Ben, FWP, Faneca, Silverback and Troy Picked for Pro Bowl

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 Ben, FWP, Faneca, Silverback and Troy Picked for Pro Bowl
Ben Roethlisberger might finally definitively shed his "game manager" rap with getting his first Pro Bowl nod today. Unsurprisingly, he's joined on the offense by the NFL's leading rusher, FWP and the only competent lineman we have for the time being, Alan Faneca. Meanwhile, Silverback is a starting outside backer on the squad, signaling the league has quickly acknowledged his accent to ... [link]

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Silverback To Start Pro Bowl, Steelers Still 0-2 In Last 2 Games
Published 12/19/2007 by tecmo at Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies
Props to James Harrison for being selected to start the Pro Bowl in his first season as Joey Porter's replacement. Its a far cry from earlier in the season, when we wondered if Silverback could finish the season after being taken off the field on a stretcher (above). Big Ben, Fast Bill, Troy and Alan Faneca also made the squad. I don't understand how Casey Hampton was left off. Despite the recognition, Ape at DC Steeler nation said it best. Anyway, yeah, personal accolades are great. Now lets win a goddamn game, mmmmmkay? ...

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