Pro Bowl 2012!

On Sunday, the NFC and AFC will face off in the Pro Bowl. Besides having a number of talented personalities on their side, I will detail why I believe the AFC will come out on top...



The AFC squad is highlighted with QBs Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, and rookie sensation Andy Dalton in for Tom Brady. The running back crew includes Maurice Jones-Drew and Willis McGahee. With a LOADED receiving core, even without Welker, and a defense including Jets LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson.

The NFC is headlined by rookie sensation Cam Newton, Drew Brees, and Aaron Rodgers. With wide receivers including Larry Fitzgerald, and future Hall of Fame TE Tony Gonzalez, as well as a defense that includes Clay Matthews.

Even though the NFC is coming off of a victory, I expect the AFC to come out on top in the long run.

AFC FULL ROSTER
QB: Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers), Andy Dalton (Bengals), Philip Rivers (Chargers)

RB: Maurice Jones-Drew (Jaguars), Willis McGahee (Broncos), Ryan Matthews (Chargers)

FB: Vonta Leach (Ravens)

WR: A.J. Green (Bengals), Mike Wallace (Steelers), Brandon Marshall (Dolphins), Vincent Jackson (Chargers)

TE: Antonio Gates (Chargers), Jermaine Gresham (Bengals)

T: D'Brickashaw Ferguson (Jets), Joe Thomas (Browns), Ryan Clady (Broncos)

G: Ben Grubbs (Ravens), Marshal Yanda (Ravens), Brandon Moore (Jets)

C: Nick Mangold (Jets), Chris Myers (Texans)

DE: Elvis Dumerville (Broncos), Dwight Freeney (Colts), Antonio Smith (Texans)

IL: Richard Seymour (Raiders), Geno Atkins (Bengals), Paul Soliai (Dolphins)

OLB: Tamba Hall (Chiefs), Von Miller (Broncos), James Harrison (Steelers),

MLB/ILB: Ray Lewis (Ravens), Derrick Johnson (Chiefs)

CB: Champ Bailey (Broncos), Darrelle Revis (Jets), Jonathan Joseph (Texans)

FS: Eric Weddle (Chargers), Ryan Clark (Steelers)

SS: Brian Dawkins (Broncos)

P: Shane Lechler (Raiders)

K: Sebastian Janikowski (Raiders)

LS: Jon Condo (Raiders)

ST: Montell Owens (Jaguars)

KR: Antonio Brown (Steelers)


NFC FULL ROSTER
QB: Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Drew Brees (Saints), Cam Newton (Panthers)

RB: LeSean McCoy (Eagles), Matt Forte (Bears), Marshawn Lynch (Seahawks)

FB: Michael Robinson (Seahawks)

WR: Larry Fitzgerald (Cardinals), Steve Smith (Panthers), Greg Jennings (Packers), Roddy White (Falcons)

TE: Jimmy Graham (Saints), Tony Gonzalez (Falcons)

T: Jason Peters (Eagles), Joe Staley (49ers), Jermon Bushrod (Saints)

G: Jahri Evans (Saints), Carl Nicks (Saints), Davin Joseph (Buccaneers)

C: Ryan Kalil (Panthers), Scott Wells (Packers)

Defense
DE: Jared Allen (Vikings), Jason Babbin (Eagles), Julius Peppers (Bears)

IL: Jay Ratliff (Cowboys), Justin Smith (49ers), B.J. Rajj (Packers)

OLB: Clay Matthews, III (Packers), DeMarcus Ware (Cowboys), Chad Greenway (Vikings)

ILB/MLB: Patrick Willis (49ers), London Fletcher (Redskins)

CB: Charles Woodson (Packers), Brandon Browner (Seahawks), Charles Tillman (Bears)

FS: Earl Thomas (Seahawks), Kam Chancellor (Seahawks)

SS: Adrian Wilson (Cardinals)

P: Andy Lee (49ers)

K: David Akers (49ers)

KR: Patrick Peterson (Cardinals)

ST: Corey Graham (Bears)

LS: Brian Jennings (49ers)

That means that the four members of the New York Jets will be New York's only representatives in the Pro Bowl, as the Giants will rest for the Super Bowl and the no Bills have been selected. That being said, as previously stated, I believe that the AFC will win this year.