Peterson and Manning will most likely be first and second in the MVP balloting as well, and they highlight a 2012 AP All Pro First Team that consists almost entirely of players on playoff-bound teams.
49ers D, Richard Sherman highlight All-Pro team

USA TODAY SportsThe Niners ranked second in the NFL in points allowed and third in yards allowed this year. They were ninth in takeaways and tied for ninth in sacks.
Read Article >Kuechly, Berry robbed of All-Pro honor

USA TODAY SportsThe NFL All-Pro team was announced for the 2012 season, and while many deserving players found themselves recognized, others were left off the list.
Another linebacker who has a good case is Derrick Johnson of Kansas City. Just about any coach in football would tell you Johnson is a top-four inside linebacker.
Read Article >Manning, Peterson lead AP All-Pros

USA TODAY SportsThe battle for NFL MVP wasn’t diminished at all, as Denver’s Peyton Manning and Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson highlight the 2012 AP All-Pro first team.
Peterson led the surprising Vikings to a 10-6 record and their first playoff appearance since 2009 behind his 2,097 rushing yards, just eight behind Eric Dickerson’s league record 2,105.
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