Mortensen: Cole Beasley facing fines of over $100K over COVID protocol violations

[716er]

Just now, HamSandwhich said:

Its not?  Are you sure?  

 

https://www.nfl.com/playerhealthandsafety/health-and-wellness/covid-19/nfl-nflpa-covid-19-protocols-for-the-2021-regular-season

 

lmk where it says you're fined for complaining about the rules.

[716er]

Just now, HamSandwhich said:

Do you think that they may tighten the screws a little tighter for someone who speaks out compared to someone who keeps quiet about it?  Now be honest about it! 

 

If they did he'd have been fined more than 100k considering not wearing a mask one time cost him 14k.

[UKBillFan]

3 minutes ago, HamSandwhich said:

There are two things that drive me nuts and should everybody who lives in a liberal society.  When people assume things based on vague information and then act like they know exactly what happened when they have no earthly idea and then vigorously defend that standpoint to no end as if they know.  The other is a feeling of superiority when someone else falls on hard times.  (unless you're railing against Pats fans, then it's fine) 

 

That's what I'm pointing out here.  None of you know what exactly has happened and the NFL can be as vague as they want.  Cole is a Buffalo Bill and a very darn good one, I hope he's here as long as he's productive.  Other than that, don't try and act as though you know if you don't.  

 

I'm done talking about this subject.  

 

If Beasley hasn't broken the rules is there an appeals process for him to take?

[TheCockSportif]

7 minutes ago, UKBillFan said:

 

If Beasley hasn't broken the rules is there an appeals process for him to take?

It's not even that.  He tested positive, is apparently unvaccinated, and is out... until he can prove things out via testing and return.  Who knows when that will be?  Could be a long time, but that's the rules currently.  https://wi.mit.edu/news/new-research-reveals-why-some-patients-may-test-positive-covid-19-long-after-recovery explain why he could possibly test positive for a very long time.

 

And to the Hamburglar guy, well... he knew the rules, decided to not get vaccinated (his choice, and it's fine, in relative terms, as far as personal liberties go), and now he's out.  He can do nothing about it unless the NFL changes their policy.  The only thing I care about is not having Webb as QB and somebody like Wade as RB in the playoffs, just because the key players are out due to positive tests.  It isn't that hard.  Why do some people (Beasley) make it so hard?

Edited December 27, 2021 by TheCockSportif

[Einstein's Dog]

26 minutes ago, Dr.Mantis_Toboggan said:

He lost a step, and shouldn’t be more than this teams’ 5th WR right now. 
 

Way hotter take, if Gabe doesn’t get his shot I’d trade him while his stock is high this off-season. He’s good but still replaceable and like Beane candidly said (and was fined for), I want guys who are going to be available.  It’s not a knock on your personal beliefs or decisions but the football team isn’t here to coddle you. Cole, Gabe, Star, go play for teams who need you bad enough to put up with your BS, but when every game matters availability is everything.

 

Again, this isn’t about whether or not your or I agree with the rules (I personally feel the NFL dropped the ball in a major way eliminating daily testing and let Covid spread rampantly through locker rooms rather than pulling out the positives ASAP), but the point is, much like when we were all children in school, “the rules are the rules whether you like them or not.” Nobody wants to be around that petulant child throwing a fit just bc he doesn’t like the rules.  
 

The only reason Cole and Star even have jobs through the season is they are valuable depth, after what this team showed this past week I wouldn’t go back to either guy as a starter. You go with the guys who brought you to where you are, especially coming off the offenses best performance of the season, you don’t mess with that.
 

 

Yikes.  That is a hot take.  And a ridiculous one.  Not a good long term strategy to get rid of your producing draft picks.  

 

Also, the whole Covid protocols and shots thing may not (and probably should not) be an issue next season.  And for the remainder of this season Gabe won't have to be tested.  He and Beas are actually in a pretty decent spot relative to others in terms of the covid protocols, better than most in terms of needing to test.

[TheCockSportif]

Just now, Southern_Bills said:

I think everyone should choose what they want to do, that doesn't mean you have to speak on it constantly. Do what you want within the framework of the rules and play football.

Plus, also, he continues his boast about not being vaccinated then talks of partying on social media -- while missing games.  To his credit, he's a LOT more honest about his choices than, say, Aaron Rodgers, but when I think of #billsy, I think of wide right, drafting Aaron Maybin, Levy as GM / Brandon as GM, ... many, many other examples ..., and Beasley with his anti-vax crusade.  And now he's unavailable in a season that so many of us thought would be lights out for this team.  It's all hands on deck at this point, but apparently not for Beasley for potentially another game.

[Buddo]

1 minute ago, Einstein's Dog said:

Yikes.  That is a hot take.  And a ridiculous one.  Not a good long term strategy to get rid of your producing draft picks.  

 

Also, the whole Covid protocols and shots thing may not (and probably should not) be an issue next season.  And for the remainder of this season Gabe won't have to be tested.  He and Beas are actually in a pretty decent spot relative to others in terms of the covid protocols, better than most in terms of needing to test.

 

That's assuming that they can get rid of it quickly, and without any debilitating side effects. Atm, iirc, they both are very likely to be unavailable for the Falcons game.

 

This is not a good thing. Simple as.

[Gugny]

52 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Bad take.  Cole isn't off partying or clubbing.  He's got 4 kids and he's big on being a Dad.

He says "Let's Party!" before every game psyching himself up and "Still partying!" when he's still in the game with a lead.

 

That's what its a reference to.

 

In the Instagram post in question, he's wearing an undershirt and sitting in bed with his flannel sheets.  Some party.

 

Well, his teammates who were available to play yesterday were big on being football players.

 

Whether or not his post was meant to be taken seriously, to me, is irrelevant.  He was unavailable.  He's been borderline proud of it since he tested positive.  And he posted a pic of himself with a big smile, doing nothing, while his team mates were getting ready for a must-win game.

 

I would be shocked if the majority of his teammates didn't appreciate the gesture, but we'll likely never know.

[Dr.Mantis_Toboggan]

2 hours ago, Einstein's Dog said:

Yikes.  That is a hot take.  And a ridiculous one.  Not a good long term strategy to get rid of your producing draft picks.  

 

Also, the whole Covid protocols and shots thing may not (and probably should not) be an issue next season.  And for the remainder of this season Gabe won't have to be tested.  He and Beas are actually in a pretty decent spot relative to others in terms of the covid protocols, better than most in terms of needing to test.

Yeah Covid's gonna just go away... just cuz...  

 

No point in keeping players around who have to follow special rules.  Team's have moved on from better players than Davis coming into their prime, and he is likely to garner a decent return. 

 

Protocols, Boosters, who the f know what next season has in store, everything is changing in real time day by day, but I want players I can count on not to go against the grain, and more important than your or my opinion, Brandon Beane has gone on record stating just as much, availability is key, and he also said having to make special accommodations for un-vaxxed players in an unneeded hinderance to the overwhelming majority of vaccinated players.  Beasley and Star will not be Bill's next year, and all I'm saying, judging by Beane's take on the situation and the fact that Davis' stock will be at an all time high, don't be suprised to see him move on and get a good pick(s) and one less headache to worry about next year.

Edited December 27, 2021 by Dr.Mantis_Toboggan

[Simon]

2 hours ago, HamSandwhich said:

I'm done talking about this subject.  

 

That is one thing with which I agree that you are 100% correct.

[Beerball]

3 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Bad take.  Cole isn't off partying or clubbing.  He's got 4 kids and he's big on being a Dad.

He says "Let's Party!" before every game psyching himself up and "Still partying!" when he's still in the game with a lead.

 

That's what its a reference to.

 

In the Instagram post in question, he's wearing an undershirt and sitting in bed with his flannel sheets.  Some party.

You may be right.

[Beerball]

4 hours ago, Dablitzkrieg said:

I bet you took that Instagram post seriously huh? 😒 

Of course I did. Is he not an honest person?

[Protocal69]

10 hours ago, T master said:

 

It's probably not even close to 1 game check for him ...

Beasley makes about $234,000 per game

[Dopey]

58 minutes ago, Beerball said:

You may be right.

"I may be crazy...

But it just might be a lunatic you're looking for."

 

 

[Nitro]

On 12/27/2021 at 10:04 AM, T master said:

 

It's probably not even close to 1 game check for him ...

Maybe but for me that is way more than I make in one year.

[Einstein's Dog]

14 hours ago, Dr.Mantis_Toboggan said:

Yeah Covid's gonna just go away... just cuz...  

 

No point in keeping players around who have to follow special rules.  Team's have moved on from better players than Davis coming into their prime, and he is likely to garner a decent return. 

 

Protocols, Boosters, who the f know what next season has in store, everything is changing in real time day by day, but I want players I can count on not to go against the grain, and more important than your or my opinion, Brandon Beane has gone on record stating just as much, availability is key, and he also said having to make special accommodations for un-vaxxed players in an unneeded hinderance to the overwhelming majority of vaccinated players.  Beasley and Star will not be Bill's next year, and all I'm saying, judging by Beane's take on the situation and the fact that Davis' stock will be at an all time high, don't be suprised to see him move on and get a good pick(s) and one less headache to worry about next year.

Sorry, but yes I would be very surprised, (and disappointed), if they move Gabe Davis.  He is an improving young player - and I think his stock will continue to grow (it is certainly not a fact that Davis' stock will be at an all time high).

 

The model they are following for creating a successful team for a decade plus involves drafting, developing, and re-signing draft picks (you resign the player before the end of their contract to secure them for the future at a market rate).  Gabe, Josh, Tre, D Knox all fit this profile.  You don't abandon that strategy like a little child because you're upset about a personal choice they made.  Beane is not that stupid, nor childish, and I think you have misinterpreted his comments.

 

And while we don't know what is in store for next year, we can look at the trend.  The NFL is loosening up the standards in the midst of a spike.  Seems like the smart money would be any additional changes would be to loosen up the requirements.