Jason Allen had 16 ST tackles and downed two kicks inside the 5 yd line, the Pro Bowl players from 2009 had: NFC Sean Morey: A familiar name for the AFC: Of course, he was a Phin, between Ayanbadejo and Izzo, how many special teams pro bowlers have the phins had on their roster in the last ten yrs? Statistically: Ayandabejo: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6639 High of 26 total tackles, low of 19 Morey only has stats as a Wr and played very little at Wr, he made the pro bowl solely off of his ST efforts. To me, this is the area that puts Jason Allen on the bubble, he is a decent ST player, but not quite as good as the pro bowl guys, and he makes 1.31 million this season, which is about on par with Brandon London's contract, but the way Sparano approaches the roster, only guys who he can see playing a role at their native position, Allen at Cb or London at Wr will make it on the roster. That is a part of the reason why I find myself in disagreement with Sparano's general philosophy towards ST and the Roster, to me there is impact to be had in keeping ST specialists, to Sparano he approaches ST as a sort of minor leagues.
I think Allen makes the team regardless.. his versatility for cornerback and safety is too good to pass up, depth wise. His cap hit may be a reason why he will make the team, but I don't think it will be the only reason.
Well, JA may make the team, he may not but if he sticks it won't be because he is our #2 ST player, he has to play CB better to make it. I'd love it if JA made the pro bowl as a Special Teams gunner, to me it would be a bit of redemption for him.
