Unhappy with play, Goodell considers eliminating Pro Bowl
NFL commissioner upset over fans' boos at this year's game
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
Goodell appeared on the "Mike and Mike in the Morning" radio show and voiced concerns about this year's Pro Bowl.
"I really didn't think that was the kind of football that we want demonstrating to our fans … the fans were actively booing in the stands. They didn't like what they were seeing," said Goodell.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers lashed out at his NFC teammates recently saying they "embarrassed themselves" with the effort they gave in the Pro Bowl.
"We're either going to have to improve the quality of what we're doing in the Pro Bowl or consider other changes or even considering eliminating the game if that's the kind of quality game we're going to provide," added Goodell.
The AFC defeated the NFC 59-41 in this year's Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu.
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