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By James Brizuela
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There might not be two analysts more popular than Peyton and Eli Manning. The Manning brothers have created a media brand that has now turned into a monster.
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The brothers began their media dominance with the Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, which has drawn rave reviews. The brothers watch every Monday Night Football game and bring on guests to talk all things football — including other hilarious segments.
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Naturally, the pair also moved into becoming coaches for the Pro Bowl Games. Despite now being media darlings, the Manning brothers were both excellent quarterbacks before they retired. Now, they get another chance for their sibling rivalry to be showcased.
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Both Peyton and Eli reacted to being invited back to being head coaches for both conferences for the games.
"The Pro Bowl Games are all about having fun. It's always unpredictable, and we get to bring the fans into the action and see the NFL's biggest names compete. And the best part about this year's games is knowing that my AFC team is going to end Eli's two-year run of luck with the NFC," Peyton stated
"I love everything about the Pro Bowl Games. And getting to hear Peyton complain about losing every year makes it even better," Eli stated.
Naturally, the brothers took another opportunity to go for verbal jabs at one another for the Pro Bowl Games.
The Pro Bowl has evolved through the years. Though it was initially meant to showcase elite talent from both the AFC and NFC conferences, the Pro Bowl itself began to take a dip in popularity.
The NFL chose the Pro Bowl to be played the weekend before the Super Bowl, resulting in players having to miss the game due to playing in the championship or not participating due to the non-competitive nature of the game itself. However, the Pro Bowl Games have done something far better.
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The Pro Bowl Games took out the actual AFC vs NFC football game and replaced it with fun and entertaining games. Games such as dodgeball and flag football have now taken over. Though there are still skills competitions for receivers and quarterbacks, the games are now more about fun-filled skills than an actual football game.
The new format is perfect for two coaches like Peyton and Eli, who engage in trash-talking while hyping up their respective conferences.
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