Pro Bowl: 5 ways to make the NFL All-Star game fun again

5 ways to make the NFL Pro Bowl fun again

Jan 26, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; General overall view of Camping World Stadium exterior. The facility, formerly known as the Orlando Stadium, the Citrus Bowl and the Tangerine Bowl, will play host to the 2017 Pro Bowl between the AFC and the NFC on Jan 29, 2017. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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No. 4: Make the Pro Bowl a Madden Tournament

What’s the knock on the Millennial generation these days? They play on their smartphones and high-tech devices all day, right?

Hey, if gaming is a part of that, why not embrace the idea of turning a failing exhibition-football game into a different kind of tournament?

That’s right, Pro Bowlers. You won’t be donning pads or helmets on game day. You’ll be loosening up your thumbs and fingers in preparation for an all-out Madden NFL 18 tournament.

Fans could tune into the tournament and watch the action like how the league broadcasts highlights and real-time scoring on NFL Network’s NFL Red Zone.

What you’d have is NFC stars facing off against each other, while the AFC stars do the same.

The winner for each conference would square off for the ultimate Madden prize.

Heck, this would be more interesting to watch.