As of right now, Andre Johnson leads AFC WR's in balloting, about 8,000 votes ahead of our very own All-Star Reggie Wayne. Johnson also beats the NFL's leading receiver Randy Moss. Here are the stats for all three:

Reggie Wayne  - 79 Rec - 987 Yds - 12.5 Avg - 9 Td's

Andre Johnson - 63 Rec - 945 Yds - 15.0 Avg - 5 Td's

Randy Moss      - 66 Rec - 992 Yds - 15.0 Avg - 8 Td's

I understand that the pro-bowl is pretty much a popularity contest and does not always represent the best in the league, But how does Johnson beat out both Wayne and Moss? Is it because he was on the cover of the ESPN Magazine? - I wouldn't be surprised. 

However I do want it to be clear that I respect Andre Johnson to the fullest, he is an amazing athlete, he plays hard and never gives up for a team that has been average since it was introduced to the league, he does not cause drama in the locker room, he plays the game the way it should be played, Period.

I suppose it just bothers me that Reggie Wayne is not the leading vote ummmm...receiver? This should be his best season statistically and this years performance should be noticed for a man who's had such an incredible career.

In other Pro Bowl news, it looks like Dallas Clark is finally going to Hawaii !!!! Sorry, South Florida !!!!! Clark leads all TE's with 462,638 votes, trumping the next closest TE Tony Gonzalez who has 281,567 votes. YAYYYY

QUICK COLTS FACT: Joseph Addai (10 TD's) trails only Little Wrecking Ball (Maurice Jones-Drew - 13 TD's), Purple Jesus (Adrian Peterson 12 TD's), and Pothead (Ricky Williams - 11 TD's) In total touchdowns scored.  Go Addai!!!! Go Colts!!!!!

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         This comes as a surprise to me because of how they Colts started Wheeler all pre-season, but from what I've seen it actually doesn't surprise me much.  I just don't seem to remember Wheeler ever making a good tackle, as in a solo one, all preseason.  I am very high on Wheeler and think he's going to be a very good linebacker, but he did not show the "it" ability this pre-season to be around the ball and make a play. It is odd how Caldwell acts so nonchalantly about the switch from Hagler to Wheeler, even stating the move was anticipated

"We anticipate this is gonna be his (Hagler) year. He's gonna stay healthy and play well" - Jim Caldwell

        Also officially announced in the video: Collie is the #3 Receiver for the Colts. I am not sure many are surprised by this one, Collie has outplayed Garcon this off-season. Caldwell does state that it could be a week-to-week change but I don't see that happening much. It's great to hear Collie has responded to the offense (and Peyton) so well. Looks to be a great pick and future great for the Indy!!!

GO COLTS

        Just driving back from a great late night (early morning?) meal from Denny's, I hear Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die" which, as a Colts fan obviously brought thoughts of our own #29, RB Joseph Addai to mind.

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