Special teams star Brenden Schooler was the only New England Patriots player who made the AFC Pro Bowl roster on Thursday. The Patriots social media team released a video of coach Jerod Mayo delivering the news to Schooler that he earned his first Pro Bowl nod.

Special teams ace Brenden Schooler was named to the Pro Bowl on Thursday, the lone member of the Patriots to land a spot.

Gonzalez did so while playing heavy man-to-man snaps, often without safety help, following his assignment all over the field, and not benefitting from an elite — or even above a

When you’re 3-13 heading into the final weekend of the season, it probably shouldn’t be surprising that you don’t garner much attention when the NFL decides to make its Pro Bowl selections.

For the first time in his career, Brenden Schooler has made the Pro Bowl. The former rookie free agent was voted as the AFC’s special teamer, a fact that he learned about in a surprise meeting with New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo.