Christian Gonzalez during New England Patriots v Miami Dolphins - Source: Getty
New England Patriots second-year cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been one of the few bright stars on the roster. That still didn't change the fact that he wasn't named a Pro Bowler on Thursday.
Last season, he earned the league award for Defensive Rookie of the Month for September. The following month, Gonzalez suffered a season-ending torn labrum and dislocated shoulder that would shut his season down. He had 17 tackles, a sack and an interception in four games.
This year, Gonzalez has played all season and has recovered well from his injury. He has made 59 tackles, one fumble recovery and two interceptions. He frequently shadowed the opposing team's top wide receivers and had the 16th-best coverage rating (54.8%), according to Pro Football Focus.
