Earl Thomas withdrawing himself from pro bowl game

[Seanhawk]

Good. I hope Russ, Tyler, Wagner, and Sherm do the same. And anyone else I may have forgotten.

 

[UK_Seahawk]

Turn the Pro-Bowl into a skills competition.

I rather watch a pass, punt and kick competition of Pro-Bowl players than the game itself.

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[HommyHawk]

They should have every selected player sponsor an active duty or vet who plays in the game for them.It could be flag or live leave it up to the dod to decide.The armed forces pro bowl.No injuries for the players and who doesn't love our troops? Everyone wins

 

[Largent80]

He was the last person to leave the locker room and was in fact fully dressed in uniform in the empty locker room.

Stupid game the pro bowl, I would rather pull weeds than watch it.

 

[Greenhell]

He was the last person to leave the locker room and was in fact fully dressed in uniform in the empty locker room.

Stupid game the pro bowl, I would rather pull weeds than watch it.

If by pulling weeds you mean drinking beer then yes.

 

[Bobblehead]

For some reason, I thought if Kam was hurt, he would let you know about it.
Still, I agree, I don't think Kam, or Thomas was playing 100 percent, you might add Wags in their as well.

 

[samwize77]

If I were the players I'd decline also. They've played a lot of tough football the last 2 years. Its time to rest both mentally and physically. No real upside anymore.

 

[Scottemojo]

I think it is embarrassing for the NFL.

Baseball is the only all star game that translates to good play.

 

[Sign37now]

Smart. I have no doubt ET was playing less than 100% all season long. Who knows what percentage actually? Like Kam, he didn't look like his normal self and the recovering injuries had to be the main reason for that. Good call, enjoy the added rest this off-season as you won't have as much next year.

That Avatar is ridiculous Aros...Perhaps the greatest pooper I have ever seen..

Oh yeah, Pro Bowl..Lame and even lamer after putting it BEFORE the SB.

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

Turn the Pro-Bowl into a skills competition.

I rather watch a pass, punt and kick competition of Pro-Bowl players than the game itself.

Then a fun game of flag football...

This

 

[tom sawyer]

I won't watch any probowl with or without Hawks.

 

[rideaducati]

The shoulder is still not right? More surgery?

The pro bowl is a waste of time - and more $ for the NFL - we have smart players and more and more, all is a stage and we are miserly discontent players.

More to life than football - we all know that. I hope.

*Edited for accuracy and, well, late night spelling.

Try again.

 

[IndyHawk]

The Pro Bowl is weak.The last one I watched had Barry Sanders in it(his final one) and it was so boring.I told myself never again will I watch another.The All Star game is not as bad but not that good either.NBA -I dunno many who even play anymore (stopped watching years ago) but remember those uniforms from past(meh)Do they have a hockey one?HA I can watch the Blackhawks instead anytime.

 

[djb28]

I understand it is for the players who have been honored. but really, It sucks.

 

[pmedic920]

Look here.
The prow bowl has become a huge joke.
Getting the vote is what really matters.
I'm sure the players and families that get to go have a "fun" time but as far as the game it's self goes, it usually sucks.
Doesn't bother me a bit if any of our guys actually play or not.
I'm happy that ET has decided that he has better things to do, whatever they are.

 

[HawKnPeppa]

Smart. I have no doubt ET was playing less than 100% all season long. Who knows what percentage actually? Like Kam, he didn't look like his normal self and the recovering injuries had to be the main reason for that. Good call, enjoy the added rest this off-season as you won't have as much next year.

I have a sneaky feeling that Kam will finally go under the knife for his knee. He's put that off for a long time...plus I'm sure he still feels underpaid. ukeface:

 

[dogorama]

It's the same as everything, don't watch it, they won't play it.

 

[Hawks46]

The shoulder is still not right? More surgery?

He had a very restrictive brace on his shoulder all year. Thomas was on record as not liking wearing it, as he felt he couldn't high point the ball very well with it on.

Maybe he's just trying to get right so he doesn't have to wear it next year.

 

[Harley CVO]

Bring back the Lingerie Bowl

 

[dino26]

So ET has pulled out of the Pro Bowl have any Hawks confirmed their attendance yet?