Tamba Hali Says He'll Play In The 2012 Pro Bowl

by Joel Thorman on Dec 29, 2011 9:08 AM CST

Tamba Hali will be representing the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2012 Pro Bowl. Hali spoke to the media on Wednesday and confirmed that he will be making the trip out to Honolulu with LB Derrick Johnson to play in the game.

Last year, Hali was a first alternate behind LB James Harrison, who ended up playing in the Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hali elected not to play in the game, despite being eligible as an alternate, which meant he was not officially recognized as a Pro Bowler last year.

"It's satisfying to know that someone is recognizing you as one of the better players in the league," Hali said, via KCChiefs.com. "DJ and I, we do put in a lot of work in the offseason. Even though we don't speak to the media as much as we should, in the long run it's starting to pay off. Even though this feels good, we want to build on things like these."

Hali says his next step is getting the Chiefs back to the level where they "should be", which presumably means perennial playoff contenders.

As Josh Looney points out, the Pro Bowl will be a different experience for Hali as teams have to run a 4-3 defense and they can not blitz. So, actually, I'm not really sure what he'll be doing on the field.

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Hali has talked to the media these past few weeks

more than he has the last 3 years combined

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by KingChief on Dec 29, 2011 9:19 AM CST reply actions

that makes at least two of us, Joel

… they can not blitz. So, actually, I’m not really sure what he’ll be doing on the field

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by upamtn on Dec 29, 2011 9:31 AM CST reply actions

why is Johnson behind Ray Lewis. He is clearly better. I think he is riding his big time name.

by ellis82 on Dec 29, 2011 9:37 AM CST reply actions

Ray Lewis

is overrated in my book.

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by GaryfromIA on Dec 29, 2011 9:57 AM CST up reply actions

Ray Lewis circa 2004 = scary as hell

Ray Lewis 2011 version = meh

by DanielH123 on Dec 29, 2011 10:03 AM CST up reply actions

I'm not sure

what ANY of them will be doing on the field.

by KCMizzou on Dec 29, 2011 9:40 AM CST reply actions

This will help with future PB's

It gets your name out there a bit more as well as getting to know other players. It is all about networking :)

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Dec 29, 2011 9:44 AM CST reply actions

Bingo

by KCMizzou on Dec 29, 2011 9:59 AM CST up reply actions

Maybe he can bring a few back to KC

when their contracts are done :)

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Dec 29, 2011 10:41 AM CST up reply actions

I probably won’t even watch the Pro Bowl this year. It’s beyond stupid how it’s just like flag football out there. I remember Cassel last year had like 15 seconds in the pocket while the lineman kind of stood there pushing each other to make it look like they cared.

It’s just nice to see KC players get some recognition, even if the whole voting system is corrupt.

by Iczer on Dec 29, 2011 9:51 AM CST reply actions

I love how

the DE’s that make the pro bowl are all players. The OLBs that make the pro bowl are always from the 34. Lance Briggs and Von Miller are exceptions this year but Miller is playing as a 34 LB in a 43 system

by SillyHatDay on Dec 29, 2011 10:02 AM CST reply actions

the DE’s that make the pro bowl are all 43 players.*

by SillyHatDay on Dec 29, 2011 10:03 AM CST up reply actions

He will be flying like a hawk.

by kc_okerix on Dec 29, 2011 10:20 AM CST reply actions

Good!

He should go,he deserves it.I mean why not go?

by Cooledkill on Dec 29, 2011 10:28 AM CST reply actions

Honestly. This is my take.

I get that they like the money bonus, the trip to hawaii….but gosh, the pro bowl is so stupid, and I really don’t like our players going because of that injury risk that could just happen at any time. you never know when someone will plant and the knee wont come with.

I wish the All Pro Team by AP carried the most weight. and gave the players money and a trip replacing the silly pro bowl. this of course won’t happen, but I havent wanted to watch a pro bowl since I was maybe 8, and I still skipped the thing to go to a card store.

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by SDChief on Dec 29, 2011 1:03 PM CST reply actions