Comments on: Quick Thoughts on Pro Bowl Snubs

By: packsmack

packsmack — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:33:51 +0000

Barnett did get shafted; and he is the heart of the defense. This will and should tick the man off. Being the emotional player he is, I am thinking that these next few weeks his game might include some scorn-motivated intensity. Can’t say I won’t enjoy seeing it getting taken out on the Bears.

And Woodson? Another shaft job. He’s better than Al Hair-is. Love Woodson. He should be starting in the Pro Bowl.

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By: Bill Walsh

Bill Walsh — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:53:52 +0000

I think you’re right, Steve. For those paying attention, the Packers linebackers have been exceptionally good. And Barnett has probably caused more havoc by himself than any other player on the defense, with the arguable (and hard-to-compare) exceptions of Kampman and Woodson this year. (Hawk & Harris have been very, very good, don’t get me wrong. And Brady Popinga is flying under the radar, I think.)

And in terms of the receivers, yeah, I’d say—slightly grudgingly—that you’re right. Jennings has been their scariest weapon all year. Driver is very good, no question, but he hasn’t had the game-breakers like Jennings. I think it’s a couple things: one, Driver has name recognition (whereas the extent of Jennings’ contribution is probably mostly unknown outside Wisconsin); two, he’s still awfully good at doing all the little things; and three, come on, he’s Donald Driver! He’s an incredibly affable, likable guy.

I think between his résumé, reputation, and charisma, it’s no surprise that he’d garner more votes in a national popularity contest, whereas, as you point out, Jennings has had a better year.

Hail to the Redskins.
Requiescat in pace, XXI.