Congrats to the Oakland Pro Bowlers

Say what you want about the state of the Nation, but every year we seem to have at least a couple of Pro Bowlers. For the last couple years, at least, we've had perennial standouts Nnamdi Asomugha (aka Jesus of Oakland) and the planet's finest punter (how's that for unbiased?) Shane Lechler make the roster as starters.

This year, we've got an alternate in sure-to-bail-on-us Richard Seymour at defensive end. Let's face it, this guy isn't used to losing 11 games, and if we don't give him ridiculous money (and I'm not counting it out) he's leaving for a contender who will also give him ridiculous money. Fortunately, we've got some promising looking young defensive players in Trevor Scott (who was moved from DE to OLB) and Matt Shaughnessy. Still, though, my vote would be to show Seymour the money. Maybe we could clear some cap space by giving up Tommy Kelly and taking one of the many fine defensive tackles in the draft this year. Just a thought.

EDIT: I've just been informed that our badass TE Zach Miller is also a Pro Bowl alternate. Nice job! I didn't think anyone catching balls on this team could have made the Pro Bowl, but if anyone deserves it, it's him. Incidentally, did you know there's another tight end named Zach Miller that plays for the Jaguars? Here's hoping the Jag's Zach Miller has a short and un-noteworthy career. Otherwise it'll just get confusing.

As always, you heard it here last.