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CLEVELAND -- Joe Thomas has finally given the Cleveland Browns something to celebrate during a ghastly season.One of the games elite left offensive tackles, Thomas was selected to his 10th consecutive Pro Bowl on Tuesday night, becoming just the fifth player in NFL history to be selected 10 straight times to open a career.Thomas, who has not missed a single snap since he was drafted in 2007, also holds the team record for most Pro Bowls, a mark he previously shared with Hall of Famers Jim Brown and Lou Groza.Its always an honor to be recognized by the fans, coaches and your peers, Thomas said. It is a feeling that never gets old. When I think about Jim Brown and Lou Groza, I think about not just two of the greatest Browns, but two of the greatest players to ever suit up in the NFL. Its humbling to be mentioned in the same sentence as them. Those guys helped the Browns capture championships and that is one of my goals.Individual recognition is always nice, but I would trade it all for team success and that is what we work toward every day.At 0-14, the Browns and their fans have had little to cheer about this season. Thomas, though, is a light in the darkness.All right! coach Hue Jackson said on the prospect of Thomas being honored. Something to get excited about.Thomas joined Hall of Famers Merlin Olsen (14), Mel Renfro (10), Barry Sanders (10) and Lawrence Taylor (10) as the only players to make the Pro Bowl in each of their first 10 seasons.A three-time Walter Payton Man of the Year honoree, Thomas has been on the field for all 9,791 offensive snaps since the Browns made him the No. 3 overall pick in 2007. Hes started 158 games, doing so despite injuries that may have sidelined other players.Beyond his success on the field, Jackson credits Thomas as one of the players who have kept the Browns together during the worst season in the teams 66-year history.Theres situations where youd have a guy maybe that could be going to his 10th Pro Bowl that says, `Im doing my part. You guys figure it out, quarterback Josh McCown said.And Joe is not that way. He leads the groups. Hes involved in every meeting. Hes engaged, steps up and speaks and shares whats on his heart if he needs to.Thats what makes him special and I certainly believe its why were all still locked in, because you look no further than Joe to know if that guys going to his 10th straight Pro Bowl and regardless of the record, hes still putting it on the line and preparing, then I ought to do that.Hes a heckuva inspiration to a lot of guys.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Myles Turner Jersey . -- Patrick Reed got an early start in golf. Gus Johnson Jersey https://www.cheappacers.com/613k-gerald-green-jersey-pacers.html . PETERSBURG, Fla. Detlef Schrempf Jersey . The CFLs leading rusher kept adding to his gaudy numbers this season and scored the winning touchdown with just over two minutes to play. The New Westminster, B.C., native plowed three yards into the end zone for the last score of a heated, see-saw battle between the two teams with the best records in the CFL. 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So I think hes a dynamic young player (who is) going to have a very bright future.McCarthy gets his first in-person look at Wentz when the struggling Packers (4-6) visit the Eagles (5-5) on Monday night.Pete Carroll saw Wentz last week when the Seahawks handed Philadelphia its most lopsided loss this season, 26-15.Wentz tossed two interceptions and posted his second-lowest passer rating (61.2) at Seattle despite two touchdown passes . But Carroll loved his all-around game.Hes gonna be a great player, Carroll said on a Seattle radio station this week. Theres no question. Hes got everything you need. Hes got great poise, hes tough, hes fast, hes strong and hes got some sense already -- and he was changing plays and he handled the noise. He did a great job. He really did.Eagles coach Doug Pederson blames himself for Wentzs drop in production. The No. 2 overall pick threw seven TD passes before his first pick came in the fourth quarter of his fourth game. In six games since, Wentz has only four TDs and six interceptions.Well, the way to get him back on track is Ive got to do a better job with the run game, Pederson said. You cant put 45 pass attempts on a young quarterback in this league against that (Seahawks) defense in that stadium. Youre doing him a disservice. But weve got to do a better job as coaches.Wentz isnt used to losing. The Bison were 57-4 and won the FCS championship each year during his four seasons at North Dakota State.dddddddddddd Wentz only started 23 games in college so hes more inexperienced than most rookie QBs.He wasnt even supposed to be active this season, but jumped from No. 3 on the depth chart to No. 1 when the Eagles traded Sam Bradford to Minnesota eight days before the season opener.The experience has been huge, Wentz said. Every week theres something new. Theres new outside things that happen.Its hard to say if Im better or worse. Im playing confident. Im playing faster and faster and Im feeling comfortable with what Im seeing from the opponent.Though the Eagles are 2-5 after winning their first three games, theyve had a chance to win four of the five they lost.They wasted fourth-quarter leads in two of the games and couldnt score the winning TD despite four chances inside the red zone in the final minute of another game. All of their losses were on the road.I think were close, Wentz said. You see little things that add up. Were right there. Certain plays here and there whether its reads or locking in on guys, theres little things I need to learn from and keep maturing in this offense.Its just executing, being smart with the football and know when to take chances, when to protect the ball and its something were all learning together but were right there.Wentzs best attributes are his work ethic and temperament. Teammates rave about his preparation and even-keel personality.As a quarterback, you have to always be the same, good, bad or indifferent, Wentz said. Guys want to see a consistent guy in the huddle.Even other QBs are impressed.Hes got a great demeanor, Aaron Rodgers said. He has a great arm, but he throws the ball with great anticipation and for a young quarterback thats tough to teach.He seems to have that moxie that great quarterbacks have where you have that charisma about you that you kind of raise the level of your teammates play.---http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow Rob Maaddi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP-RobMaaddi ' ' '