Colts' Pro Bowl story: No D

It's great to see Reggie Wayne finally receive some recognition as a receiver in his own right, and not just as Marvin Harrison's running mate, with his selection to the AFC Pro Bowl team. The Colts' offense is well-represented by the two receivers, quarterback Peyton Manning, center Jeff Saturday and left tackle Tarik Glenn (pictured, lifting Wayne).

Wayne should have made the Pro Bowl last season, but his value as a receiver can no longer be denied. Harrison heads to his seventh straight Pro Bowl, a tribute to his continuing excellence as a receiver. His performance against Cincinnati -- playing through injury -- was his best of the season. The Colts are optimistic Harrison, who has "tingling" in his left hand, will play at Houston this Sunday.

But it's a telling fact of this season that not a single Colts defensive player made the list, after three (Dwight Freeney, Cato June and Bob Sanders) were picked a year ago. There's not a better indication of the struggles the Colts have had this season than that fact.