WhoTom Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) https://www.snopes.com/ap/2021/04/23/nfl-modifies-covid-19-protocols-for-vaccinated-people/ Vaccinated players, coaches, and staff aren't required to go through daily testing. BTW, let's remember this: Edited April 23, 2021 by WhoTom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17islongenough Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 I bet most of the players get vaccinated now 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 This thread will go well. 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, 4_kidd_4 said: This thread will go well. I updated the post to include the reminder. I'm sure that'll work. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 I hope players who do not get vaccinated do not get paid if tested and fail test. 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 If they said you didn't have to wear a mask once you get the shot everyone would sign up 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BidsJr Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, Limeaid said: I hope players who do not get vaccinated do not get paid if tested and fail test. What about the players who do get vaccinated and still fail the test? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Just now, BidsJr said: What about the players who do get vaccinated and still fail the test? They at least made the effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BidsJr Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Limeaid said: They at least made the effort. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: If they said you didn't have to wear a mask once you get the shot everyone would sign up I dunno about "everyone" I know for a fact the advice to continue to wear a mask after getting vaccinated is (one of) the sticking points for at least one Buffalo Bills player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BidsJr Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I dunno about "everyone" I know for a fact that the public health advice to continue to wear a mask after getting vaccinated is (one of) the sticking points for at least one Buffalo Bills player. Why would it be a sticking point? [edited to remove generalized, non football discussion] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, BidsJr said: Why would it be a sticking point? [edited to remove generalized, non football discussion] I would presume, because that player hates wearing a mask while he works out. Can't blame him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 25 minutes ago, Limeaid said: I hope players who do not get vaccinated do not get paid if tested and fail test. That seems vindictive. It's not required for the players at this point, so how can the NFL or the team penalize them for not doing something that's not required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: That seems vindictive. It's not required for the players at this point, so how can the NFL or the team penalize them for not doing something that's not required? It is not required due to resistance of union. They also resist OTAs, penalties for players deliberatrly injuring other players and safety equipment. Do not think teams should pay for players who do not at least make effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Inch by inch..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 It is a game of inches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Limeaid said: It is not required due to resistance of union. They also resist OTAs, penalties for players deliberatrly injuring other players and safety equipment. Do not think teams should pay for players who do not at least make effort. Doesn't matter why, the point is, it's not required. You're suggesting the teams should penalize players for something that's not required. I don't think the NFLPA would go for penalizing players who don't show up for "voluntary" OTAs or who don't wear "optional" safety equipment either. It's either a job requirement or it's not, and if it's not, the NFL shouldn't be able to penalize players for it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Small steps. This will no doubt encourage vaccinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Maybe a good incentive would be that you don't need to wear masks on the sideline if you are vaccinated. It is outside, although you are within 6 feet of people. And selfishly, it drives me crazy seeing people who can't properly wear a mask. I know it is the OCD in me, so forgive me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 1 hour ago, BidsJr said: What about the players who do get vaccinated and still fail the test? Can’t fail it if they aren’t being tested...aka players could still get covid, the league just won’t care as much...👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 30 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: Can’t fail it if they aren’t being tested...aka players could still get covid, the league just won’t care as much...👍 Incorrect. If you read the article, you would see that they are still being tested, albeit 1x per week instead of 1x per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 33 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Incorrect. If you read the article, you would see that they are still being tested, albeit 1x per week instead of 1x per day. I know...my point was that fewer tests will equal fewer positive results... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 2 hours ago, wppete said: Inch by inch..... just temporary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Good move by the NFL, encourages vaccination while not turning its back on those that are hesitant or don't want it currently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie's ire Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Maybe they should have Bruce Smith talk to players about the importance of vaccination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) I posted in this Covid thread and nobody saw me Edited April 24, 2021 by HOUSE 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offyourocker Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Limeaid said: I hope players who do not get vaccinated do not get paid if tested and fail test. They should have to wear a band on their arm with a coronavirus depiction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Rocker, what would that band look like one of these? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billschinatown Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 4 hours ago, JaCrispy said: I know...my point was that fewer tests will equal fewer positive results... Especially because they’re vaccinated... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: That seems vindictive. It's not required for the players at this point, so how can the NFL or the team penalize them for not doing something that's not required? It's an interesting point. Surely they can't say "Wear this or you're fired." But I wonder if they could say, "Hey, it's our building. If you want in, wear a mask while you're here." Probably something about that in some part of some agreement between management and the union. I bet it's perfectly OK to say that, though. They required masks on the sidelines, why not the buildings too. 5 hours ago, JaCrispy said: I know...my point was that fewer tests will equal fewer positive results... A smaller percentage of positives, maybe. Same number of positives, I'd guess, though maybe more tests would mean a few more false positives. Edited April 24, 2021 by Thurman#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 All sports starting in the fall should have vaccinations for all players prior to the season starting..this includes football, basketball, hockey in college and pro. those who got vaccinated now on their own will need to show certificate.they might get a booster shot. 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiamioh Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Limeaid said: It is not required due to resistance of union. They also resist OTAs, penalties for players deliberatrly injuring other players and safety equipment. Do not think teams should pay for players who do not at least make effort. They may be in the minority, but there are people who have legitimate medical and or religious reasons for not getting vaccinated. Like basically everything in life, it’s not always cut and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 5 hours ago, JaCrispy said: I know...my point was that fewer tests will equal fewer positive results... When one of the players tested positive last season, testing him every day was not counted as "7 positive results"; he was counted as 1 positive result, usually verified by several tests. The interval during which an infected player will test positive is longer than 1 week. Therefore fewer tests will still correlate to the same number of players who test positive whether they test every day, or once a week. 11 minutes ago, Thurman#1 said: It's an interesting point. Surely they can't say "Wear this or you're fired." But I wonder if they could say, "Hey, it's our building. If you want in, wear a mask while you're here." Probably something about that in some part of some agreement between management and the union. I bet it's perfectly OK to say that, though. They required masks on the sidelines, why not the buildings too. We were talking about getting @Limeaid's notion the teams should withhold pay from an unvaccinated player who tests positive and will be unavailable. My point is they can't withhold pay for something that's not required. As far as masks, they were required in the buildings all last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 15 hours ago, BidsJr said: What about the players who do get vaccinated and still fail the test? These guys have spent their lives having someone else take the tests for them. They'll be ok... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 19 hours ago, Limeaid said: It is not required due to resistance of union. They also resist OTAs, penalties for players deliberatrly injuring other players and safety equipment. Do not think teams should pay for players who do not at least make effort. Well it could also be argued that players are constantly fined and suspended for non approved drugs in their system, so asking them to take an experimental vax is a real issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 24 minutes ago, DCofNC said: Well it could also be argued that players are constantly fined and suspended for non approved drugs in their system, so asking them to take an experimental vax is a real issue. Anything can be argued like P*ts are not cheaters. Some will look for support for reasons far fetched as long as it matches their opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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