There is no way the season is cancelled, the other sports are playing the NFl is not going to be the one to not play, also just because they say no fans as of now does not mean that can't change, just like if they said there could be fans, what said is now is not a guarantee even though the media runs with it and makes it seem that way.

1 hour ago, VaBeach_Eagle said:

I want an NFL season, that's not to say that there should/will be one. If we're still in a basic 'lock down' situation when it comes time for football (or any sport), then the season probably needs to be cancelled. 

We're not far from when it would start though. I just don't think it's going to happen

1 minute ago, Mike030270 said:

I just don't think it's going to happen

Cancellation or the season?

5 minutes ago, VaBeach_Eagle said:

Cancellation or the season?

Season. I think it gets canceled

Its crazy that people actually think the NFL will cancel while the other leagues play

Official? Didnt get that email yet from the Eagles. :) LOL

11 minutes ago, Joe Hunter 73 said:

Its crazy that people actually think the NFL will cancel while the other leagues play

They can still start it in November and have enough games to make a modified regular season. Super Bowl in March. Draft in May. It could be done.

4 minutes ago, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

They can still start it in November and have enough games to make a modified regular season. Super Bowl in March. Draft in May. It could be done.

I Think A delay would be good, That would be the best move, Super bowl in April is fine, but they are playing. I am so sure they will play a season, maybe delayed and no or limited fans that I am willing to put my account here on the line...If season is canceled  VA ban me from here, anyone else willing to step up and risk the same? I doubt it

21 minutes ago, Joe Hunter 73 said:

Its crazy that people actually think the NFL will cancel while the other leagues play

I think leagues will restart but probably shut down. Viruses multiply from one carrier. In football there are 53 players (more before the season), not including coaches and locker room workers, etc.  Plus, some players are going out and most likely going to go out and party because they are young and feel invincible.  I think golf and boxing will be able to do it. But, I think baseball, basketball and football are probably not going to be able to complete seasons. There are too many hot spots for the virus right now in key states.  I'm not wishing this, but that's what it's looking like right now in my opinion.

Why were riots okay but not football games with reduced seating?

1 hour ago, DawkinsOwnage03 said:

Why were riots okay but not football games with reduced seating?

Because politics

with increased rates of covid, is football really a smart thing?  think about how many people from each franchise travel during away games.  it's not just the 50ish players and the head coaches.  it's the players, coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, medical personnel, assistants, equipment personnel, IT guys...  that's a LOT of people going from city to city.

sports does not occur in a vacuum, and as best as they may try, i do not think (with the rise of cases)..  they can prevent people on the staff, along with players from catching covid.  worse yet is if players catch it.  imagine the starting lineup, all out for two weeks.  it's not safe.  it would be putting too many people at risk by potentially sending them to hotspots.

we play dallas twice, imagine the birds going there..  and then them coming to philly.  those two games, if anyone is asymptomatic, could decimate our roster.  texas is NOT a gleaming beacon of health right now.

my worst fear would be that the league tries to hide positive cases by having a player "out with a two week injury", only later to be confirmed that said player tested positive for covid.

9 hours ago, JayEcho said:

my worst fear would be that the league tries to hide positive cases by having a player "out with a two week injury", only later to be confirmed that said player tested positive for covid.

That's your worst fear?  Do you remotely understand how many people would have to be involved in that cover up?

15 hours ago, Hawkeye said:

The players don't want mandatory face shields.

https://sports.yahoo.com/pelissero-nfl-nflpa-odds-over-171439381.html

Who gives a crap what they want? If the options are wear face shields, or they have the option to sit out and not get paid then I’m sure they’ll come around. 
 

I don’t want to wear a face mask when I go to the grocery store either, but here I am in a state that makes it mandatory. 

12 hours ago, What The F said:

Because politics

No, because protests are protected under the constitution.  What isnt protected is the right for you to assemble at a football game in the middle of a pandemic.

11 hours ago, JayEcho said:

with increased rates of covid, is football really a smart thing?  think about how many people from each franchise travel during away games.  it's not just the 50ish players and the head coaches.  it's the players, coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, medical personnel, assistants, equipment personnel, IT guys...  that's a LOT of people going from city to city.

sports does not occur in a vacuum, and as best as they may try, i do not think (with the rise of cases)..  they can prevent people on the staff, along with players from catching covid.  worse yet is if players catch it.  imagine the starting lineup, all out for two weeks.  it's not safe.  it would be putting too many people at risk by potentially sending them to hotspots.

we play dallas twice, imagine the birds going there..  and then them coming to philly.  those two games, if anyone is asymptomatic, could decimate our roster.  texas is NOT a gleaming beacon of health right now.

my worst fear would be that the league tries to hide positive cases by having a player "out with a two week injury", only later to be confirmed that said player tested positive for covid.

EXACTLY!  ALL OF THIS ^

People need to realize that in order to put games on it takes people.  People who need to do the work or they are out of a job.  The Eagles/NFL in putting games on are putting lives at risk.  This is not a "why are protests ok" issue.  In protests, only the protester themselves take the chance.  Its not as though the protest organizers are making you go for your livelihood.

The NFL is a business and I feel is all about the $$. I have a gut feeling there will be a season to recoup as much $$ as possible. I do agree with everyone here saying it will get worse. I am also in NJ and people here do not seem to take this seriously, especially the younger generations (16-25)

5 hours ago, E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles said:

That's your worst fear?  Do you remotely understand how many people would have to be involved in that cover up?

football is a BILLION dollar industry.  it's not like there is no precedent of them fluffing injuries to keep their stars in the game.  heck, the league still trying to push for a season during this increased covid outbreak currently happening should be enough to tell you that they will do ANYTHING to keep their profits.

if "starting left tackle" and "starting tight end" are out for two weeks due to a "hamstring injury" then all of a sudden, 20 players on the roster are out for covid forcing the franchise and potentially the league to shut down...  i'd start looking at the "starting left tackle" and "starting tight end" injuries to see if they really were "hamstring" issues.

15 hours ago, JayEcho said:

with increased rates of covid, is football really a smart thing?  think about how many people from each franchise travel during away games.  it's not just the 50ish players and the head coaches.  it's the players, coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, medical personnel, assistants, equipment personnel, IT guys...  that's a LOT of people going from city to city.

sports does not occur in a vacuum, and as best as they may try, i do not think (with the rise of cases)..  they can prevent people on the staff, along with players from catching covid.  worse yet is if players catch it.  imagine the starting lineup, all out for two weeks.  it's not safe.  it would be putting too many people at risk by potentially sending them to hotspots.

we play dallas twice, imagine the birds going there..  and then them coming to philly.  those two games, if anyone is asymptomatic, could decimate our roster.  texas is NOT a gleaming beacon of health right now.

my worst fear would be that the league tries to hide positive cases by having a player "out with a two week injury", only later to be confirmed that said player tested positive for covid.

The actual problem with having football or any sport for that matter, is trusting everyone to use common sense and follow the safety guidelines.  There is always "that one guy" or whatever that thinks the rules don't apply and does what he wants and ends up screwing everyone and everything.

For example, if the Eagles and everyone that would travel with the team goes to Dallas for a game...and they ALL followed the rules...chances of infection are minimal.  That means not going out socially anywhere or being with anyone but their team members.  Wear a mask, wash hands, etc.  As an individual, I'm quite confident that I could get on a plane in Philly, fly to Dallas, get off the plane and go to a hotel, hang out at the hotel, stay overnight, go to a game, then head back to the hotel and to the airport and leave...all without getting Covid.

So, the issue is, can everyone do that...and do it collectively and take responsibility for one another?  Or will guys try to sneak away because they just can't help themselves?  THAT, is the real issue.

On 7/14/2020 at 12:12 PM, barho said:

 

 

whatever...  I guess FL's highest level of deaths today isn't accurate?  give me a break

It's not whatever when you have labs reporting 98% when it's 9% or another reporting 76% when it is 6%. This is happening across the country. Those are massive distortions. 

Unless they were absolute morons the NFL opened up the opportunity for a season anticipating a spike after quarantine. What we are seeing are massively inflated numbers. Covid is real and there is a spike, but the NFL and other sports are looking at numbers and real time decisions are being made right now based on those inflated numbers that impacts our ability to watch the games we love. 

23 hours ago, 4for4EaglesNest said:

Link?

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/fox-35-investigates-florida-department-of-health-says-some-labs-have-not-reported-negative-covid-19-results

https://www.foxnews.com/health/coronavirus-update-florida-labs-not-reporting-negative-test-results-report

 

33 minutes ago, EaglesAddict said:

The actual problem with having football or any sport for that matter, is trusting everyone to use common sense and follow the safety guidelines.  There is always "that one guy" or whatever that thinks the rules don't apply and does what he wants and ends up screwing everyone and everything.

For example, if the Eagles and everyone that would travel with the team goes to Dallas for a game...and they ALL followed the rules...chances of infection are minimal.  That means not going out socially anywhere or being with anyone but their team members.  Wear a mask, wash hands, etc.  As an individual, I'm quite confident that I could get on a plane in Philly, fly to Dallas, get off the plane and go to a hotel, hang out at the hotel, stay overnight, go to a game, then head back to the hotel and to the airport and leave...all without getting Covid.

So, the issue is, can everyone do that...and do it collectively and take responsibility for one another?  Or will guys try to sneak away because they just can't help themselves?  THAT, is the real issue.

you are REALLY downplaying how many moving parts there are when a team travels.  they are traveling for AT LEAST 8 WEEKS of the season.  and just a head's up...  this year the team is going to be HOSTING los angeles, dallas, seattle, and new orleans...  along with TRAVELING TO san francisco, dallas, green bay, and arizona..  ALL HOT SPOTS.  and this does NOT include those teams GOING to other cities.

think about the number of people coming in contact with each other.  and ask yourself, if it's really the safest thing..  even with precautions.  again, it's not just head coaches and players..  it's the players, coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, medical personnel, assistants, equipment personnel, IT guys...  that's a LOT of people going from city to city.

it's asking for disaster.  you can put the best precautions in place, but in a time of a pandemic..  travelling, especially with the number of people that a football team requires, is very counter common sense.

1 hour ago, JayEcho said:

football is a BILLION dollar industry.  it's not like there is no precedent of them fluffing injuries to keep their stars in the game.  heck, the league still trying to push for a season during this increased covid outbreak currently happening should be enough to tell you that they will do ANYTHING to keep their profits.

if "starting left tackle" and "starting tight end" are out for two weeks due to a "hamstring injury" then all of a sudden, 20 players on the roster are out for covid forcing the franchise and potentially the league to shut down...  i'd start looking at the "starting left tackle" and "starting tight end" injuries to see if they really were "hamstring" issues.

I would not put it past them, look at what they did with TBI. However, I dont see a way they could pull it off without exposure. Too much of a risk to play money games with a pandemic, it would not be in their best PR and financial interests. 

5 minutes ago, QBhunter58 said:

I would not put it past them, look at what they did with TBI. However, I dont see a way they could pull it off without exposure. Too much of a risk to play money games with a pandemic, it would not be in their best PR and financial interests. 

with the mountains the league will have to move to get a season this year, knowing how badly covid is affecting our country...  i can see an owner NOT wanting to be the cause of shutting it all down.  of them trying to shuffle off a positive covid case as another injury which would take the same amount of time to recover from.  all in an effort to keep the league going this year.  it would only be WHEN (not if) an explosion of cases happen that they would then fess up and probably blame it on another circumstance that caused it.

IF the nfl gets a season this year, they will milk EVERY opportunity to keep it going and ONLY shut down when forced to.  as if starting a season is smart knowing how this pandemic is crippling our country.