The NFL announced its rosters for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games. The Arizona Cardinals have a singular representative — safety Budda Baker, selected to the Pro Bowl for the fifth straight year as a starter and for the sixth time in his career.
He was selected because of the respect he has from coaches and players around the league. In past years, he has also been among the top votegetters at his position.
That was not the case this year.
Only one Cardinals player cracked the top 10 at his position and that is tight end Trey McBride.
Here's the final Pro Bowl fan voting numbers. Not much Seahawks representation — Bellore (4th, special teamer), Wagner (6th, ILB) and Dickson (10th, punter). Full rosters unveiled tonight and it's worth wondering if Seahawks will have anyone make it. …. pic.twitter.com/8mZgkpIMo6
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) January 3, 2024
He finished in 10th place among tight ends in fan voting.
Fan voting comes down to two things usually. One is how popular or good the player’s team is and the other is fantasy impact.
McBride’s statistical surge over the last several weeks has not gone unnoticed by fans.
His rising popularity combined with steady production to finish the year and hopefully into next season can hopefully propel him to more recognition in the future.
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