How can the Cincinnati Bengals have zero Pro Bowlers?
Zack in Chicago A: The Bengals are the first division winner since the merger not to have a Pro Bowl player. It is ridiculous. Running back Cedric Benson, guard Bobbie Williams, cornerback Johnathan Joseph and defensive tackle Domata Peko were second alternates. Carson Palmer was a third alternate. Standout OT Andrew Whitworth didn’t make any of the four alternate spots, which is a major slight. They deserved better. Q: I don’t agree with the Colts’ benching their starters. When the Colts won the Super Bowl after the 2006 season, they had to play through, and the team stayed hot in the playoffs. Don’t you think an offense that’s built on timing like the Colts’ could struggle? Andrew in Detroit A: It could struggle early, but it should get into a rhythm once the game starts. As you know, the key to beating Manning is pushing him out of his rhythm. Against a good blitzing team, Manning might struggle, but he’s a problem solver on the field. Sometimes it may take him a series or two to fi