"In yet another sign that good times are back at Arrowhead Stadium, the playoff-bound Chiefs had three players selected to the AFC's Pro Bowl roster.

Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe and running back Jamaal Charles will make their first Pro Bowl appearances. Guard Brian Waters will make the trip to Hawaii for the fifth time.

"It's hard for me to go crazy about this because everybody on this team has played such a significant role," coach Todd Haley said. "I'm happy some guys were recognized. I think all three of them deserve it."

The Chiefs haven't had more than three Pro Bowl players since the 2006 season, when they had four. That was also the last time the Chiefs made the playoffs.

They had no Pro Bowl representatives last year for the first time since 1978.

Among AFC teams, only New England (six), Baltimore (five) and Indianapolis (four) had more players selected. Six other teams also had three.

Quarterback Matt Cassel, with the third-highest passer rating in the conference, wasn't selected. New England's Tom Brady, San Diego's Philip Rivers and Indianapolis' Peyton Manning will go to Hawaii instead.

"I just know from his personality and his dedication that it will just push him more," Haley said.

Haley also cited linebackers Tamba Hali and Derrick Johnson, cornerback Brandon Flowers and offensive linemen Ryan Lilja and Casey Wiegmann as players who were worthy of Pro Bowl recognition.

Hali, third in the AFC with 12 sacks, was the biggest oversight. Pittsburgh's James Harrison, Miami's Cameron Wake and Baltimore's Terrell Suggs were selected instead.

"Those are all guys in my mind and our staff's mind that we wouldn't have been surprised either way," Haley said."