BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns have two players headed to the Pro Bowl in an otherwise miserable season.
Offensive tackle Joe Thomas and defensive tackle Shaun Rogers were named to the AFC team Tuesday.
Thomas is headed to Hawaii for the second straight season and will be a starter on the AFC squad, although he plays for an offense that has failed to score a touchdown over the past four games.
He acknowledged that he's seen some better defensive ends in his sophomore season, but believes he's improved.
"It's obviously been a tough season because of the losses and not playing well," Thomas said. "As a team we had such high expectations. We feel like we're still a good team, but we just haven't played to expectations."
Rogers is making his third trip. He was named to the NFC team following his 2004 and 2005 seasons with the Detroit Lions.
Rogers came to be viewed in Detroit as a talented, but inconsistent player who failed to stay motivated and live up to expectations due to weight and off-the-field problems.
"There were some questions about me at the beginning of the year, and hopefully that does answer some of my critics," he said of making the Pro Bowl.
He believes the honor reflects on the Browns' defense.
"As a whole, we've been tough and we've held some good teams to low points," he said.
Kick returner Joshua Cribbs was named first alternate and kicker Phil Dawson was named second alternate.
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