Arr, me hearties! Antoine Winfield Jr's sire be demandin' a 'recount' after his lad were snubbed from the Pro Bowl!
2024-01-04
Arrr, young Antoine Winfield Jr. o' the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, bein' snubbed from the Pro Bowl! Fear not, me hearty, for th' lad's father be lendin' his support, raisin' a flag o' encouragement in this treacherous sea o' disappointments. Aye, a true warrior stands strong, even in the face o' a scurvy snub!
In a humorous tone reminiscent of a 17th-century pirate, the father of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. expressed his dissatisfaction with his son's exclusion from the Pro Bowl. While tackle Tristan Wirfs, quarterback Baker Mayfield, and defensive lineman Vita Vea were named as alternates, only wide receiver Mike Evans was selected for the prestigious event. Winfield Sr. argued that his son deserved a spot, highlighting his impressive statistics including career highs in interceptions, passes defended, fumble recoveries, sacks, tackles, and quarterback hits. He even compared his son's stats to those of Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker, who was named a starter despite having zero interceptions and fewer tackles in fewer games played. Winfield Sr. took to Instagram to voice his discontent, demanding a recount and stating that someone needed to explain why Baker made the Pro Bowl over his son. He emphasized the importance of Pro Bowls on a player's resume, particularly in a contract year. Winfield Sr., a former three-time Pro Bowler himself, expressed his frustration and called for someone to reach out to him. The Pro Bowl starters are determined through fan votes, player votes, and coaches, each having an equal role in selecting the roster. However, if any of the nominated safeties drop out, Winfield Jr. will have the opportunity to participate as he was a Pro Bowler in 2021.