Post by jj30 on Dec 5, 2016 16:40:32 GMT -6
The Chicago Bears have one top vote-getter at his position for the Pro Bowl.
by Matt Eurich
Josh Sitton was a surprising addition to the Chicago Bears roster before the start of the season, and he has a chance to land in this year's Pro Bowl.
The NFL announced on Monday that Sitton is the top vote-getter at the guard position in the NFC, despite missing three games with an ankle injury. The veteran guard currently has 233,416 votes. The AFC's top vote-getter at the position—Kelechi Osemele—has 252,590 votes.
The Green Bay Packers released the three-time Pro Bowler before the start of the season and Chicago quickly swooped in to sign the former Central Florida standout to a three-year, $21.75 million contract.
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“First of all, the skins are on the wall," said GM Ryan Pace after the team signed Sitton. "Three-time Pro Bowler. He’s extremely strong and powerful in the run game. In pass pro, he’s one of those guys that just makes it look easy. You never see him stressed or exposed. He’s in good body position. Smart, very intelligent player. That shows up when you meet with him, and all the research we did on him echoed that, as well.”
According to Pro Football Focus, in Sitton's 483 snaps this season he has not allowed a sack or a quarterback hit and has allowed just five quarterback hurries.
Assuming he is able to get back onto the field for the Bears in the coming weeks, Sitton could be the team's only Pro Bowler this season.
www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/josh-sitton-is-current-top-vote-getter-at-guard-in-the-nfc/
