The Green Bay Packers had an NFL-high seven players selected to the initial Pro Bowl rosters on Monday, so the team doesn’t have much to complain about in the “snub” department this year.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, receiver Davante Adams, left tackle David Bakhtiari, outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith, running back Aaron Jones, cornerback Jaire Alexander and guard Elgton Jenkins were all worthy selections.
The Packers still had a handful of snubs.
Here are three players who weren’t selected but are also worthy of Pro Bowl consideration:
C Corey Linsley: He has battled injuries, and missing the last 2.5 games with a knee injury likely hurt his cause. But when on the field this season, Linsley has been the NFL’s best center, both as a pass protector and in the run game. In fact, he’s still the highest-graded center at Pro Football Focus. Jason Kelce and Frank Ragnow are having nice seasons, but it’s a shame Linsley wasn’t recognized for his career-year.
TE Robert Tonyan: He might have only 49 total catches, but it’s hard to argue with Tonyan’s 10 touchdown catches, which are tied for the most in the NFL among tight ends (Travis Kelce). Aaron Rodgers has a passer rating of 148.0 when targeting him, and he’s the No. 1 tight end by DVOA. Tonyan should have made it over Evan Engram, easily.
S Adrian Amos: The Packers veteran safety has really come as a consistent and impactful defender, especially over the last two months. He’s now the second-highest graded safety in the NFC at PFF. It’s a shame the Pro Bowl only picks three safeties on the roster. Amos should be one of the first alternates behind Budda Baker, Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs.
