Mahalo Derrick

Congratulations to Raiders DE Derrick Burgess! Burgess, who has notched 11 sacks in 14 games, was the sole representative of the Raiders to be selected for the 2006 Pro Bowl in Hawaii.

It was disappointing to see other All Pro worthy candidates like CB Nnamdi Asomugha and DT Warren Sapp were unrecognized for this honor. Besides being #2 in the league in interceptions (7), Asomugha shut down these 3 Pro Bowl wide receivers; Anquan Boldin (4 receptions, 59 yards, 0 TD), Andre Johnson (1 reception, 9 yards, 0 TD), and Torry Holt (4 receptions, 59 yards, 0 TD). Sapp has more sacks (8) than any other DT in the entire league.

Nevertheless, the Raiders are building an outstanding defense that should be an elite unit for many years to come. Here are the complete Pro Bowl rosters for the AFC and NFC. Aloha!