Chris Brown needs to cool it part 2

As a reader of the blog on Buffalobills.com by Chris Brown, I come across some posts that are so homerish, that they need to be called out. Its almost crazy fan homerish. I know he works for the team but he should be partial. And nothing brings out impartiality like the Pro Bowl.

This one is about Angelo Crowell and basically how he got snubbed.

CROWELL HAS AN ARGUMENT: Looking at the AFC Pro Bowl picks for the OLB position it's obvious that 3-4 LBs have a major advantage. Since they rush the passer a lot more they can rack up a lot more sacks, an overvalued stat for linebackers. Pittsburgh's James Harrison (who I believe is deserving) had 8.5 sacks, but he also have four pass breakups, an INT, seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. He also had a respectable 89 total tackles. At least he had numbers across the board.

But New England's Mike Vrabel and San Diego's Shawne Merriman have yet to crack the 70 tackle plateau (as linebackers!), but because they have 9.5 and 11.5 sacks respectively they go to the Pro Bowl. Granted they also play for high profile and successful teams which always helps too. But aside from those sack totals their other numbers are less impressive than Crowell's

Um I guess? But the pro bowl is also about big name players on good defenses. People know Mike Vrabel and Shawne Merriman. No one knows Angelo Crowell. Plus hes on a horrible defense. This is the same argument London Fletcher used. Was look at the tackles! Well maybe the tackles relate to the defense they run? They are outside LB's that rush the passer, so high sack totals reflects on how good they are. Only 3 of the top 10 tacklers are on the Pro Bowl roster. (Willis, Ryans and Lewis) Some point out that tackles are a highly overrated stat as well. Because really you don't do anything but let the guy come to you. A sack you have to work for. Plus Crowell is a OLB. And who in their right mind would put Crowell over Harrison, Vrabel and Merriman?

Ernie Sims has more of an argument. He has better numbers then Crowell and he didn't get in the Pro Bowl. Lance Briggs got into the Pro Bowl, who doesn't even have the numbers of John Digiorgio. Here look at this stat sheet.

So Chris Brown calm it down. Angelo Crowell is a good player, but not a Pro Bowl Player.

Jason Peters named to the Pro Bowl

Hey Jason Peters was named to the Pro bowl congrats young man. From undrafted free agent TE to pro bowl tackle. Now that is a good story. Plus you have kept Trent Edwards pretty clean this year. JP Losman I swear lets himself get sacked more often then not. It will be nice to see at least one Bill in Hawaii this year, plus a guy who we will see a lot on TV. The red helmet goes well with the red AFC Jerseys. So putting Bills on the roster only makes sense color scheme wise.

You really can't put stats up to justify why someone at Tackle gets named over another, you just have to trust the people voting, obviously they know what they are doing. Plus just look at Mr Peters he scares me just in voting for him. Yes I will vote for you Jason, what ever you say. Oh you want some food too? Ok whatever you'd like. Chicken wings and pizza? Sounds good. No of course I wouldn't take any, that would be stupid (nervous laughter). Lucky for me I'll never run into Jason Peters.

But what the hell no Brian Moorman? Shane Lechler? What the Hell? Don't they know Brian Moorman is a punting god and the Team MVP?

Chris Brown needs to cool it.

Ok I like to read Inside the Bills by Chris Brown on a daily basis, its a good update on whats going on with the Bills. Small details and whatnot. Its his job, so he gets bored and posts stuff. But he is paid by the Bills, most times he seems pretty partial, but like today he gets all homer. And gets angry over stuff that doesn't make sense.

Today its about Pro Bowl voting, which is a joke anyway, but Ill break it down sentence by sentence

Well there’s just four weeks of fan voting left for the Pro Bowl and not a single Bills player is among the leading vote getters

Ok, not a shock, but only 4 weeks left, mmm.

Adrian Peterson is the leader at running back for the NFC, but Lynch isn’t close in the AFC with Indy’s Joseph Addai leading the way

Well I wouldn't compare Peterson with Lynch, and Adrian Peterson should be leading the NFC, and Joseph Addai leading the AFC isn't a surprise, actually thats a good sign from NFL fans. But looking at the roster, I could see a quagmire that Lynch is in. Small market, not a lot of press for Marshawn.

Even worse is Indy’s Dwight Freeney, now out for the season is leading the vote tally for AFC defensive ends.

HE JUST GOT HURT AND EVERYBODY KNOWS WHO HE IS! OF COURSE HE'S GONNA BE A LEADER! Who should it be Aaron Schobel?

New England’s Matt Light is the leader for offensive tackles ahead of Jason Peters.

Yeah, Tom Brady stays pretty upright and barely gets touch. I can see Matt Light leading. Jason Peters isn't having the best of seasons, especially when they can't push for the run. Once again the voters making some sense here.

And Wes Welker is leading in fan votes for returner over Terrence McGee and Roscoe Parrish. Ridiculous.

Wes Welker is a excellent returner always has been and he plays for the Patriots so he gets a lot of publicity. Yes he only has 6 kickoff returns for less average yards then McGee, but more chances he'd probably have a better average. And yes Roscoe is 2nd in the league in return average for punts. But come on. They don't have stats next to these names. Its all a popularity contest. People know Wes Welker and people don't know Roscoe Parrish. Plus Welker does both duties for the Pats. Ridiculous? Not quite.

Chris the pro bowl voting is too early and a joke, but learn where to pick your battles.