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Not being combative here, but I’m not sure I’m understanding your angle. Nor you mine. I’m not suggesting anyone lied about anything. I agree, the test results should rule. But, how did the league testing fail in this scenario? The players tested positive using the available testing methods and the league/team reacted. There’s no telling what those individuals did to become exposed and infected. Where I think you can blame the league (and maybe you are considering this part of the testing protocols which is fair) is on whether they should’ve played the game on Monday or if it should’ve been postponed. Knowing how this virus works (i.e., the incubation period and when an infected person will actually show positive), with Cam testing positive when he did, the prudent thing to do would’ve been postpone it like they did Steelers and Titans. Honestly, I have no clue why they didn’t do it for one game and did for the other. Particularly, when one team was down its starting QB resulting in a weaker matchup. If this results in a widespread outbreak, the testing/science didn’t fail. The league failed in its response.

I don’t think that’s necessarily true. You’re talking about a lot of people per team. Each team should really be viewed as its own bubble Monday through Saturday. You will have some teams on one end of the spectrum that are taking it super seriously and doing everything by the book. You can have another team on the other end of the spectrum that is still taking it seriously, but maybe a few guys slip up. When the two teams meet, would you want them interacting any more than they have to? I sure wouldn’t. After all, it only takes one person to be selfish on a team for it to go sideways. Doesn’t mean the league’s testing isn’t working. Just means one team was better at managing it than another. Personally, I think this is where team leadership, character, and accountability (player, coach, and staff) are extremely important.

Of course, but some level of that has to be accepted for the game to be played. Systematic vs. unsystematic risk. Some of it is systematic and unavoidable as you suggest, but there’s a lot of unsystematic fluff out there (e.g., post game handshakes, coaches taking their masks down) that is completely avoidable and should be eliminated to give yourself the best shot at mitigating the risk.

I’ll be pretty bummed and upset if we don’t get to measure our team against Mahomes and the Chiefs. Win or lose, I’ve been looking forward to that matchup most.

Never understood why this wasn’t mandatory as part of the protocol. The name of the COVID game has been testing, mask wearing, and social distancing. Collectively, they’ve only been good at and consistent with 1 out of 3.

I wish they’d bring in another backer with more speed/athleticism. AJ Klein is fine on special teams, but relying on him for defensive snaps is scary. I’d love them to kick the tires on Bradham. Shoot, while he’s certainly underwhelmed as a pro, even Darron Lee is out there and he has wheels.

Cheats don’t make those mistakes. The Patriot way won’t allow it.

Love it. Great road win! 4-0 and it feels so good.

I’ll take it!

Exactly. Isn’t it a team record if he would’ve picked up another 300 yard game?

Would’ve liked to see them give Josh one throw on third down there to pick up the 12 yards. Plus he makes it, you can keep bleeding the clock.

That Abram is chippy. Never shuts his mouth.

Get Josh his 12 yards.

What an individual effort!

Throw it away.

Milano hurt again?!

Let’s gooooo!!!!

What a pitch and catch!

Great tackling on this team. Textbook. That ticky tack penalty should’ve killed this drive. Instead, missed tackle. Doesn’t matter.

Edmunds shook again.

Lovely.

How is that not a TD?

How can you play old school on CBS? Some movies are just not meant for wholesome TV.

Awfully close my behind.

That’s a TD