Eric Weddle will represent the Chargers in the 2015 Pro Bowl

Eric Weddle Headed to Pro Bowl Posted 13 minutes ago Ricky Henne Managing Editor Chargers.com @ChargersRHenne Facebook Free Safety Eric Weddle will represent the Bolts in the Pro Bowl. For the third time in his career, and second consecutive season, Eric Weddle is heading to the Pro Bowl. The NFL announced Tuesday that the world class safety will represent the Chargers during the annual all-star exhibition that this year will be held in Arizona. While Weddle was the only Bolt to be named to the Pro Bowl, three others were recognized with high honors as alternates including Antonio Gates (1st), Darrell Stuckey (1st) and Philip Rivers (2nd).  Should any of the players selected ahead of Gates and Stuckey be unable to play, they would be the next man in.  Meanwhile, Rivers would step in should any pair of quarterbacks have to withdraw. Weddle is clearly deserving of the honor, as according to the coaches stats, he leads the defense with 105 total tackles and 84 solo stops.  He’s also tied for the team lead with two forced fumbles and ranks third with eight passes defensed.  While the safety has only one interception this season, it sealed the Bolts’ victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.  His game changing ability was on full display Saturday night when his forced fumble in overtime allowed the Chargers to pull off their greatest comeback in franchise history. Equally important to Weddle’s play on the field is his intelligence and football IQ.  Referred to by many as the quarterback of the defense, he often aligns the defense and puts his teammates in the best position to succeed with his presnap reads and adjustments.  In addition to his on field accomplishments, Weddle is a true leader off of it serving as a perennial team captain. “Eric means everything to us,” Shareece Wright once said. “He’s our quarterback.  He’s our Philip Rivers of the defense.  He’s very important.  It feels good knowing he’s back there.  It’s a comfort that it allows us to have knowing he’s there.  I know he’s back there and he’s got my back and he’s going to make sure he gives me the alerts I need to be at the top of my game.  He wants to be great.  He wants to be the best and he carries himself like that every single day.” Weddle, and possibly others, will take the field on Jan. 25 at University of Phoenix Stadium for the Pro Bowl. But right now, the Bolts focus is on taking care of business this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs as a win guarantees them a spot in the postseason.