With a losing record comes less recognition.
A three-year streak making first team all-pro ended for Broncos left cornerback Champ Bailey on Wednesday when he was named to the second team.
The all-pro cornerbacks were New England’s Asante Samuel and San Diego’s Antonio Cromartie. Samuel got 40 of the 50 votes cast for The Associated Press honor, and Cromartie garnered 24. Bailey was third with 11 votes.
Smith recuperating. Broncos receiver Rod Smith is recuperating from hip surgery in Southern California on Tuesday in Santa Monica. It was the second hip surgery for Smith, 37, in the past 11 months.
Smith’s latest surgery was performed with the hopes it will keep him from needing hip replacement surgery. Smith has not ruled out playing again, but he has admitted it appears unlikely that he’ll return.
Houston connection. Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak, a former Broncos offensive coordinator, hired former Denver offensive line coach Alex Gibbs as assistant head coach and offensive line coach. Kubiak also promoted Kyle Shana-
han to offensive coordinator. Shanahan, the son of Denver coach Mike Shanahan, also will coach the quarterbacks.
Coaching shuffle. Former Broncos linebackers coach Joe Baker might decide to stay with the team in a quality-control role. He was replaced by Jim Ryan this week. There could be some other tweaks to the staff in the coming week.
– Bill Williamson
2007 All-Pro Team Voting
Results of The Associated Press 2007 NFL All-Pro balloting selected by a national panel of media members:
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Tom Brady, N. England, 49 1/2; Brett Favre, Green Bay, 1/2.
Running backs
LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego, 50; Brian Westbrook, Phila. 32; Adrian Peterson, Minnesota, 15; Fred Taylor, Jacksonville, 2.
Fullback
Lorenzo Neal, San Diego, 26; Tony Richardson, Minnesota, 14; Greg Jones, Jacksonville, 4; Mike Sellers, Wash., 3; Lawrence Vickers, Cleveland, 1.
Tight end
Jason Witten, Dallas, 33; Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City, 8; Antonio Gates, San Diego, 6; Kellen Winslow, Cleveland, 2; Chris Cooley, Wash., 1.
Wide receivers
Randy Moss, N. England, 50; Terrell Owens, Dallas, 32; Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis, 11; Braylon Edwards, Cleveland, 3; Wes Welker, N. England, 3; T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati, 1.
Tackles
Matt Light, N. England, 26; Walter Jones, Seattle, 18; Flozell Adams, Dallas, 14; Jason Peters, Buffalo, 12; Joe Thomas, Cleveland, 9; Chris Samuels, Wash., 5; Jordan Gross, Carolina, 5; Jammal Brown, New Orleans, 3; Jonathan Ogden, Baltimore, 2; Jon Runyan, Phila., 2; Jeremy Trueblood, Tampa Bay, 1; Michael Roos, Tennessee, 1; David Stewart, Tennessee, 1; Bryant McKinnie, Minnesota, 1.
Guards
Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota, 36; Alan Faneca, Pittsburgh, 21; Logan Mankins, N. England, 18; Leonard Davis, Dallas, 13; Kris Dielman, San Diego, 4; Shawn Andrews, Phila., 3; Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants, 3; Jahri Evans, New Orleans, 1; Eric Steinbach, Cleveland, 1.
Center
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis, 36; Dan Koppen, N. England, 5; Andre Gurode, Dallas, 3; Matt Birk, Minnesota, 2; Nick Hardwick, San Diego, 1; Olin Kreutz, Chicago, 1; Brad Meester, Jacksonville, 1; Kevin Mawae, Tennessee, 1.
Placekicker
Rob Bironas, Tennessee, 41; Phil Dawson, Cleveland, 5; Mason Crosby, Green Bay, 3; Kris Brown, Houston, 1.
Kick returner
Devin Hester, Chicago, 40 1/2; Josh Cribbs, Cleveland, 8 1/2; Leon Wash., NY Jets, 1.
DEFENSE
Ends
Patrick Kerney, Seattle, 30; Jared Allen, Kansas City, 28; Aaron Kampman, Green Bay, 20; Mario Williams, Houston, 8; Osi Umenyiora, NY Giants, 7; Kyle Vanden Bosch, Tennessee, 5; Jason Taylor, Miami, 2.
Tackles
Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee, 40; Kevin Williams, Minnesota, 32; Vince Wilfork, N. England, 14; Pat Williams, Minnesota, 8; Jamal Williams, San Diego, 4; Kelly Gregg, Baltimore, 2.
Outside linebackers
DaMarcus Ware, Dallas, 39; Mike Vrabel, N. England, 31; James Harrison, Pittsburgh, 14; Shawne Merriman, San Diego, 9; Julian Peterson, Seattle, 4; Keith Bulluck, Tennessee, 1; Jason Taylor, Miami, 1; Ernie Sims, Detroit, 1.
Inside Linebacker
Patrick Willis, San Fran., 30; Lofa Tatupu, Seattle, 22; DeMeco Ryans, Houston, 19; Nick Barnett, Green Bay, 12; Brian Urlacher, Chicago, 4; London Fletcher, Wash., 3; E.J. Henderson, Minnesota, 2; Barrett Ruud, Tampa Bay, 2; Ray Lewis, Baltimore, 2; James Farrior, Pittsburgh, 1; Keith Bulluck, Tennessee, 1; Will Witherspoon, St. Louis, 1.
Cornerbacks
Asante Samuel, N. England, 40; Antonio Cromartie, San Diego, 24; Champ Bailey, Denver, 11; Al Harris, Green Bay, 8; Charles Woodson, Green Bay, 6; Marcus Trufant, Seattle, 6; Ronde Barber, Tampa Bay, 3; Rashean Mathis, Jacksonville, 1; Terence Newman, Dallas, 1.
Safeties
Bob Sanders, Indianapolis, 49; Ed Reed, Baltimore, 35; Darren Sharper, Minnesota, 7; Sean Taylor, Wash., 3; Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh, 3; Jermaine Phillips, Tampa Bay, 2; Ken Hamlin, Dallas, 1.
Punter
Andy Lee, San Fran., 35; Shane Lechler, Oakland, 13; Brian Moorman, Buffalo, 2.
Note: two voters did not select a fullback; one voter selected only one running back; one voter selected only one inside linebacker.
