"A record-setting season by Rob Gronkowski and consistent excellence from Wes Welker put the pair of Patriots in the same spot - on the Associated Press All-Pro first team.

Gronkowski and Welker were the only Patriots selected to the 28-member first team, which was announced yesterday and is voted on nationally by 50 media members who cover the NFL. Guard Logan Mankins and defensive tackle Vince Wilfork made the second team.

Unlike Pro Bowl selections, which recognize starters and backups by conference, the All-Pro team encompasses the entire league.

It's Welker's second time on the first team; he also was selected in 2009, and was a second-team choice in 2007 and 2008. It's Gronkowski's first time on the team."