It is really a pity that left tackles are such an irreplaceable commodity and that stupid is such a hard malady to correct.

Bryant McKinnie proved once again that intelligence isn’t always a key to financial success, particularly in the NFL.

I mean, really?  The guy FINALLY makes the Pro Bowl, an award he had probably deserved more in years past then in this last one, and what does he do? He blows off his teammates, coaches, and fans for the sake of simply wanting to be lazy. I realize that a person has a right to be an idiot… but Bryant, stop abusing the privilege!

On Sunday, the NFL was reportedly looking into the possibility of further discipline against Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie, who was dismissed from the Pro Bowl on Saturday for missed practices.

According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in an e-mail that McKinnie’s actions would “be reviewed for a possible fine in addition to his loss of Pro Bowl check.”

Aiello also said a suspension was not being contemplated, he did not rule it out as “we have not completed our review.”

McKinnie’s absence forced David Diehl of the Giants and Jason Peters of the Eagles to play the entire game, and Diehl wasn’t happy about it.

“I can’t speak for him, but I know a lot of guys are upset, and some of the guys on the Vikings are upset,” Diehl said. “You’re out here for the guys next to you.  I think it’s an honor to come here and be selected by your peers. This is a game with a lot of tradition and history. To be here and be part of this is a dream for me.”

McKinnie, a graduate of Miami who spends his off-seasons in South Florida, wrote on his Twitter account early in the week that he planned to make the most of the social opportunities available. Thursday night he attended a swimwear fashion show featuring NFL cheerleaders.

Oh well, as long as it was for something important like that!  I mean, what’s the tradition of the game, the respect of the fans and the importance of being a role model for thousands of young people compared to leering at and possibly a chance to actually grope a girl in a bikini?

 You’re a class act Bryant!