AFC Squad Stuggles To Find It's QB

With one of my more recent posts regarding the NFL Pro-Bowl, instead of attending and playing in the game, players are now beginning to pass on their chances, even after being named to the roster. This year's Pro-Bowl will be the game's first time it's being held in Miami, rather than the in Honolulu, Hawaii where it's been held the past 30 years. The 2010 Pro-Bowl will also be the first time the game will be played before the Superbowl. The players on teams still in the playoffs should get a free pass considering playing for the Lombardi Trophy is much more important than an exhibition game with little to no meaning, but the rest of the players should be honored to make the squad. But at the same time, you can't blame those who pass on the game given the possibility of injury. The game is a lot more different than other sports' All-Star games, given the contact and greater risk of injury, but never did I think the game would have as many dropouts as it's had already.

The AFC squad is having trouble with finding a starting Quarterback after a series of injuries and declined invitations by Philip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Palmer. All of whom passed on the chance, opening the window of opportunity for another potential candidate. As of Wednesday, Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young will now take the position and is slated to start the game for the AFC team. This year's duty will be Young's second Pro-Bowl appearance and first as a starter. Aside from Matt Schaub and Tom Brady, I think Young's the best possible choice, especially after helping the struggling Tennessee Titans improve to a .500 record of 8-8, after starting the season 0-6 behind veteran QB Kerry Collins.

What I would like to know, is why the game is being held before the Superbowl and why it's not in Hawaii. Could the economy be that screwed up that the league isn't willing to pay for plane tickets to and from Hawaii? The game was always a legitimate hit with the Hawaiian fans given they have no pro football team, or any other team for that matter. The city of Miami is already being awarded to host the Superbowl, but if the stadium is having trouble filling seats during Marlin games, what makes them think fans will sell-out a stadium to watch an exhibition football game?