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Bakhtiari, who snagged his third Pro Bowl honor, certainly knows how they feel, having waited until last year to garner a selection in the initial voting process (he went as an alternate back in 2016).
Bakhtiari actually was named an Associated Press All-Pro, which is a more selective group, before he was voted a Pro Bowler, and he pondered that same possibility for Linsley.
"I'm excited and hopeful that the All-Pro (voters), they get it right," Bakhtiari said.
That said, the first-time achievements for Jones, Alexander and Jenkins were worth celebrating.
Jones had his breakout season last year, with 19 touchdowns (16 rushing, three receiving) and his first 1,000-yard season. He followed the usual pattern of the initial Pro Bowl honors coming the following year.
Same for Alexander, who joined Za'Darius Smith (two straight selections) as the Pro Bowl reps from the Packers' defense. Alexander established himself as a true No. 1 cover corner in 2019 and has now reached the level where quarterbacks throw his way less and less frequently.
Adams, who got his fourth straight Pro Bowl nod, has spoken highly of Alexander since his arrival in 2018 and has been no less impressed this year.
"Man, he's been ballin'," Adams said. "I was super, super happy for him. He's been different since he came here, as far as his attention to detail. Everything about him seems super vet-like to me.
"He came in with this swag, this personality on the field … there's been some guys – Casey (Hayward), Sam Shields – these guys were really good, lockdown corners and Jaire has his own little swag to him that's something I appreciate. He comes out and brings it every single day, similar to how I approach the game."