Pro Bowl 2019 substitutions

C Jason Kelce instead of Max Unger (NFC)

It is pretty obvious who I would replace Unger with – the best center in the league Jason Kelce

This has been a rather weak year for centers and I understand why fans might want to vote for the center(-piece) of an offensive line that has arguably been the best in the league, is tied for the least amount of sacks allowed (16).

However, the Saints O-line is strongest on the edges and then I would probably put Andrus Peat in as a guard rather than Max Unger. It is pretty obvious who I would replace Unger with – the best center in the league Jason Kelce.

I would understand why people might be down on the Eagles five-man front that dominated last season when they rode that unit all the way to a Lombardi trophy with a smashmouth rushing attack and excellent protection.

It wasn’t until last Sunday that they really started attacking the middle of opposing defenses and they have allowed the eight-most pressures in the league.

So I would get why people didn’t vote for anybody on that Philly O-line, but then I saw that Brandon Brooks made the cut. I like him, but he is not at the level Kelce is at and the team asks way more of their center.

Kelce has tremendous lateral agility and quickness for his size, he keeps a tight grip on defenders and he takes on more tasks than anybody else at the position.

If you want to know how athletic and comfortable he is in space, look no further than Darren Sproles’ 14-yard touchdown versus the Redskins in week 13.

Kelce skip-pulls up to the play-side linebacker and not only rides that block for about ten yards but at the end, he also takes out safety to allow his running back to cut back underneath for the score. He is a tremendous player, who does so much in the run and pass game for that team.