By Flint Wheeler
Through Week 10, Here is my current 2014 All Pro Team:
Quarterback: Andrew Luck (Colts) – Luck has over 3,000 yards and 26 TDs through 9 games this season, with minimal offensive weapons and line.
Running Back: Demarco Murray (Cowboys) – Murray leads the NFL by 300 rushing yards, along with 5.0 YPC and 7 TDs.
Fullback: Anthony Sherman (Chiefs) – Sherman has been the most impactful fullback this season, helping the Chiefs two headed rushing attack and receiving a bit as well.
Wide Receiver: Antonio Brown (Steelers) – Brown has been the most targeted WR in the NFL (103 targets) but also has 71 catches for 996 yards and 8 TDs.
Wide Receiver: Randall Cobb (Packers) – Cobb has been extremely efficient, with 40 catches on 55 targets, for 578 yards and 9 TDs.
Tight End: Rob Gronkowski (Patriots) – Gronk has both a huge impact in the passing and rushing game for NE this season, and has the 3rd most 1st downs in the NFL along with 8 TD catches.
Left Tackle: Joe Thomas (Browns) – Joe Thomas continues to be the best tackle in the league, protecting Bryan Hoyer’s blindside, allowing only 1 sack and 1 QB hit this season.
Left Guard: Jahri Evans (Saints) – Evans is one of the instrumental cogs in one of the best rushing OL’s in the NFL in terms of efficiency.
Center: Travis Frederick (Cowboys) – Frederick has created numerous opportunities for league leader Demarco Murray to put his head down and run up the middle.
Right Guard: Marshall Yanda (Ravens) – Yanda has been superb in opening lanes for Justin Forsett to accelerate into the second level this season.
Right Tackle: Sebastian Volmer (Patriots) – At a weaker position, Volmer has been the best, proving the only consistent protection for Tom Brady this season.
Inside Linebacker: CJ Mosley (Ravens) – Mosley ranks third in tackles in the NFL, and has replaced Ray Lewis nicely, adding 2 Interceptions and 6 passes defensed.
Inside Linebacker: Luke Kuechly (Panthers) – Despite having much less support around him this season, Kuechly leads the league in assisted tackles and total tackles.
Outside Linebacker: Justin Houston (Chiefs) – Houston is currently on pace to break the NFL sacks record, and has already matched his total from last season (12) in 4 fewer games.
Outside Linebacker: Lavonte David (Buccaneers) – One of the few bright spots on the 1-7 Bucs, David is second in the league in tackles (88), and first in tackles for loss (14), despite having 0 sacks.
Defensive Tackle: Gerald McCoy (Buccaneers) – After signing a huge 7 year, 98 million dollar extension this season, Mccoy has continue to dominant the interior OL, including 5 sacks.
Defensive Tackle: Aaron Donald (Rams) – In his first season, Donald has been a huge cog up the middle for STL, providing 3 sacks, and 10 Tackles for Loss on one of the best DL’s in the NFL.
Defensive End: JJ Watt (Texans) – Watt continues to show why he is the best defensive lineman (or even defense overall) in football. With an INT, 7 passes defensed, 8.5 Sacks, 3 Fumble recoveries and a receiving TD, Watt can, and will do it all.
Defensive End/Tackle: Rob Ninkovich (Patriots) – Ninkovich has been a work horse on the Patriots for years, but is having an excellent season thus far. Playing over 90% of the teams snaps, his versatility shows as he has an INT, Fumble recovery, 4 sacks and 34 tackles as he clogs up the opponents run game too.
Cornerback: Brent Grimes (Dolphins) – Grimes is one of the main reasons the Dolphins have a top 5 passing defense this season. With 36 tackles, a Forced Fumble and 4 INTs Grimes has shut down the slot, and made many teams wary of his presence.
Cornerback: Richard Sherman (Seahawks) – Despite having a quiet season with only 1 INT and 4 passes defensed, Sherman has been impressive when the opposing team challenges him. He may not be as dominant as last year, but he still is amongst the top CBs in the NFL.
Safety: Tyshaun Gipson (Browns) – Gipson is currently this season’s best ball hawk, with 6 INTs through 8 games. Along with that, he also has 39 tackles including 3 for a loss.
Safety: Eric Weddle (Chargers) – Weddle is the defensive leader for San Diego, who started strong but has cold off, but not because of him. With savy adjustments on defense, 59 tackles and 6 passes defensed, Weddle has been one of the best Safeties this season, earning his 4th straight All-Pro.
Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski (Patriots) – Gostkowski currently leads the league in scoring, and has made 24 of his 25 Field Goal attempts this season, the best in the NFL at 96.0%.
Punter: Pat McAfee (Colts) – McAfee has been superb averaging a net of 44.9 Y/P including 16 inside the 20 on 37 punts and only 2 Touchbacks.
Return Man: Adam “Pacman” Jones (Bengals) – Jones leads the NFL in both Average Kick Return (32.8) and Punt Return (15.8) yards, with a total of 22 returns thus far.
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