Dalton, Robinson among Pro Bowl snubs

The 2016 Pro Bowl selections were announced Tuesday and, as is the case every year, several deserving players were left off the list.

Here are five players who have legitimate reason to be angry after being omitted from the league's all-star game.

Allen Robinson, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

Robinson's absence from the AFC Pro Bowl roster could be indicative of the nation's indifference to the Jaguars at-large. Robinson recorded 69 receptions for 1,141 yards and a league-high 13 touchdowns. In his second year, Robinson has blossomed into the focal point of the Jaguars' resurgent passing attack and could be a Pro Bowl staple for years to come. For now, though, Robinson's got every reason to seethe.

Reshad Jones, S, Miami Dolphins

There's not much more Jones could've done to warrant a selection. Once viewed merely as one of the NFL's hardest hitters, Jones possesses a strong case for the league's best all-around safety. The 27-year-old has recorded a stunning 124 tackles, five interceptions, and two sacks, proving to be equally adept in run and pass support. After two consecutive standout seasons, Jones should get the name recognition required for a selection next year.

Andy Dalton, QB, Cincinnati Bengals

Dalton is the key to the Bengals' excellent campaign to date, and should've been named to the Pro Bowl for a third time. Dalton completed 66.1 percent of his passes for 25 touchdowns against seven interceptions in 13 games, before succumbing to a fractured thumb. Although it's hard to make a case against the six quarterbacks selected, Dalton's innumerable contributions to the AFC's second seed should've given him an edge.

Gary Barnidge, TE, Cleveland Browns

Barnidge toiled in relative anonymity before submitting his breakout campaign in 2015, recording 68 receptions for 930 yards and nine touchdowns to date. Barnidge has been more productive than Kansas City's Travis Kelce in every major category, while playing with a rotation of subpar quarterbacks. Much like Robinson, Barnidge's omission could be due to a lack of familiarity.

Harrison Smith, S, Minnesota Vikings

Smith's numbers belie the raw impact he exudes as the leader of the upstart Vikings defense, and his paltry totals are likely why he's off this year's list. Smith's nearly unmatched closing speed and ability to disguise himself at the line of scrimmage went unrecognized by the selection committee, but he's played at a higher level than NFL interception leader Reggie Nelson. Statistical totals matter in Pro Bowl voting, however, so the darling of the analytics world will have to wait to get his due.