The “Patriot” Way

st thomas · 04-26-2021, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

They are making a big deal up here out of the idea that even though the players put out a statement saying they weren’t going to participate in the voluntaries, Newton, Sanu, and a handful of other players are showing up to put work in and get to know each other. Gotta say, I’d feel better if Winston/Hill were working out with Callaway, Humphries, et all.

It’s gonna be a slow start for a lot of teams/players. Sloppy play drops and injuries to be in the mix. The teams that start fast may not be the ones at the end making a big push. It is what it is, I’m still wondering if it’s virus related or that extra game they didn’t want. But that’s why I’m home sitting on my asre and not in a front office.

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AsylumGuido · 04-26-2021, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by st thomas

It’s gonna be a slow start for a lot of teams/players. Sloppy play drops and injuries to be in the mix. The teams that start fast may not be the ones at the end making a big push. It is what it is, I’m still wondering if it’s virus related or that extra game they didn’t want. But that’s why I’m home sitting on my asre and not in a front office.

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The vast majority of players (the rank and file) wanted the extra game because it gave them an extra paycheck. That's why the NFLPA agreed to the expanded schedule. It was favored by most of the players. It was only the highest paid minority that were against an extra game (ie. Kamara). The sitting out of voluntary activities is 100% related to COVID protocols. That said, many players have workout bonuses tied to showing up for certain voluntary activities. Those same rank and file players may make those workouts, while the highly paid few most likely won't.

04-26-2021, 01:44 PM	#1
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: The “Patriot” Way Originally Posted by Boston Saint They are making a big deal up here out of the idea that even though the players put out a statement saying they weren’t going to participate in the voluntaries, Newton, Sanu, and a handful of other players are showing up to put work in and get to know each other. Gotta say, I’d feel better if Winston/Hill were working out with Callaway, Humphries, et all. It’s gonna be a slow start for a lot of teams/players. Sloppy play drops and injuries to be in the mix. The teams that start fast may not be the ones at the end making a big push. It is what it is, I’m still wondering if it’s virus related or that extra game they didn’t want. But that’s why I’m home sitting on my asre and not in a front office. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk jnormand likes this.

04-26-2021, 02:15 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: The “Patriot” Way Originally Posted by st thomas It’s gonna be a slow start for a lot of teams/players. Sloppy play drops and injuries to be in the mix. The teams that start fast may not be the ones at the end making a big push. It is what it is, I’m still wondering if it’s virus related or that extra game they didn’t want. But that’s why I’m home sitting on my asre and not in a front office. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The vast majority of players (the rank and file) wanted the extra game because it gave them an extra paycheck. That's why the NFLPA agreed to the expanded schedule. It was favored by most of the players. It was only the highest paid minority that were against an extra game (ie. Kamara). The sitting out of voluntary activities is 100% related to COVID protocols. That said, many players have workout bonuses tied to showing up for certain voluntary activities. Those same rank and file players may make those workouts, while the highly paid few most likely won't. st thomas likes this.