The NFL created a new format for this year’s Pro Bowl, featuring a few game days and skills competitions culminating in a 7-on-7 flag football game to cap off the All-Star festivities.
But not everyone seemed happy with the change of pace as the rest of the NFL world prepares to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles meet in the Super Bowl. Los Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was one of those who criticized the format.
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AFC running back Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders walks to his spot for a group photo before an NFL Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium on February 4, 2023 in Las Vegas.
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«This is stupid,» Jacobs said, via The Athletic.
The star running back would follow in a tweet, saying «Man send us on vacation and call it a day.»
Buffalo Bills long snapper Reid Ferguson disagreed with Jacobs’ comment.
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Reid Ferguson of the Buffalo Bills stretches before a game against the Bengals at Paycor Stadium on January 2, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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«I don’t get your point here,» he tweeted about Jacobs’ comment. «You earned the right to go there, cash a Pro Bowl check, and you also knew what the Pro Bowl had become.
«If it’s so ‘stupid’, forget the Vegas weekend. Am I missing something?»
Jacobs earned his second Pro Bowl selection from his caretaker and it was the first time he was named to the First Team All-Pro team. He led the NFL with 1,653 rushing yards. He added 12 touchdowns on the ground as well.
Josh Jacobs of the Raiders warms up for the Kansas City Chiefs game at Allegiant Stadium on January 7, 2023 in Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas is ready for a change at the quarterback position this offseason. The team seemed ready to part ways with Derek Carr.