2021 Pro Bowl Cancelled - Game to Be Played "Virtually"

[Ian]

Another interesting bit of news - although we've discussed what's wrong with this game in the past and how the league needs to address it:

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But obviously given everything that's going on, not surprised in the slightest that they nixed it.

 

[Wax Frog]

So my Tecmo prophecy is coming true?

 

[Nikolai]

Honestly, a Madden version of it played by the Pro Bowlers would probably get higher ratings and engagement. But I'm sure the NFL will do something even worse.

 

[Tony2046]

How do you tackle via Zoom?

 

[Ross12]

How do you tackle via Zoom?

You use the “Raise Hand” feature and once the runner sees it they are required to tackle themselves.

 

[ToonPatriot]

I don't know why they don't just have an NFC & AFC team of the season as recognition and nothing more.

 

[sb1]

LOL

 

[Tunescribe]

A footnote to the NFL's Fake Season 2020. But here's hoping the owners come to their senses and appoint a virtual commissioner.

 

[IllegalContact]

How do you tackle via Zoom?

the same way you would if the game were held with social distance rules........kinda like human foosball

 

[Pape]

The beginning of the end for the Pro Bowl i think... Not sure what the ratings of the pro bowl have been like, but if it still draws eyes it has a chance of continuing, but it all depends on how the game is received and what steps the NFL has to take to keep it going... gonna be a wait and see until 2022

 

[WinstonSmith]

The NFL should take a page from the NBA and force the pro bowl QB'S to play a virtual game of NFL horse from their back yards. They would have to throw at and hit certain landmarks that are unique to their own back yards, so it'll be similar to the NBA cluster F...and we can sit back and make fun of their lawn maintenance.

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

They should do a beach flag football game instead so nobody gets hurt

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

How do you tackle via Zoom?

If your dog starts barking in the background or a cat walks by, a fumble is recorded.

If you have a particularly impressive bookcase in the background, your Madden rating gets a 2 point bump.

 

[JMC00]

Reminder the pro bowl is a huge thing to some mediots and Pats fans because they use it against Belichick's drafting when it's a F**KING POPULARITY CONTEST.

 

[XLIX]

See? 2021 is already shaping up to be a much better year!

 

[captain stone]

I don't know why they don't just have an NFC & AFC team of the season as recognition and nothing more.

Yep, with maybe some fan-interaction events etc...Playing the actual game has now become counter-productive.

 

[Triumph]

No Pro Bowl.

Just a major blow to the NFL.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

They should do a beach flag football game instead so nobody gets hurt

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Are they gonna call it the blow bowl