Favre, making his first appearance in the Pro Bowl since 2003, has had a record-breaking season, breaking records for passing touchdowns, passing yards, and interceptions. Favre is currently second in the NFL in passing yards, fifth in touchdown passes, and fifth in passer rating. Favre was long thought to be done before this season.
One of the main benefactor's of Favre's success has been wide receiver Donald Driver. Driver is fifteenth in the NFL with 78 receptions, twelfth in yards with 1,016, while having caught two touchdowns this year. The main reason for the drop in touchdowns is second-year wide receiver Greg Jennings, who has emerged as Favre's big play threat.
On the defensive side of the ball, defensive end Aaron Kampman will be making his second consecutive trip to Honolulu. Kampman is currently second in the NFL in sacks and has emerged as one of the top defensive ends in the league.
The fourth Packer named to the Pro Bowl, cornerback Al Harris, is making his first trip in ten years in the league. Harris, known for his long dreadlocks and physical style, currently has 36 tackles and two interceptions.
Middle linebacker Nick Barnett, cornerback Charles Woodson, and tackle Chad Clifton were named alternates for the 2007 NFC North Champions. Other alternates include safety Nick Collins, tight end Bubba Franks, running back Ryan Grant, linebacker A.J. Hawk, wide receiver Greg Jennings, tight end Donald Lee, and center Scott Wells.
I think the voters got it right for the most part. Favre, Driver, Kampman, and Harris are all deserving. Barnett and Woodson can be seen somewhat as snubs, and I would place Lee third after Witten and Cooley. I don't know why Franks is being considered for an alternate. Jennings could have been considered for a first-alternate, in my opinion. If Ryan Grant had played the whole season or played a few more games, he would be in the Pro Bowl.
So there's a shocker. The voters got it somewhat right.
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