James Carpenter. When the Seahawks’ first-round draft choice went down during a midweek practice last November, the severity of his knee injury left the coaches expecting the worst.

The thought then, and also as late as this summer, was that Carpenter would not be ready to return until midseason. But as the team reaches the midway point of the season with Sunday’s game against the Lions in Detroit, Carpenter will be starting his fifth consecutive game at left guard.

The efforts that allowed Carpenter to return ahead of schedule, and put his promising career back on schedule, have earned him the Ed Block Courage Award that is presented annually – and voted on by the players – to the player who is a role model of inspiration, sportsmanship and courage.

Carp and Okie are supposed to be our foundation oline guys for the PC dynasty for years in the future. Any oline guy drafted in the first round is a bust if he isn't at least in consideration for the probowl.

Pro bowl is a popularity contest..... Then once in guys like Ray Lewis get in on past reputation and not current performance. I don't buy your arguement. If we get years out of the guy it's a good pick.

I'm serious. I can't remember which sport starting letting the fans vote for the allstars.