Gerald McCoy became the first Tampa Bay
Bucs defensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl since 2003 when he was selected on
Wednesday.
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| Gerald McCoy a Pro Bowler |
This is the first season the defensive tackle has been
healthy and will participate in all 16 games barring the unforeseen Sunday at
Atlanta. The third year pro was selected third in the 2010 NFL draft, but his
first two years were marred by injuries.
This year McCoy has recorded career highs with five sacks
and nine tackles for losses for the 6-9 Bucs, who are in the midst of a five
game losing streak.
McCoy was the only Bucs to be named to the team. Safety Ronde
Barber, receiver Vincent Jackson and rookie running
back Doug Martin were named alternatives. Jackson not making
the team was a bit surprising with his 19.3 yards per reception average.
McCoy’s selection did not go without criticism. Former
Buc and current WDAE radio co-host Ian Beckles of the Ron
and Ian Show took the defensive tackle to task on his show today and said he
did not have a Pro Bowl season.
Beckles cited the Bucs beleaguered pass defense, which
ranks last in the league, noting it influences opponents to throw a lot which
allows for a lot more opportunities to get sacks and tackles for losses. With
that in mind, McCoy’s stats are not that impressive, he noted.
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