2005 All-Pro Team

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The 2005 All-Pro Team was composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 2005. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 2005 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice which continued through 2008.

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Teams

Offense
PositionFirst teamSecond team
Quarterback Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts (AP, PFWA, TSN) Tom Brady, New England Patriots (AP-2)
Running back Shaun Alexander, Seattle Seahawks (AP, PFWA)
Tiki Barber, New York Giants (AP, PFWA)
LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers (TSN)
Edgerrin James, Indianapolis Colts (PFWA)
Larry Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs (AP-2)
LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers (AP-2)
Fullback Mack Strong, Seattle Seahawks (AP) Lorenzo Neal, San Diego Chargers (AP-2)
Wide receiver Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Chad Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Santana Moss, Washington Redskins (AP-2)
Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Colts (AP-2)
Tight end Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers (AP, PFWA, TSN)none
Tackle Walter Jones, Seattle Seahawks (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Willie Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals (AP, PFWA)
Willie Roaf, Kansas City Chiefs (TSN)
Jon Jansen, Washington Redskins (AP-2)
Willie Roaf, Kansas City Chiefs (AP-2)
Guard Steve Hutchinson, Seattle Seahawks (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Alan Faneca, Pittsburgh Steelers (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Brian Waters, Kansas City Chiefs (AP)

Will Shields, Kansas City Chiefs (AP-2)
Center Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis Colts (AP)
Olin Kreutz, Chicago Bears (PFWA, TSN)
Olin Kreutz, Chicago Bears (AP-2)
Special teams
PositionFirst teamSecond team
Kicker Neil Rackers, Arizona Cardinals (AP, PFWA, TSN) Shayne Graham, Cincinnati Bengals (AP-2)
Punter Brian Moorman, Buffalo Bills (AP, PFWA, TSN) Josh Bidwell, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (AP-2)
Kick Returner Jerome Mathis, Houston Texans (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Koren Robinson, Minnesota Vikings (PFWA)
Reno Mahe, Philadelphia Eagles (PFWA)
Terrence McGee, Buffalo Bills (AP-2)
Punt Returner Antwaan Randle El, Pittsburgh Steelers (PFWA)
B. J. Sams, Baltimore Ravens (TSN)
Special Teams David Tyree, New York Giants (PFWA)
Defense
PositionFirst teamSecond team
Defensive end Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Osi Umenyiora, New York Giants (AP, PFWA)
Michael Strahan, New York Giants (TSN)
Derrick Burgess, Oakland Raiders (AP-2)
Michael Strahan, New York Giants (AP-2)
Defensive tackle Richard Seymour, New England Patriots (AP, PFWA)
Jamal Williams, San Diego Chargers (AP, TSN)
Rod Coleman, Atlanta Falcons (PFWA)
Marcus Stroud, Jacksonville Jaguars (TSN)
Tommie Harris, Chicago Bears (AP-2)
Rod Coleman, Atlanta Falcons (AP-2)
Inside linebacker Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Al Wilson, Denver Broncos (AP, TSN)
Zach Thomas, Miami Dolphins (AP-2)
Mike Peterson, Jacksonville Jaguars (AP-2)
Outside linebacker Lance Briggs, Chicago Bears (AP, PFWA)
Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (AP)
Cato June, Indianapolis Colts (PFWA)
Shawne Merriman, San Diego Chargers (TSN)

Joey Porter, Pittsburgh Steelers (AP-2)
Cato June, Indianapolis Colts (AP-2)
Cornerback Champ Bailey, Denver Broncos (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Ronde Barber, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (AP)
Nathan Vasher, Chicago Bears (PFWA)
Deltha O'Neal, Cincinnati Bengals (TSN)
Nathan Vasher, Chicago Bears (AP-2)
Deltha O'Neal, Cincinnati Bengals (AP-2)
Safety Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers (AP, PFWA, TSN)
Bob Sanders, Indianapolis Colts (AP)
Darren Sharper, Minnesota Vikings (PFWA, TSN)
Mike Brown, Chicago Bears (AP-2)
Darren Sharper, Minnesota Vikings (AP-2)

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The 2006 All-Pro Team comprised the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press (AP), Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA), or The Sporting News All-Pro teams in 2006. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. The three teams are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 2006, the PFWA and the publication Pro Football Weekly combined their All-Pro teams.

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The 2003 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 2003. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 2003 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice with continues through 2008.

The 2001 All-Pro Team comprises the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 2001. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 2001 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice with continues through 2008. In 2001 the AP did not have a separate “fullback” position. Also, in 2001, the AP returned to choosing two inside linebackers, rather than one.

The 2002 All-Pro Team comprises the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 2002. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 2002 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice with continues through 2008. In 2001 the AP did not have a separate “fullback” position. Also, in 2001, the AP returned to choosing two inside linebackers, rather than one.

The 2000 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 2000. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 2000 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice with continues through 2008. In 2000 the AP did not have a separate “Fullback” position.

The 1999 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1999. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 1999 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice which continues through 2008.

The 1998 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1998. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 1998 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice with continues through 2008.

The 1997 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1997. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 1997 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice with continues through 2008.

The 1991 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Pro Football Writers Association, Pro Football Weekly, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1991. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP and NEA teams. These are the five teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League.

The 1990 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Pro Football Writers Association, Pro Football Weekly, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1990. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP and NEA teams. These are the five teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League.

The 1992 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1992. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP and NEA teams. These are the four teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 1992 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice with continues through 2008.

The 1993 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1993. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 1993 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice with continues through 2008.

The 1994 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1994. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 1994 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice with continues through 2008.

The 1995 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1995. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 1995 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice which continued through 2008. In 1995 all three All-pro teams returned to a 4-3 defense, picking only one middle linebacker.

The 1996 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1996. Both first and second teams are listed for the AP team. These are the three teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 1996 the Pro Football Writers Association and Pro Football Weekly combined their All-pro teams, a practice with continues through 2008. In 1996 the AP added a new position, that of "Fullback", a primarily blocking position.

The 1980 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Pro Football Writers Association, Pro Football Weekly, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1980. Both first- and second- teams are listed for the AP and NEA teams. These are the five teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. Pro Football Weekly chose a nose tackle due to the proliferation of 3-4 defenses in the NFL. They, and The Sporting News chose two inside linebackers.

The 1981 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Pro Football Writers Association, Pro Football Weekly, and The Sporting News All-Pro Teams in 1981. Both first- and second- teams are listed for the AP and NEA teams. These are the five teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. The Associated Press added a "nose tackle" position in 1981, joining Pro Football Weekly.

The 1984 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Pro Football Writers Association, Pro Football Weekly, and The Sporting News in 1984. Both first- and second- teams are listed for the AP and NEA teams. These are the five teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. In 1984 the Pro Football Writers Association chose only one defensive tackle and two inside linebackers in a pure 3-4 format. Pro Football Weekly added a "Special Teams" player, a non-returner who excelled in special teams play.

The 1989 All-Pro Team is composed of the National Football League players that were named to the Associated Press, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Pro Football Writers Association, Pro Football Weekly, and The Sporting News in 1989. Both first- and second- teams are listed for the AP and NEA teams. These are the five teams that are included in Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League.

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