Drew Brees is a phenomenal quarterback, but you do not put up the kind of numbers he has and they are truly staggering numbers without some great players around you. And this season, Saints tight end Jimmy Graham has worn Jimmy Graham Pro Bowl Jersey and emerged as one of the best. Coming into today’s game against Carolina Panthers, he has worn Jimmy Graham Pro Bowl Jersey and put up 91 catches, 1,213 yards, and 10 touchdowns on the season. He has worn Jimmy Graham Pro Bowl Jersey and only added to those numbers today…making possibly his best play of the year in the process. Graham would add a touchdown catch to finish the drive off, but any time to you stiff-arm a defender with one hand and make a catch with the other, that is the play that is going to stand out. And considering this is only Graham’s second year in the league, he has probably got a lot of plays like that left in him. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Jimmy Graham Pro Bowl Jersey and New Orleans Saints Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Jimmy Graham and New Orleans Saints.
Antonio Gates of San Diego Chargers breaks Joiner’s franchise mark – 2012 Antonio Gates Pro Bowl Jersey
Sometimes success is bittersweet. Antonio Gates has worn Antonio Gate Pro Bowl Jersey and earned immense respect from his teammates and coaches for his organization-first approach throughout his career, but particularly by fighting through plantar fascia issues in his foot the last three seasons. One of the most beloved and admired players in the locker room, Gates wore Antonio Gates Pro Bowl Jersey and broke Charlie Joiner’s record for career receptions with the Chargers in the fourth quarter. Gates wore Antonio Gates Pro Bowl Jersey and caught a 6-yard pass on fourth-and-5 to break the mark, his 587th career catch with San Diego. Gates used his large frame to shield the defender, similar to a box-out move in basketball, one of his trademark skills. It is ironic the team-first Gates made the catch in a loss in his hometown in front of numerous friends and family members. The 38-10 defeat prevented the tight end from savoring the milestone because it knocked San Diego 7-8 out of postseason contention. Gates wore Antonio Gates Pro Bowl Jersey and caught four passes for 40 yards against Detroit and now has 588 receptions for his career. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Antonio Gates Pro Bowl Jersey and San Diego Chargers Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Antonio Gates and San Diego Chargers.
Jake Long of Miami Dolphins Heads To Injured Reserve, Will Miss Pro Bowl Too – 2012 Jake Long Pro Bowl Jersey
While the seriousness of the injury is still not know, the Miami Dolphins announced on Tuesday that left tackle Jake Long was being placed on the season-ending injury-reserve list. From a practical standpoint, this simply means that Long will miss the Dolphins’ final game of the season and will have to be replaced in the Pro Bowl. Long was hurt during the Dolphins’ most recent game against the New England Patriots, suffering a right biceps injury and being pulled from the game in the second quarter. After the game, he was apparently not favoring his arm. It is quite possible that he was placed on IR more as a precautionary move. Long has been battling a variety of injuries this season and this could simply be a way of forcing him off the field and focusing on next season with the Dolphins already out of the playoff hunt. John Jerry will most likely get the start at left tackle against the New York Jets. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Jake Long Pro Bowl Jersey and Miami Dolphins Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Jake Long and Miami Dolphins.
Joe Thomas of Cleveland Browns elected to fifth straight Pro Bowl – 2012 Joe Thomas Pro Bowl Jersey
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas has been named a starter on the 2012 AFC Pro Bowl squad, the league announced on Tuesday. The Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, January 29 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Thomas has been selected to the Pro Bowl in all five of his NFL seasons. He has not missed an offensive snap since wearing Joe Thomas Pro Bowl Jersey and joining the Browns as the third overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, starting all 15 contests at left tackle this season. Thomas joins Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown 1958-66 as the only Browns selected to the Pro Bowl in each of their first five seasons in the league. The last Browns player to be named to five or more consecutive Pro Bowls was Hall of Fame running back Leroy Kelly, who earned the honor for the 1967-72 Pro Bowls. Thomas is one of 11 Browns to earn Pro Bowl honors five or more times. He wears Joe Thomas Pro Bowl Jersey and joins Richmond Webb Miami Dolphins, 1991-97 as the only NFL offensive linemen to be named to the Pro Bowl in each of their first five seasons since 1970. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Joe Thomas Pro Bowl Jersey and Cleveland Browns Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Joe Thomas and Cleveland Browns.
New England Patriots Lose Andre Carter for Season – 2012 Andre Carter Pro Bowl Jersey
The New England Patriots keep winning football games. However, it is no secret that the Patriots have struggled on defense. New England ranks near the bottom of the league in yards allowed. So far, it has not come back to bite them. But there is always the chance that another AFC power can expose the Patriots shortcomings. The defense needs all the help it can get. Unfortunately they will be without one of their best players for the rest of the season. Defensive end Andre Carter has been placed on the injured reserve list and his season is over. This could be a major blow for the Patriots. Carter sustained what was thought to be a knee injury in the first quarter of his team’s 41-23 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 18. Carter was carted off the field and did not return. Two days later, the Patriots officially ended his season and described the condition as a leg injury. The injury actually impacted Carter’s quadriceps muscle and he will need surgery. It will take several months to rehabilitate but there is no reason to think he will not be fine well before the 2012 season. That should be welcome news for the Patriots. Carter had 10 sacks for the Patriots this season to lead the team. He was the most consistent player on the defensive line. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Andre Carter Pro Bowl Jersey and New England Patriots Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Andre Carter and New England Patriots.
Andre Carter leg injury a blow to New England Patriots – 2012 Andre Carter Pro Bowl Jersey
The Patriots clinched the AFC East with a 41-23 victory over the Broncos on Sunday, but they did not depart Denver unscathed, suffering a potentially devastating setback to a defense already devoid of talent. Defensive end Andre Carter was carted off the field — rarely a good sign — in the first quarter with a left leg injury and did not return. The Patriots announced the 11th-year veteran hurt his knee. His agent later revealed the knee was fine, but Carter would need surgery for a quadriceps-related injury. It is unknown whether that will spell the end of the season for Carter, who has a team-high 10 sacks and has been the Patriots’ only reliable pass rushing threat since signing a one-year deal in August. He has worn Andre Carter Pro Bowl Jersey and appeared in 110 straight games, a streak that goes back to the start of the 2005 season. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Andre Carter Pro Bowl Jersey and New England Patriots Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Andre Carter and New England Patriots.
Ed Reed of Baltimore Ravens celebrates eighth Pro Bowl nod – 2012 Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey
Ed Reed is having another solid season, so his named a starter for the AFC in the Pro Bowl is not exactly a surprise. Reed was picked for the eighth time in his 10-year career and has 48 tackles plus three interceptions, one sack and a forced fumble. In a statement on the Ravens website, Reed said he was very pleased to be selected again. “It is definitely an honor and blessing,” Reed wore Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey and said. “To come back after an injury last year and to be voted by my peers and fans is special.” His 57 picks are tops among active players. He has worn Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey and got 1,463 yards on his interception returns. He needs just 21 more to set the all-time NFL mark. Former Raven Rod Woodson holds that record with 1,483 return yards. But even though Reed is running out of goals to accomplish, he is still hoping for the biggest one of all — winning a Super Bowl. To accomplish much of anything is tough for Reed since teams do not throw in his direction too much any more. He causes too much damage. But he would like to cause more of that damage in the Super Bowl. “I am very appreciative of this honor, but right now, Winning Super Bowl is bigger goal in mind,” Reed wore Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey and said in his statement. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey and Baltimore Ravens Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Ed Reed and Baltimore Ravens.
Ed Reed of Baltimore Ravens Honored by Eighth Pro Bowl Selection – 2012 Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey
Baltimore Ravens free safety Ed Reed has put together another solid season, so being named as a Pro Bowl starter for the AFC should not come as a surprise. Reed, 33, was selected for the eighth time in his 10-year career. The former Miami Hurricane has worn Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey and complied 48 tackles, three interceptions, one sack and a forced fumble through 15 games this season. The Ravens’ No. 1 draft choice from 2002, said he was very pleased to be selected again to the Pro Bowl, according to the Ravens’ website.“It is definitely an honor and blessing,” Reed wore Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey and said, via Baltimore Ravens Official Website. “To come back after an injury last year and to be voted by my peers and fans is special.” His 57 interceptions is tops among active players. Also, his 1,463 interception return yards is just 20 behind the record holder, former Raven and Hall of Famer, Rod Woodson. All there left for Reed to accomplish in his illustrious career is winning a Super Bowl. The Ravens are hoping to win this Sunday at Cincinnati, which would net them at least a No. 2 seed in the AFC, giving them a first-round bye and at least one home playoff game. With the Pro Bowl scheduled for Jan. 29, a week before the Super Bowl, Reed is hoping to skip the Pro Bowl because players in the Super Bowl do not play in the Pro Bowl.“I am very appreciative of this honor, but right now, there are bigger goals in mind,” Reed wore Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey and said in his statement. “With the Bengals coming up this week and a push to the playoffs, we have a lot of work ahead of us, but this is definitely something I am proud of and thankful for.” You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey and Baltimore Ravens Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Ed Reed and Baltimore Ravens.
Harbaugh still has confidence in Ed Reed of Baltimore Ravens despite tackling issue – 2012 Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh was asked to comment on Ed Reed’s recent tackling issues, which the Pro Bowl free safety acknowledged Sunday after he was unsuccessful in his attempt to bring down Cincinnati running back Bernard Scott with an arm tackle during Scott’s third-quarter touchdown run. Harbaugh would not say if Reed was playing injured and told reporters to ask Reed personally. “I have got a lot of confidence in Ed Reed and I am sure everybody else does,” he said Monday at his weekly press conference. “I guarantee that the people who are playing against him, they know where he is at back there. Our coverage in our secondary Sunday was excellent. That starts with Ed Reed.” Harbaugh praised Reed’s coverage downfield — he mentioned play-action passes in particular — in the Ravens’ 24-16 win and said he would leave Reed to answer any questions about tackling technique later this week. “He has been around. He knows how to wear Baltimore Ravens Jerseys and play. And he will take care of that,” Harbaugh said. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Ed Reed Pro Bowl Jersey and Baltimore Ravens Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Ed Reed and Baltimore Ravens.
Jared Allen Represents Minnesota Vikings Only Player For NFC – 2012 Jared Allen Pro Bowl Jersey
Defensive end Jared Allen will be the Minnesota Vikings’ lone representative at this year’s Pro Bowl. Allen won the fans’ vote, which was wrapped up last week, and the selection was announced Tuesday night on NFL Network. This will be Allen’s fourth Pro Bowl after not making the team last year when running back Adrian Peterson was the team’s only selection. Allen has 18.5 sacks this season and is just 2.5 sacks shy of the Vikings’ franchise record. Peterson fell out of favor due to a high ankle sprain forced him to miss three games. A torn ACL upon returning from the ankle injury would have ultimately prevented him from playing in the game anyway. Other candidates to make the team were wide receiver Percy Harvin and center John Sullivan. The news comes on the heels of the 3-12 team announcing that seven-time Pro Bowler Steve Hutchinson has been placed on the injured reserve. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Jared Allen Pro Bowl Jersey and Minnesota Vikings Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Jared Allen and Minnesota Vikings.