Bucs Safety Antoine Winfield Jr’s NFL Vet Father Demands a Pro Bowl Recount: “Ain’t No Way in Hell Buddha Baker Goes to the ProBowl”

As the regular season is about to wrap up, evaluations for teams and players are underway. Some teams have secured playoff spots with stellar performances, and exceptional players have earned spots in the 2023 Pro Bowl selections. Even though all the selected players are deserving, a three time Pro Bowl veteran seems discontent.

Advertisement The NFL star in question is Antoine Winfield Jr.’s dad, Antoine Sr., a former Vikings cornerback. He was genuinely shocked when he learned that, despite his son performing exceptionally well, he didn’t make the Pro Bowl cut. Moreover, it’s quite surprising that this season, only one player from the made it to the Pro Bowl.

WR Mike Evans is the sole player to represent the Buccaneers at the NFL’s prestigious all star game on February 4th at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. Advertisement Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/NFLSTROUD/status/1742712946269024327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Winfield Sr. expressed his disappointment, believing that his son should have been selected instead of Arizona’s .

He backed up his claims by comparing the statistics of the two safeties in an Instagram post, showing how his son stacked up against Baker’s. While demanding a recount, the former cornerback wrote in the caption, Loading embed instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/C1qYQ_iN_v8/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading Upset and using fiery emojis, he expressed disbelief that Budda Baker made it to the Pro Bowl ahead of his son, especially considering his son’s superior stats.

He also highlighted the significance of Pro Bowls for a player’s resume, especially since it’s his son’s contract year. Advertisement The comparison revealed that Budda Baker didn’t tally any interceptions, forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, or sacks this season. On the flip side, Winston Jr.

showcased impressive numbers with 3 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, 4 fumbles recovered, and 5 sacks. This stark contrast in performance brings up a serious question about how the Pro Bowl selection process operates. Fans Call Out Flaws in Pro Bowl Selection Process Upon witnessing the comparison, fans too joined in the discussion regarding the Buccaneers’ safety missing out on the Pro Bowl.

They argued that the Pro Bowl seemed flawed, suggesting that even outstanding stats couldn’t secure him a spot. Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/anikets67918182/status/1742889644864516123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw One fan stated, A frustrated fan said, This one noted, A different one mentioned, One social media user said, Antoine Winston Sr.

wasn’t the only one unhappy with the selection process this year. Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson expressed surprise at the Pro Bowl exclusion of his WR Courtland Sutton, despite Sutton tallying 10 receiving touchdowns. Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/DangeRussWilson/status/1742750963398504483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw There were 44 Pro Bowl picks from each conference this season, and the San Francisco 49ers had the most with nine players selected.

Surprisingly, the Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and Washington Commanders didn’t have any players picked for this season’s Pro Bowl. Advertisement.