Whether you’re a fan of the Pro Bowl or not, getting the right players voted in should always be a goal.
Every year, the most popular names in the NFL earn a trip to the Pro Bowl in what is largely a meaningless game. But for those who are paying attention, it should still be considered a valuable part of future Hall of Famers’ resumes, which is why the deserving players should get their notoriety year in and year out.
Here are eight players who could be on the short end of the stick when it comes to a popularity contest, but are deserving of a plane ticket to Arizona for 2014: