New low for NFL Pro Bowl

Lotus · 01-31-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

You might be on to something LOTUS. Have the Pro Bowl as the Hall of Fame Game.

That's a pretty good idea.

tryfuhl · 01-31-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

Someone on the radio suggested that the Pro Bowl be played the week after the super bowl, and that it should be played overseas instead of a team losing a home game.

This, in turn, would have players excited for the the pro bowl (new city, bigger buzz about the game for ex-pats overseas/football fans, etc.) I think this is a great idea. I hate teams losing a home game overseas, and this makes the pro bowl interesting. Even the best players want a free trip overseas.

sweet idea

I'm sure people would take hawaii over london any day though.. not to mention it's still domestic, guys don't have to do as much travel-wise to prepare for it.. oh and the weather and relaxation are great after a long hard season that ends in winter.. who wants to play in rain when it's absolutely brutal outside in europe or something?

mlmdub130 · 01-31-2010, 04:55 PM

the pro bowl has turned into a joke it is just like the nba all star game/dunk contest, it used to mean something now it is just a popularity contest and with it being open to fan voting just demeans it further, it should be left to the writers, i have more respect for players that make the all pro team than i do for any of the over hyped guys that make the probowl

MTK · 02-01-2010, 08:20 AM

Just keep it in Hawaii the week after the SB. The game is more about the players anyway, the fans are just never going to care no matter how hard the league tries.

mredskins · 02-01-2010, 08:27 AM

I watched about 30 minutes of it. Just watch the lines during a play, they barely even touch each other! They just stand up out of their stance and play patty cakes.

Was there even a sack recorded?

MTK · 02-01-2010, 08:39 AM

The "effort" on D is always a joke. They might as well just take the pads off and play flag football.

freddyg12 · 02-01-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

You might be on to something LOTUS. Have the Pro Bowl as the Hall of Fame Game.

Don't think any coaches would go for having their star players missing a week of camp & valuable prep. time to go to the pro bowl.

Chevy13 · 02-01-2010, 09:10 AM

Not like he belonged there to begin with

MTK · 02-01-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

Don't think any coaches would go for having their star players missing a week of camp & valuable prep. time to go to the pro bowl.

Plus it would just be weird since a bunch of guys would be on other teams, so would they wear their old helmet or their current one?

Chevy13 · 02-01-2010, 09:15 AM

I haven't watched the Pro Bowl in years, the only thing I use to kind of enjoy were the challenges like the QB and WR challenges, even then most of them didn't really try but I still enjoyed it more than the actual game. Do they even do any of those challenges or drills anymore?

freddyg12 · 02-01-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Plus it would just be weird since a bunch of guys would be on other teams, so would they wear their old helmet or their current one?

Wouldn't it be really weird if a player was released by the team that offseason. Not at all unrealistic given that many players are 2nd or 3rd alternates.

I guess in that case a player could wear an NFL logo helmet!

mredskins · 02-01-2010, 09:41 AM

why was Vince Young there? I guess becasue everyone dropped out but in no way did he deserve a Pro Bowl selection this year.

that is the other BS part about it the big names drop out so guys like Young get a sympathy selection. I believe Gus got in this way too back in the day.

MTK · 02-01-2010, 09:44 AM

Yeah how about David Garrard being in there?

His 2009 stat line: 15 TD, 10 INT, 3597 yards

Pro Bowl? Really?

CRedskinsRule · 02-01-2010, 09:58 AM

Well at least the cheerleaders are deserving!
Pro Bowl Cheerleaders Wear Swimsuits On The Catwalk - Slideshows - Slideshow Viewer - wjz.com

Monkeydad · 02-01-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

The "effort" on D is always a joke. They might as well just take the pads off and play flag football.

Except for Fletcher. He was all over the place. I was surprised to see him and Orakpo starting the game, but on that opening drive, Fletch made tackles on 3 consecutive plays. Probably though, because you're right and the other 10 guys on the D weren't trying.

It was nice to see Mario Williams crush Romo though.

01-31-2010, 04:55 PM	#18
mlmdub130 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Age: 42 Posts: 3,238	Re: New low for NFL Pro Bowl the pro bowl has turned into a joke it is just like the nba all star game/dunk contest, it used to mean something now it is just a popularity contest and with it being open to fan voting just demeans it further, it should be left to the writers, i have more respect for players that make the all pro team than i do for any of the over hyped guys that make the probowl __________________ "I don't think anybody should have regrets, especially me, ... You don't regret what you do in your life. If you do it, you do it for a reason." ST21

02-01-2010, 08:20 AM	#19
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: New low for NFL Pro Bowl Just keep it in Hawaii the week after the SB. The game is more about the players anyway, the fans are just never going to care no matter how hard the league tries. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-01-2010, 08:27 AM	#20
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 13,007	Re: New low for NFL Pro Bowl I watched about 30 minutes of it. Just watch the lines during a play, they barely even touch each other! They just stand up out of their stance and play patty cakes. Was there even a sack recorded? __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

02-01-2010, 08:39 AM	#21
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: New low for NFL Pro Bowl The "effort" on D is always a joke. They might as well just take the pads off and play flag football. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-01-2010, 09:10 AM	#23
Chevy13 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 141	Re: New low for NFL Pro Bowl Not like he belonged there to begin with __________________ "I'm so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word I'm saying"

02-01-2010, 09:15 AM	#25
Chevy13 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 141	Re: New low for NFL Pro Bowl I haven't watched the Pro Bowl in years, the only thing I use to kind of enjoy were the challenges like the QB and WR challenges, even then most of them didn't really try but I still enjoyed it more than the actual game. Do they even do any of those challenges or drills anymore? __________________ "I'm so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word I'm saying"

02-01-2010, 09:41 AM	#27
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 13,007	Re: New low for NFL Pro Bowl why was Vince Young there? I guess becasue everyone dropped out but in no way did he deserve a Pro Bowl selection this year. that is the other BS part about it the big names drop out so guys like Young get a sympathy selection. I believe Gus got in this way too back in the day. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

02-01-2010, 09:44 AM	#28
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: New low for NFL Pro Bowl Yeah how about David Garrard being in there? His 2009 stat line: 15 TD, 10 INT, 3597 yards Pro Bowl? Really? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-01-2010, 09:58 AM	#29
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 58 Posts: 21,698	Re: New low for NFL Pro Bowl Well at least the cheerleaders are deserving! Pro Bowl Cheerleaders Wear Swimsuits On The Catwalk - Slideshows - Slideshow Viewer - wjz.com

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