Long Awaited

After eight seasons in the NFL, Dallas Clark was finally named to his first Pro Bowl following his stellar 2009-10 season. Over his career Clark has racked up 4,188 receiving yards and 41 touchdowns on 356 receptions. However, after being stuck in the AFC with the likes of Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates, Clark was unable to crack into the Pro Bowl lineup because of the logjam at tight end. After finally earning his first invitation, Clark continues to finally receive his well-deserved respect. Clark has been named Grand Marshall for Sunday’s Brickyard 400, and the honor could not have been given to a better person.

This year Clark will look to improve on his 1,100 yard, 10 touchdown season, and there is no reason to think he won’t. Although the Colts have a plethora of weapons for Manning to play with, Clark remains one of, if not the top weapon of choice for Manning. Along with Wayne, Clark is still the Colts top redzone threat, and unless he goes down with an injury he should get close to replicating his 10 touchdown performance. Clark will be the beneficiary from being Manning’s number one guy throughout the offseason. While Reggie Wayne was holding out from OTA’s, Clark was working with Manning and perfecting his timing with the hall of fame quarterback.

Clark will once again be one of the best receiving tight ends in the league, and expect him to once again put up Pro Bowl caliber numbers. Clark is finally receiving the attention that he deserves, and the only thing left for the veteran is to take his game to an even higher level.