Bronx Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Play it after the superbowl or eliminate the game. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post section314 Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 Put it out of its misery. Painlessly. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Showcase as in sprinting contests and the like? What could go wrong? I know you don't see injuries in the NHL and NBA All Star weekends but in this scenario some (most) guys would have not been playing anything for weeks. Also, how many different ways can we see how accurate a QB is? Not trying to be a curmudgeon but just eliminate it. Pro Bowl sucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Nixhead Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 Players don’t want to risk millions of dollars with a possible injury so you can’t play normal football. 7 on 7 flag football make 4 teams. 2 games in 1st round them a championship game. It could work! 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BARON Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 20 minutes ago, Bronx said: Play it after the superbowl or eliminate the game. Been saying for a LONG time, that the Pro Bowl needs to be dropped as a game, but continue as an honor. Too much risk of injury and nobody cares about the game itself. But, you still want to honor and reward the players that produce at a Pro Bowl level. Also, it needs to be made into a TV event that fans will actually want to tune in for. 1. Elect Pro Bowl players the same way as always. 2. Send them all to HI or an equally beautiful and enjoyable location. 3. Get them all on camera without their uniforms on, so fans can see them in a different light. That in itself is a spectacle. 4. Instead of playing a game on the football field, have them fight it out AFC vs NFC with contests similar to what they did in the 70's with Battle Of The Network Stars. IE, Dunking Booth, Tug Of War, Obstacle Course (one with no reasonable chance of injury), pie eating contest, lawn mower or small go cart racing, egg walks, etc... Things the players can have a ball with and fans can crack up watching them have a fun time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Turn it into a Superstars competition. Once and for all, let's figure out who are the fastest and strongest players in the league. Who can throw a 70 yard spiral into a hula hoop. Maybe see who can jump out of a pool the best. Honestly, does *anyone* ever watch it anymore? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 There's no reason to risk injury. Get rid of the game. But as someone else said "keep the honor". I don't even like the ridiculous tug of war type stuff. They can still get injured in stuff like that. Just get rid of the game at this point. If they want something football-related then maybe announce the awards that day and then have a senior bowl type thing (with college players) for evaluation. Or maybe have an AFC vs NFC game with practice squad players who are trying to get some attention. That's assuming they'd even want to play. I guess it would be a free trip to Hawaii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, THE BARON said: Been saying for a LONG time, that the Pro Bowl needs to be dropped as a game, but continue as an honor. This. No one watches it. No one wants to play in it. Too much risk, too little reward. Scrap the entire idea, no game, no "skills competition", all of it. Not every dollar needs to be milked. Sometimes you make more by doing less. This is one example of that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangGreened Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 It’s not what it used to be. Just get rid of it and keep the All Pro honors which are the ones that matter anyway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Doesn't an All-Pro selection sh*t all over a Pro Bowl selection anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 1 minute ago, GangGreened said: It’s not what it used to be. Just get rid of it and keep the All Pro honors which are the ones that matter anyway. Apparently we think alike, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I find the whole topic amusing. Nobody watches the pro bowl, but grown men come here to argue about choices of alternate jerseys to the death. The NFL must be so pissed off that they are unable to capitalize on how ridiculous we are. They should elect the pro bowl teams and then have them play poker, Madden, or just design their own pro bowl jerseys. I've seen how these guys dress for the draft. That would be some bedazzled sh*t right there. I remember when guys wanted to go to the pro bowl just for the trip and nobody gave a sh*t about the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 What is this, the NFL's 43rd attempt at revamping the Pro Bowl? As others have said, I want the game gone but keep the accolade for the worthy players. Also, eliminate fan voting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 16 minutes ago, #27TheDominator said: I find the whole topic amusing. Nobody watches the pro bowl, but grown men come here to argue about choices of alternate jerseys to the death. The NFL must be so pissed off that they are unable to capitalize on how ridiculous we are. They should elect the pro bowl teams and then have them play poker, Madden, or just design their own pro bowl jerseys. I've seen how these guys dress for the draft. That would be some bedazzled sh*t right there. I remember when guys wanted to go to the pro bowl just for the trip and nobody gave a sh*t about the draft. Don't mess with the guys here that talk about clothes every week. I feel like it is one of the few things they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 16 minutes ago, #27TheDominator said: I find the whole topic amusing. Nobody watches the pro bowl, but grown men come here to argue about choices of alternate jerseys to the death. The NFL must be so pissed off that they are unable to capitalize on how ridiculous we are. They should elect the pro bowl teams and then have them play poker, Madden, or just design their own pro bowl jerseys. I've seen how these guys dress for the draft. That would be some bedazzled sh*t right there. I remember when guys wanted to go to the pro bowl just for the trip and nobody gave a sh*t about the draft. Pro Bowl peaked when Sean Taylor's hit leveled the kicker and jumped the shark when Jamal Adams dry humped the Patriots mascot. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal N of Provo Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 47 minutes ago, Bronx said: LMAO. Look at that whole play. The “pass rush” “blocking” and “tackling” are all great. The announcer even laughing was a nice end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 The nature of football just does not lend itself to an exhibition all star game. Doesn't really work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bronx Posted May 24, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Hal N of Provo said: LMAO. Look at that whole play. The “pass rush” “blocking” and “tackling” are all great. The announcer even laughing was a nice end. Pro Bowl worthy! 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Doesn’t matter what they do, given the current contracts, nobody is risking injury for this nonsense 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal N of Provo Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 8 minutes ago, Larz said: Doesn’t matter what they do, given the current contracts, nobody is risking injury for this nonsense By that time they are all rehabbing a real injury. Just kill the game, invite them all in and have a cool show with highlight montages and let the guys say some quips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 OK lets revamp it by eliminating it problem solved 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilfieldJet Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Televise the players playing Madden. Make it a tournament, winner take all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilfieldJet Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Just now, OilfieldJet said: Televise the players playing Madden. Make it a tournament, winner take all. Better yet, Twitch the play so you can follow it online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungaman Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 38 minutes ago, The Crusher said: Pro Bowl peaked when Sean Taylor's hit leveled the kicker and jumped the shark when Jamal Adams dry humped the Patriots mascot. I think you have those two events backwards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bungaman said: I think you have those two events backwards. I think you may be dyslexic. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenFish Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Get rid of everything completely. People dont even take making the pro bowl serious. The All Pro designation holds a lot more weight. Maybe have 1st and 2nd team all pro for each of the conferences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 46 minutes ago, Bronx said: Pro Bowl worthy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Change the Pro Bowl to a large autograph-signing gathering . Money can still be made . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I don't have any ideas, but just wanted it on record that I, too, think the PB sucks and haven't watched it in at least 20 years. Then again, maybe it's great and I just wouldn't know it because I haven't been watching. If a tree falls in a forest and no one's there to hear it... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Leprechaun Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 1 hour ago, THE BARON said: Been saying for a LONG time, that the Pro Bowl needs to be dropped as a game, but continue as an honor. Too much risk of injury and nobody cares about the game itself. But, you still want to honor and reward the players that produce at a Pro Bowl level. Also, it needs to be made into a TV event that fans will actually want to tune in for. 1. Elect Pro Bowl players the saGeezus,me way as always. 2. Send them all to HI or an equally beautiful and enjoyable location. 3. Get them all on camera without their uniforms on, so fans can see them in a different light. That in itself is a spectacle. 4. Instead of playing a game on the football field, have them fight it out AFC vs NFC with contests similar to what they did in the 70's with Battle Of The Network Stars. IE, Dunking Booth, Tug Of War, Obstacle Course (one with no reasonable chance of injury), pie eating contest, lawn mower or small go cart racing, egg walks, etc... Things the players can have a ball with and fans can crack up watching them have a fun time. Geezus, Item 4. is really lame. Sounds like a scene from the Andy Griffith Show. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcoops Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Larz said: Doesn’t matter what they do, given the current contracts, nobody is risking injury for this nonsense Exactly. Players used to care, a little, about the Pro Bowl when their contracts were worth a lot less and they could make a little extra money and spend a week in Hawaii. Now, with even average starters making $10M a season, no-one cares about playing in the Pro Bowl for beer money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 2 hours ago, The Crusher said: Pro Bowl peaked when Sean Taylor's hit leveled the kicker and jumped the shark when Jamal Adams dry humped the Patriots mascot. The highlight of PresidentMAL's career was winning defensive MVP of that game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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