The Baltimore Ravens have an NFL record 13 players invited to the 2020 Pro Bowl. Yet, even with so many Ravens on the roster, the idea of watching the game seems a pretty tough slog to get through. While it’s a huge achievement for the players themselves and a nice recognition of their efforts during the season, it’s not exactly the greatest football for fans.
One of the top reasons for it being a snooze-fest of a game is because they tend to not be very competitive. The final outcome doesn’t really mean very much to the players themselves, even though there is some mild difference in payment between the winning and losing teams.
So, what could make the Pro Bowl more exciting for fans and turn it into a must-see event? I take a look at a few changes the NFL could do that would make me want to watch it at least.
New camera angles:
Anyone that has played a video game or watched football on television has probably wanted to see things through the eyes of the players.
What is it actually like to be the quarterback and throw a 65-yard touchdown? How cool is it to be a linebacker and blow up a running back at the line of scrimmage? What about a cornerback making a break on the ball to nab an interception? These are all things the majority of football fans will never personally experience, so why not give it to them?
Camera technology has come a long way, even over the last 10 years. They’re lighter but can still shoot 4k footage at a fraction of the size of the handheld cameras of my youth. Helmet-mounted cameras are a regular thing for action sports and it seems like an obvious addition in a game that is all about fan enjoyment.