I, for one, welcome the 2007 Packer Pro Bowl snubs

The Pro Bowl selections came out today and the Packers only had 4 players who were named to the NFC team. Charles Woodson and Nick Barnett have the biggest legitimate gripes, followed by guys like Greg Jennings and Chad Clifton.

Personally, I'm kind of glad to see the snubs.

Don't get me wrong. As a fan, I think the Packers deserved 7 spots on the NFC team. As a fan, I want to see a maximum number of Packers recognized, especially given the team's record. At the same time, I want to see Lombardi Trophy number four placed in the trophy case at the Packer Hall of Fame. After spending the first 21 years of my life waiting for one, I want the next one to come soon, and this year might be their best shot for a year or two. And what better source of motivation is there heading into the playoffs than a collective chip on a team's shoulder?

This isn't the best season in the world to be chasing a world championship. The Cowboys will present a tough barrier to the Packers in the NFC playoffs, if it comes to that. Beyond that, the Patriots may present the toughest task any NFC team has had to face in a Super Bowl-again, if it comes to that. So this chip on the Packers' shoulders comes at just the right time. I guarantee that the players in that locker room are taking the snub as an affront against their talent. This team has continued to get better throughout the year, and this might be just enough to kick them to that next level, a level they need to play at if they hope to come home with a Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season.