Before I go any further, I want to make it clear that two of the running backs who did make the AFC Pro Bowl roster -- Chris Johnson and Ray Rice -- are certainly more deserving of a spot than Jamaal Charles, and a strong argument can be made that Maurice Jones-Drew is also more deserving. And regardless, Charles has shoulder issues that would have prevented him from going anyway.
The man turned 190 carries into 1,120 yards in 2009, good for 5.9 yards per carry. He also performed double duty as the Chiefs' kick returner, and finished 10th in the league in average yards per return. The guy is an absolute delight to watch, as he's among the very fastest running backs in the league. He's the sort of offensive spark plug that the Chiefs haven't seen since circa-2003 Dante Hall. During the season, it seemed as though Arrowhead Pride was singing his praises in every other post.
I do think it's kind of a shame that not a single Kansas City Chief is being represented. Couldn't they have given Chiefs fans a token appearance out of pity? Maybe put Brodie Croyle in at left guard? I would pay money to see that.
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Jamaal Charles Is Not In The Pro Bowl. This Is A Sad Thing.
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has more yards on less carries then adrian peterson and finished with more votes then Ray Rice. MJD IS more deserving not might be. HE is. how could you possibly say he isnt?
by hawk16lx on Jan 31, 2010 6:28 PM EST reply actions
MJD averaged 4.5 yards/carry, Charles averaged 5.9.
And on the flip side, MJD had to maintain that average while carrying the ball 60% more times than Charles. Given that, I think MJD had the better season as a running back, but it’s not an open-and-shut case.
by Jon Bois on Jan 31, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
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