Marshall and Tillman Named to Peter King’s All-Pro Team

Charles Tillman and Brandon Marshall chat with Adrian Peterson following the Bears’ 28-10 Week 12 win over the Vikings. (Photo courtesy of Chicago Tribune)

Sports Illustrated’s Peter King released his 2012 season All-Pro Team and two Chicago Bears were named to the team.  Wide receiver Brandon Marshall and cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman were selected to King’s team.  Here’s a full list of King’s squad: 

Offense

WR: Calvin Johnson, Detroit; Brandon Marshall, Chicago.
LT: Duane Brown, Houston
LG: Mike Iupati, San Francisco
C: John Sullivan, Minnesota
RG: Marshal Yanda, Baltimore
RT: Anthony Davis, San Francisco
TE: Jason Witten, Dallas
QB: Peyton Manning, Denver
RB: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
FB: Michael Robinson, Seattle.

Defense

DE: J.J. Watt, Houston; Cam Wake, Miami
DT: Geno Atkins, Cincinnati; Vince Wilfork, New England
OLB: Von Miller, Denver; Ahmad Brooks, San Francisco
MLB/ILB: Daryl Washington, Arizona; Lawrence Timmons, Pittsburgh
CB: Richard Sherman, Seattle; Charles Tillman, Chicago
FS: Dashon Goldson, San Francisco
SS: T.J. Ward, Cleveland

Special Teams

K: Blair Walsh, Minn
P: Thomas Morstead, N.O.
KR: Jacoby Jones, Balt.
PR: Leodis McKelvin, Buffalo

It’s nice to see a couple of Bears get recognition for their outstanding seasons.  Marshall set Chicago Bears single season receiving records while leading the Bears offensively while Tillman had his best season as a Chicago Bear, forcing 10 fumbles and returning his three interceptions for touchdowns.

It’s hard to argue any other selections for the Bears.  There are some fantastic players on his list.  It’s a shame for Devin Hester to be off the list.  He used to be head and shoulders above all other returners, but he’s faded into obscurity and might not even return to the Bears next season.