The Pro Bowl...I don't care...I really just don't care!

[Dread-Head]

The Pro Bowl has long been the league's way of telling players who had a GREAT year "job well done" and reward them with an all expense paid trip to Hawaii. The catch? They have to "play" a game. No one goes all out because they KNOW that the game is just to justify the league getting a tax write off for sending all those guys to Hawaii and picking up the tab. Guys in the pro bowl help each other up, pose for pictures together between quarters and hug each other after the game.

Roger Goddell being an imbecile doesn't GET this. He thinks that the Pro Bowl is not only a real game, but should be a money maker. He's suggested getting rid of it and at one point put a pro bowl in the same city in which the Superbowl was being played. Goddell thinks if the Pro bowl is played the week BEFORE the Superbowl...people will watch.

Sorry, I haven't watched an entire Pro-bowl since Mr. Warren Moon was playing in them. I just don't give a vugg about the Pro-Bowl. I don't care...I really just don't care. Am I alone?

[Cerberus]

Originally Posted by Dread-Head

The Pro Bowl has long been the league's way of telling players who had a GREAT year "job well done" and reward them with an all expense paid trip to Hawaii. The catch? They have to "play" a game. No one goes all out because they KNOW that the game is just to justify the league getting a tax write off for sending all those guys to Hawaii and picking up the tab. Guys in the pro bowl help each other up, pose for pictures together between quarters and hug each other after the game.

Roger Goddell being an imbecile doesn't GET this. He thinks that the Pro Bowl is not only a real game, but should be a money maker. He's suggested getting rid of it and at one point put a pro bowl in the same city in which the Superbowl was being played. Goddell thinks if the Pro bowl is played the week BEFORE the Superbowl...people will watch.

Sorry, I haven't watched an entire Pro-bowl since Mr. Warren Moon was playing in them. I just don't give a vugg about the Pro-Bowl. I don't care...I really just don't care. Am I alone?

The last time I bothered watching a Pro Bowl, Howie Long was still playing. That is how little I care for that game. So for me, next weekend will be more about watching the Senior Bowl, than some lame NFL Pro Bowl.

[Dread-Head]

Originally Posted by Cerberus

The last time I bothered watching a Pro Bowl, Howie Long was still playing. That is how little I care for that game. So for me, next weekend will be more about watching the Senior Bowl, than some lame NFL Pro Bowl.

It would be the PERFECT time for the lingerie bowl!

[Playoffs]

NFLPA is making one last ditch effort to generate some type of competitive effort in the PB, which I expect will fail. Then it's gonzo.

[MEGA SWATT]

It is rather pathetic and hard to watch w/out falling asleep

"Peace, love and chicken juice!!" A.F.

[Dread-Head]

Originally Posted by MEGA SWATT

It is rather pathetic and Hard to watch w/out falling asleep

"Peace, love and chicken juice!!" A.F.

Oh my God. I actually fell alseep one year watching it.

[MEGA SWATT]

Originally Posted by Dread-Head

Oh my God. I actually fell alseep one year watching it.

Me too, kid u not

[SheTexan]

I think the Pro Bowl is for fans who just wanna take a break from the serousness of the regular season. Nothing wrong with having a little fun, for the players, and for fans who can afford to make a trip to Hawaii. I would go if I could afford it, thats for sure. Sometimes we all get a little TO serious about this GAME we all love so much! When it ceases to be fun then it's time to find some other type of entertainment. JMO!

I watch AT the game, which means, if I see a TEXAN logo on a helmet I pay attention, if not, I usually channel surf or do something else. I do enjoy seeing our boys have fun! They deserve it!!

[Speedy]

Originally Posted by Cerberus

The last time I bothered watching a Pro Bowl, Howie Long was still playing. That is how little I care for that game. So for me, next weekend will be more about watching the Senior Bowl, than some lame NFL Pro Bowl.

The last time I can remember caring about the Pro Bowl is when Billy "White Shoes" Johnson was returning kicks for the AFC in the Superdome.

I've said it for years now - they need to scrap the game and just have an awards show to honor the Pro Bowlers, MVP, ROY's, Offensive and Defensive POY, coaches of the year, etc. They can even still send everyone to Hawaii. An awards show, with highlights for each player, would be something I'd check out. The Pro Bowl game - not interested, never will be.

[Mr. Texan]

football is just not a sport that translates well to the "all-star" format.

nobody plays hard

nobody hits (unless it's sean taylor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPiZjUf9TcQ)

and even the "big plays" are yawn worthy.

at least in the nba all-star games the dunks and alley-oops get's some oos and ahhs. sometimes they even get serious in the 4th quarter as well.

[Dread-Head]

Originally Posted by Mr. Texan

football is just not a sport that translates well to the "all-star" format.

nobody plays hard

nobody hits (unless it's sean taylor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPiZjUf9TcQ)

and even the "big plays" are yawn worthy.

at least in the nba all-star games the dunks and alley-oops get's some oos and ahhs. sometimes they even get serious in the 4th quarter as well.

And hell...THEY'RE just having fun out there!

[AJ-80]

I hate the pro bowl

[2012Champs]

Originally Posted by Mr. Texan

football is just not a sport that translates well to the "all-star" format.

nobody plays hard

Same goes for the nba and mlb

[Rey]

I'm not going to make an event out of watching it, but I do enjoy tuning in and seeing all the players from around the NFL out there running around.


Last years was pretty cool because towards the end when cam newton came in it really heated up out there.

With all the talk about ending the game I wouldn't be surprised if the game looked a bit more like a real game this year.

I wouldn't be surprised if goodell has made it known that if they end the game they end everything associated with it. Just have your all pro team and maybe an all conference team.

[Goatcheese]

It's football. It's on TV. I'll watch.

The last few years haven't been bad games and I enjoy watching Texans players and coaches in the Pro Bowl.

[GNTLEWOLF]

Originally Posted by Dread-Head

The Pro Bowl has long been the league's way of telling players who had a GREAT year "job well done" and reward them with an all expense paid trip to Hawaii. The catch? They have to "play" a game. No one goes all out because they KNOW that the game is just to justify the league getting a tax write off for sending all those guys to Hawaii and picking up the tab. Guys in the pro bowl help each other up, pose for pictures together between quarters and hug each other after the game.

Roger Goddell being an imbecile doesn't GET this. He thinks that the Pro Bowl is not only a real game, but should be a money maker. He's suggested getting rid of it and at one point put a pro bowl in the same city in which the Superbowl was being played. Goddell thinks if the Pro bowl is played the week BEFORE the Superbowl...people will watch.

Sorry, I haven't watched an entire Pro-bowl since Mr. Warren Moon was playing in them. I just don't give a vugg about the Pro-Bowl. I don't care...I really just don't care. Am I alone?

I am with you 100%. They should do away with the game and just give the players a Hawaiian vacation. If they play the game, it should just be flag football.

[Double Barrel]

Originally Posted by SheTexan

I think the Pro Bowl is for fans who just wanna take a break from the serousness of the regular season. Nothing wrong with having a little fun, for the players, and for fans who can afford to make a trip to Hawaii. I would go if I could afford it, thats for sure. Sometimes we all get a little TO serious about this GAME we all love so much! When it ceases to be fun then it's time to find some other type of entertainment. JMO!

I watch AT the game, which means, if I see a TEXAN logo on a helmet I pay attention, if not, I usually channel surf or do something else. I do enjoy seeing our boys have fun! They deserve it!!

Good points, ST. My 10 yo son and his buddies love the Pro Bowl. I loved it as a kid, as well. Perhaps the demographics that enjoys the PB are not ones posting on internet message boards right now?

Like you said, at the end of the day it's all about entertainment. Just because something does not entertain me does not mean it's not entertaining someone out there. (just like Super Bowl halftime shows!)

[Norg]

what does the NFL have 2 do to make it a competive game ..????



i say whatever conference wins the Pro bowl game then

every team in that winning conference NFL wk 1 they get opening possesion and half time possesion no coin toss

or to maybe up the anti the winning conference wk 1 they get a 3 point lead right off the back meaning the game will start off 3 to 0

[Txn_in_Oki]

I don't think there is anything you can do to make it competitive. Guys get hurt enough without adding in a stupid all star game. I just don't think football is good for it. Baseball, basketball, hockey, they all seem to be able to put on a decent show that people actually watch. The Pro Bowl seems to be the only one that's considered a joke.

Opening possession the first week of the season means diddly-squat to these guys, and I'll take your 3 points over a torn ACL anytime.

[Thorn]

If I'm tired and need something on the TV to sleep to this coming Sunday, I'll turn it on for the nap time.