Say What?

It's true of everyone and too often true of football players but people really need to think a little more before speaking. New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott criticized Commissioner Roger Goodell for his criticism of the effort put forth in recent Pro Bowls. Scott must not have watched this past Pro Bowl. The effort was pathetic. I'm on the short list of fans of the game. It's a fun event to close out the season. Except for Adrian Peterson who only knows one speed, it's a casual game. Still, this last one went way beyond that. You see more energy in a pregame walk through. I understand that no one wants to get hurt but at least show the effort that most expect to see in a preseason game. The fans that pay to see the game deserve at least that. I can't even recall an injury that amounted to anything in one of these game. There's a balance between puttting on a respectable show and playing it safe. The players know where that balance lies. This last game was a joke and deserving of criticism from everyone, including the Commissioner. Scott said that Goodell should suit up and play before he criticizes the game. The Commissioner could have walked onto the field in shorts and an Hawaiian shirt with little fear of a real shot in that last Pro Bowl. Anyone could see that and Scott should have known it. Maybe he was just pissy because he hasn't been selected to one of the games in a while.