Sunday's Probowl was definitely a good show between the best of the best in the NFL. As usual each year, A number of players didn't play for numerous reasons. Obviously, Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints probowlers that were going to the Superbowl didn't play in order to keep from injuring themselves a week before the big game.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre and San Diego Charger Kicker Nate Kaeding didn't play because of injuries sustained before hand. Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers didn't play either because he and his wife just had their 5th child on Saturday.
Some other players didn't play for personal reasons. But I will say I was personally happy to see some of the stand out players on the AFC side that did play were Charger players. It was also pretty cool to see Charger head coach Norv Turner as head coach of the AFC.
Vincent Jackson, Antonio Gates and Kassim Osgood were definitely representing in Miami for the Pro Bowl, stating their claim that they definitely belonged there.
What people may not understand is playing in a probowl can become the defining moment in a player's career. It can build confidence for that player to go on and build an illustrious career by showing fans, coaches, peers and owners that they are indeed great "talents" and need to be taken seriously.
Vincent Jackson caught a 48 Yard touchdown, Kassim Osgood caught an 18 Yard Reception and Antonio Gates did as only he could, be the best tight end in the NFL, catching 3 receptions for 29 yards.
To be real, this is the probowl, so to catch anything and gain yardage should be considered an honor, seeing as you are on the field with 10 other "League's Best players" from all over the team's individual conference.
Hopefully, the Bolts can take alot from this Probowl AFC victory and build confidence and maybe even finally get over the superbowl hump.
Great job fellas!
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