Butler snub is a crock, but the two most deserving Patriots to earn their first pro bowl selection, based on years of being under the radar, got the nod.
Hightower was criminally snubbed the last two seasons, especially last year. McCourty is snubbed every year...he did make it as a rookie, but this is his first selection as a safety.
At least Butler got the nod last year, even though many believe he was better this year.
Marcus Cannon and possibly Nate Solder are now the two most deserving to get the honor for the first time. Blount absolutely should have made it, but in his case the perception of his non-elite play in previous years skewed the vote. Normally the league's leading TD scorer is an automatic selection.