While the numbers decreased, the Pro Bowl was still the second-highest rated All-Star Game for the major professional sports leagues.
"This is the most the NFL has ever profited in its entire life. This is a time, I think, where you can invest in some things...
"For once, I think the NFL tried to look at this from a prestige standpoint instead of a revenue standpoint. I think they were a little...
Omaha Productions will work directly with ESPN for content and ideas to shape the week for players, fans, and corporate sponsors of the NFL.
It will continue to be the week before Super Bowl festivities begin, and many in sports media had strong reactions to the news.
"The game just could not be less interesting."
“Mark Maske of The Washington Post reports the future of the Pro Bowl was discussed on Tuesday during the owners’ meetings in Atlanta.”
Esiason confirmed that the "cheap-ass jersey from back then" was real, but he didn't want it.
"Awful Announcing spoke with NASCAR SVP of Media and Productions Brian Herbst about why the time was right to tackle such a large endeavor."
"One of the biggest ratings changes for Sunday came in the way of cable news channels, as everyone searched for information and answers regarding Kobe Bryant."