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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 22, 2021 18:03:38 GMT
Just Broke -
Team responsible for outbreak - You will be forced to forfeit
Nobody gets paid - on either team
Wonder if this causes more players to get vaxxed
This could get very ugly - i.e. - all the players that don't want to get vaxxed
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Post by tristramshandy on Jul 22, 2021 18:24:50 GMT
Thanks, Raj - - where were you last year?
Signed - -
Fan of Team Who Played on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Monday at 2 pm last year.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 22, 2021 18:27:06 GMT
Hoping my Eagles aren't as selfish as my Phillies (50% vaccinated) - I need my football (be nice to keep everybody safe too)
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 22, 2021 18:31:05 GMT
Could there be a return of 'Scab Football' if this pisses the players off?
What year was it when there were replacement players during a strike?
Late 80's and they called them 'Scabs'?
Maybe we'll have some vaccinated people willing to play
I'll play Quarterback
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Post by tristramshandy on Jul 22, 2021 18:35:50 GMT
Could there be a return of 'Scab Football' if this pisses the players off? What year was it when there were replacement players during a strike? Late 80's and they called them 'Scabs'? Maybe we'll have some vaccinated people willing to play I'll play Quarterback Last I heard, there were twelve teams that had 85% or more of their players vaccinated. Colts and Football Team were the only two that were under 50%. At worst, some players may opt out of the season, but there won't be any mass revolt.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 22, 2021 18:48:12 GMT
Last I heard, there were twelve teams that had 85% or more of their players vaccinated. Colts and Football Team were the only two that were under 50%. At worst, some players may opt out of the season, but there won't be any mass revolt. That's tremendous news
I find this whole situation fascinating
I imagine the players who do not want to get the shot are steadfast in their beliefs and cannot be strong armed or guilted into getting it; however these are pretty hefty ramifications
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Post by tristramshandy on Jul 22, 2021 18:50:43 GMT
Last I heard, there were twelve teams that had 85% or more of their players vaccinated. Colts and Football Team were the only two that were under 50%. At worst, some players may opt out of the season, but there won't be any mass revolt. That's tremendous news
I find this whole situation fascinating
I imagine the players who do not want to get the shot are steadfast in their beliefs and cannot be strong armed or guilted into getting it; however these are pretty hefty ramifications
Goodell is definitely trying to get his way with this news.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 22, 2021 19:03:06 GMT
Cole Beasley -
Per CBS - '“I’ll get vaccinated and be an advocate for it if Pfizer puts a percentage of its earnings from the vaccine in my wife’s name,” Beasley tweeted.Mark Cuban responded -
“I’ll tell you what Cole. You get vaccinated and promote vaccination on all your social, I’ll buy your wife a share of Pfizer stock. It pays a 3.78% dividend. That way she is getting a percentage of Pfizer’s earnings. Deal ?” Cuban said on Twitter.
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Post by bluerisk on Jul 22, 2021 19:39:45 GMT
It's a harmless virus. Insane.
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Post by basmaticathury on Jul 22, 2021 20:23:58 GMT
Compromise: kneel for both the "black" national anthem and the american national anthem.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 22, 2021 20:27:34 GMT
Thoughts on 2 different leagues? 1 for vaccinated players - the NFL Other for unvaccinated - the XFL, or another league? Or are we opening a can of worms here - i.e. lawsuits - players stating they're not allowed to work But they would be allowed to work in the unvaccinated league  Win win for all parties |
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Post by sdm3 on Jul 22, 2021 20:47:15 GMT
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 22, 2021 20:53:46 GMT
Exactly what I expected
This is not going to go over too well with a lot of players
Possible we see some not report to camp because of this?
Training Camp is like .........here.....
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Jul 22, 2021 21:22:16 GMT
The lawyers for the League and the Players Association are drooling over this. have fun trying to enforce this. If it's not in the CBA, good luck.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 22, 2021 21:31:45 GMT
How guilty would you feel if you're an unvaccinated player who tests positive and may be the cause for a widespread outbreak on your team which causes the cancellation of a game (forfeiting too - a loss) - costing your whole team money (those who may be vaccinated a paycheck) and also costing the other team money Also disappointing Lil Junior who's looking forward to going to his first NFL game which his hard working Pop spent an arm and a leg on tickets for slaving over 2 jobs just to put a smile on Lil Junior's face? |
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Jul 22, 2021 22:05:32 GMT
How guilty would you feel if you're an unvaccinated player who tests positive and may be the cause for a widespread outbreak on your team which causes the cancellation of a game (forfeiting too - a loss) - costing your whole team money (those who may be vaccinated a paycheck) and also costing the other team money Also disappointing Lil Junior who's looking forward to going to his first NFL game which his hard working Pop spent an arm and a leg on tickets for slaving over 2 jobs just to put a smile on Lil Junior's face? NFL players do not give a fuck about your second paragraph. The first one though, that's exactly what this is all about.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 22, 2021 22:13:32 GMT
How guilty would you feel if you're an unvaccinated player who tests positive and may be the cause for a widespread outbreak on your team which causes the cancellation of a game (forfeiting too - a loss) - costing your whole team money (those who may be vaccinated a paycheck) and also costing the other team money Also disappointing Lil Junior who's looking forward to going to his first NFL game which his hard working Pop spent an arm and a leg on tickets for slaving over 2 jobs just to put a smile on Lil Junior's face? NFL players do not give a fuck about your second paragraph. The first one though, that's exactly what this is all about. This wasn't real?
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Post by NJtoTX on Jul 22, 2021 23:16:05 GMT
It's no different from last year, except the league won't bust its balls trying to fit the game in, and with the 17 game season, they really can't
Players association is ok with it.
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Post by Shane Falco on Jul 23, 2021 1:37:21 GMT
I'm curious to see how this plays out. It could definitely alienate a group in the locker room. I know id be pissed off if a teammate caused me to miss a paycheck over something so stupid. Just get the vaccine. I dont know why it has to be an issue. Like DeAndre Hopkins is so against a shot that he'd contemplate retiring over it? Is he deathly scared of needles or something?
I also think its odd that the NFL is doing this when last year they basically said "fuck you and play" fucking over teams by moving games and forcing teams to play without a QB.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 23, 2021 7:25:03 GMT
I'm curious to see how this plays out. It could definitely alienate a group in the locker room. I know id be pissed off if a teammate caused me to miss a paycheck over something so stupid. Just get the vaccine. I dont know why it has to be an issue. Like DeAndre Hopkins is so against a shot that he'd contemplate retiring over it? Is he deathly scared of needles or something? I also think its odd that the NFL is doing this when last year they basically said "fuck you and play" fucking over teams by moving games and forcing teams to play without a QB. I actually think that's why a some do not want to get the vaccine - they're deathly afraid of needles - and also are fearful and paranoid of the possible side effects that could come down the road since they were 'fast tracked' to an extent without FDA Approval. Understandable. I don't judge. I don't like bats, mice, rats and am fearful a shark will eat me alive when I'm in the ocean.
Others - I just believe they have 0 concern for anybody other than themselves
I've run into quite a few who believe they're being 'tough' by not getting a vaccine - i.e. - they'll fight the virus with their immune system by healthy living - healthy eating and exercise. They'll proclaim that they're not a 'Sheep' and downplay the virus (down deep I think they're just fearful of the shot - either the needle itself or the possibility of side effects down the road - which is a bit understandable - I don't judge - I just want to protect myself and others and don't believe there's a Twilight Zone conspiracy theory that Bill Gates is trying to depopulate civilization as we know it and this is all a plan to wipe a lot of us out - as we soon fall under one government lead by the Worldwide Elite)
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