... been since he's first entered the league in 2006.  But even though he plays at a Pro Bowl level, he's failed to reach Honolulu in his short career.  Ngata's been overlooked and underappreciated, but for a reason.  The AFC in the past has been loaded with great nose tackles, such as Albert Haynesworth, Kris Jenkins, Shaun Rogers, and even Casey Hampton.

But this year is diffrent.

Haynesworth now resides in D.C. and more importantly the NFC.  Kris Jenkins is now out for the season with a knee injury.  Rogers has played decently but is trapped in Cleveland.  Good players on terrible teams don't usually go to the Pro Bowl, ask Calvin Johnson.

The AFC is wide open for nose tackles, and Ngata will rise to the occasion.  This ju...

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