In the end, fan involvement decides the closer votes, and is why players like Tebow who finished 3rd overall in fan voting didn't make the initial cut because of the votes of coaches and his peers.
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LOL a lot of the starters don't go anyway. It's more about the recognition of your peers and coaches.
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I think they do not go because there is no meaning to the game AND though they barely play at 50%, they do not wanna get hurt. Also, they make NO MONEY out of going to the Pro Bowl unless it is written in the contract for bonuses.
Why go if you might get hurt, may not get paid and it will not affect your chances to make the post season.
Why go if you might get hurt, may not get paid and it will not affect your chances to make the post season.
Exactly. But we've been saying that for years. I guess the nfl still makes good money off of the probowl
Players are paid to play in the pro bowl.
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It was 3 years ago today
That the Lions lost to the Packers 31-21 at Lambeau Field to become the 1st team to finish 0-16 in the NFL. 3 years later, they're going to Lambeau Field again, but this time things are completely different. The Lions have now made it to the playoffs for the 1st time in 12 years. I'm sure nobody at the time had thought this team was going to turn things around this fast. I know I didn't. I'd like to say congrats to the Lions for their success so far this season. The next step now is to get to the super bowl and I think they have a good shot, but it's definitely not going to be easy. But, I'll be rooting for them all the way.
That the Lions lost to the Packers 31-21 at Lambeau Field to become the 1st team to finish 0-16 in the NFL. 3 years later, they're going to Lambeau Field again, but this time things are completely different. The Lions have now made it to the playoffs for the 1st time in 12 years. I'm sure nobody at the time had thought this team was going to turn things around this fast. I know I didn't. I'd like to say congrats to the Lions for their success so far this season. The next step now is to get to the super bowl and I think they have a good shot, but it's definitely not going to be easy. But, I'll be rooting for them all the way.
That the Lions lost to the Packers 31-21 at Lambeau Field to become the 1st team to finish 0-16 in the NFL. 3 years later, they're going to Lambeau Field again, but this time things are completely different. The Lions have now made it to the playoffs for the 1st time in 12 years. I'm sure nobody at the time had thought this team was going to turn things around this fast. I know I didn't. I'd like to say congrats to the Lions for their success so far this season. The next step now is to get to the super bowl and I think they have a good shot, but it's definitely not going to be easy. But, I'll be rooting for them all the way.
The Detroit Lions are one of the few things that keeps me going as a Browns fan. In the NFL, things can turn around in an instant. Or 3 years at least.
As part of the CBA or incentives in their contract?
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its always been like that from what i remember. gotta give them a reason to go lol....As part of the CBA or incentives in their contract?
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I thought that the league was requiring them to show up for the Pro Bowl,even fining players without a legitimate excuse not showing up?
The below is from an NFL blog, those that don't go find a reason to be authorized to not be there, like injury. Pretty sure after almost 20 weeks even if they haven't played since the end of the season that there's still plenty wrong with many football players.
Pro Bowl players are subject to fines if they fail to attend team meetings, practices, or photo day without receiving approval for an unauthorized absence from the NFL’s Football Operations department.
The Pro Bowl fine schedule for unauthorized absences is as follows:
Late for team meeting: $500
Late for team practice: $500
Late for team photo: $500
Missed team meeting: $2,000
Missed team practice: $2,000
Missed team photo: $2,000
Note: All fine amounts are doubled for repeat offenses. All other fine amounts remain the same for on-field discipline.
Pro Bowl players are subject to fines if they fail to attend team meetings, practices, or photo day without receiving approval for an unauthorized absence from the NFL’s Football Operations department.
The Pro Bowl fine schedule for unauthorized absences is as follows:
Late for team meeting: $500
Late for team practice: $500
Late for team photo: $500
Missed team meeting: $2,000
Missed team practice: $2,000
Missed team photo: $2,000
Note: All fine amounts are doubled for repeat offenses. All other fine amounts remain the same for on-field discipline.
Uh oh. Looks like Uggs boy is banged up.........
Report -- New England Patriots' Tom Brady has X-ray on shoulder - ESPN Boston
Report -- New England Patriots' Tom Brady has X-ray on shoulder - ESPN Boston
Yep...The rumors of Manning to the Jets is starting to get steam. All you need is a couple of NYC reporters with a few whiskeys in them...and THIS happens:
Getting Peyton Manning, keeping Mark Sanchez would cure what ails NY Jets - NY Daily News
Getting Peyton Manning, keeping Mark Sanchez would cure what ails NY Jets - NY Daily News
Not saying Tebow should have gone, but Rivers sure as hell should not have gone. He has sucked this year!
Rivers' stats, particularly in the first half of the season, were awful. They've gotten better as his offensive line has finally recovered from many injuries. If the Chargers had Denver's OL, they'd win the division easliy.
They've gotten better, but his season overall has definitely not been Pro Bowl material this year.
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