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Three Patriots earn Pro Bowl selections

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NO J.C. JACKSON? WTF? – But congratulations to the three Patriots who earned selections. There will be no actual Pro Bowl game in the new year, but let’s recognize the talent from this year’s roster.

P Jake Bailey

I called for the #ProBowlBailey trend to get started at the beginning of the season, and I finally got something right! Jake Bailey has been arguably the best player on the Patriots roster this year.

Following Ryan Allen’s departure, Bailey has become New England’s most consistent player into his second NFL season. For his brilliant play this year, he’s earned his first Pro Bowl selection.

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This could be the first time Roman Phifer has popped up here on the blog. That’s kind of sad. Sorry Roman, you deserve better from me.

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Boston Sports By The Numbers: No. 95 – Roman Phifer

After being dumped by the Jets before the 2001 season, Phifer signed a contract with the Patriots for the veteran minimum. Starting every game that season, he recorded 93 tackles as an overlooked leader on the Pats defense, and helped defeat the Rams, the team that drafted him, in Super Bowl XXXVI.

Phifer stuck around for three more years, which yielded two more Super Bowl victories, two seasons of more than 100 tackles, and two selections as a Pro Bowl alternate. Struggling with injuries, however, the Patriots let his contract expire after 2004. He now coaches linebackers for the Broncos.

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Patriots Devin McCourty wraps up dominating rookie year

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Remember when Devin McCourty was billed as just a great special teams player (ala Matthew Slater)? Well praise hoodie that he proved to be an every down player in the pros as well. McCourty turned in a seven interception rookie year while playing every meaningful down of Patriots football. He was durable, he made tackles, he made plays. And yes on special teams too.

On Sunday he put a nice cap on a brilliant season with three tackles and a pick in the Pro Bowl. If Leigh Bodden returns to 2009 form the Patriots pass defense will be much improved, especially if McCourty improves which I’m guessing he will.