The San Francisco 49ers Year of Revival continued with the announcement that eight players were selected to the Pro Bowl, six of them starters.  The six starters selected are kicker David Akers, punter Andy Lee, DL Justin Smith, CB Carlos Rogers, LB Patrick Willis and LT Joe Staley.  The two reserves are RB Frank Gore and S Dashon Goldson. With six starters the 49ers matched a franchise record set in 1971 and the eight Pro Bowlers is the most since 1995 when the team had 10.  The 49ers tied with the Patriots for most players sent to the Pro Bowl.

Niner fans have seen multiple validations this season their team is back from the abyss.  Everything from winning four games in the Eastern Time zone, to pulling off eight straight wins and winning the NFC West.  The 49ers Faithful should be proud.  Hearing that eight 49ers were selected to the Pro Bowl was awesome but it was startling to hear the amount.  The 49ers normally send just two or three players and have sent a total of eight in the last three seasons.

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