StHustle Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 NFLPA President JC Tretter thinks the quality of play hasn't been affected enough to justify ever having minicamps or OTAs ever again. He thinks it's not worth the extra wear and tear on players' bodies. I never considered these non contact events as being of the wear and tear variety and would rather not see them go. However, I can see both sides of the argument and definitely can't complain about how not having OTAs and minicamps have affected this season considering the Bills are having their best year since the Glory Days. Your thoughts? https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30629360/nflpa-president-jc-tretter-seeks-end-minicamps-otas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I mean, most teams ended up doing more off books minicamps anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do The Reich Thing Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Sounds like a current player trying to lessen his work load. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whkfc Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 i have to work 50 weeks a year. These guys work what half that and thats too much. 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayboy54 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 They can cancel any contact or padded workouts if they want. They need the classroom study and walkthroughs. There’s no wear and tear in that work. No need to keep them away from each other all spring and summer. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfield45 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 If they want that then go ahead and make it a 18 game season NFL offseason is already way too long. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, StHustle said: NFLPA President JC Tretter thinks the quality of play hasn't been affected enough to justify ever having minicamps or OTAs ever again. He thinks it's not worth the extra wear and tear on players' bodies. I never considered these non contact events as being of the wear and tear variety and would rather not see them go. However, I can see both sides of the argument and definitely can't complain about how not having OTAs and minicamps have affected this season considering the Bills are having their best year since the Glory Days. Your thoughts? https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30629360/nflpa-president-jc-tretter-seeks-end-minicamps-otas The Bills had more returning starters than a lot of teams. Players have been talking about the difficulty of getting everyone on the same page without this all year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) We should just not even allow these guys to get together until 1 week before the season starts... You know to prevent wear and tear. Did Tretter talk about giving the players less money for them having less to do? Edited December 31, 2020 by TBBills 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 This guy needs to watch more games. There has been a TON of crappy play this year. 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, StHustle said: NFLPA President JC Tretter thinks the quality of play hasn't been affected enough to justify ever having minicamps or OTAs ever again. He thinks it's not worth the extra wear and tear on players' bodies. I never considered these non contact events as being of the wear and tear variety and would rather not see them go. However, I can see both sides of the argument and definitely can't complain about how not having OTAs and minicamps have affected this season considering the Bills are having their best year since the Glory Days. Your thoughts? https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30629360/nflpa-president-jc-tretter-seeks-end-minicamps-otas I don't think teams ever intend to put wear and tear on the players bodies, keep them in shape physically and mentally, yes. Beat them up, no. I think this is just the reason they are using to get a hall pass longer in the offseason. The owners will give something up here since it has no affect on revenues. More guys will get out of shape in the offseason, everyone will have to deal with it in some way shape or form. Zoom calls have wear and tear on your eyes, they should cut back on those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, K-9 said: This guy needs to watch more games. There has been a TON of crappy play this year. No more so than other years imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) Getting rid of minicamps and OTA’s would really hurt the chances of drafted rookies, UDFA’s, and even NFL F/A signing with a new team. Edited December 31, 2020 by Back the Blue 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, Whkfc said: i have to work 50 weeks a year. These guys work what half that and thats too much. You need to try out for an NFL team yo! Live the easy life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whkfc Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, nedboy7 said: You need to try out for an NFL team yo! Live the easy life. where do i sign up? i will never be on tv getting arrested ill just sit home and mind my business when not working. so i got that going for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I wouldn't have a problem getting rid of that stuff. Get rid of the pre-season, too, please. Add more regular season games if necessary, that's fine! There aren't enough games in the regular season anyone. And remember, you don't have to get hit to put mileage on the odometer. These guys are running themselves down all the time and injuries often result from non-contact and only the injured player being involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Defenses has been way worse this year... ours has even took a hit without preseason, OTAs, and minicamps. Guy obviously has no clue. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Awesome, I'm sure you can discuss that in the next CBA. Owners would love to give up something that makes them relatively little money for an 18th regular season game. The current leaders of the NFLPA are morons. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 37 minutes ago, StHustle said: NFLPA President JC Tretter thinks the quality of play hasn't been affected enough to justify ever having minicamps or OTAs ever again. He thinks it's not worth the extra wear and tear on players' bodies. I never considered these non contact events as being of the wear and tear variety and would rather not see them go. However, I can see both sides of the argument and definitely can't complain about how not having OTAs and minicamps have affected this season considering the Bills are having their best year since the Glory Days. Your thoughts? https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30629360/nflpa-president-jc-tretter-seeks-end-minicamps-otas seriously? leave the camps alone Just cut Preseason to 2 games and be done with it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Maybe for vets but I think removing them hurts the rookies. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 minute ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: seriously? leave the camps alone Just cut Preseason to 2 games and be done with it. This is why they never hire the union workers to be union reps or get promoted to management. We would go from 8 jobs a day to 3, which would be great but it will never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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