AFC
Cincinnati rookie quarterback Andy Dalton will replace Tom Brady on the AFC’s roster, but it is doubtful that Dalton will be the first starter at quarterback for the AFC. More than likely, Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger will start the game and be relieved by San Diego’s Philip Rivers. A sportsbook review of the AFC roster shows a definite advantage for the AFC at running back. The AFC’s roster features running backs Maurice Jones-Drew of Jacksonville, Arian Foster of Houston, Ryan Mathews of San Diego and a surprise appearance by Willis McGahee of the Denver Broncos. Still, the AFC should be strong on offense and give the NFC a challenge. But he NFC is so deep in all positions that this could be a Pro Bowl blow out.
NFC
At quarterback, the NFC fans wisely chose Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers and Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints. As of now, there has not been a replacement named for Eli Manning’s spot. While defense is not a huge priority in a game like this, the defense that the NFC has put together could severely limit the NFL scores of any opposing offense. If the NFC can find a way to incorporate the extremely talented aspects of its defense into the rules of the Pro Bowl then the AFC might not be able to score a single point. But playing defense in the Pro Bowl is difficult and it often winds up being a shooting gallery for the quarterbacks.
The Bottom Line
Watching four of the best quarterbacks in the game going head to head and airing out the ball makes for some great television.
Two Giants won’t be making the trip: quarterback Eli Manning and defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. They’ll be replaced by Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and Bears defensive end Julius Peppers, respectively.
Eight Patriots get a Pro Bowl pass. They are: quarterback Tom Brady, receiver Wes Welker, tight end Rob Gronkowski, guard Brian Waters, guard Logan Mankins, defensive end Andre Carter, defensive lineman Vince Wilfork, and special-teamer Matthew Slater.
They’ll be replaced by Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson, Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham, Jets guard Brandon Moore, Ravens guard Ben Grubbs, Texans defensive end Antonio Smith, Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins, and Jaguars special-teamer Montell Owens
Cincinnati rookie quarterback Andy Dalton will replace Tom Brady on the AFC’s roster, but it is doubtful that Dalton will be the first starter at quarterback for the AFC. More than likely, Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger will start the game and be relieved by San Diego’s Philip Rivers. A sportsbook review of the AFC roster shows a definite advantage for the AFC at running back. The AFC’s roster features running backs Maurice Jones-Drew of Jacksonville, Arian Foster of Houston, Ryan Mathews of San Diego and a surprise appearance by Willis McGahee of the Denver Broncos. Still, the AFC should be strong on offense and give the NFC a challenge. But he NFC is so deep in all positions that this could be a Pro Bowl blow out.
NFC
At quarterback, the NFC fans wisely chose Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers and Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints. As of now, there has not been a replacement named for Eli Manning’s spot. While defense is not a huge priority in a game like this, the defense that the NFC has put together could severely limit the NFL scores of any opposing offense. If the NFC can find a way to incorporate the extremely talented aspects of its defense into the rules of the Pro Bowl then the AFC might not be able to score a single point. But playing defense in the Pro Bowl is difficult and it often winds up being a shooting gallery for the quarterbacks.
The Bottom Line
Watching four of the best quarterbacks in the game going head to head and airing out the ball makes for some great television.
Two Giants won’t be making the trip: quarterback Eli Manning and defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. They’ll be replaced by Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and Bears defensive end Julius Peppers, respectively.
Eight Patriots get a Pro Bowl pass. They are: quarterback Tom Brady, receiver Wes Welker, tight end Rob Gronkowski, guard Brian Waters, guard Logan Mankins, defensive end Andre Carter, defensive lineman Vince Wilfork, and special-teamer Matthew Slater.
They’ll be replaced by Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson, Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham, Jets guard Brandon Moore, Ravens guard Ben Grubbs, Texans defensive end Antonio Smith, Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins, and Jaguars special-teamer Montell Owens