Robert Tonyan is having an excellent season for the Green Bay Packers. The Packers’ tight end is playing at a high level and has posted great numbers as the Packers have had an 11-3 record and are first in the NFC North.

Over the course of the season, Tonyan has a total of 10 touchdowns and averages 11.2 yards per received pass. However, Tonyan was not selected to the Pro-Bowl, despite having some of the best numbers for a tight end in the NFC.

Former NFL player Pat McAfee spoke to Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers on his podcast. On the subject of Tonyan being snubbed from the Pro-Bowl, Rodgers was very sympathetic towards him.

He said, “Yeah, it would be. I mean, I haven’t talked to him about it yet. I was surprised by him not making it. Because young guys don’t make it in the year that they should make it a lot of the time.

“Because they might not have the same name recognition that is needed to get in. And you see that every single year. There are guys who make it based on meritocracy, and guys who make it based on their name recognition.” 

Rodgers against Robert Tonyan Pro-Bowl snub

Furthermore, Rodgers was shocked that a player of Tonyan’s quality and numbers did not get selected into the team this year. He even believes that Tonyan should have been a starter.

“And I don’t understand why Bob didn’t get in. In my opinion, a no-brainer, especially he plays in the NFC and there’s a lot of good tight-ends.

“Kittle, who has been out most of the season, and then Bob’s numbers – having 10 touchdowns, playing so consistently for us every week. And he might have even been a starter.”

Rodgers shared his sympathy for Tonyan and hopes that he won’t miss out on this opportunity in the future. “Yeah, I’m bummed out for it because the individual awards do feel good. And the All-Pro is a little sweeter…

“But the pro-bowl, just for young guys being able to go out there for the first time is pretty sweet. There is no game this year, but Robert definitely deserves it.”

However, it remains to be seen how Tonyan will perform for the Green Bay Packers in the Playoffs. The Packers are considered one of the favorites to make the Super Bowl this season.