And Then There Were Nine!
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 5, 2010 9:55 AM CST
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PrintWhen the Pro Bowl rosters were first released a week ago, one of the odd things people noticed was that DeSean Jackson made the NFC team as both a wide receiver and a kick returner. Jackson is no doubt deserving at both positions--when you lead the league in yards per catch, score eight touchdowns of 50 or more yards, and lead the league in punt return yardage that will happen. But many people wondered if the NFC would add another player rather than have Jackson take up two roster spots.
We have our answer, and it's wonderful news for Percy Harvin.
As the Star Tribune reported, Harvin became the ninth Viking named to this year's Pro Bowl roster. Jackson will play wide receiver and Harvin will take the kick returner spot.
Our rookie phenom has been a headache for opposing teams all year. (Yes, that pun was intended. You may groan now.) He was 4th in the NFL in kickoff return average and set a new Vikings record for total yards, beating Herschel Walker's old record set in 1990. (No, knowing that Herschel held a Vikings record does not make me feel any better about the trade that helped make Dallas a dynasty in the 90's.)
Again, hopefully Percy will have to miss the Pro Bowl this year because he'll be busy preparing for the Vikings' fifth Super Bowl appearance. For the first time, the Pro Bowl will be held the week before the Super Bowl at the same site as the big game. Either way, congratulations to Percy, and hopefully he'll have a Rookie of the Year Award to add to his Pro Bowl selection soon!
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Happy for Harvin
Amazing that these guys keep falling to us in the draft. I still say that Shank should have made the pro bowl over Gonzales.
"We Szekelys have a right to be proud, for in our veins flows the blood of many brave races who fought as the lion fights for lordship. Here, in the whirlpool of European races, the Ugric tribe bore down from Iceland the fighting spirit which Thor and Odin gave them, which their Berserkers displayed to such fell intent on the seaboards of Europe, ay, and of Asia and Africa too, till the peoples thought that the werewolves themselves had come."
-Bram Stoker
Tight end was STACKED this year
Probably the toughest position to make the Pro Bowl this year in either conference. I’m sure most fantasy football players will agree that 2009 was the “Year of the Tight End”. In one league, I had both Vernon Davis AND Brent Celek, but I couldn’t trade Celek away for anything of value because the other 11 teams all had TE’s that were producing.
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 5, 2010 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
Congrats
to Harvin – ROTY honors are in order. Wish we could have seen ethe highlights he could have provided w/o the ‘headaches’…
VERY CONFUSED
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PRO BOWL WHEN THE VIKINGS MAKE IT TO THE SUPER BOWL.Someh.ow this all sounds wrong to me . First they have to be replaced, then they miss a free vacation and finally an extra paycheck.
I heared they still would get the bonus check
by koooolaid1087 on Jan 5, 2010 12:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
They'll still get the check
But I guess they’ll just have to find nine alternates to play in the game. I really, really, really hope the NFL has that problem this year!
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 5, 2010 1:20 PM CST up reply actions
they
do not go! we are all hoping they miss it!
it is better to be thought of as dumb then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
Ben Franklin
by montana vikes fan on Jan 5, 2010 12:01 PM CST reply actions
Yep, just put it on the front page
The Fan Posters are always lightning-fast with the breaking news, but it was such good news that I wanted to bring it to the front page to make sure everyone saw it. Not trying to take credit or “first” away from anyone!
by Eric J. Thompson on Jan 5, 2010 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
shiancoe missed games as well to hurt his chances oh well
and they will get the bonus plus knock on wood if you make it to the sb you get one also.
It's a nice change...
People here in Minny still bash the hell out of Childress, but you cannot, in any way, knock his drafts. Percy was such a wonderful surprise this season. If we would have actually gotten TJ Whosyamama we wouldn’t have drafted Percy, and I can tell you right now who I would rather have in Purple for the coming years.
Congrats to Harvin, he completely deserved it and I hope that this is also a harbinger of ROY honors to follow.
Skol Vikes.
Games? plural?
"We Szekelys have a right to be proud, for in our veins flows the blood of many brave races who fought as the lion fights for lordship. Here, in the whirlpool of European races, the Ugric tribe bore down from Iceland the fighting spirit which Thor and Odin gave them, which their Berserkers displayed to such fell intent on the seaboards of Europe, ay, and of Asia and Africa too, till the peoples thought that the werewolves themselves had come."
-Bram Stoker
Vikes will dominate the Pro Bowl
I am looking forward to the Vikes represent the NFC in the Pro Bowl
My vote is...
Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees splitting the PB MVP award. But then we both have our biases.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jan 5, 2010 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
Nahh Brett
Brett has a history of not showing up for Pro Bowls. But this is the only way he can take snaps away from Aaron Rodgers
No Pro Bowl appearance for Favre this year...
To busy preppin’ for the big dance.
Bernard, Percy and AP oh my!
Harvin
Great, but like you said. I hope the Vikings have bigger fish to fry the following week.
Skol Vikings!!
Congratulations Percy Harvin
Congratulations Percy Harvin, and Well Done Brett Favre for a great job as mentor to the whole Vikings Team.
The Vikings became a different team when Brett joined them, and every player on the roster stepped up a level in their playing. Brett joining the Vikings, made the team members believe in themselves, and each other.
I know how that is possible, for I use to do that with young soldiers in the U.S. Army. It is called an “Attitude Adjustment”, being fair, but never easy. Praising them for a job well done, and minimizing the criticism! As a Platoon Sergeant, I praised valiant effort, and supported them in their quest to better themselves. All my soldiers went on to very high positions in the military. Without a mentor, they most likely would have be discharged from the military for the good of the service, by their Commanding Officer (Head Coach).
As long as the Vikings Players believe in themselves and each other, they cannot be stopped. If needed they should ignore whatever nonsense Head Coach Childress is saying……he is a couple of cards short of a full deck!
Vikings are a passing team with the addition of Brett, setup the passing game first, which will then open up the running game for Adrian Peterson. Not the other way that they have been doing it all year long.
~Parnelli
Platoon Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired, 1968-1995
Everyone we meet in life give us happiness, some by their arrival, others by their departure!
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