The Pro Bowl has become a caricature of itself in recent years.
In decades gone by (1951 to ’94), rosters were determined exclusively by players and coaches, and getting into the game was a huge honor. It meant being one of the best in the sport, and for years, it also meant a free trip for the players and their families to Honolulu. For the past 30 years, when fans were included in the voting process, the game has become meaningless, with a glorified scrimmage and no tackling. Last season, a staggering 104 players were named to the Pro Bowl, including Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who threw seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions as a rookie.
