While many of the NFL’s top talents are living it up in Orlando, Fla. for the NFL Pro Bowl that is taking place this weekend, the bulk of Washington’s roster is elsewhere, enjoying their offseason. That is except for Tress Way, the Redskins’ punter who was named the starter of the NFC team.
Way is the sole member of the Redskins who was named to the Pro Bowl starting lineup this year, and he’s been soaking at all in so far this week, trying to enjoy every minute he has in Florida despite the wet and drizzly weather.
“It is windy and freezing. That is not what I had in mind leaving Oklahoma to come down to the Pro Bowl, but nonetheless, it is a Pro Bowl, and this is frickin’ sweet,” Way said, via Redskins.com.
The past few months have been a whirlwind for Way, who was named to the Pro Bowl, given a four-year contract extension, and named as a second-team All-Pro in that time. Now he finds himself among some of the best athletes in the world, and he knows that he belongs.
“It’s so hard to describe,” Way said. “It is definitely surreal. When we had that welcome reception and seeing everyone, it was like, ‘this is the Pro Bowl.'”
An All-Pro at the Pro Bowl, Way is doing everything he can to represent the Burgundy & Gold during his time in Orlando. From trips to Harry Potter World to NFL events with music and dancing, Way is living it up in Florida.
“I’m just so thankful,” Way said. “This is so awesome.”
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