Pro Bowl Selection to Possibly Take on Reality TV Show Feel (and How They Could Do It)

The Pro Bowl sucks.

That is one statement that many would say is irrefutable. That's not just bloggers looking to complain about something saying it, but fans, analysts, reporters, and heck--many of the players themselves! Shoot--last year the most intense action was in the stands!



It's kind of shame to see the game come to this. It was once a pretty entertaining game (although it has been awhile since that was the case). Players used to actually try; most of them that is and not just a select few. That has not been the case in recent years prompting discussion that the NFL may do away with the annual game.

However, there may be a solution--a draft.

Rumor has it that the NFL is thinking about doing something similar to the NHL and having a 'draft' in which the designated captains (I'm going to assume that it will be the top vote getter(s) for each conference) will get to pick their team just like a draft; like when kids pick teams on the playground.

The NHL started having a 'draft' for their all-star game during the 2010-11 season. Captains for each squad had a pool of players chosen via fan vote and the NHL operations department.

I don't know if this is how the NHL did it, but it sounds like there would still be a rather large number of players recognized as 'all-stars' but then a select number would actually be chosen to play in the game.

There is even talk that the league and NFLPA is talking about devising some sort of reality show format for the selection process in order to maximize the entertainment potential of the whole Pro Bowl process.

I can see it now...

• Rather than ask players if they 'accept this rose' like the Bachelor they can say 'will you accept this football?'
• Or if they want to do it like Rock of Love or any of the other VH1 dating shows "Will you accept this helmet and protect my blindside?"
• Offensive lineman should do a Survivor style eating challenge; the players that eat the most sea slugs and duck embryos are in.
• Kickers should be made to wear the Big Brother unitard; no reason. Just because.
• Players not picked will get to compete in a veto competition for a right to stay.
• The chick from the Millionaire Matchmaker will assist the captains with picking the right wide receivers.
• Running backs will be chosen according to who is able to complete the 'Wipeout' course the fastest (with extra points given to whomever successfully crosses the Big Balls).
• Players will have to party with "the Situation" at least once; bonus points to those that punch him every time he shows off his abs.
• Uniforms will be designed by the contestants of that Jessica Simpson fashion show.
• Sack celebrations will include the QBs torch being snuffed out.
•  All entrance music will be sung by rejected American Idol contestants coached by William Hung.
• Jillian Michaels will be a guest referee; instead of throwing flags she'll get in their faces and make them run sprints carrying her on their back.
• Defenders can wipe a score off the board by finding the hidden immunity idol on the field.
• Confessionals at practice and on the sideline during the game; you know, for one players want to share how they are feeling.
• The biggest loser is actually going to be the biggest loser.