Sept 23, 2012; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Randy Starks (94) blocks an overtime field goal attempt by New York Jets kicker Nick Folk (2) . Miami had called time out. Folk made the following field goal to defeat the Miami Dolphins 23-20 in the overtime at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Dolphins were dealt a small blow on Monday when impending free agent DT Randy Starks added a little bit of bling to his 2012 resume.  Following the news that Vince Wilfork of New England won’t be making the trip, Starks was added to the Pro-Bowl roster.

The news is great for Starks who will be a free agent in March.  For the Dolphins, any intent or desire to sign the now 2 time Pro-Bowler for cheap went out the window.  Starks has played every game for the Dolphins since his arrival five seasons ago and his ability to move around on the defensive line makes him a valuable asset.

Just a short few weeks ago the Dolphins were set to send only Cameron Wake to Hawaii for the annual game but find themselves with 4 players on the AFC squad.  Joining Wake and Starks are coach selection LS John Denney and OG Richie Incognito.

Starks came one time out away from blocking an attempted field goal against the NY Jets in week 3.

NOV 25, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito (68) celebrates a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins defeated the Seahawks 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

The New England Patriots or the Baltimore Ravens will represent the AFC in this year’s Super Bowl.  That means that one of the starting guards for the Pro-Bowl will be out.  The Miami Dolphins who already have DE Cameron Wake and long snapper John Denney on the PB roster will get Incognito as well.

Ritchie Incognito was the first alternate and will replace one of the Super Bowl bound guards.  While Wake and Denney are making their second trips to the island, this will be the first trip for Incognito.

Jan 29, 2012; Honolulu, HI, USA; AFC wide receiver Brandon Marshall of the Miami Dolphins (19) holds the most valuable player trophy after the 2012 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. The AFC defeated the NFC 59-41. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

Call him the “Beast”, call him crazy, call him anything you want, today…you can call him MVP.  Pro-Bowl MVP.  Brandon Marshall took control of the Pro-Bowl last night and delivered with 176 yards and four touchdowns.  One in every quarter.  His final two came on the arm of rookie QB Andy Dalton in the third and fourth quarters.

Marshall opened his scoring with a 73 yard reception from Ben Roethlesberger.  His six catches led the AFC team to a 59-41 victory in what is the second highest combined scoring in the history of the Pro-Bowl.  Marshall, will have his name now flown on a banner atop the Hawaiian stadium along side names like Payton and Rice and all the other Pro-Bowl MVP’s.

While many in the NFL play in the game for the vacation, few take the game seriously.  Over the years the interest has waned considerably and the schedule move to a week before the Super Bowl instead of the week after, leaves many players off the rosters.  This year, the NY Giants and NE Patriots who play in next weeks Super Bowl, had no reps at the game.

For Marshall however, this was a something he wanted.  And it showed.

“You know what? I wanted it,” he said. “It’s a Pro Bowl. Some guys are playing 100 (percent), some guys are playing 90, some guys aren’t playing at all, but it means a lot to be up in the rafters with some of these guys.”

Of course it wouldn’t be Marshall without at least one comment that is questionable.

“It says a lot when you’re playing with these type of quarterbacks,” Marshall said. “They just put it in the right place and I just made the play. Hats off to those guys throwing me the ball.”

While the above comment isn’t likely intended to be a dig at Matt Moore (although we do know his opinion of Chad Henne) the comments further bring to light the deficient QB situation with the Miami Dolphins and the lust for a franchise QB is not just with the fans but the players as well.  Marshall’s haul of four TD’s last night was two shy of the total TD receptions he had all season.