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NorthCoast
01-25-2021, 03:00 PM
I don't want to hear another word about a player being selected to the pro bowl after this news:


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The NFL confirmed that the 2021 Pro Bowl will be a virtual experience and conducted via "Madden NFL 21" due to concerns related to COVID-19.


a close up of a sign: Jan 27, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; Detailed view of the most valuable player trophy at the NFL Pro Bowl.© Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Jan 27, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; Detailed view of the most valuable player trophy at the NFL Pro Bowl.
According to Michael Rothstein of ESPN, next Sunday's exhibition between the AFC and NFC squads will feature disgruntled Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, former NFL wide receiver and current ESPN analyst Keyshawn Johnson, and music icon Snoop Dogg representing the AFC. Meanwhile, Arizona Cardinals signal-caller Kyler Murray, Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams, former Seattle ball-carrier Marshawn Lynch and NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace will play as the NFC.


Each individual will play one five-minute quarter. Exact head-to-head matchups will be announced at a later time. All eight will play from their homes.


"We'll be taking the Pro Bowl to the virtual world of Madden this weekend and I can't wait to do it big with football fans in my favorite game," Snoop Dogg said in a prepared statement shared by Rothstein. "I'm a Madden NFL star. So Kyler and Marshawn better watch out, my team is comin' in to win that championship title for the AFC."


ESPN and ABC will air a Pro Bowl celebration starting at 3 p.m. ET next Sunday. The virtual Pro Bowl will be streamed on the EA Madden NFL Twitch channel and the NFL's YouTube, Twitter and Facebook pages at 5 p.m. ET. NFL Network will broadcast the game at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday night and also at 12:30 a.m. Monday morning.
hawaiiansteel
01-25-2021, 03:09 PM
very few people shed a tear when the Pro Bowl left Hawaii.
kindlecatsb'ng
01-25-2021, 03:11 PM
Do they believe anyone will interrupt their day to watch this?
steeler_fan_in_t.o.
01-25-2021, 03:26 PM
very few people shed a tear when the Pro Bowl left Hawaii.

Players had interest in the pro bowl when it was in Hawaii because it was a great excuse to take a family vacation after a long season. Nobody is rushing to Orlando to play in the game there. It also lost value when the game was moved to the week before the Super Bowl, meaning that none of the players on the two top teams could play.

At this point, eliminate the game all together and just name the teams.
NorthCoast
01-25-2021, 03:34 PM
I'm guess I'm missing the purpose of the entire thing. If it's to honor the best players at their positions, then they missed badly on a few this season. If it's simply a reward for longevity and good careers then maybe no need for a game. Just send them to Hawaii for some sun.

I expect the millenials will tune into this. So you gotta hand it to the NFL for the marketing side.
feltdizz
01-25-2021, 03:57 PM
Anyone notice how the camera work for TD’s and players taking the field after a kickoff looks just like Madden now?

Mirrorless 8K hand held camera...

definitely for the gamers.
Steel Maniac
01-25-2021, 04:59 PM
I'm guess I'm missing the purpose of the entire thing. If it's to honor the best players at their positions, then they missed badly on a few this season. If it's simply a reward for longevity and good careers then maybe no need for a game. Just send them to Hawaii for some sun.

I expect the millenials will tune into this. So you gotta hand it to the NFL for the marketing side.

The probowl turned into a popularity bowl a long time ago. Not who the best of the best are. There's been little to no value to it for years now.
Northern_Blitz
01-25-2021, 05:18 PM
I don't want to hear another word about a player being selected to the pro bowl after this news:

The probowl never should have been an actual game anyway.

It's a farce of a football game and just opens players up to potential injury.

Should be like all pro. Name the guys. Then you don't have to worry about replacements for injury or SB.

Have a skills competition if you want (although that also opens them up to injury)