Gronkowski, Welker Named To All-Pro First Team
BOSTON (CBS) - New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and wide receiver Wes Welker enjoyed great seasons in 2011, and both are getting recognized for it.
Gronkowski and Welker were two of 12 AFC players named to the Associated Press All-Pro First Team on Friday.
Gronkowski had a record season, setting new tight end a records with his 17 receiving touchdowns and 1,327 receiving yards in 2011.
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Welker finished the season with an NFL-high 122 receptions and a career-high 1,569 yards to go with his nine touchdowns.
Guard Logan Mankins and nose tackle Vince Wilfork were both named to the All-Pro Second Team.
Lions receiver Calvin Johnson and Vikings defensive end Jared Allen were the leading vote getters for the All-Pro first team.
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The Patriots have a first-round bye, but be sure to tune in to a special playoff edition of Patriots GameDay Sunday January 8 at 11:30am on WBZ-TV. Then on Saturday, January 14, tune in to the Pats Playoff matchup on WBZ-TV and 98.5 The Sports Hub at 8pm. Pregame coverage begins with 98.5′s Patriots Preview at 5pm.
