I'm calling out the Patriots as a group and their veteran stars in particular for all pulling out of the Pro Bowl. Each one cites injuries. I guess maybe Gostkowski's is to his self-esteem. Granted, it may be old hat for Brady, Gronk, Slater, and Ghost to be named, and it is certainly old hat for Brady to pass up the game, but there are several players who would be going for first time (Collins, Butler, and Chandler Jones) and, frankly, there's a decent chance that one or more of those guys will not get another invite in his career. I don't get Butler not going, but at least Dominic Rogers-Cromartie is going in his place. I think Jones is pretty beat up, and Collins had to get pulled from the KC game, so those two may be more legit. I can't believe this wasn't a collective decision.
