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NFL Pro Bowl Roster 2013: Twitter Reacts to AFC and NFC Selections and Snubs

Ian HanfordJun 3, 2018

Tom Brady. Peyton Manning. Adrian Peterson.

All of those guys are obvious selections for the 2013 NFL Pro Bowl, but some worthy players were left off each conference's roster when the teams were announced on Wednesday.

With Wednesday's snubs and selections came reaction from the Twitter world. 

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The players were bound to create controversy one way or another, even if it's just over who is going to be the starter at a certain position. Brady, Manning and Peterson won't cause any arguments, but the same can't be said for every player.

Of all the snubs, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is the worst. With 61 tackles, three forced fumbles and seven interceptions, he's arguably the best cover corner in the NFL. However, a pending suspension for PEDs is probably what did him in.

Let's take a look at what Twitter had to say and examine the complete roster for each conference.

Twitter Reaction

CBS Sports' Will Brinson spoke to the frequent complaints from fans:

"

Complain about Pro Bowl voting all you want: NFL fan choices still a billion times better than MLB or NBA.

— Will Brinson (@willbrinson) December 26, 2012"

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport mentions where to direct your anger if you're a disgruntled fan:

"

Have a problem with Pro Bowl voting results? Plenty of blame to go around: Votes shared by players, fans, and coaches #everyoneatfault

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 26, 2012"

NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal can't believe Richard Sherman wasn't selected:

"

Voters must have punished Sherman for PEDs before appeal heard. Insane he didn't make Pro Bowl per @albertbreer

— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) December 26, 2012"

Bleacher Report's Andrea Hangst makes a great point about Peyton Manning:

"

I don't think Peyton Manning could have an active year in the NFL and not make the Pro Bowl. He's a lock, for life. Especially w/ fan vote.

— Andrea Hangst (@FBALL_Andrea) December 26, 2012"

FOX Sports' Peter Schrager shows why most of us don't take Pro Bowl voting seriously:

"

Jeff Saturday was benched last week. He made the Pro Bowl today. Love this stuff.

— P. Schrager (@PSchrags) December 26, 2012"

ESPN's Kevin Seifert has had enough of the Pro Bowl:

"

Can we agree that the Pro Bowl format is just not a credible way of acknowledging the year's best players? Makes the next hour much easier.

— Kevin Seifert (@espn_nfcnblog) December 26, 2012"

The Macon Telegraph's Seth Emerson notes an interesting point about Blair Walsh:

"

K Blair Walsh named to the Pro Bowl as a rookie. Pretty good for a guy who last year at one point at Georgia was competing to keep his job.

— Seth Emerson (@SethEmerson) December 27, 2012"

Bleacher Report NFL lead writer Michael Schottey feels that more Vikings deserved some love:

"

Adrian Peterson making the Pro Bowl is a no-brainer. None of his linemen making it is criminal.

— Michael Schottey (@Schottey) December 27, 2012"

NFL.com reporter Daniel Jeremiah thinks the voting needs to change a bit:

"

I don't like the separation between FS and SS. Not much difference anymore. Have to be interchangeable..Pro Bowl should take 3 best guys

— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) December 27, 2012"

*Rosters courtesy of NFL.com

AFC Offense

PositionPlayerTeam
QBPeyton ManningDenver Broncos 
QBTom Brady New England Patriots 
QBMatt SchaubHouston Texans 
RBArian FosterHouston Texans 
RBJamaal CharlesKansas City Chiefs 
RBRay RiceBaltimore Ravens 
FBVonta LeachBaltimore Ravens 
WRA.J. GreenCincinnati Bengals
WRAndre JohnsonHouston Texans 
WRReggie WayneIndianapolis Colts 
WRWes WelkerNew England Patriots 
TERob GronkowskiNew England Patriots 
TEHeath MillerPittsburgh Steelers 
TJoe ThomasCleveland Browns 
TDuane BrownHouston Texans 
TRyan CladyDenver Broncos 
GLogan MankinsNew England Patriots 
GMarshal YandaBaltimore Ravens 
GWade SmithHouston Texans 
CMaurkice PounceyPittsburgh Steelers 
CChris MyersHouston Texans 
PDustin ColquittKansas City Chiefs 
PKPhil Dawson Cleveland Browns 
KRJacoby Jones Baltimore Ravens 
STMatthew SlaterNew England Patriots 

AFC Defense

PositionPlayerTeam
DLJ.J. WattHouston Texans 
DLCameron WakeMiami Dolphins 
DLGeno Atkins Cincinnati Bengals 
DLVince Wilfork New England Patriots 
DLElvis DumervilDenver Broncos 
DLHaloti Ngata Baltimore Ravens 
LBVon Miller Denver Broncos 
LBTamba Hali Kansas City Chiefs 
LBJerod MayoNew England Patriots 
LBRobert Mathis Indianapolis Colts 
LBDerrick Johnson Kansas City Chiefs 
CBChamp BaileyDenver Broncos 
CBJohnathan Joseph Houston Texans 
CBAntonio Cromartie New York Jets 
SEd ReedBaltimore Ravens
SEric Berry Kansas City Chiefs 
SLaRon LandryNew York Jets 

NFC Offense

PositionPlayerTeam
QBAaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers
QBMatt Ryan Atlanta Falcons 
QBRobert Griffin III Washington Redskins 
RBAdrian Peterson Minnesota Vikings 
RBMarshawn Lynch  Seattle Seahawks 
RBFrank Gore San Francisco 49ers 
FBJerome Felton Minnesota Vikings 
WRCalvin Johnson Detroit Lions 
WRBrandon Marshall Chicago Bears 
WRJulio Jones Atlanta Falcons 
WRVictor Cruz New York Giants 
TETony Gonzalez Atlanta Falcons 
TEJason Witten Dallas Cowboys 
TRussell Okung Seattle Seahawks 
TJoe StaleySan Francisco 49ers 
TTrent Williams Washington Redskins 
GMike Iupati San Francisco 49ers 
GJahri Evans New Orleans Saints 
GChris Snee New York Giants 
CMax Unger Seattle Seahawks 
CJeff SaturdayGreen Bay Packers 
PThomas Morstead New Orleans Saints 
PK Blair WalshMinnesota Vikings 
KRLeon WashingtonSeattle Seahawks 
ST Lorenzo AlexanderWashington Redskins 

NFC Defense

PositionPlayerTeam
DLJason Pierre-PaulNew York Giants 
DLJulius Peppers Chicago Bears 
DLJustin SmithSan Francisco 49ers 
DLHenry Melton Chicago Bears 
DLJared Allen Minnesota Vikings 
DLGerald McCoy Tampa Bay Buccaneers 
LBAldon Smith San Francisco 49ers 
LBDeMarcus Ware Dallas Cowboys 
LBPatrick Willis San Francisco 49ers 
LBClay Matthews Green Bay Packers 
LBNaVorro Bowman San Francisco 49ers 
CBCharles Tillman Chicago Bears 
CBTim Jennings Chicago Bears 
CBPatrick Peterson Arizona Cardinals 
SDashon Goldson San Francisco 49ers 
SDonte Whitner San Francisco 49ers 
SEarl ThomasSeattle Seahawks 
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