Dan Duggan @DDuggan21
I've thought all along that there was no chance fans would be in the stands this season. But the NFL just keeps steamrolling toward a "regular" season. Now, I don't think fans can be ruled out as the league prepares to take these steps
Daniel Kaplan @KaplanSportsBiz
NFL wants fans in stadiums come September, but they might have to sign a Covid-19 waiver.
I'm sure they are planning for everything and will pick the right path when the time comes. But it'd be dumb not to plan.
Separately I'd be curious what % of ticketholders are opting out. Anecdotally, based both on discussion here and other people I know, it's a *lot*, but I'd be curious to see data And as more teams start to offer the opt-out, I'd be curious to see how it varies by team.
NFL preparing for game with no fans
NFL preparing for full season
NFL preparing for no season
etcetera etcetera
Remember its not just about the idiots who will sign waivers to be in stands for NFL or college football, it's about the other people they will infect.
Agreed, people don't seem to care. You see the photos online of huge crowds with no masks at bars, pools etc. Younger people couldn't care less.
The NFL knew about the head injuries of it players and did nothing about it (I believe) until they were taken to court. One can only imagine how much the NFL cares about the health and safety of its fans.
They will be looking at the deaths and death rate percentage in the next couple of months with things opening up in most states. Although the cases are really escalating the deaths have not been thus far. Is this better treatment, a less lethal virus or just people being better about protected the most vulnerable (and those vulnerable protecting themselves)? Or will the deaths catch up in the next couple weeks?
The NFL knew about the head injuries of it players and did nothing about it (I believe) until they were taken to court. One can only imagine how much the NFL cares about the health and safety of its fans.
I mean this in the least snarky and asshole way possible, but think for a second. It's 2020. Do you think the issue of minors signing waivers is novel?
There are a lot of domes.
I’ve felt all along the NFL will find a way to play in front of fans. Probably at about 10-20% capacity.
Seeing is believing.
Remember its not just about the idiots who will sign waivers to be in stands for NFL or college football, it's about the other people they will infect.
I agree with this 100%. There will be some governors who simply won't allow it. I can't imagine Murphy would for instance.
If you choose to go, respect others who do not want to be exposed to you
Wear a mask and social distance around the public and work place. Make certain family members know you are attending so they can make their own personal choice as to wanting to be in your presence
Protect those most vulnerable, nursing homes, assisted living.
NFL might only be motivated by $, but I m behind them here.
Nobody wants a PR nightmare of 5,000 fans, or pick a number, getting sick two weeks after a game and the media pointing to a football game, waiver or no waiver, as the root cause.
Right now this is just as the thread subject says - "preparation"... nothing more, nothing less
Exactly this. If they need a waiver, they won't be playing.
Don’t get me wrong- I think it is possible to have a season. We’re just too stupid to do what’s necessary to make that happen.
In US, many states have already burned the disease out. You could probably have a massive music festival and Central Park without leading to a problem in NYC at the moment, for instance, due to herd immunity in NYC.
By September even more states will be there. The current “outbreak states” are just experiencing the flattened curve we were all aiming for, and probably are similarly done by September or maybe October.
In US, many states have already burned the disease out. You could probably have a massive music festival and Central Park without leading to a problem in NYC at the moment, for instance, due to herd immunity in NYC.
By September even more states will be there. The current “outbreak states” are just experiencing the flattened curve we were all aiming for, and probably are similarly done by September or maybe October.
Is this a serious post?
In US, many states have already burned the disease out. You could probably have a massive music festival and Central Park without leading to a problem in NYC at the moment, for instance, due to herd immunity in NYC.
By September even more states will be there. The current “outbreak states” are just experiencing the flattened curve we were all aiming for, and probably are similarly done by September or maybe October.
WOW. You should publish a paper on this "burning out" process.
Bubba-
I’m staying in Stone Harbor and it’s similar. The ice cream parlor just closed down for a while because the workers were exposed.
The restaurants are packed outside- I couldn’t see well inside. Outside is less of a problem...unless you cram the tables so tightly that you are within 2 feet of strangers. No restaurant should be doing this and no customer should look at that and say, “this looks fine- I’m in!”
We’re staying at the house mostly and getting takeout. There’s no way I’m going into those restaurants for two reasons: I’m a doctor and see dozens of patients a day. I could be infected at any time and it would be irresponsible of me to go to a restaurant like that. Also, if I caught the virus there, I could potentially pass the virus on to dozens of people every day when I go back to work.