2011-2012 NFL season recap

Outside Linebacker Chris GoCong had a good season for the Cleveland Browns. GoCong started all 16 games and recorded 70 tackles and 3.5 sacks.

Haruki Nakamura had an injury-plagued season for the Baltimore Ravens, yet finished with 12 tackles, 2 pass defensed as a Strong Safety.

Philipines-born Eugene Amano started all 16 games at Center for the Tennessee Titans. Amano made history being the first asian to catch a pass in the NFL. Amano caught the pass off a deflection.

Ed Wang who became the first full-blooded chinese player to be drafted in the NFL in 2010 has had a injury-plague career. The Buffalo Bills waived him midway through the season.

*Other notable API Asian Pacific Islanders in the NFL*

Troy Polamalu, had another Pro-Bowl year with 91 tackles and 2 interception for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Roy Helu, rookie runningback for the Washington Redskins had an impressive season with 640 yards on 151 carries and 2 touchdowns.
Rey Maualuga, middle linebacker of the Cincinnati Bengals had 88 tackes, 3 force fumbles and an interception.
Haloti Ngata, started all 16 games for the Baltimore Ravens and had 64 tackles, 5 sacks at the Defensive End position.
Isaac Sopoaga, in his 8th season as a Nose Tackle with the San Francisco 49ers, had 31 tackles and started 15 games.
Taitusi Lutui, played in 15 games at Guard for the Arizona Cardinals
Vai Taua, 6th round pick rookie runningback did not get any carries for the Seattle Seahawks this season.
Tony Moeaki, after a promising rookie season as a TightEnd in 2010 with 46 receptions for 556 yards and 3 touchdowns, Moeaki suffered a season-ending injury in the preseason.

Pisa Tinoisamoa, long-time St.Louis Rams Linebacker had retired at the end of the 2010 season.
Brandon Manumaleuna, retired after 10 seasons in the NFL as a tight-end, finished with 1008 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns.
Lofa Tatupu, strong safety retired after 6 good season with the Seattle Seahawks and had 3 100+ tackle season and 10 interceptions.