2008 USA Today All-Joe Team

The 2008 USA Today All-Joe team is the 17th annual selection of the USA Today All-Joe team, which honors National Football League players and coaches deemed hard workers and over-achievers that May Be overlooked by the traditional media. Players that were selected to the 2009 Pro Bowl are not eligible for the All-Joe team.

AFC selections

Offense

Position

Players

Quarterback

Matt Cassel (Patriots), Kerry Collins (Titans)

Running back

Sammy Morris (Patriots), Maurice Jones-Drew (Jaguars)

Fullback

Ahmard Hall (Titans), Vonta Leach (Texans)

Wide receiver

Vincent Jackson (Chargers), Kevin Walter (Texans), Dwayne Bowe (Chiefs)

Tight end

Marcedes Lewis (Jaguars), Dallas Clark (Colts), Heath Miller (Steelers)

Tackle

David Stewart (Titans), Jared Gaither (Ravens), Ryan Clady (Broncos)

Guard

Bobbie Williams (Bengals), Brad Butler (Bills), Mike Brisiel (Texans)

Center

Jason Brown (Ravens), Justin Hartwig (Steelers)

Defense

Special teams

Position

Players

Placekicker

Phil Dawson (Browns), Rob Bironas (Titans)

Punter

Mike Scifres (Charger), Sam Koch (Ravens)

Long snapper

| David Binn (Chargers)

Kick returner

Ellis Hobbs (Patriots), Joshua Cribbs (Browns)

Punt returner

Johnnie Lee Higgins (Raiders)

Special teamer

Antwaun Molden (Texans), Montell Owens (Jaguars)

Coaches

Position

Coach

Head coach

Bill Belichick (Patriots)

Offensive coordinator

Dan Henning (Dolphins)

Defensive coordinator

[...] LeBeau (Steelers)

Special teams coordinator

Bobby April (Bills)

NFC selections

Offense

Position

Players

Quarterback

Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Shaun Hill (49ers)

Running back

Pierre Thomas (Saints), Derrick Ward (Giants)

Fullback

Leonard Weaver (Seahawks), Madison Hedgecock (Giants)

Wide receiver

Antonio Bryant (Buccaneers), Lance Moore (Saints), Steve Breaston (Cardinals)

Tight end

John Gilmore (Buccaneers), John Carlson (Seahawks), Jim Kleinsasser (Vikings)

Tackle

Marc Colombo (Cowboys), David Diehl (Giants), Todd Weiner (Falcons)

Guard

Anthony Herrera (Vikings), Todd Herremans (Eagles), Roberto Garza (Bears)

Center

Eric Heitmann (49ers), Todd McClure (Falcons)

Defense

Special teams

Position

Players

Placekicker

Jason Hanson (Lions), Matt Bryant (Buccaneers)

Punter

Donnie Jones (Rams), Chris Kluwe (Vikings)

Long snapper

Chris Massey (Rams)

Kick returner

Rock Cartwright (Redskins), Allen Rossum (49ers)

Punt returner

Will Blackmon (Packers), Reggie Bush (Saints)

Special teamer

Kevin Burnett (Cowboys), Garrett Wolfe (Bears)

Coaches

Position

Coach

Head coach

Ken Whisenhunt (Cardinals)

Offensive coordinator

Mike Mularkey (Falcons)

Defensive coordinator

Jim Johnson (Eagles)

Special teams coordinator

Dave Toub (Bears)