while i didn't vote (i could never conciously vote for manning over brady for something like this), i think that manning should start.
i'm sure that after a long hard season, tom would rather be golfing in the pro-am or with his father and friends, than play in a meaningless scrimmage game in which the offense is given even more leeway.
I'm glad Manning is going back to the Pro Bowl as he is such a talented, deserving player.
Going to the Pro Bowl this season for Peyton would be the culmination of quite possibly his finest year ever (possibly after winning SB XL).
He'll have a chance to relax and reflect on his career, his many football achievements and his meaningful statistics in a festive, cordial environment.
He'll be surrounded by his friends and family (like his dad, Archie) I'm sure. Quite possibly he'll be poolside at some point and his mind might wander, back, back to some cherished childhood memories......
I disagree with many here, Tom should start so he can play 1 series before going into the announcers booth and doing color commentary while downing a few scorpion bowls at the Pro-Bowl
Honestly, who cares. It's a meaningless game.
While I agree it's an honor to be considered one of the great players for the year, it means nothing, it's not entertaining (unless you a Clot fan and you get to see some of your team after they have been eliminated from the playoffs).
Let Manning have it, he got the most votes. Plus, it'll make it funnier when he doesn't make it to the Super Bowl again but wins another Pro Bowl MVP. ROFL