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Sean Lee flies in for a tackle on Michael Vick.
Each year, on the eve of the Pro Bowl, USA Today releases its All-Joe Team, celebrating "first-rate players who receive second-rate recognition."
Only players who have never been named to the Pro Bowl during their careers are eligible for a place on the All-Joe Team. USA Today displayed a keen eye for deserving players by recognizing Sean Lee and Laurent Robinson with nominations to the All-Joe Team.
Laurent Robinson is recognized for coming out of nowhere for an injured Miles Austin and scoring 11 touchdowns in 2011 after scoring only four in his previous four NFL seasons.
Sean Lee gets the nod as "arguably the best pass defender among NFL backers". Lee notched four interceptions last year and also amassed a team-leading 105 tackles despite playing the second half of the season with a cast on his injured wrist.
Previous Cowboys nominees include Bradie James in 2010, Anthony Spencer in 2008 and Jay Ratliff in 2007.
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Pics like that remind me
That Vick is just one blessed play away from a horrible, gruesome, career-ending injury that leaves him in agonizing pain for the rest of his life. May it come soon at the hands of a Dallas Cowboy.
Lord Humungus - January 28, 2012
I don't wish this on any player
but I make an exception for Dog Killer.
dunkman - January 28, 2012
I think he missed that tackle
Lee had trouble in that game until. Might be the play where he hurt his wrist.
bitterlyhonest - January 28, 2012
Great so while I'm wishing hurt on Vick
my boy gets hurt trying to hit him? F’ing Karma….
dunkman - January 28, 2012
Actually that one went like this
I think he got hurt when Vick dived on another play. I think the cowboys need someone who can match the eagles team speed.
bitterlyhonest - January 28, 2012
Vontaez Burfict
Rohpuri - January 28, 2012 via mobile
And he's crazy enough to bite Vick's head off.
DCyanks21 - January 28, 2012
Yes he is
Rohpuri - January 28, 2012 via mobile
Interesting
I’ve been thinking the same thing. Dallas contended well with everyone they played except the Eagles, and it was all about not being fast enough.
dunkman - January 28, 2012
FanshotGreat news though, good that the both of them are getting some love from the press.
Nick Castillo - January 28, 2012
I thought the front-page guys get to post wherever they want.
bonedweezil - January 28, 2012
they do
This is sarcasm textNick Castillo - January 28, 2012
Dangit
I gotta learn something new every day.
bonedweezil - January 28, 2012
Dangit.Thankfully.You’re welcome.
tanstaafl - January 29, 2012
Not only are you some super computer OCC but you can see into the future too?
thebigham - January 28, 2012
OCC is being metaphorical
about the very long and consistently productive career Laurent Robinson has ahead as a Cowboy.
bonedweezil - January 28, 2012
haha nice one!
thebigham - January 28, 2012
lol. Fixed it.
One.Cool.Customer - January 28, 2012
Robinson is gonna play a loooooong time. He will crush every record Rice ever thought about having.
football mensa - January 28, 2012
2 deserving recipients.
football mensa - January 28, 2012
All that means,
Is that the price on retaining Laurent Robinson has gone up yet again.
Nickthegrip - January 28, 2012
The Alvin Harper Rule: Ignore it at your own risk
Remember how Alvin Harper left the Cowboys for the Bucs, who paid him the same money the Cowboys paid Irvin? The Bucs cut Harper after two seasons, 65 receptions and 3 TDs.
The performance of the second/third wide receiver in an effective passing offense is almost always based more on the offense they’re playing in than on their talent. Case in Point: Roy Williams. And countless others.
If a team chooses to overpay Robinson, then good for Robinson. But the chances are high that that team is not going to be happy with the acquisition.
One.Cool.Customer - January 28, 2012
Well said
Rohpuri - January 28, 2012
This is the best season of Robinson's career, you will not see production like this again
I would love to keep him but ONLY at the right price.
I think he’s a huge huge injury risk, this is not a guy you can count on being on the active roster in January. This was also an extremely abnormal season. I think he will continue to be a healthy NFL WR (when healthy) but don’t expect 11 touchdowns ever again.
Good player, massive injury risk, great fit for Cowboys system. Keep him if he’s cheap, let him go if someone wants to pay him big money.
Blue Eyed Devil - January 28, 2012
wow I shouldn't multitask
I think he will continue to be a
healthyproductive NFL WR (when healthy)Blue Eyed Devil - January 28, 2012
yeah i agree some people her want to pay him 5M per year
i really loved laurent but i think 2M per year is already much, but i would pay him that
ratware - January 28, 2012
Dez has all the tools to be much better than Robinson,
but Robinson is the better WR right now.
DIRE WOLF - January 29, 2012
Robinson is more polished, runs better routes
so I would agree. But I hold out a lot of hope with Dez considering injuries and lock-out have limited his practice time for two years. And by the end of the season, he really looked much better to me.
dunkman - January 29, 2012
Yeah, Broaddus was talking how much better Dez looked at the end of the season.
DIRE WOLF - January 29, 2012
tj whosyoumomma, boldin etc
thebigham - January 28, 2012
I agree with what you're saying,
And that Robinson was in the perfect situation for his talents. I’d imagine there is some GM out there – (49ers, Bengals, Carolina perhaps) that would overpay saying “If he could do it there, he can do it here, our QB is better”.
Nickthegrip - January 28, 2012
Yes but
They’re definitely NOT saying
in SF. Ha ha!dunkman - January 28, 2012
I like what LR said about wanting to stay
I’m hoping that is all genuine.
dunkman - January 28, 2012
What no Ball?
pfloyd1 - January 28, 2012
Sean Lee = Extremely good
This guy is the truth. Future pro-bowler and defensive cornerstone.
Blue Eyed Devil - January 28, 2012
He'll have a "C" on his jersey in no time
Rohpuri - January 28, 2012 via mobile
Lee's is just the kind of guy we need with a C
My only fear is that he doesn’t look as big as some ILBs I’ve seen and I really hope he can stay healthy playing his brand of ball.
Silverblue - January 28, 2012
+50
Give the man a ‘C’
Blue Eyed Devil - January 28, 2012
He really is
It’s gotten to the point where I’m astounded when he’s NOT in on a play.
dunkman - January 28, 2012
and imagine what he's going to be like in his 3rd season with a healthy hand
He was this good with an injury that puts most players on IR in 2011.
I believe he could be the best linebacker in the NFL next year, I seriously think that’s a possibility.
Blue Eyed Devil - January 28, 2012
I think so too, in fact
I was surprised he didn’t get more press. I’m also hoping Carter will be a good partner for him. If that happens, this defense will be significantly better.
dunkman - January 28, 2012
Best linebacker in the nfl is a big thing....
One of the best* is very possible. He took a big leap from last year to this year. If he can do half that than he will be one of the best.
Carter is the question mark.
bitterlyhonest - January 28, 2012
I know I'm going out on a limb
But this guy explodes so quickly into a ball carrier
He picks his way so effortlessly through blockers and has them wiffing at air
He intercepts all the best quarterbacks like they’re rookies
These are extremely high level skills.
He led all linebackers in interceptions and was only 1 tackle behind Ray Lewis in 2011 with a broken wrist and a club on his hand.
I’m telling you this guy is special.
Blue Eyed Devil - January 28, 2012
Do. It. Again.
Not naysaying Lee. Merely pointing out 1, even 2-3, years does not a career make.
btw, bed, this limb should hold 2. Looks firm enough.
Sic ’em, Sean.
tanstaafl - January 29, 2012
For sure the best draft pick Dallas has made since Ware
DIRE WOLF - January 29, 2012
Congratulations!
Man, that is cool to see some recognition. May MRs Carter and Harris see their names up here next year.
And here is to Rohpuri’s thought about getting Lee a “C”.
BlueNSilverBlood - January 29, 2012
anytime
the late Joe Pa says that a player is the best LB he ever coached you better believe that he is talking about a special athlete. He is smart, has good instincts, and the drive. Maybe not next season but soon he will be the best backer in the leave
sexililkitti - January 29, 2012
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