In the holiday season, there's much of "It's the thought that counts" thrown around. Sometimes warranted, other times, it's just the right thing to say. However, today's Pro Bowl results shows how much fans did care.
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Sure, most "all star" games are popularity contests. And none more than the NFL's Pro Bowl, as starters bow out unless they really, really can't afford a Hawaiian vacation on their million dollar contracts, unlike the PGA's Rory Sabbatini.
But for once in a very long time, I will try to watch the game. I hope the NFC starts the defensive game with 10 men on the field, just like the Redskins did back on December 2nd against the Bills. This is an appropriate way to honor a great player. It appears that he did try to avoid the bad paths that could befall a young NFL player. From what we now know, that night, he was only guilty of being rich and at home.
I'm sure the first NFC defensive back who just missed the Pro Bowl roster won't be too upset given the circumstances.
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