Cam Newton tests positive for Covid, OUT Sunday v Chiefs UPDATE: Game postponed

[RobbRiddick]

Apparently Robert Kraft has also tested positive. He is currently at a top secret Chinese clinic where a 20 year old female doctor is attempting to "coax the virus out of his body" whatever that means 

[Saxum]

56 minutes ago, Nester said:

Chiefs have positive players now

 

Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta'amu had tested positive for COVID-19.

Who are the other players? Need at least one to make "players".

 

 

Chiefs' scout team quarterback, Ta'amu was responsible for playing the role of Newton in practice to get the Chiefs defense ready.

 

Maybe he got too ready?

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-quarterback-jordan-taamu-reportedly-tests-positive-for-covid-19-matchup-vs-patriots-rescheduled/

[Rumblinstumblin]

16 minutes ago, ProcessAccepted said:

I think a lot about how much it spreads is determined by how strictly teams adhere to their protocols inside their own buildings. I'm not sure that the Patriots history with respecting the rules will work out for them in this instance. Hopefully the rest of the league is reminded how quickly this thing can spread so proper precautions are taken and the seaso

 

People were getting cocky and careless. The Raiders charity event is a perfect example of people letting their guard down and putting the season at risk.

Of course Raiders rebelled, especially now that they are in LV instead of Oakland 😂

Edited October 3, 2020 by Rumblinstumblin

[BuffaninSarasota]

16 minutes ago, wjag said:

The what if scenarios are getting fascinating to contemplate.  

 

Not sure if fascinating is the feeling I'm getting......more like very concerned this whole thing may unravel and completely blow up = and the NFL as a much needed-diversion ceases to exist in 2020.

[frostbitmic]

2 hours ago, SCBills said:

...or the NFL adds a week 18.   So far, they’ve rescheduled within the 17 week schedule.  
 

If we get hit with a massive second wave and players are testing positive left and right, then sure, we’ve got problems, but for all we know... The Titans stop testing positive this weekend, we play them as scheduled Sunday, Pats/Chiefs follow the Falcons lead and isolate the player, play on Tuesday, and everyone starts to button up realizing how susceptible they are.  
 

NFL is not going to cancel when CFB is playing, and CFB has given ZERO indication that they are not going to be crowning a National Champion.  
 

 

Just a question... What happens when a team has had 3 or more games postponed ? ... Could happen

[Rumblinstumblin]

Wouldn't be surprised if they have to cancel or postpone the season when the Bills seem to be decent lol

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[frostbitmic]

Maybe they can hold the Super Bowl and the draft at the same time in the same city.

 

Early May would be awesome, lol

[YoloinOhio]

 

[Florida Bills Fanatic]

5 hours ago, Foxx said:

Stidham in?

I heard it would be Hoyer.

[stevewin]

If the Cheater video crew gets infected do the Cheaters demand an immediate pause for all games in their schedule?

Edited October 3, 2020 by stevewin

[ColoradoBills]

Just now, stevewin said:

If the Cheater video crew gets infected to the Cheaters demand an immediate pause for all games in their schedule?

 

Yes, I believe that was in the new CBA!

[Patrick Duffy]

3 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

That was an issue with one particular lab, as I recall 

Yes that's correct. Another poster mentioned it and I remembered. That had slipped my mind. I would assume they are not using that particular lab anymore, likely not anyway.

[whatdrought]

59 minutes ago, ProcessAccepted said:

I think a lot about how much it spreads is determined by how strictly teams adhere to their protocols inside their own buildings. I'm not sure that the Patriots history with respecting the rules will work out for them in this instance. Hopefully the rest of the league is reminded how quickly this thing can spread so proper precautions are taken and the season can carry on to a victorious conclusion for the Bills. 

 

People were getting cocky and careless. The Raiders charity event is a perfect example of people letting their guard down and putting the season at risk.

 

Meh, if anything the Patriots dog like devotion to winning will likely make them adhere to these rules. there's no competitive edge found in shirking these...

 

My Question is, would the Patriots sit on a positive test report for a day or so to make sure they didn't have to play without their QB?... Hm. 

[Dr.Mantis_Toboggan]

Idk why they didn’t just set up 4 bubbles with two divisions each, have those 8 teams play, take a two week bye to shuffle teams between the bubbles, play 8 more games, then enter a playoff bubble.

 

How many infections in the NBA and NHL bubbles?

 

Gonna really suck to lose out on the best season of Bills football since...ever possibly

[Patrick Duffy]

2 hours ago, scribo said:

Unfortunately, no. The NFL moved the Bears-Colts game from 1 to 4:25.

No way they make that the National game over Bills Raiders. I would hope not anyway, however nothing really surprises me at this point.

[John from Riverside]

[Steptide]

I didn't read all the replys, but they canceled the game because one person tested positive? 

[ColoradoBills]

1 minute ago, Steptide said:

I didn't read all the replys, but they canceled the game because one person tested positive? 

 

No the game is not cancelled.  It's postponed for 2 days (as of now) until they test the rest of the Pats* again to make sure they are not flying

any sick guys.

[TigerJ]

4 hours ago, RiotAct said:

Sorry if I’m dense... what does postponing the NE-KC game one or two days really do?  Is it a hedge in case even more players test positive?

I assume so.  Not sure what all the league protocols are, but if it were not going to end up as an isolated case, a couple days gives the chance for additional cases to pop up.  Should that happen, they'll have to do something else in the way of rescheduling.

[Jrb1979]

My question with this happening is what is the NFL doing different then MLB? I know at the beginning a few MLB teams had issues but have had no issues since.