The days of the blurr from nowhere to put the hit on by Earl are history this year. The dude has all but checked out IMO and has even come close to admitting it. When he does show up and gets a hit he is reluctant to wrap up and often missing. Prior to this season he's been averaging 64.5 tackles per year, this year he's at 45 with 1 game left at a time when the D has allowed more explosive plays (ie #'s should be up not down). Sorry, but that shoulder problem late last year took something from Earl. Hope he finds it again, we need him. If not, hit the road Jack as far as I'm concerned. Absolutely does not deserve the Pro Bowl this year either.