Pro Bowl or Schmo Bowl?

January 25, 2010

Dear NFL,

Why?

Why do you have to put the Pro Bowl the week before the Super Bowl? Nobody likes the idea, ... okay so maybe the 6th best NFC linebacker who gets the last-minute nod does, but no one else does.

Why NFL? I just don't get it.

Here's why I am concerned;

... If players who receive monetary bonuses to play in the game don't want to go, what makes you think fans who have to pay will. I know, I know, who doesn't want to watch Vince Young and David Garrard lead the AFC offense against "sure-fire Hall of Fame" safety Quintin Mikell, (you may be asking who? That's because he is a rookie undrafted free agent from the blurf (blue turf) at Boise State.) Mr. Goodell, I think you get my point.

It literally seems like every 5 minutes the ESPN bottom line reads as follows: __________ to replace (insert good player (insert excuse)) on AFC Pro Bowl roster.

And with the Pro Bowl being held in Miami how will the players get leid.??

All I know is that I probably will still watch the Pro Bowl from the comfort of my beautiful Tempe home, however, ONLY because I can for free and its either that or homework.

Regards,

Jake Fadden

---J

NFL Championship Weekend Picks

Hey Takers,

Sorry about the long lay off. But now I'm back like I forgot something. Here's a quick prediction on tomorrows AFC and NFC Championship games. Here we go...

AFC Championship: New York Jets @ Indianapolis Colts: I don't the Jets can dodge any more field goals (opposing teams have missed 5 FGs in 2 games, thanks Nate). At some point your luck has to run out and the Colts will not let them hang around like the CHARGERS did. I think Peyton Manning gets a chance at his 2nd Lombardi Trophy. 34-10 IND

NFC Championship: Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints: The Saints are tough to beat at the Superdome, but I think Favre and the Vikes can do it They have a ton of weapons on both sides of the ball. However, if WR/KR Percy Harvin doesn't play that will hurt the Vikes O dramatically. I still think Adrian Peterson will have a big day and a few uncharacteristic Drew Brees turnovers will keep the Saints Superbowl drought intact. 34-24 MIN

---J