Few things in sports are more predictable than fans and pundits taking issue with a list of All-Star players.
Specifically, which players are left off said lists often causes the consternation.
The NFL released its list of 2018 Pro Bowlers on Tuesday during an NFL Network broadcast, and some of the names who were not included stood out and naturally drew a reaction on social media.
Notably missing from the quarterback list were Jared Goff of the Los Angeles Rams, Alex Smith of the Kansas City Chiefs and Case Keenum of the Minnesota Vikings:
Mike Klis of 9News in Denver was surprised at the omissions:
Mike Tanier of Bleacher Report pointed out fans are likely to see some of the snubs as replacements thanks to injuries or players pulling out of the game for various reasons:
While much of the focus was on the signal-callers, Nathan Jahnke of Pro Football Focus provided some love for the linemen:
Missing from the defensive linemen list was Brandon Graham of the Philadelphia Eagles.