The NFL has played a post season All-Star game since 1938. The latest Pro Bowl version was played yesterday in Hawaii with the AFC beating the NFC 59-41.
The game is always a high scoring affair because of rule changes. They allow intentional grounding and prohibit offensive line motion. Teams cannot put three receivers on one side. Defense must be a 4-3. No blitzes allowed or rushing the kicker at any time.
Critics claim that the game is more like touch football. They might be right, but that is the only way it can be played. There is always a risk of injuries.
There are no incentives to actually play a game. Members of the winning game get $50,000 each ,while the other teams gets$25,000. In recent years, the game has bounced back and forth from Hawaii and other sites.
It's considered a great honor to be selected for this game, but not every player wants to attend after the season is over. Tom Brady has begged out in the past because of injuries. The playing of the Super Bowl eliminates players from the Giants and Pats.
Overall, the game does a reasonable television rating. In spite of its controversy, this game would never be played if the NFL was losing money. They are too good at making it.
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