Jake Long has been named to the All-Pro team by the AP. This award is much more prestigious than the Pro Bowl, because they only name one player at each position to the team (kind of...they named two LTs as opposed to an LT and a RT, but you get the point). Voting is by sports writers. The Pro Bowl is determined by fans, players, and writers. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/patriots/2011-01-24-ap-all-pro_N.htm
Not surprised at all, he's been getting undue credit for above average performance his entire career cause he plays in New England.
Ive wrote this about 10 times since midway thru his rookie season..''The Premiere Left Tackle in the game''... Its finally official.