Not looking for this to be political. It’s already July, we are a few weeks from training camp. What do you think will happen?
Preseason was cut in half today, no decision has been made on fans. There are a ton of unknowns still.
Do you think we will be watching the Giants play in September? I certainly hope so.
I hope I'm wrong.
On the bright side, 2020-a year from hell-is 1/2 over.
what in the fuck are you talking about? They aren't slaves, they're paid handsomely for their labor. Would you rather they collect unemployment at 1/200th their salary AND lose 10-20% in most cases of their career earnings in the process?
Opening day is still 10 weeks away. I dont think, knowing BBI, that this thread will last - it is bound to become political. But just keep in mind, this process basically started 3.5 months ago and we've got over 2 months to go before opening day. What are hotspots now arent likely to be by then, we'll see.
Personally, I care far more about schools reopening in the Fall than this but my opinion remains that if significantly less funded foreign leagues by all accounts can operate successfully to date in Korea and Europe, than these billion dollar enterprises in our country can figure out a way too.
On a side note, FC Dallas had 6 players today test positive as they are preparing for the MSL opening tournament
I hope I'm wrong.
On the bright side, 2020-a year from hell-is 1/2 over.
What makes you think the covid-19 virus pandemic is quantized to a year?
I'm sure a couple of BBIers could do as "well" as the Giants have done the past few years.
The number of positives when camp opens up will be very high.
The NFL is going to have to walk a tightrope to pull this off.
^This.
I know a few really strong guys in their 20s get knocked on their ass for a few weeks from it.
You should change your handle to "I am Dumbfuck"
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They'll all get the virus, but no one will be sick. Because they're not elderly or orbese or have a pre-existing heart or reapiratory illness. I.e. all the people the world is coming to a standstill for.
You should change your handle to "I am Dumbfuck"
Well I would have put it better but his math holds. There might be outliers - players have also died from car accidents, overdoses, murders, heat exhaustion, etc in the past.
Widermeyers 11:59 post is by far the most political and ridiculous of any of the posts tonight and the reason this thread will be killed soon. Pathetic.
Most businesses don't involve nearly the level of contact as football. There's no way to social distance and wear masks while playing football, like you can in most businesses.
At Walmart, the guys and gals in the groceries dept. aren't trying to tackle their "rivals" over in electronics 70 times a shift.
But damn, I hope I’m wrong.
I fear for the players, staff and their families. While the death rate appears to be much lower this time, probably because the younger are getting infected this time, that does not make it safe for the parents and grandparents of the players or family members with ailments.
IMHO, there will not be a season, because of the close contact. The NBA with a complete lockdown may make it, but I doubt it.
MLB has the best chance because the contact between opposing players is much less.
I believe because of the money involved there is a good chance there will be a season. Not only that, I believe there needs to be a season for reasons well beyond, “I want my Giants “
Some label this as irresponsible, others head in the sand. Others seem to even resent any optimism expressed on this subject
I believe the science is indicating they can safely have games, even with fans. The virus of course will continue to spread, none of the mitigation has stopped it. But evidence supports overwhelming young people are not impacted by the virus that warrants shutting down the country.
Fans can attend games with mitigation without spreading the virus anymore than we already are.
Those most vulnerable can decide for themselves how they want to live.
Those attending games will either decide to respect others by mitigation in their lives or they won’t, just as people do now. Going to game or not having games will not change that
The previous version of Corona - SARS 1 still does not have a vaccination - so do not hold your breath(no pun intended).
The spike in cases and size of the NFL rosters, coaching staffs, and support staffs will make having a season a real challenge.
More and more people are catching it.
In 3 football hotbeds states, Florida, Texas and California, the virus is getting out of control.
The death rate in the USA is about 4.7% (according to Johns Hopkins).
When the death toll really climbs, the bodies start piling up and cities start to rent refrigerator trucks to hold the dead, commonsense will take hold in the NFL and they will cancel the season.
they are the only ones with a smart plan that can work
the question is does the NFL season get cancelled the question is does NFL even make it to opening day ?
I would say it is 50/50 if any games get played .
and if there is football, it will be on the caliber of a pro-bowl game.
I'm in the camp of no season or a sharply curtailed season if and when it begins.
Here it is. I'm just quoting the experts.
Johns Hopkins dashboard - ( New Window )
Yeah, fuck those old fatties.
As many have noted the league must absolutely avoid a situation where a team can't field a competitive team one week due to infection or quarantines.
Its because he's crudely taking JHU deaths (128K) divided by confirmed cases (2.7MM)
Which is obviously an incredibly dumb way to look at it, and universally scientists for months now put this anywhere between 0.2% to 1% ... but hey, people want to be obtuse that's their prerogative.