January 1st, 2010 
Chris Boynton 
Posted in Having special teams stand out Heath Farwell make this elite squad was really cool, while LT Bryant McKinnie makes a rational person scratch his head. But here is the roster and as always, there is much room for debate.
AFC offense
Quarterbacks: — Tom Brady, New England; Peyton Manning, Indianapolis; Philip Rivers, San Diego
Running backs: Chris Johnson, Tennessee; Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville; Ray Rice, Baltimore
Wide receivers: Andre Johnson, Houston; Brandon Marshall, Denver; Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis; Wes Welker, New England
Tight ends: Dallas Clark, Indianapolis; Antonio Gates, San Diego
Fullback: Le’Ron McClain, Baltimore
Centers: Nick Mangold, N.Y. Jets; Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis
Guards: Kris Dielman, San Diego; Alan Faneca, N.Y. Jets; Logan Mankins, New England
Tackles: Ryan Clady, Denver; Jake Long, Miami; Joe Thomas, Cleveland
AFC defense
Ends: Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis; Robert Mathis, Indianapolis; Mario Williams, Houston
Interior linemen: Casey Hampton, Pittsburgh; Haloti Ngata, Baltimore; Vince Wilfork, New England
Inside/middle linebackers: Ray Lewis, Baltimore; DeMeco Ryans, Houston
Outside linebackers: Brian Cushing, Houston; Elvis Dumervil, Denver; James Harrison, Pittsburgh
Cornerbacks: Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland; Champ Bailey, Denver; Darrelle Revis, N.Y. Jets
Strong safety: Brian Dawkins, Denver
Free safeties: Jairus Byrd, Buffalo; Ed Reed, Baltimore
AFC specialists
Punter: Shane Lechler, Oakland
Kick return specialist: Joshua Cribbs, Cleveland
Placekicker: Nate Kaeding, San Diego
Special teamer: Kassim Osgood, San Diego
NFC offense
Quarterbacks: Drew Brees, New Orleans; Brett Favre, Minnesota; Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay
Running backs: Steven Jackson, St. Louis; Adrian Peterson, Minnesota; DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
Wide receivers: Miles Austin, Dallas; Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona; DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia; Sidney Rice, Minnesota
Tight ends: Vernon Davis, San Francisco; Jason Witten, Dallas
Fullback: Leonard Weaver, Philadelphia
Centers: Andre Gurode, Dallas; Shaun O’Hara, New York Giants
Guards: Leonard Davis, Dallas; Jahri Evans, New Orleans; Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota
Tackles: Bryant McKinnie, Minnesota; Jason Peters, Philadelphia; Jon Stinchcomb, New Orleans
NFC defense
Ends: Jared Allen, Minnesota; Trent Cole, Philadelphia; Julius Peppers, Carolina
Interior linemen: Darnell Dockett, Arizona; Jay Ratliff, Dallas; Kevin Williams, Minnesota
Inside/middle linebackers: Jonathan Vilma, New Orleans; Patrick Willis, San Francisco
Outside linebackers: Lance Briggs, Chicago; Brian Orakpo, Washington; DeMarcus Ware, Dallas
Cornerbacks: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Arizona; Asante Samuel, Philadelphia; Charles Woodson, Green Bay
Strong safety: Adrian Wilson, Arizona
Free safeties: Nick Collins, Green Bay; Darren Sharper, New Orleans
NFC specialists
Punter: Andy Lee, San Francisco
Kick return specialist: DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
Placekicker: David Akers, Philadelphia
Special teamer: Heath Farwell, Minnesota
I really thought Percy would make it, but Jackson is pretty darn good too. I also thought Longwell would get the nod. Adam, what are the stats between Longwell and Akers?
Again, this is not my post.
BUT… Longwell has made 92% of FGs while Akers is at 89%… the difference is that Akers has kicked 11 more than Longwell… Longwell is better on the long kicks though… both having great seasons.
Sorry Adam, I never look at who makes the post, just assume its you. But we wont go into the “just makes an ass out of you and me both” thing.
I sure am enjoying watching Tebow vs. Pike… Tebow is looking pretty darn good there Freds.
Speaking of Longwell, is there an issue with his shorter kickoffs lately? I know it was cold in Chicago, but he seems to have lost 5 or 10 yards in general on his kickoffs. Is that accurate?
I thought maybe Vikes were doin that on purpose Coach. You know, as a way to slow down those returns.
It didnt seem to work.
If all the writers here at VG would just change their names to Adam, the world would be a much better place.
I mean, Adam Boynton doesn’t sound that bad.
God I hope the Cowboys beat the Iggles, we really need that #2 seed. Vick is gonna be backup and play a little wildcat. But Dallas has a better D and Romo has been really good lately. come on Cowboys!
Seriously it would make all the difference in the world in our path to the SB. A bye week then just a home game where we havent lost all year then either a game in another dome against a Saints team that has lost its last 2 home games, or another game in the Metrodome. Getting #2 is HUGE
Yeah we havent been playing well and being without EJ and a healthy Toine hurts but every team has injuries right now and we are just a different team in the Dome. If we get the #2 seed we have as good a chance as anybody to get to the SB.
Lets sign Mike McKenzie, we could use an extra dback with Toine still hurting.
I had the same thought, skillet. McKenzie has to pass through waivers (only teams that can still make the playoffs can make a bid) but it may be to the Vikings advantage to add some veteran presence to the backfield.
That being said, McKenzie is jobless for the second time this year while guys like Paymah, Asher, & Sapp are not jobless and haven’t been. The younger guys may still be better options.
I wouldn’t be sad to see him join the team though, especially if the Saints had plans to get him back for their playoff run.
Bowl Games:
Tim Tebow = Great
Tony Pike = Good
Jevan Snead = awful
Zac Robinson = ineffective
Agree on McKenzie. I just read Bradshaw may not play. They thyink he might have a broken bone in both feet.