I still wonder why they play the Pro bowl. The kickoff is Sunday in Hawaii. It's a nice perk for the players selected. It's a meaningless game with rule changes that enable high scores.
I think the entire process is flawed. Fans now have their input, in addition to players and coaches. Now that the Packers and Steelers are in the Super Bowl, the Pro Bowl roster must be adjusted to replace the players from those teams, in addition to those who cannot play due to injury.
Matt Cassell will be replacing Tom Brady as a result of his recent surgery. Eventually, players are selected based on being the last healthy body standing. The game is also flawed for the amount of players that get selected for each team.
I think the "All Pro" teams are more relevant and reflective of "all-star" play. Various news agencies, including UPI and AP, select their team based on position. There are no separate rosters for the AFC and NFC. Tom Brady was the unanimous selection for quarterback. Since no game is played, the rosters stay as they are.
Perhaps the biggest reason why the Pro Bowl still gets played is money. NFL Charities donates $100,000 to 19 different non-profits in Hawaii. That's a good reason, but the NFL owners could cut their own check if they desired.
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