After months of speculation, the NFL has actually made a drastic change in the Pro Bowl format. Instead of the usual schedule, week-long skill games and a ‘flag football game’ will be taking place.

The NFL will not be moving forward with its ‘Pro Bowl’ week from this season. To make the week more interesting and enjoyable for the fans and the players, the league has decided to shift to a new format. This upcoming season will see a week-long lineup of skill competitions and then a ‘Flag Football’ game on Sunday to conclude the event. The news came out from Rob Maaddi from the AP.

Now the fans have flooded the internet with their feelings about the change. Some fans feel it was a long time coming and is definitely the right move.

Even though there has been a steady increase in the number of skill competitions during the Pro Bowl week, there has been an effort to make the spectacle more watcher friendly. Even last year, the week leading to the Super Bowl saw the addition of the best catch competition. Both AFC and NFC wide receivers took part in the game.

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Tyreek Hill and Stefon Diggs represented the AFC while Justin Jefferson and cornerback Trevon Diggs represented the NFC. Both these pairs took turns creating catches using props and mixing different styles. It was a fun little segment for the fans and now we can look forward to more of it. And, even though Trevon Diggs is a cornerback, the NFC still won from sheer brilliance from the two.

Fans react to changes in the Pro Bowl

The return of skill competition is making many fans excited to see their favorite players step out of their element.

However, not every fan shares the same sentiment. Some disapprove of the new format, saying that the inclusion of Flag Football is just a letdown for the actual sport.

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One fan wrote, “…A skills combine and flag football? Are they wanting even less viewership?”

Peyton Manning’s contribution to the week

Peyton Manning will assume a central role in the planning and execution of the new Pro Bowl Game. He will be coaching the flag football game. And with his company, Omaha Productions, he will help in the programming and promotion of all the events scheduled in the week. The retired quarterback expressed his gratitude by saying, “I’m thankful I can continue to be part of the week.” 

It is certainly a positive when former players are finding ways to contribute even after they step off the field. Here’s to hoping that the NFL can actually pull it off and please the fans who just want an exciting celebration of the sport they cherish so much. Are you excited?

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