Football Probowl = Big bag of poo - Page 5

ForeverChiefs58 · 01-25-2010, 07:04 AM

Surprised Mike Brown hasn't gotten a call.

I can't remember a Probowl ever having this less talent.

On a day of ridiculousness in New Orleans (at least for one of the teams), there was another bit of insanity on Sunday in Jacksonville.

Jaguars quarterback David Garrard received a phone call inviting him to play in the Pro Bowl.

Yes, David Garrard. With an 83.7 passer rating, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.

Garrard will be at the game, and he'll be playing in it.

Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union reports that the league will announce on Monday that Garrard will join the roster, taking the place of Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.

So it'll be an AFC South affair, with Matt Schaub of the Texans starting, and Vince Young of the Titans and Garrard backing him up.

Garrard was at least the seventh choice for a roster spot, after Manning, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, Schaub, and Young.

Garrard's addition to the game is proof positive that moving it to the weekend before the Super Bowl in an effort to make it more relevant has only made it less relevant.

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-25-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

The solution is easy:

The Conference that wins the PB gets the SB relocated to that city the next week.

Dumb. The logistics of not knowing the SB location until a week prior to the game is enough to rule this out. Additionally, you think players have conference pride? If the donks were in the SB then I'd want any Chief representative to the PB to throw the game so the donks play on the road.

blaise · 01-25-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I don't get it, were you joking when you wrote that post?

wild1 · 01-25-2010, 02:59 PM

Part of the attraction for the players was to take their families to Hawaii for a week, enjoy the festivities surrounding the game, and play in it as well. I doubt they care so much about playing in it now. Especially after any stars who would be playing in the Super Bowl are subtracted from the game.

Mile High Mania · 01-25-2010, 03:29 PM

Call me homer, but seriously... how does he get the call before Orton?

wild1 · 01-25-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Call me homer, but seriously... how does he get the call before Orton?

Similar passer ratings.. it's a good question.

Hydrae · 01-25-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Call me homer, but seriously... how does he get the call before Orton?

Same division as the player he is replacing?

Mile High Mania · 01-25-2010, 04:02 PM

It's just weird... Flacco and Orton had better completion percentages, better ratings, similar attempts per game, both had 6 more TDs and 2 more INTs...

Garrard lost 8 of 14 fumbles.
Orton lost 2 of 4 fumbles.
Flacco lost 2 of 8 fumbles.

Granted, I'm not saying either was monumentally better... but, I don't get how he was the next in the pecking order. The same for Young.

**dirk digler** · 01-25-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Call me homer, but seriously... how does he get the call before Orton?

homer

**DaFace** · 01-25-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Call me homer, but seriously... how does he get the call before Orton?

How hilarious would it have been if Kyle "Pro Bowl" Orton had lived up to his KnowMo-inspired nickname.

SDChiefs · 01-25-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

How hilarious would it have been if Kyle "Pro Bowl" Orton had lived up to his KnowMo-inspired nickname.

My head might explode at the thought of KnowMo being, even remotely accurate.

POND_OF_RED · 01-25-2010, 05:02 PM

You know the Pro Bowl has lost all of it's value when you have people thinking Kyle Orton deserves to go.

ForeverChiefs58 · 01-25-2010, 05:18 PM

. Yeah, maybe Cassel will go next!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-25-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Dumb. The logistics of not knowing the SB location until a week prior to the game is enough to rule this out. Additionally, you think players have conference pride? If the donks were in the SB then I'd want any Chief representative to the PB to throw the game so the donks play on the road.

Jesus ****ing Christ you people are dense.

ForeverChiefs58 · 01-25-2010, 05:27 PM

I use to really like the Probowl because I always would hope the players representing the Chiefs could try to recruit other probowl players that were set to be free agents and tell/threaten them to play for KC.

Hootie · 01-25-2010, 05:32 PM

I actually really like the fact the Pro Bowl is officially a part of Super Bowl weekend.

I think it's great.

01-25-2010, 07:04 AM
ForeverChiefs58 MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $2595326	Probowl = Big bag of poo Surprised Mike Brown hasn't gotten a call. I can't remember a Probowl ever having this less talent. On a day of ridiculousness in New Orleans (at least for one of the teams), there was another bit of insanity on Sunday in Jacksonville. Jaguars quarterback David Garrard received a phone call inviting him to play in the Pro Bowl. Yes, David Garrard. With an 83.7 passer rating, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Garrard will be at the game, and he'll be playing in it. Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union reports that the league will announce on Monday that Garrard will join the roster, taking the place of Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. So it'll be an AFC South affair, with Matt Schaub of the Texans starting, and Vince Young of the Titans and Garrard backing him up. Garrard was at least the seventh choice for a roster spot, after Manning, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer, Schaub, and Young. Garrard's addition to the game is proof positive that moving it to the weekend before the Super Bowl in an effort to make it more relevant has only made it less relevant.
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01-25-2010, 02:59 PM	#63
wild1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 31040 Casino cash: $10004900	Part of the attraction for the players was to take their families to Hawaii for a week, enjoy the festivities surrounding the game, and play in it as well. I doubt they care so much about playing in it now. Especially after any stars who would be playing in the Super Bowl are subtracted from the game.
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01-25-2010, 03:29 PM	#64
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3297229	Call me homer, but seriously... how does he get the call before Orton? __________________
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Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3297229	It's just weird... Flacco and Orton had better completion percentages, better ratings, similar attempts per game, both had 6 more TDs and 2 more INTs... Garrard lost 8 of 14 fumbles. Orton lost 2 of 4 fumbles. Flacco lost 2 of 8 fumbles. Granted, I'm not saying either was monumentally better... but, I don't get how he was the next in the pecking order. The same for Young. __________________
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POND_OF_RED The talking stonehead Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Blue Springs, MO Casino cash: $1353146	You know the Pro Bowl has lost all of it's value when you have people thinking Kyle Orton deserves to go.
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ForeverChiefs58 MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $2595326	. Yeah, maybe Cassel will go next!
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01-25-2010, 05:27 PM	#74
ForeverChiefs58 MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $2595326	I use to really like the Probowl because I always would hope the players representing the Chiefs could try to recruit other probowl players that were set to be free agents and tell/threaten them to play for KC.
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01-25-2010, 05:32 PM	#75
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	I actually really like the fact the Pro Bowl is officially a part of Super Bowl weekend. I think it's great.
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