History of the NFL pro bowl

The NFL pro bowl started back in 1951 when the first pro bowl game was played. It's an annual all-star game where the best players from each conference the AFC and the NFC face off. This game is always a fun way for both teams to showcase the top players in the NFL. Over the years the pro bowl has become beloved tradation in the NFL, it's an easy way for fans to see their best player perform in more of a relaxed setting. These games are a way elite athletes can come together for a friendly but competitive game without getting hurt. The pro bowl has evolved over the years to include not just the game itself, but also various events like the skills challeneges and some other community things. Some standout moments over the years have been when Sean Taylor intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown or when Jamaal Charles had an impressive three touchdown performence. The pro bowl is a very important game for players to kick back and have some fun instead of it being buisness-like. Some people think that it's pointless because the players may not give their max effort all the time, or theirs a risk of injury but I think It's a cool way to play football with all these talanted players.

Questions:

What's your opinion on the pro bowl?

What would you change about it?

Whats your favorite NFL team?

Sources: 

https://www.profootballhof.com/blogs/2020/10/blogs-stories-from-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame-archives-birth-of-nfls-pro-bowl-came-in-1938/

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/probowl/index.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Good topic choice but I feel your summary is just too brief to this this topic justice. Put more time into writing your summary. You also could have replied back a few more times.

  • I think the pro bowl is a fun way to get some of the best athletes together without risking anything bad happening to any of the players. I think it's a great way for organizations to rack in more money from fan and others attending. I'm not sure what I would change about it.

  • I think the Pro Bowl is pointless you can't hit each other like you can in a regular game. One thing I would change about the Pro Bowl is that you can hit people to make a play instead of having flags. My favorite NFL team is the San Fransico 49ers.

  • I think the probowl should be like what it use to be instead of it being soft and simple and players not really trying and all of that. My favorite team is the Chiefs and they are never in the Pro Bowl because Mahomes is the GOAT

  • It's not worth the injury or the time before the Super Bowl if players are in the Pro Bowl. I would change it to sometime between the Super bowl and spring so players could not have to worry about any injuries. My favorite team is the Kansas City Cheifs.

  • I think the pro bowl is bad becuase its not exciting and fun or important becuase they dont take it serious. I would give a bonus or somthing to get them started and some motivation. My favorite NFl team is the seattle seahawks bcause im from washington

  • I have never heard of the pro bowl before. I feel like since it is not as interesting, it is not as popular. I think it should be more competative, that would make it better. I personally don't have a favorite NFL sports team because I think its is kinda dumb.

  • I think the Pro Bowl is dumb now because they don't have any contact like they used to. I think if the Pro Bowl was entertaining when they took it more seriously. I would have the pro bowl be more contact and get away form the flag football stuff.

  • The Pro Bowl has a great concept but since it's boring it's hard to stay entertained. I don't think it should be a showcase of the top picked players but then again it's a good concept just not executed well. My favorite NFL team is the 49ers.

  • I think the Pro Bowl should be more competitive because it is a collection of the best current players in the league. What I would change about the pro bowl is the competitive aspect of it  I think they should have a reason to play. I think they should play for a large some of money that will be donated to a charity of their choice.

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