The Pro Bowl is of little significance to fans but many player contracts include a hefty bonus for making it to Hawaii. Fans make up one-third of the voting process while players and coaches make up the rest. So who do we blame for Kurt Coleman's Pro Bowl snub?
He hasn't picked off a pass in two weeks but did record an interception in five-straight games. Plus, Coleman leads the NFC in total picks. He may not travel to Hawaii anyway if the one-loss Panthers make the Super Bowl, but he's certainly worthy of the honor regardless.
At least a fellow Buckeye has his back:
Eagles S Malcolm Jenkins asked about his Pro Bowl snub, brings up Kurt Coleman and Reshad Jones as other safeties that are also deserving.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) December 23, 2015
One could also make the argument that Malcolm Jenkins also deserves to go to the Pro Bowl. He's the second-highest rated safety in the league according to Pro Football Focus.
Bucs Activate Evan Spencer
Tampa Bay placed Evan Spencer on their practice squad after he reached an injury settlement with Washington earlier in the season. Now, he's a member of the Buccaneers' 53-man roster.
Spencer, whose father is on Lovie Smith's staff, had a chance to make his debut against his hometown Bears.
"It's amazing," Spencer said, via ESPN.com. "I get to fulfill a childhood dream and get to go out there and play football against another NFL team and suit up for another NFL team. It's something that I've been looking forward to for a very long time and it being against Chicago makes it even better."
Alas, the Bucs did deactivated Spencer meaning he did not suit up against the Bears. Hopefully he can make his official debut in week 17 when Tampa takes on Carolina.
Play of the WeAk
No Buckeye had a highlight-worthy play – a rarity in the 2015 NFL season. Hopefully Bradley Roby or even Mike Nugent rectify this tonight on Monday Night Football.
For now, we'll have to exploit Andrew Norwell in this attempt to block Atlanta's Ra'Shede Hageman:
How They Fared in Week 16
| Player | Team | Position | Stats/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Adams | Pittsburgh Steelers | OL | Won't play in 2015 but expected to return to team in 2016 |
| Will Allen | Pittsburgh Steelers | S | 6 tackles, several missed in loss to Ravens |
| Michael Bennett | Jacksonville Jaguars | DT | 1 tackle in loss to Saints |
| Alex Boone | San Francisco 49ers | OL | Out for season due to MCL sprain |
| Philly Brown | Carolina Panthers | WR/KR/PR | 3 receptions, 39 yards in Panthers' first loss |
| Christian Bryant | St. Louis Rams | ST/DB | 2 tackles in win over Seahawks |
| Kurt Coleman | Carolina Panthers | S | 8 tackles in loss to Falcons |
| Nate Ebner | New England Patriots | DB/ST | Played through ankle injury in loss to Jets |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | Carolina Panthers | WR | 1 reception, 9 yards in loss to Falcons |
| Doran Grant | Pittsburgh Steelers | CB | Didn't record a tackle but played meaningful snaps in loss to Ravens |
| Johnathan Hankins | New York Giants | DT | On IR due to torn pectoral muscle |
| Brian Hartline | Cleveland Browns | WR | On IR due to broken collarbone |
| A.J. Hawk | Cincinnati Bengals | LB | Plays tonight vs Broncos, unless his wife is in labor |
| Boom Herron | Indianapolis Colts | RB | 6 carries, 14 yards in win over Dolphins |
| Cameron Heyward | Pittsburgh Steelers | DE | 6 tackles, 1 for loss in loss to Ravens |
| Carlos Hyde | San Francisco 49ers | RB | Placed on IR due to foot injury |
| Malcolm Jenkins | Philadelphia Eagles | S | 6 tackles, 1 for loss to Washington |
| James Laurinaitis | St. Louis Rams | LB | 7 tackles, forced fumble in win over Seahawks |
| Corey Linsley | Green Bay Packers | C | Started at center in loss to Cardinals |
| Nick Mangold | New York Jets | C | Celebrated Festivus and beat the Patriots |
| Jake McQuaide | St. Louis Rams | LS | Rams kick 1 field goal, 2 for 3 on extra points in win over Sehawks |
| Jack Mewhort | Indianapolis Colts | OL | Colts rush for 100 yards in win over Dolphins |
| Andrew Norwell | Carolina Panthers | OL | Did not make Pro Bowl before losing to Falcons |
| Mike Nugent | Cincinnati Bengals | K | Plays tonight vs Broncos |
| Terrelle Pryor | Cleveland Browns | WR | Inactive for loss to Chiefs |
| Bradley Roby | Denver Broncos | CB | Plays tonight vs Bengals |
| Ryan Shazier | Pittsburgh Steelers | LB | 13 tackles, 1 for loss in loss to Ravens |
| John Simon | Houston Texans | LB | 1 tackle, 3 QB hits in win over Titans |
| Devin Smith | New York Jets | WR | On IR due to torn ACL |
| Rod Smith | Dallas Cowboys | RB | Active but did not record a carry in loss to Bills |
| Evan Spencer | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | WR | On the Bucs' 53-man but inactive for loss to Bears |
| Jake Stoneburner | Miami Dolphins | TE | Active but did not record a catch in loss to Colts |
| Donte Whitner | Cleveland Browns | S | 6 tackles in loss to Chiefs, thinks Johnny Manziel should be starting next year |
| Doug Worthington | St. Louis Rams | DL | Active but did not record a tackle in win over Seahawks |
