PHOENIX — Following the success of the first Pro Bowl Games in Las Vegas last weekend, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday there’s “no going back” to the old format.
“There were 52,000 people there; paying customers that really enjoyed the experience,” Goodell said during a Super Bowl LVII news conference. “They wrapped their arms around this event, and I think the players really loved being there and their families. I think it was a great location for us. The Raiders’ facility was extraordinary, the (Allegiant) stadium is always the best of the best.”
The Pro Bowl Games were revamped from the traditional Pro Bowl format following players participating in the annual all-star game not giving full effort, largely due to not wanting to be injured. So the NFL added a flag football element following the recommendation of one of its stars and new non-football skills challenges to up the entertainment factor.
