll only become more dangerous to throw against.
The Carolina Panthers' Chris Gamble seems to have finally adjusted to the NFL speed. He's on pace to establish career-highs in 2008 and should only get better as the year progresses.
Time to be honest? Champ Bailey has been the definition of shutdown cornerback for years. But the fans can't allow their familiarity with his name to cloud their judgment. The message is out that it's now safe to throw against him.
It's not fair to up and coming talent to continue playing it safe with Pro Bowl voting. For years, veterans that have played past their prime have dominated the votes simply because of fan-familiarity.
The Pro Bowl is considered a joke by most NFL enthusiasts, but that doesn't negate the importance of being selected.
Think of it as a performance award with your own employer. It might mean a gift card to a local eatery, and your peers might scoff at you while downplaying the significance of the recognition. But at the end of the day, it's a free meal and something you can add to your resume.
Let's not deny the men that deserve the awards. Please, no flavor of the month votes like Vince Young in his rookie season, and no default votes because you don't know anyone else's name like John Lynch for the last few years. Choose wisely!
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