» Talented Browns veteran Ahtyba Rubin was close to making the cut. He might after this season.

» Green Bay's B.J. Raji made the Pro Bowl in 2011, but he isn't on this list. The reality, based on what he showed on tape, is that his play was not close to Pro Bowl-caliber. Stamina and weight were concerns last season.

» Bunkley and Soliai are hard to move; both had very good campaigns in 2011.

» Smith is a marvel to watch. He plays as hard on the first snap of a game as he does on the last, which is even more remarkable as he gets older.

» The Bengals have many good players on their defensive front, but Atkins is their best.