LORHAM PARK, N.J. â€" New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott thinks it shouldn't be NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's call to consider ending the Pro Bowl.
"The Pro Bowl was before his reign and will be after his reign, so it's not up to him, I believe, to cancel the Pro Bowl," Scott said. "It's tradition."
The NFL announced Wednesday that after a promise from players that the game will be more competitive, the NFL will hold the Pro Bowl in Honolulu next Jan. 27, a week before the Super Bowl. Goodell had previously said canceling the game was a possibility after the uninspired play of this year's 59-41 AFC victory.
"It's an all-star game," Scott said. "It's not about the game. It's about the festivities. It's about the fans being able to get close to the players and be there during the week to see the events they do. The game is just a cherry on top."
Scott added that the Pro Bowl is "part of the fabric of football" and even invited Goodell to wear a jersey and participate in the game if he's so concerned about the quality of play.
Scott also recently said he would prefer his son not play football, given the growing concerns about injuries in the sport. Some fans, media and even other players criticized Scott's stance.
"We all want certain things for our kids," Scott said. "Why can't I want mine to be president? Or a CEO, or own a football team? You should want the best for your kids."
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