Why Do They Call It The Pro Bowl Anyway?
This comic was made by Draw Play alternate Sam Greszes. David Rappoccio was initially selected as the author for the Pro Bowl comic, but declined the invitation. Sam Greszes receives authorship duty as alternate artist. Official statement from David Rappoccio:
It is always an honor to be selected to draw the Pro Bowl, but unfortunately I must decline the invitation. It is wonderful to be recognized by my peers as deserving of drawing the pro bowl. The Pro Bowl falls during an inconvenient time for me, and I am unable to attend. I have other business to attend to this weekend, like doing my laundry. I wish nothing but the best for the nobody who replaces me.
-Draw Play Dave
Sam Greszes is actually 3rd alternate, replacing Spilly, who has also declined the invitation to draw the Pro Bowl. Official Statement from Spilly:
When I heard I was selected to draw the Pro Bowl, the first thing that came to mind was “lol fuck off”. I stand by my statement.
I find it weird that on occasion when defending a players ability to rival fans, we all regularly state “Well he made the Pro Bowl last year”, yet we constantly mock the Pro Bowl for being a glorified practice game (which it is).
Being in the UK, I have never once thought “I need to stay up incredibly late tonight so I can watch the Pro Bowl”. The Pro Bowl is for the players, its for them to have a laugh, play a game with no consequence, wind down, and do all of it at the NFL’s expense.
Ever heard Joe Buck say during regular season “This guy has it all, his Pro Bowl performance was incredible”. No? There’s a reason for that.
Well, it´s not about playing in the Pro Bowl, it´s about being selected for it. But even that is questionable at best.
Its like asking all your friends to vote for you to get you an all expenses paid trip to Tampa.
It was more significant when it was a trip to Honolulu. People actually want to go there, unlike Florida.
Nice comic, Sam Gresesesesesesezeses
It’s gonna be below zero pretty much the entire weekend so I’ll stay inside thanks.
Still won’t watch the Pro Bowl though
This is amazing
Absolutely! I love that we get statements from those who were suppose to be here. That feels so authentic. I feel like I’m actually at the Pro Bowl.
The Pro Bowl is garbage, but the Skills Competition is amazing.
So who’s the second alternate?
I’m assuming Dave meant the third choice, not third alternate. But I’d like to think Dave asked his wife first and she told him to get lost.
I’m hoping Tucker doesn’t get to Pro Bowl this year. Why? Having an All Pro mark next to a season in pro football reference page without Pro Bowl asterisk is rare, even if it is somewhat more common with special team players. Also Kelce has a shot to have that back to back.
Also what is your thought on Yahoo Sports attempting to push some kid’s science project as a “proof” that Brady cheated? It felt like too many people have taken the message of Black Eyed Pea’s song to heart, you know the one.
After finally reading the article (previously having ignored it on the basis of it being a silly meme), I’m pretty sure the reason Yahoo ran that story is because the kid in question is extremely funny.
“If you could share a message with Tom Brady what would you say to him?”
“Gimme some of your money, you don’t deserve it.”
I don’t care who you root for, this is gold.
I can picture that scene with Cuba Gooding Jr.
Only way to make the pro bowl interesting is to do a fantasy competition which is surely just going to frustrate you but at least you have a reason to scream at the tv
I wonder if the next comic will be about Witten breaking a Pro Bowl MVP trophy.
Will the next comic be about how the saints and their fans just won’t let the missed call go? I mean, at first I could understand it, but a week later it’s just pathetic at this point. You have Benjamin Watson and cam Jordan wearing the shirts mocking the refs, and Michael Thomas (4 rec for 36 yds, #CANTGUARDMIKE) trying to troll Goodell on twitter. When will they realize no one feels bad for them after what happened in ‘09?