Buddo Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 While undoubtedly many of the NFL players are very fit, areas where they aren't so much, are on both lines. Look at how much weight guys who have recently retired, shed with ease. The assumption that NFL players will all be ok if infected, is very much just an assumption, and is based upon the fallacy that they are both young nd fully fit. Young yet, fully fit, not really. Again, the majority will be, but guys on the lines put on weight deliberately, and are quite likely to be considered obese. Obesity being a condition that doesn't match up particularly favourably with covid-19. Just about every coaching staff will have guys on it who can be considered 'high risk' through age or other conditions. I wonder how many people have to die before risks become unacceptable. 1
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 7 hours ago, KzooMike said: I saw this, not a death nail, but the writing is on the wall. In order for the NFL to play, they will have to take an open position on players getting infected. That is to say, they will do everything possible to prevent it, but the language they use and approach they take has to be in acceptance that some if not all teams will deal with it. Since the rest of the business world is dealing with similar issues, perhaps not as challenging, but in some sectors, perhaps even more so, I think the NFL will let it ride. If somebody dies, which is possible, if not probable, even at a low fatality rate, lord knows what happens, but again, is this much different than the challenges many Americans face returning to work? Countless employees across the country are working for peanuts and no more protected than the players would be. It’s going to get interesting. I agree with you, but wonder what the plan is if a large portion of a team becomes infected once games start? Will they forfeit the game or shut it all down? Also, for future reference it’s death knell.
machine gun kelly Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 That’s funny Chevy (death knell), but it’s being discussed to increase the practice squads. I don’t think they even know what is the answer. It’s most likely they will proceed as they will take a financial hit as it is with no or little fans in the seats, so I’m expecting a number of quarantined players.
Seasons1992 Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 42 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: Is anyone going to point out how sports are back up and running in the rest of the world? Our bungling of the whole Covid-19 situation will be to blame if we have no football in the fall. Shhhhhh, don't get banned on political reasons! 1 1
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 7 hours ago, I am the egg man said: MLB has grown stale. MLB has been surpassed by the NFL, NBA, NCAA FB & BB and golf, they don't realize they're boring. Yeah, I’m not sure there are a lot of folks out there worried about MLB season being canceled. Yet with all the squabbling between MLB management and players, they seem to think they’re the biggest act in town. It’s the possibility of cancelation of the NFL season that has pretty much all of America panicking.
PromoTheRobot Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 7 hours ago, DBilz2500 said: Not going to shut down a 15 billion dollar industry for a flu virus. Just not gonna happen. They’ll handle positive cases and move on. Okay Dr. Fauci.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 8 hours ago, major said: With 23 Clemson players & 13 Texas players testing positive, I think we have our answer: no football this year in college or pro. Let’s hope 30 for 30 has some great documentaries lined up? with so many Clemson players testing positive now Pre-season, they will have a competitive advantage once the season starts.
JaCrispy Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, major said: With 23 Clemson players & 13 Texas players testing positive, I think we have our answer: no football this year in college or pro. Let’s hope 30 for 30 has some great documentaries lined up? The solution here is obvious- we just need to stop testing...that way no one will get the virus and we will be able to have a season... Edited June 20, 2020 by JaCrispy 2
Adam727 Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 My guess has been the only way we are likely to have NFL football is if they put all NFL players, families, coaches, refs, trainers, etc into a group quarantine a few weeks before the season starts and everyone has to stay quarantined until the season is over. I don't know if that's possible, but for the amount of money at stake I'm surprised they didn't at least look into this. If one player gets sick (which will happen) there's a fair chance a good percentage of that team gets sick. What happens then? If a center gets sick the entire offensive line and QB are out for a month? What happens when the first player gets hospitalized or worse? IMO the NFL would have needed to take steps that they aren't going to take to have a normal season. I really hope I'm over thinking this because it would really suck to lose NFL football this year, especially since this is the first year since the 90s where I can say without being a homer that the Bills are the best team in the AFCE. Hopefully somehow the season just gets postponed/shortened and not cancelled entirely. But I'd be really surprised if we get a 16 week season on schedule.
atlbillsfan1975 Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) This is going to turn into another pro and con Covid thread. A bunch of people acting like they are right and stick their heals in the dirt. Why the mods let these stay on the main page is beyond me. Covid 19 has turned into talking about Religion Politics Abortion. Everyone has an opinion and it does nothing to change anyone’s else’s. Edited June 20, 2020 by atlbillsfan1975 1
Kirby Jackson Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 37 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: This is going to turn into another pro and con Covid thread. A bunch of people acting like they are right and stick their heals in the dirt. Why the mods let these stay on the main page is besides me. Covid 19 has turned into talking about Religion Politics Abortion. Everyone has an opinion and it does nothing to change anyone’s else’s. The tricky part is that sports and covid/social activism are so intertwined right now. They can’t operate independently of one another. These issues can actually prevent these leagues from playing.
Penfield45 Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 9 hours ago, DBilz2500 said: Not going to shut down a 15 billion dollar industry for a flu virus. Just not gonna happen. They’ll handle positive cases and move on. calling it a "flu virus" is pretty disrespectful to all the Americans and people around the world who have lost loved ones from it. 1 4
The Dean Posted June 20, 2020 Author Posted June 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: Is anyone going to point out how sports are back up and running in the rest of the world? Our bungling of the whole Covid-19 situation will be to blame if we have no football in the fall. Spot on. But the leadership in the country and in many states seem to have the lack of comprehension and vision as the poster below. 3 hours ago, mannc said: And yet no reports that even one of them is seriously ill, and none likely to be, given their ages. Why is this even a story? We have lost our damn minds. Highly INFECTIOUS disease. The health risks are not to the players alone. And even if they were, your lack of understanding of what can happen (yes, even to younger seemingly healthy individuals) suggests you are avoiding any legitimate medical news sources. Try Hapless's Covid 19 Information thread in Off The Wall. 1 2
Orlando Buffalo Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 Baseball is not having a season at all so I am not surprised by this move, it lets the owners save money and eliminate their risk of being the reason for infection.
ALF Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 We won't know till the end of August what will happen to the NFL season. 1
mannc Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, The Dean said: Highly INFECTIOUS disease. The health risks are not to the players alone. And even if they were, your lack of understanding of what can happen (yes, even to younger seemingly healthy individuals) suggests you are avoiding any legitimate medical news sources. Try Hapless's Covid 19 Information thread in Off The Wall. The players who test positive will no doubt quarantine for a week or two to avoid infecting others, just like someone with the flu would be expected to stay home. BFD. Furthermore, the evidence that non-symptomatic people (esp. young people) are major spreaders of the disease is weak at best. Finally, the vast majority of college coaches and trainers are also in age categories where the virus poses less risk than things like accidental drowning or being struck by lightning. What was your point? No football this year? GTFOOH!
Penfield45 Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: This is going to turn into another pro and con Covid thread. A bunch of people acting like they are right and stick their heals in the dirt. Why the mods let these stay on the main page is besides me. Covid 19 has turned into talking about Religion Politics Abortion. Everyone has an opinion and it does nothing to change anyone’s else’s. there is only one group of people who turn it into a political discussion lol the same group of people that think wearing a mask is "un-american" and against their "human rights". the same people who were out protesting because the minorities who cut hair and do their nails needed to go back to work the rest of us are listening to what the government is saying and helping stop the spread and protect our elders. 1 1
WhoTom Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 10 hours ago, Bferra13 said: I cant take someone seriously when they say baseball is more boring than golf. Dont get me wrong, some of the big tourneys are cool. But other than that, no thanks. I doubt golf is ever going to take over baseball in revenue. Literally, PGA is not in the same stratosphere as the other leagues you mentioned there. Commercials for ED medications say, "See our ad in Golf Digest magazine." That's everything you need to know about how exciting golf is.
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 Everybody needs to chill. There is too much money involved to put an end to the season. The players, TV networks, and owners want it to happen and it will. There may be a few players that are afraid to participate and they will sit out. For well conditioned athletes that don't have some serious preexisting health condition, many experts believe that there is very little risk involved. Listening to players who have already had the virus, they all seemed to liken it to a moderate cold. Every time I read an article about players from various teams that are working out together, it solidifies my opinion that the players want to play and they will play. Players know they have a career clock and it is running toward zero. They don't want to lose a year of that career time and more importantly the earnings that go along with it. Nobody needs to convince me that the owners want to play and make money. That is a given. For those of us that are afraid of getting seriously ill, we should continue to self quarantine, avoid risky behavior, practice good hygiene. social distance, and use masks as appropriate. People need to manage their actions for themselves.
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