Comments on: League floats idea of replacing Pro Bowl with Senior Bowl

By: vikingfan1971

vikingfan1971 — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:26:52 +0000

If they win the packers on sunday justhap they can be in the superbowl just like anyother team, you only need one loss and you are out and the team has been pulling it together, they will beat your team justhap I know you are a packer fan so sick of packer fans just because they are in the playoffs they are automatically in the superbowl no way, the vikings will play there hearts out to get there, and they are better than they were last year so that is a bonus.

By: btowngetsdown

btowngetsdown — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:54:48 +0000

Back in the day, the College all-stars (All-Americans) used to play the Super Bowl champions. It’d be fun to see the All-Americans vs. the Pro Bowlers in a game. I think people would tune in for that. I know I would.

By: steelerben

steelerben — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:01:39 +0000

howiefeltersnatch says:
Dec 26, 2012 3:53 PM
Seniors vs. All-Pros

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You could have all of the draft eligible players going up against a team that was NFC/AFC rotating so one was offense and one was defense on an alternating basis yearly. The draft eligible players have something to play for because they want to make a name for themselves up against the best of the best and the NFL players shouldn’t have to go full tilt in order to keep the game competitive.

And whoever floated the idea of the “Future Bowl”, if you think two teams made of All-Stars goofing off is boring, just wait until you see two teams that are the dregs of both conferences stink up the field to earn the first pick. You want to watch the Jaguars or Chiefs play against the Lions or the Eagles?

By: bobulated

bobulated — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 03:54:57 +0000

Wait! Doesn’t the Pro Bowl decide who gets home field in the Super Bowl? Oh, my bad, only MLB is asinine enough to make an exhibition game count in any way.

By: dallascowboysdishingthereal

dallascowboysdishingthereal — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:57:35 +0000

The game is an absolute joke. Can see more competitive football watching game of touch football on beaches of Maui.

NFL should play one real game a season in Hawaii with west coast teams like Seahawks and 49ers for example.

But please stick a fork in the Pro Bowl..it’s done!

By: sixjak

sixjak — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:15:49 +0000

I think a lot of these players are self absorbed enough to believe they are entitled to a week long all expenses paid Hawaiian vacation after playing top flight for a season and that there are enough fans out there who are willing to watch them play like they are on vacation.

The rest of us work all year to justify a vacation we pay for with our own money. They can do the same.

Orrrrrrrr

Why doesn’t the NFL pay the winning team say…3 million apiece?Maybe that would motivate these guys to not only get there but to play hard once they do. 152m it would cost to pay the winners. The losers get paid 50k apiece for showing up. 2.6 million to pay the losers. With advertising and sponsorships it could become a spectacle almost as big as the SB. Do highlight reels all week long of each player who made the probowl. Let them get their narcissistic pub and brag about how awesome they are. It would be great.

By: qwest12

qwest12 — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:11:15 +0000

I say stop picking Super Bowl location in advance and give winning conference home field for Super Bowl, yes even if it is in Lambo. The NFL makes enough money they can survive if they take a cut on proceeds from having Super Bowl in smaller cities or dealing with bad weather.

By: nkmho

nkmho — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:07:07 +0000

How about NCAA National Champions vs. worst NFL team.

By: mikebrownistheworstownerinprosports

mikebrownistheworstownerinprosports — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:08:50 +0000

I actually suggested this last year. It will give us a good look at some of the rookies before the draft, and at least the rookies have something to play for. Show the Senior Bowl, and follow it with a skills competition by all the “Pro-Bowl” players.

By: ickky

ickky — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:48:09 +0000

Replace it with a tug of war, and other irrelevant Hawaii beach competitions. Add in some Bikini clad Chearleaders, and you will have my attention for a few hours.

By: tgraider

tgraider — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:47:54 +0000

The best part of the pro bowl used to be the position challanges they did. That was when the pro bowl was full to watch. QB had there passing comp, WR did catching, line man did the bench press, even the kicks got into it with ther game of horse. It was fun to watch. Why not bring that back and oss the game?

By: buffaloniner

buffaloniner — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:47:33 +0000

lombarditrophies says: Dec 26, 2012 4:23 PM

Skill competition??? I don’t think so. Does anyone remember Robert Edwards and the beach flag football game on Waikiki?

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And you think this is less likely to happen in an actual game??

I twisted my ankle walking down the sidewalk the other day, that doesn’t mean its more dangerous than getting drilled by a 250 lb monster.

Besides, I’m more or less referring to the position specific challenges that don’t require an actual football game to be played. I don’t think anybody wants to see flag football.

By: skidooman93

skidooman93 — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:41:32 +0000

Make it a true flag football game. which it is basically now. I dont mind watching it now the guys just look like they are out there goofing off anyhow. Why not put flag belts on them they may have more fun with that. Or let the players coach themselves. Have lineman run patterns and have the skills guys block. Let them be creative like a pick up game.

By: 4thqtrsaint

4thqtrsaint — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:38:43 +0000

Make it a Rookie bowl… Each player that is selected will get to select a rookie or up-and-comer to play for them instead… Gerhart instead of Peterson, etc

By: tone360

tone360 — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:35:16 +0000

I watched it one year to see Mike Singletary one last time.

By: shackdelrio

shackdelrio — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:34:42 +0000

The Senior Bowl game is a joke too. Most of the NFL scouts leave Mobile following the practices.

By: lombarditrophies

lombarditrophies — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:23:28 +0000

Skill competition??? I don’t think so. Does anyone remember Robert Edwards and the beach flag football game on Waikiki?

By: buffaloniner

buffaloniner — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:19:29 +0000

Judging by the comments and likes I see on a regular basis here, its clear that fans are in favor of replacing the probowl with a skills competition by an overwhelming margin and I agree. I can’t see how this would not be a ratings juggernaut for the NFL if it was hyped and played on a larger scale than the skills competition of the past. The probowl apparently gets decent ratings as it is and nobody even likes it, the fans would actually like this alternative! Think about it goodell!

Skills competition!

By: dafixisin

dafixisin — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:17:28 +0000

Maybe a consolation bowl for the losers of the AFC/NFC championship games. It’ll be like a collective hug from the league for failing to advance to the big game. The conference 2nd placers can take out their frustrations on each other, after wallowing in the white sands of Hawaii.

By: whatjusthapped

whatjusthapped — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:17:23 +0000

purpleisaprettycolor says: i’m not just saying this because i’m jealous we’ve never won a suber bowl either.
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You never won a Superbowl either. Might be a long time before you get back to the game too given you need a QB that can throw over 30 yards.

You are, no doubt, a product of the Minnesota public school system, they must be so proud.

By: epicurean56

epicurean56 — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:15:25 +0000

A skills competition would be great. I watched the NHL All-Stars (last year of course) and I thought it was great to see the players a little more up close and personal and you get a better idea of how hard it is for them to perfect their skills.

And if you really have to have a game, why not some kind of 7 on 7 flag teams from each division with elimination towards a champ? Now THAT I would watch.

By: westcoastbias12

westcoastbias12 — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:09:59 +0000

Skills competition for sure. The QB challenge was awesome, and loved seeing Brian Moorman try and win the obstacle-type course.

Do some tournaments, make a it a 3 day event or something.

Other sports too. Do a golf event, or BBall, etc.

Do like 4 v 4 flag football.

By: randallflagg52

randallflagg52 — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:07:47 +0000

Don’t take away the pro bowl, or else all those poor little pittsburgh fans won’t have anything to look forward to, since their team isn’t in the playoffs and it will probably be their last chance to see some of their players play before they get cut due to bloated contracts and/or old age.

By: purplengold

purplengold — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:06:13 +0000

Why risk injury for a needless game?

By: salmen76

salmen76 — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:59:42 +0000

I suggest the league replace the Pro Bowl with the “Future Bowl”. Let the team that finishes last in the NFC play the team that finishes last in the AFC play each other! The winner will earn the #1 draft pick from this victory instead of it just being given to them. I think this game would be very popular. I even coined a phrase to be used the 1st time the “Future Bowl” winning team makes it to the Super Bowl the following season. “From the ‘Future Bowl’ to the Super Bowl”! Ain’t it cool! Geaux Saints!

By: keevel

keevel — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:55:59 +0000

For those suggesting skills competitions Robert Edwards and his one promising career would like to have a word with you.

By: fissels

fissels — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:55:02 +0000

I would watch a skills competition. Having a game is BS in my opinion.

By: purpleisaprettycolor

purpleisaprettycolor — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:54:19 +0000

Works for me. The Vikings never have any players or fans at that game anyhow. And i’m tired of seeing the NFC side loaded with Green Bay Packers.

p.s….. i’m not just saying this because i’m jealous we’ve never won a suber bowl either.

By: howiefeltersnatch

howiefeltersnatch — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:53:53 +0000

Seniors vs. All-Pros

By: sdb0ltz

sdb0ltz — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:52:35 +0000

Easy solution…

Bring back to QB Challenge and the Skills competitions for the other non QB players. Done.

It was so fun watching those back in the day. The all stars get an invite to showcase their skills and get some bragging rights while at the same time posing a very low risk to injury and heck… if you want to throw in the Senior Bowl after the Pro’s compete.. I’m all for it!

A great excuse to Fire up the grill!