McCoy, Peters named to All-Pro team
Eagles running back LeSean McCoy and tackle Jason Peters were each named to the AP All-Pro team.
McCoy, Peters named to All-Pro team
Jonathan Tamari
Eagles running back LeSean McCoy and tackle Jason Peters were each named to the AP All-Pro team.
McCoy had a break out season, finishing fifth in the NFL in yards from scrimmage (1,624), fourth in rushing (1,309 yards) and first in touchdowns (20) and first downs (102). This is his first All Pro nod, and he was also named to his first Pro Bowl.
Peters, who earned his fifth Pro Bowl berth this year, also had an outstanding year under new offensive line coach Howard Mudd. He led all tackles in votes, with 27 (50 media members voted on the choices, each picking two tackles). Peters has been an All-Pro four times, but this is his first time on the first team.
Defensive end Jason Babin, who finished third in the league with 18 sacks, made the second team All-Pro roster, behind Minnesota's Jared Allen and the Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul. He finished fourth in defensive end voting, just behind San Francisco's Justin Smith.
Jacksonville's Maurice Jones-Drew, who led the league in rushing, also made the All-Pro squad and finished first in voting among running backs, with 40 votes to McCoy's 29, according to ProFootballTalk.
Ex-Eagles kicker David Akers made the team after having a strong season for San Francisco.
Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson (1 vote) and guard Evan Mathis (2 votes) also received votes but did not make the All-Pro team.
Other NFC East representatives are Pierre-Paul and Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware.
The full AP story on the team is here.
Where are the people who said Mike Patterson should have retired? He's only 28 years old. Acquiring Evan Mathis was a great move. If Kelce and Watkins continue to develop the O-line could be the best in the league next season.— soulman386- This should be an eye opener for eagles corners. They are getting paid like all pros, but not one vote, ouch.— camasbud
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Once Asante and his "Off Coverage" are elsewhere you may see both corners as All Pro.— dmanphilly - Reid drafts Brandon Graham directly before Jason Pierre-Paul. Genius.— gordon7
- Well deserved by both players. Peters was flat out awesome. It's a shame the only time fans in this town makes comments on him is when he goes offside or how he's overpaid. Best LT in football folks. Bar none.— beegal99
- another mistake by the Eagles that the Giants take advantage of. Thats why the Giants are in the Playoffs this year and the Eagles are sitting home....and it doesn't matter how many wins you had at the end of your year. The Giants sent you packing!— MRD
- The Giants did send us packing, but not because they were a better team. Vick missing three games did not help at all as Vince Young had one decent game. We are the best team in the NFC East,2wins over Dalls and Washington, and a split with the Midgets. We just need to bring the talent together and motivate them to perform every week. Hint Hint coaches. — cremebroulet
- So glad we drafted Brandon Graham instead of JPP.— philly57
- Peters was fun to watch this year. Brutal.— Jim C.
- Again, with this talent they went 8-8. Reid's winning percentage in the last seven years: 55%. In addition, Reid has won playoff games only TWICE in the last seven years.— rubicon24
- rubico it is 3 games he won in the last 7 years. 1 in 06 and 2 in 08. But let's not quibble— pbuscio
- jpp got drafted late first round so if he was a gauanteed stud every one would hv picked him before he got that far smh what about mccoy what about jackson what about maclin we do draft talent you know smh and to be fair the guy has been injured (graham) so lets wait and see who has the better career— positive eagle
- Jason Peters: Congratulations, you are the best at your position in the NFL. Peters is fun to watch!
I watched the pre-season game in '10, it was obvious that Pierre-Paul is a stud, and that Brandon Graham is a project. Why did the Eagles spend #1 + #3 + #3 draft picks on him? Three draft picks wasted. Pure stupidity by Reid and the brass.
Sorry, Eagles are not the best team in the NFC East. We are an 8-8 team, not good enough to win the division. Next year's schedule is scary, 8-8 might be challenging.
Eagles talent: Overrated, sick of reading "with all this talent". Other than Peters and McCoy, the Eagles roster is pretty lame.— chocolatethunder
