JGMcD2 Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 20 minutes ago, TBBills said: Then those players who want the NFLPA to get involved don't need to play this season. The NFLPA ruined everything with their demands. Every player wants the NFLPA to get involved. They’re all members of the NFLPA, otherwise they have no bargaining power. They legitimately pay dues each year to be members of the union. The NFLPA did their job. They exist to represent the players in matters concerning wages, hours and working conditions, as well as to protect their rights as professional football players. 2 1 1
nucci Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, TheProcess said: Never understood why this wasn’t mandatory as part of the protocol. The name of the COVID game has been testing, mask wearing, and social distancing. Collectively, they’ve only been good at and consistent with 1 out of 3. doesn't actually playing the game destroy all this....everyone is worried about the post game handshakes but not the game itself?
TBBills Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Gene1973 said: It's possible the Bills are the only team who benefits from a forfeiture. So b/c the whole league is going through this it makes the Bills Illegitimate.... You been doing this the whole time and the pattern is starting to show. 1 minute ago, nucci said: doesn't actually playing the game destroy all this....everyone is worried about the post game handshakes but not the game itself? Post game handshakes are coupled with very close talking.... Gilmore only time he was near Mahomes was the post game handshake and close talk... Edited October 7, 2020 by TBBills
nucci Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, TBBills said: Post game handshakes are coupled with very close talking.... Gilmore only time he was near Mahomes was the post game handshake and close talk... the linemen are also very close and yelling and talking during every play Edited October 7, 2020 by nucci
TBBills Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, nucci said: the linemen are also very close and yelling and talking during every play Not really the same thing, one thing can be prevented and the other cannot.... Gilmore being that close to Mahomes should never have happened and was preventable. 2
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, nucci said: doesn't actually playing the game destroy all this....everyone is worried about the post game handshakes but not the game itself? I apologize for linking the same article repetitively and would welcome a better source for the basis of NFL rules. The assumption under which NFL games are being played is that the contacts during the game are too short to constitute "close contacts": "On a football field, you’re not going to have close contact, because the average football play lasts about six seconds." 6 seconds x 60 plays is 6 minutes. The same would apply to the usually-brief post-game bro hugs and handshakes, but the argument there is they're unnecessary to play the game.
TBBills Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, Gene1973 said: And spitting, and bleeding, and... Yet none of them tested positive but Gilmore who never once got near Mahomes the whole game was close to him after the game.... something that could have been easily prevented.
nucci Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said: I apologize for linking the same article repetitively and would welcome a better source for the basis of NFL rules. The assumption under which NFL games are being played is that the contacts during the game are too short to constitute "close contacts": "On a football field, you’re not going to have close contact, because the average football play lasts about six seconds." The same would apply to the usually-brief post-game bro hugs and handshakes, but the argument there is they're unnecessary to play the game. understood but just because the play is over doesn't mean the close contact is
TBBills Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, Gene1973 said: He was negative at that time according to the protocols... Yes and it wouldnt have mattered to Mahomes except after the game... you understand yet?
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 One thing I haven't read about at all, with all the Covid restrictions being imposed on teams, one thing I was wondering about. Typically each team sends a couple of coaches/scouts to attend the game of the following weeks opponent. For example under normal times, Tenn would have been at this weeks Buffalo game and The Bills would have been at the Pitt-Tenn game scouting and filming the Titans. I haven't read anything if teams are still allowed to do this or not. Considering how restrictive they are being with even announcers wouldn't be surprised if no longer allowed. Are press even allowed to travel on team plane to road games or are they on there own to get to game site?
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, nucci said: understood but just because the play is over doesn't mean the close contact is I get it, I'm just explaining the NFL's infection control thinking. Whether or not I agree is "beyond the scope" here.
Mango Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 I wish the league would come out ASAP about a decision on this game. I think we can all agree Sunday seems like chances are slim to none. The NFL needs to come out and say difinitively what is happening. So Goodell either says: -We will try and move the Titans game to Monday. We are moving the Buffalo/KC game to Sunday to allow everybody to prepare and schedule properly. or -We are cancelling the Titans/Bills game entirely for the time being and will attempt to make that game up at the end of the season. Buffalo vs. KC will go on as scheduled on Thursday. You gotta give these players some structure and answers to help keep the league grounded. This has to be a nightmare as a player. McD said it was difficult to focus on the Raiders game because of the Titans testing. Now we are actually playing the Titans, and we don't even know when or if they are playing as they keep testing positive. Then we don't know our game after that. It is wild. The league should hand out a Covid award at the end of the year to the team who managed it the best. If the Bills get through murderers row of covid teams without an incident, we are a shoe in. Raiders- They have basically been trying to get Covid, and it is a miracle they have not. They are the NFL version of college COVID parties Titans- Largest Covid hot spot at the moment. KC- Positive tests. Gilmore breathed on Mahomes last week. They also play the Raiders this week. Jets- ... Pats- Cam and Gilmore. 2
TBBills Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) Just now, Gene1973 said: Per the protocols, Gilmore was clean. 20/20 hindsight is useless. If we're saying don't allow the handshakes and hugs after games, dunno... Maybe just don't play any games then if a "clean" player is not really clean. ok you don't get it.... All I needed to know. Keep rooting for the Bills to lose. Edited October 7, 2020 by TBBills
nucci Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I get it, I'm just explaining the NFL's infection control thinking. Whether or not I agree is "beyond the scope" here. ahhh, ok. Thanks Edited October 7, 2020 by nucci
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, TBBills said: Yes and it wouldnt have mattered to Mahomes except after the game... you understand yet? The odds of contracting COVID from that exposure is just so astronomical. 1
GETTOTHE50 Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) Not surprised by Goodells lack of decision making or leadership on this. He was been a ***** commission for quite some time. there had to be bubbles, extra bye weeks incorporated, or something..ANYTHING to prevent the worst from happening. yet he’s winging it. He sucks Edited October 7, 2020 by GETTOTHE50 1
BuffalOhio Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 2 hours ago, wiseman3 said: Why is it so hard to play the Titans on Monday or Tuesday, then move the chiefs to Saturday or Sunday? That seems like an incredibly easy fix, as long as all other tests are negative MONEY. League wants Chiefs at Bill on Thursday Night. Period.
SectionC3 Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: The odds of contracting COVID from that exposure is just so astronomical. I think recent events and outbreaks have taught us that it probably isn’t. The NFL cannot let these guys socialize like this after games. It’s just a bad plan. 2
TBBills Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: The odds of contracting COVID from that exposure is just so astronomical. The odds are non existent if they dont even go near each other at the end of the game. Edited October 7, 2020 by TBBills 2
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, GETTOTHE50 said: Not surprised by Goodells lack of decision or leadership on this. He was been a ***** commission for quite some time. there had to be bubbles, extra bye weeks incorporated, or something..ANYTHING to prevent the worse from happening. yet he’s winging it. He sucks He's not. He implemented protocols that have been relatively successful, all the things considered. He then left himself flexibility to adapt to challenges as they arise. He has actually done a phenomenal job so far.
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