Broncos place three on AP All-Pro Team

by John Bena on Jan 14, 2010 9:40 AM MST in Denver Broncos in the News

Pro Bowls are nice. We all know the truth, however, that in many ways it is a popularity contest. To be named All-Pro, that is something different. For three Denver Broncos, that became a reality when the Associated Press released it's All-Pro teams this morning.

For just the 5th time in the last 20 years, the Broncos placed two players - OT Ryan Clady and OLB Elvis Dumervil - on the AP's 1st Team. S Brian Dawkins was named to the 2nd Team in his first season as a Bronco.

"To be selected for the All-Pro team is really overwhelming to me," Clady said. "There are so many great tackles playing right now. To be recognized among them is truly a blessing. I would like to thank my teammates and coaches for this honor."

While many may not consider the Broncos season a success, the growth of players like Clady and Dumervil prove that the future is indeed bright in Denver.

The complete team after the jump -

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Peyton Manning (Indianapolis Colts)
Running Back: Chris Johnson (Tennesse Titans), Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings)
Fullback: Leonard Weaver (Philadelphia Eagles)
Wide Receiver: Wes Welker (New England Patriots), Andre Johnson (Houston Texans)
Tight End: Dallas Clark (Indianapolis Colts)
Center: Nick Mangold (New York Jets)
Guard: Jahri Evans (New Orleans Saints), Steve Hutchinson (Minnesota Vikings)
Tackle: Ryan Clady (Denver Broncos), Joe Thomas (Cleveland Browns)

DEFENSE

Defensive End: Jared Allen (Minnesota Vikings), Dwight Freeney (Indianapolis Colts), Elvis Dumervil (Denver Broncos)
Defensive Tackle: Kevin Williams (Minnesota Vikings), Jay Ratliff (Dallas Cowboys)
Inside Linebacker: Patrick Willis (San Francisco 49ers), Ray Lewis (Baltimore Ravens)
Outside Linebacker: DeMarcus Ware (Dallas Cowboys)
Cornerback: Charles Woodson (Green Bay Packers), Darrelle Revis (New York Jets)
Safety: Adrian Wilson (Arizona Cardinals), Darren Sharper (New Orleans Saints)

SPECIALISTS

Punter: Shane Lechler (Oakland Raiders)
Placekicker: Nate Kaeding (San Diego Chargers)
Kick Returner: Josh Cribbs (Cleveland Browns)

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Nice Clady and Doom

if we continue to amass solid talent in the draft, we’ll continue to progress. Year 2 of our new system should be exciting to watch. When we start out 6-0 this next season, let’s promulgate our excellence!

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Jan 14, 2010 10:11 AM MST reply actions

Both of these guys have the trifecta:

Amazing physical attributes – Clady’s combination of size, agility and speed and Dumerville’s speed, and long arms.

Work ethic – I don’t care how much talent you have, but moving from the 4-3 to the 3-4 (or 5-2) and starting every down as a rookie LT takes time, dedication, study, and plain old hard work.

Attitude – you never hear any drama from these guys, and they come across as being genuinely humbled by their sucess.

It just don’t get any better’n this, guys!

Belief is accepting something because you’ve been convinced to do so, whether you like it or not. Faith is accepting something because you want to accept it.

by Hercules Rockefeller on Jan 14, 2010 11:06 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs

Amen and gratz to our boys!

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by MrFNSunshine on Jan 14, 2010 11:24 AM MST up reply actions

Congratulations Elvis Dumervil and Ryan Clady

way to go guys. Although, I think this is a year late for Ryan, he played better his rookie IMO.

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by bchiper on Jan 14, 2010 11:24 AM MST reply actions

Totally disagree

With Adrian Peterson on the first team. The people that voted must not have watched every game. The guy has a severe case of fumbleitis, and we have yet to find the cure for him. There are other RB’s that are deserving.

Congratulations to Clady, Dumervil, and Dawkins. They are all deserving, and I think marshall deserved second team at the least.

by Sayre Bedinger on Jan 14, 2010 11:39 AM MST reply actions

How does Clady make it this year, but not last year?

He was only second team last year… very confusing.

by legendarywalton on Jan 14, 2010 12:55 PM MST reply actions

the general feeling about the AP awards

as well as things like the Pro Bowl is that they are usually a year behind. It is indicative of some natural bias phenomenon that is present in the way people evaluate things (identifying things in particular, like stellar play, but needing to see trends so as not to get tricked by statistical abberations). Of course, there is also instances of out of control bias, such as an overhyped player, or underhyped player or some such, but I think the basic mechanism at work is that people are afraid of making a mistake, and for some reason, calling a player great before anyone else does is particularly terrifying for some…

Of course, I have no problem with that…. Knowshon Moreno FTW, baby!

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by Jeremy Bolander on Jan 14, 2010 6:47 PM MST up reply actions

maybe the voters used to think that Ryan Leaf and Jeff George would be great...

Once bitten, twice shy and all that.

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by Jeremy Bolander on Jan 14, 2010 6:49 PM MST up reply actions

So here's an instance when the MSM gets it right?

There’s usually a lot of MSM questioning and bashing on this site (and with good reason at least a majority of time), but it would appear that perhaps “they” got this at least mostly right? I’m curious as to what others think regarding the All Pro list in general and then the fact that it came from the MSM.
Go Broncs!

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by Donkhead on Jan 15, 2010 1:07 PM MST reply actions