New low for NFL Pro Bowl

[Lotus]

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.

[freddyg12]

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]

Not like he belonged there to begin with

[MTK]

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?

[mlmdub130]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Monkeydad]

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.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Buster

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.

Not sure if I'd call that a crush but its always nice to see him get hit.

YouTube - Mario Williams Pro Bowl Sack

[htownskinfan]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Not sure if I'd call that a crush but its always nice to see him get hit.
YouTube - Mario Williams Pro Bowl Sack

he looked like he was barely blocked on the play.I watched some of it and from what I saw it was a joke.I usually enjoy watching it but this yr seemed worse then its ever been,it looked like they were afraid to make contact.I cant blame them,but its just not good tv

[Defensewins]

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.

They don't let the defense play bump and run coverage or blitz. Plus there is the whole 'don't hurt anyone' stigma attached to every tackle and potential hit.
Making for the the game to be really awful.
I think that is the type of game we are heading for in the NFL. All offense and scoring and no defense. Boring!

[mredskins]

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]

Yeah how about David Garrard being in there?

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

Pro Bowl? Really?

[Beneil (diehard since 87)]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Yeah how about David Garrard being in there?

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

Pro Bowl? Really?

HA HA HA!!

Wait... was Campbell there!??! I didn't see the begining. I swear, so many people dropped out, i thought the new JV-Probowl would start Campbell VS Brady Quinn!

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

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

THe Hall of Fame game is a great idea. (imo) fewer reasons for players to say no, especially if it's in Hawaii. It would be even more awesome if a player that retires, like Warner, playes in the HOF Pro-bowl and has second thoughts.

As for the mid season idea, I don't know how much that would help. I mean, how do you vote someone into the probowl 'mid season'? Seriously, that would brobably make it worse. Like Brady would play in a mid-season pro-bowl. Attendance would be the same or even more lame.

As for people playing like pansies and linemen doing patty-cake, lol, all i think of in that respect is #21 blasting a punter like he stole something!

(RIP#21)