The NFC West-champion 49ers had eight players named to the initial NFC Pro Bowl team on Tuesday.The 49ers who were honored are:PRO BOWL-BOUND
Defensive end Justin Smith
The Tyvon Branch-to-the-Pro Bowl bandwagon is picking up passengersand speed."Tyvon is, in my mind, a Pro Bowl player, without a doubt," Raiders defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan said
SANTA CLARA -- This is one year the 49ers wouldn't mind seeing none of their players suit up for the NFC team at the annual Pro Bowl.
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