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Minnesota's Adrian Peterson and Houston's J.J. Watt were selected for the Associated Press All-Pro team by all 50 members of a nationwide panel. (Carlos Gonzalez, George Bridges / MCT / January 12, 2013) |
It's unanimous, on both sides of the ball.
Minnesota Vikings 2,000-yard man Adrian Peterson and Houston Texans pass-swatting end J.J. Watt were unanimous choices for the Associated Press All-Pro team announced Saturday.
Peterson, who came within nine yards of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record, and Watt, who led the NFL with 201/2 sacks, were selected by all 50 members of a nationwide panel of media members who cover the league.
Peterson is a three-time All-Pro, while Watt represents lots of new blood. He's among 17 players making their All-Pro debuts.
"Obviously it's a huge honor, especially for being such a young guy," said Watt, a second-year pro. "It's crazy to even think about. It's very humbling and very motivating. It makes me want to do it again and again."
Denver's Peyton Manning made his sixth team, the previous five while quarterbacking Indianapolis.
Irish's Kelly not going to NFL
Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly will be back for a fourth season after leading the Fighting Irish to college football's national title game this past season.
Kelly issued a statement Saturday that after interviewing with the Philadelphia Eagles, he will remain as coach of the Irish.
Kelly said he has had thoughts about coaching in the NFL, but after much reflection and conversations with those closest to him he has decided to stay with the Irish.
Kelly led the Irish to a 12-1 record this past season and has an overall record of 28-11 in three seasons with Notre Dame.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have hired longtime Packers personnel man John Dorsey to replace the fired Scott Pioli as their general manager.... The Eagles are interviewing Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley in Atlanta, two people familiar with the meeting told the Associated Press on Saturday.... Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Marwan Maalouf will not be back on coach Chuck Pagano's staff next season. The team says Maalouf and the Colts mutually agreed to part ways.
