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Steve Young: Flag Football Could Revive Pro Bowl

2/6/2026

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Steve Young, NFL legend, discussed the Pro Bowl's decline as it shifted to flag football on The Dan Patrick Show.
He cited intense injuries from the traditional format that reduced players' enthusiasm.
Young argues growing global interest in flag football could revitalize the Pro Bowl's appeal.
He suggested the NFL may need to innovate marketing and scout talent internationally to reshape the Pro Bowl.

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Story summary

Steve Young, NFL legend, discussed the Pro Bowl's decline as it shifted to flag football on The Dan Patrick Show.
He cited intense injuries from the traditional format that reduced players' enthusiasm.
Young argues growing global interest in flag football could revitalize the Pro Bowl's appeal.
He suggested the NFL may need to innovate marketing and scout talent internationally to reshape the Pro Bowl.