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Jon Heath

Russell Wilson gave Roger Goodell idea for NFL’s flag football Pro Bowl

The NFL “reimagined” the Pro Bowl this year and renamed it the “Pro Bowl Games” to include skills competitions and three flag football games instead of the traditional “tackle” game that had morphed into being a two-hand touch game.

The league got Peyton Manning (AFC) and Eli Manning (NFC) involved to make the games more entertaining — and it worked, as the Pro Bowl drew solid television ratings and players seemed to enjoy themselves.

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