I contend that it does not.  Don't get me wrong, I like to watch my favorite players get recognized as the best at their position but making them play an extra game after a full season and, in many cases, several post-season games is just asking for trouble.  Football is a demanding sport as it is.  Why put your best players in harm's way one more time as a recognition of how good they are?  extra games are just more opportunities for players to injure themselves.  Let us not forget Drew Brees dislocating his elbow last year.  He was lucky that the injury did not negatively effect his off season but what if he had re-injured his shoulder...  It seems like too much of a risk.  Why not some type of ceremony that recognizes the players and their contributions to their respective teams?  Being elected to the Pro Bowl is obviously the real honor, not playing in the game.  If the game were the only reason you would not have Tom Brady and Randy Moss opting not to play.

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