Despite a strong finish to the 2018 season, winning their final five games, the San Francisco 49ers still sent just two players to the 2018 Pro Bowl: fullback Kyle Juszczyk and left tackle Joe Staley.
It wasn’t much of a surprise, really. Despite the finish, the Niners were a six-win team and generally lacked the overall star power many Pro Bowlers are required to have to earn a nomination or selection as an alternate.
One could argue Juszczyk got in based off the fact fullbacks are a dying breed in today’s NFL, while Staley earned his based off previous merits alone.