The Arizona Cardinals have not had a great season but do have some players who deserve recognition for their fine seasons. Defensively, there are three players who should get Pro Bowl consideration, even when the defensive unit, on the whole, is bad.
Two others also should be in the mix — kicker Zane Gonzalez and punter Andy Lee.
Gonzalez leads the NFL with 26 made field goals. He has hit 26-of-29, including 2-for-2 from 50 yards and beyond.
Lee is second in the NFL with a 48.8-yard punting average. He is eighth in net average.
If one of the two were more deserving, it would have to be Gonzalez. He has been fantastic. Aside from two missed field goals when Andy Lee was hurt, he has been nearly automatic. He has looked like the kicker he was at Arizona State when he won the Lou Groza award as the best kicker in the country.
Without many wins, they likely won’t get the attention they might merit, but they certainly are worthy of a Pro Bow nod.
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