Starting to think NFL season not feasible

hitta · 06-19-2020, 07:33 PM

We are already back in the 30k range in case numbers, that's only going to continue going up. With the fact that football season coincides with flu season, it's going to be a logistical nightmare. I think college football is in more doubt than the NFL, but the NFL is definitely in jeopardy.

stickman · 06-19-2020, 08:20 PM

I'm a little worried myself. They're playing soccer in Europe without fans, but don't know that would work for the NFL. Lot more people on the sidelines. Lot more players to get tested and keep separated.

burningmetal · 06-19-2020, 08:26 PM

I don't personally care if there is an NFL season or not, anymore, but to whom it still concerns, I wouldn't pay attention to the fake case numbers. Because they are just that... Fake. Not every single case, of course, but it is greatly exaggerated.

The NFL won't miss out on their money. Unless, of course, someone says football is racist. In which case, the league would fold immediately and forever.

NOLA54 · 06-19-2020, 09:17 PM

I don't see any safe way to keep the players safe. If just one player or coach tests positive the entire team would be quarantined. How in the hell will that work?

AsylumGuido · 06-20-2020, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by NOLA54

I don't see any safe way to keep the players safe. If just one player or coach tests positive the entire team would be quarantined. How in the hell will that work?

They are planning on players (and all other personnel) and their immediate families to stay pretty much in lockdown for the season. Players and all other personnel will be tested daily. And any individual that does test positive is to be isolated, monitored and treated (if needed) until deemed clear and can then return.

There is not going to be any mass quarantining. Rosters and practice squads will be increased to handle temporary loss of individual players.

There is also a good possibility that much of the league will already have had the virus by the beginning of the season and shouldn't be an issue come season. So far all of the reported player cases have been either asymptomatic or extremely mild.

It is still almost three months from the beginning of the season. I have little doubt the season will take place and can't wait.

AsylumGuido · 06-20-2020, 11:20 AM

Also heard A.J. Hawk and Brady Quinn a couple of days ago both saying that quite a few players they have both talked to are saying they are fine with going ahead and contracting the virus right away so it won't stand in the way of the regular season.

This of course wouldn't be the case for players with comorbidities such as asthma and sleep apnea.

Rugby Saint II · 06-20-2020, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

They are planning on players (and all other personnel) and their immediate families to stay pretty much in lockdown for the season. Players and all other personnel will be tested daily. And any individual that does test positive is to be isolated, monitored and treated (if needed) until deemed clear and can then return.

There is not going to be any mass quarantining. Rosters and practice squads will be increased to handle temporary loss of individual players.

There is also a good possibility that much of the league will already have had the virus by the beginning of the season and shouldn't be an issue come season. So far all of the reported player cases have been either asymptomatic or extremely mild.

It is still almost three months from the beginning of the season. I have little doubt the season will take place and can't wait.

That sounds like the ideal scenario for me to get to watch my beloved Saints play football this year. The only problem is it is beginning to look like you can catch it several times. Although here's another thought for these athletes.....COVID does damage to healthy lungs......

AsylumGuido · 06-20-2020, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

That sounds like the ideal scenario for me to get to watch my beloved Saints play football this year. The only problem is it is beginning to look like you can catch it several times. Although here's another thought for these athletes.....COVID does damage to healthy lungs......

As far as they know only in severe cases.

K Major · 06-23-2020, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

That sounds like the ideal scenario for me to get to watch my beloved Saints play football this year. The only problem is it is beginning to look like you can catch it several times. Although here's another thought for these athletes.....COVID does damage to healthy lungs......

Yep. Was speaking with my neighbor the other day who happens to be a Doctor (6 feet distance

) this past weekend as I took a walk with my daughter and dog. According to her info, she is more concerned about our youth's health ... long term. Covid lungs could possibly become a serious pulmonary issue. Long term quality of life I'm referring to.

Unlike the common cold or flu, Covid could do more permanent damage to ones pulmonary system. Personally, I don't see how there is a "safe" measure in place to have a full season of football at any level.

Just thought I'd share this since my info came from a health care professional.

Stay safe and protect yourself folks

.

ChrisXVI · 06-19-2020, 10:06 PM

There isn’t going to be a season. I accepted it long ago in order to avoid the disappointment.

06-19-2020, 07:33 PM	#1
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,331	Starting to think NFL season not feasible We are already back in the 30k range in case numbers, that's only going to continue going up. With the fact that football season coincides with flu season, it's going to be a logistical nightmare. I think college football is in more doubt than the NFL, but the NFL is definitely in jeopardy.
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06-19-2020, 08:20 PM	#2
stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,754	Re: Starting to think NFL season not feasible I'm a little worried myself. They're playing soccer in Europe without fans, but don't know that would work for the NFL. Lot more people on the sidelines. Lot more players to get tested and keep separated.

06-19-2020, 08:26 PM	#3
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Starting to think NFL season not feasible I don't personally care if there is an NFL season or not, anymore, but to whom it still concerns, I wouldn't pay attention to the fake case numbers. Because they are just that... Fake. Not every single case, of course, but it is greatly exaggerated. The NFL won't miss out on their money. Unless, of course, someone says football is racist. In which case, the league would fold immediately and forever. jnormand and SmashMouth like this.

06-19-2020, 09:17 PM	#4
NOLA54 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,708 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Starting to think NFL season not feasible I don't see any safe way to keep the players safe. If just one player or coach tests positive the entire team would be quarantined. How in the hell will that work? OldMaid likes this.

06-20-2020, 11:14 AM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Starting to think NFL season not feasible Originally Posted by NOLA54 I don't see any safe way to keep the players safe. If just one player or coach tests positive the entire team would be quarantined. How in the hell will that work? They are planning on players (and all other personnel) and their immediate families to stay pretty much in lockdown for the season. Players and all other personnel will be tested daily. And any individual that does test positive is to be isolated, monitored and treated (if needed) until deemed clear and can then return. There is not going to be any mass quarantining. Rosters and practice squads will be increased to handle temporary loss of individual players. There is also a good possibility that much of the league will already have had the virus by the beginning of the season and shouldn't be an issue come season. So far all of the reported player cases have been either asymptomatic or extremely mild. It is still almost three months from the beginning of the season. I have little doubt the season will take place and can't wait. neugey likes this.
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06-20-2020, 11:20 AM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Starting to think NFL season not feasible Also heard A.J. Hawk and Brady Quinn a couple of days ago both saying that quite a few players they have both talked to are saying they are fine with going ahead and contracting the virus right away so it won't stand in the way of the regular season. This of course wouldn't be the case for players with comorbidities such as asthma and sleep apnea.

06-20-2020, 12:52 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: Starting to think NFL season not feasible Originally Posted by AsylumGuido They are planning on players (and all other personnel) and their immediate families to stay pretty much in lockdown for the season. Players and all other personnel will be tested daily. And any individual that does test positive is to be isolated, monitored and treated (if needed) until deemed clear and can then return. There is not going to be any mass quarantining. Rosters and practice squads will be increased to handle temporary loss of individual players. There is also a good possibility that much of the league will already have had the virus by the beginning of the season and shouldn't be an issue come season. So far all of the reported player cases have been either asymptomatic or extremely mild. It is still almost three months from the beginning of the season. I have little doubt the season will take place and can't wait. That sounds like the ideal scenario for me to get to watch my beloved Saints play football this year. The only problem is it is beginning to look like you can catch it several times. Although here's another thought for these athletes.....COVID does damage to healthy lungs...... OldMaid and K Major like this.

06-20-2020, 01:19 PM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Starting to think NFL season not feasible Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II That sounds like the ideal scenario for me to get to watch my beloved Saints play football this year. The only problem is it is beginning to look like you can catch it several times. Although here's another thought for these athletes.....COVID does damage to healthy lungs...... As far as they know only in severe cases. Rugby Saint II and OldMaid like this.

06-23-2020, 08:57 AM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Starting to think NFL season not feasible Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II That sounds like the ideal scenario for me to get to watch my beloved Saints play football this year. The only problem is it is beginning to look like you can catch it several times. Although here's another thought for these athletes.....COVID does damage to healthy lungs...... Yep. Was speaking with my neighbor the other day who happens to be a Doctor (6 feet distance ) this past weekend as I took a walk with my daughter and dog. According to her info, she is more concerned about our youth's health ... long term. Covid lungs could possibly become a serious pulmonary issue. Long term quality of life I'm referring to. Unlike the common cold or flu, Covid could do more permanent damage to ones pulmonary system. Personally, I don't see how there is a "safe" measure in place to have a full season of football at any level. Just thought I'd share this since my info came from a health care professional. Stay safe and protect yourself folks . Rugby Saint II likes this.

06-19-2020, 10:06 PM	#10
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Starting to think NFL season not feasible There isn’t going to be a season. I accepted it long ago in order to avoid the disappointment. SmashMouth and OldMaid like this.