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Post by TCHOF on Jul 28, 2020 11:09:29 GMT -5
Man, some significant player opt-outs across the league so far:
Pats:
Highsmith
Cannon
Chung
Brandon Bolden
Bears:
Eddie Goldman
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Post by Roswell on Jul 28, 2020 11:14:33 GMT -5
Anyone that has a close family member in a high risk category should definitely think twice about playing this year unless they isolate.
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Post by Fletch842 on Jul 28, 2020 11:36:27 GMT -5
I just copied this from an article on NFL.com
VOLUNTARY OPT-OUTS
Baltimore Ravens: KR De'Anthony Thomas, OL Andre Smith
Buffalo Bills: DT Star Lotulelei
Dallas Cowboys: CB Maurice Canady, WR Stephen Guidry
Denver Broncos: DT Kyle Peko
Houston Texans: DT Eddie Vanderdoes
Kansas City Chiefs: OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
New England Patriots: LB Dont'a Hightower, FB Dan Vitale, RB Brandon Bolden, OL Najee Toran
New Orleans Saints: TE Cole Wick
Seattle Seahawks: OL Chance Warmack
Tennessee Titans: OL Anthony McKinney
HIGHER RISK OPT-OUTS
New England Patriots: OL Marcus Cannon
Washington Football Team: DE Caleb Brantley
UNSPECIFIED OPT-OUTS
Chicago Bears: DT Eddie Goldman
New England Patriots: S Patrick Chung
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Post by giantlegacy on Jul 28, 2020 12:25:06 GMT -5
Anyone getting that suspicion with all the Patriots opting out there might be a low key attempt at tanking?
I hate to think like this but with them who knows
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Post by Roosevelt on Jul 28, 2020 12:33:07 GMT -5
Anyone getting that suspicion with all the Patriots opting out there might be a low key attempt at tanking? I hate to think like this but with them who knows
No way Belichick would do such a thing.  |
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Post by SG88 on Jul 28, 2020 12:34:13 GMT -5
This list will eventually look like the white pages. Considering what happened with the Miami Marlins, I don't blame a player at all for opting out.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Jul 28, 2020 13:24:06 GMT -5
Anyone getting that suspicion with all the Patriots opting out there might be a low key attempt at tanking? I hate to think like this but with them who knows Problem is, even trying to tank they would win 10 games. Belichick would quit if Kraft told him to tank |
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Post by McCherry on Jul 28, 2020 13:26:53 GMT -5
Anyone getting that suspicion with all the Patriots opting out there might be a low key attempt at tanking? I hate to think like this but with them who knows Problem is, even trying to tank they would win 10 games. Belichick would quit if Kraft told him to tank Or, maybe there's a pandemic that's actually putting people's health at risk? |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Jul 28, 2020 13:32:33 GMT -5
Problem is, even trying to tank they would win 10 games. Belichick would quit if Kraft told him to tank Or, maybe there's a pandemic that's actually putting people's health at risk? Uh, yes there is.... and? I dont believe they are tanking. |
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Post by jb456 on Jul 29, 2020 12:05:39 GMT -5
This list will eventually look like the white pages. Considering what happened with the Miami Marlins, I don't blame a player at all for opting out. Don't think that's going to be the case. The deadline for the players to opt out is 8/03/20 (Monday). So far, 19 players have opted out, 6 of which are Patriots, lol.... |
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Post by jb456 on Jul 29, 2020 12:09:43 GMT -5
Or, maybe there's a pandemic that's actually putting people's health at risk? Uh, yes there is.... and? I dont believe they are tanking. While it's unlikely that they are tanking in this manner, you must understand how odd it is that more than 25% of the entire league's opt outs are coming from one team. If something came to the public's attention in say 3 years that all these Patriots opting out was orchestrated, would you honestly be that surprised given Belichick's history? |
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Post by GameTime on Jul 29, 2020 12:18:14 GMT -5
Uh, yes there is.... and? I dont believe they are tanking. While it's unlikely that they are tanking in this manner, you must understand how odd it is that more than 25% of the entire league's opt outs are coming from one team. If something came to the public's attention in say 3 years that all these Patriots opting out was orchestrated, would you honestly be that surprised given Belichick's history? Brady is gone and Cam is well Cam... maybe these players dont want to risk injury. I think its more that then the virus. |
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Post by Roosevelt on Jul 29, 2020 12:19:04 GMT -5
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Post by McCherry on Jul 29, 2020 12:21:43 GMT -5
Uh, yes there is.... and? I dont believe they are tanking. While it's unlikely that they are tanking in this manner, you must understand how odd it is that more than 25% of the entire league's opt outs are coming from one team. If something came to the public's attention in say 3 years that all these Patriots opting out was orchestrated, would you honestly be that surprised given Belichick's history? I haven't been able to confirm if players keep their full salary along with the 150,000 stipend? If that's the case, the decision is easy. |
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Post by jb456 on Jul 29, 2020 12:24:03 GMT -5
While it's unlikely that they are tanking in this manner, you must understand how odd it is that more than 25% of the entire league's opt outs are coming from one team. If something came to the public's attention in say 3 years that all these Patriots opting out was orchestrated, would you honestly be that surprised given Belichick's history? Brady is gone and Cam is well Cam... maybe these players dont want to risk injury. I think its more that then the virus. I'm not a conspiracy nut and I don't believe that the Patriots players opting out was orchestrated. I was just playing devil's advocate in order to give people some food for thought. |
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Post by jb456 on Jul 29, 2020 12:26:15 GMT -5
While it's unlikely that they are tanking in this manner, you must understand how odd it is that more than 25% of the entire league's opt outs are coming from one team. If something came to the public's attention in say 3 years that all these Patriots opting out was orchestrated, would you honestly be that surprised given Belichick's history? I haven't been able to confirm if players keep their full salary along with the 150,000 stipend? If that's the case, the decision is easy. I don't believe so, I think they only get the $150k, which isn't really that much money for players that make millions a year. Opting out also makes them 1 year older and can potentially reduce their career earnings. |
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Post by McCherry on Jul 29, 2020 13:02:49 GMT -5
I haven't been able to confirm if players keep their full salary along with the 150,000 stipend? If that's the case, the decision is easy. I don't believe so, I think they only get the $150k, which isn't really that much money for players that make millions a year. Opting out also makes them 1 year older and can potentially reduce their career earnings. The players might also have a better insight into whether or not the season is actually going to happen or not. |
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Post by Roswell on Jul 29, 2020 13:49:10 GMT -5
I guess he’s got millions of reasons why. If I were him, I would isolate from my family for the five months. |
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Post by jb456 on Jul 29, 2020 13:52:51 GMT -5
I guess he’s got millions of reasons why. If I were him, I would isolate from my family for the five months. Yup, it doesn't really make sense for Solder to report to camp. He will never see the $16 Million a year he will make this year again and he can just put off making that money until next year. There will be a vaccine available by next year for sure... |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2020 14:23:38 GMT -5
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Post by McCherry on Jul 29, 2020 14:45:06 GMT -5
Best scenario for both parties. |
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Post by Roosevelt on Jul 29, 2020 14:50:36 GMT -5
I guess he’s got millions of reasons why. If I were him, I would isolate from my family for the five months.
If he's been cooped up like most of us for the last 4 or 5 months, he probably wouldn't mind getting away for a little while.  |
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Post by giantlegacy on Jul 29, 2020 16:27:41 GMT -5
Damian Williams just opted out
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Post by TheAnalyst on Jul 31, 2020 11:40:34 GMT -5
You know whats sad, is that the coaches are at much more risk than the players, being older, and I dont think they can opt out. I mean, they could, but would they risk it?
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Post by giants8493 on Aug 1, 2020 13:53:58 GMT -5
Damian Williams just opted out any news on Darrel Williams? |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Aug 2, 2020 19:39:52 GMT -5
You know whats sad, is that the coaches are at much more risk than the players, being older, and I dont think they can opt out. I mean, they could, but would they risk it? And Doug Peterson tests positive... |
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Post by Jomo on Aug 3, 2020 13:11:18 GMT -5
You know whats sad, is that the coaches are at much more risk than the players, being older, and I dont think they can opt out. I mean, they could, but would they risk it? And Doug Peterson tests positive... Let me understate the situation and say that this is very complicated........and my basic emotion is that any football is better than no football. |
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Post by Blue Hulk on Aug 4, 2020 14:38:21 GMT -5
They need to have a bubble. These guys are going to sneak in girls and all sorts of stuff.
This pandemic has affected strippers everywhere.
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Post by fifthavephil on Aug 5, 2020 16:14:17 GMT -5
BBV , has Sam Beal opting out for season.
I am somewhat surprised. But, this will give Williamson and Holmes a better opportunity.
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Post by lasion2 on Aug 5, 2020 16:18:08 GMT -5
Not that I was hinging all my hopes on Beal being a breakout star this season, but oof, our defense is gonna be something to behold this year.
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