Around the NFL: Week 1
 

The offseason thread is still going strong even though we're past the preseason now, so let's get ready for week 1.

[url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32140636/new-york-jets-wide-receiver-jamison-crowder-positive-covid-19-source-says[/url]

Not sure if Jamison Crowder is vaxxed or not but he tested positive so now his status for next week is in question.

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It's almost football season.

Fuck yeah!

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One more week baby!

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Cowboys’ Pro-Bowl G Zack Martin has been placed on the Reserve-COVID list and is out for Thursday night’s regular-season opener against Tampa Bay

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[QUOTE=EdmundDorf;1288979]Cowboys’ Pro-Bowl G Zack Martin has been placed on the Reserve-COVID list and is out for Thursday night’s regular-season opener against Tampa Bay[/QUOTE]That's huge.

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I have a feeling that the Bucs are going to steam roll the Cowboys on Thursday.

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Apparently one of the backups is out also as a close contact, it isn't going to be pretty on Thursday..... Dak is not going to get a chance to get into a rythm, I can't wait for the season to start

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Dallas is going to get curb stomped by Tampa.

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Question…is the NFL testing vaccinated players? My understanding getting the vaccine rightfully eliminated this step.

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[quote=Chico23231;1288985]Question…is the NFL testing vaccinated players? My understanding getting the vaccine rightfully eliminated this step.[/quote]

If they weren't, how would vaccinated players like Zach Martin know they tested positive?

It's my understanding vaxxed players get tested once a week and unvaxxed get tested every day.

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[quote=mooby;1288986]If they weren't, how would vaccinated players like Zach Martin know they tested positive?

It's my understanding vaxxed players get tested once a week and unvaxxed get tested every day.[/quote]

That was my understanding of the process, do we know that Martin was actually vaccinated?

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[quote=EdmundDorf;1288988]That was my understanding of the process, do we know that Martin was actually vaccinated?[/quote]

[url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32154292/cowboys-og-zack-martin-tests-positive-covid-19-thursday-opener-vs-tampa-bay-buccaneers[/url]

[quote=ESPN]
Because of the return-to-play protocols, Martin will not be cleared in time to play, [B]although he is vaccinated[/B]. A fully vaccinated player can return to play in five days if he does not have symptoms following two negative tests separated by 24 hours. An unvaccinated player faces at least a 10-day quarantine.
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I got my info from ESPN. Assuming Martin doesn't care that people know he's vaccinated.

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[quote=mooby;1288990][url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32154292/cowboys-og-zack-martin-tests-positive-covid-19-thursday-opener-vs-tampa-bay-buccaneers[/url]



I got my info from ESPN. Assuming Martin doesn't care that people know he's vaccinated.[/quote]

Thanks for the info.

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Chris Mortensen
@mortreport
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Talked or text with number of NFL coaches/execs who are nervous about COVID-19 testing today with the number of players who visited their former college teams’ opening games (and social gatherings) this past weekend.

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[quote=Chico23231;1288992]Chris Mortensen
@mortreport
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4h
Talked or text with number of NFL coaches/execs who are nervous about COVID-19 testing today with the number of players who visited their former college teams’ opening games (and social gatherings) this past weekend.[/quote]

shit will never end

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1289011]shit will never end[/quote]

Has there even been any player who got sick actually show symptoms?

I dunno, seems like you got vaccinated you really don’t need testing unless you are sick.

I totally get the unvaccinated having strict protocols

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[quote=Chico23231;1289012]Has there even been any player who got sick actually show symptoms?

I dunno, seems like you got vaccinated you really don’t need testing unless you are sick.

I totally get the unvaccinated having strict protocols[/quote]

It's tough because vaccinated people can spread delta so if you have some players on team who are not vaccinated, you need to make sure the whole team do their part to protect the unvaccinated players. I think the unvaccinated players will start to reconsider once their team loses games because of them.

Tampa Bay team is probably the only team that doesn't really need the regular tests and won't lose because of the virus.

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[quote=Chico23231;1289012]Has there even been any player who got sick actually show symptoms?

I dunno, seems like you got vaccinated you really don’t need testing unless you are sick.

I totally get the unvaccinated having strict protocols[/quote]

I know last year Lamar had symptoms. He was talking about it on 105.7 the fan and even a month afterward he said he felt fine then but still had some fatigue and no sense of taste or smell. Regardless the teams always keep it pretty hushed how severe an illness or injury is. Always playing chess.

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[quote=GridIron26;1289016]It's tough because vaccinated people can spread delta so if you have some players on team who are not vaccinated, you need to make sure the whole team do their part to protect the unvaccinated players. I think the unvaccinated players will start to reconsider once their team loses games because of them.

Tampa Bay team is probably the only team that doesn't really need the regular tests and won't lose because of the virus.[/quote]

If they are using the rapid test, it’s completely unreliable especially if you have been vaccinated. Seems like if Martin was positive on the rapid, he needs to get the PCR test immediately to back up that result. If that negative, he should play.

But your logic makes sense

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[quote=Chico23231;1289018]If they are using the rapid test, it’s completely unreliable especially if you have been vaccinated. Seems like if Martin was positive on the rapid, he needs to get the PCR test immediately to back up that result. I[B]f that negative, he should play.[/B]

But your logic makes sense[/quote]

Nah, I like the current method better. He needs to just take some time off, rest, and come back after Sunday. Even if he doesn't have COVID I'm sure this has been an extremely traumatic experience for him.

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[url]https://www.9news.com/amp/article/sports/clinton-portis-pleads-guilty-to-health-care-fraud-charge/65-ba21b36d-852c-4476-a086-2d8c27dc66c7?__twitter_impression=true[/url]

Former Broncos RB Clinton Portis pleads guilty to health care fraud

Former Denver Broncos running back Clinton Portis was among 10 people charged for allegedly defrauding NFL's health care plan.

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[quote=Chico23231;1289041][url]https://www.9news.com/amp/article/sports/clinton-portis-pleads-guilty-to-health-care-fraud-charge/65-ba21b36d-852c-4476-a086-2d8c27dc66c7?__twitter_impression=true[/url]

Former Broncos RB Clinton Portis pleads guilty to health care fraud

Former Denver Broncos running back Clinton Portis was among 10 people charged for allegedly defrauding NFL's health care plan.[/quote]

He deserves to do some time

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Was that a Denver based story? Just curious as to why they refer to him as former Denver Broncos running back, I thought he played for Washington for much longer.

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This is literally the best day of universal NFL fans. It is the Schroedinger's Cat day of NFL Fandom. For each and every fan, Every team you root for is poised for their greatest year ever and every team you root against has the possibility of collapse. As soon as tomorrow's game is done some subset of NFL fans will no longer have that same ability.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1289111]This is literally the best day of universal NFL fans. It is the Schroedinger's Cat day of NFL Fandom. For each and every fan, Every team you root for is poised for their greatest year ever and every team you root against has the possibility of collapse. [B]As soon as tomorrow's game is done some subset of NFL fans will no longer have that same ability.[/B]

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I just hope it's the right subset...and I believe it will be.

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1289112]I just hope it's the right subset...and I believe it will be.[/quote]

thus proving my Schroedinger Cat point :)

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Dang ..forgot the Boys drafted Jabril Cox in the 4th. They throw picks at LB like we do DL.

Vander Esch
Jaylon Smith
Micah Parsons
Jabril Cox
plus former Hawks safety Keanu Neal converted to LB

^^ if they stay healthy, best LB unit in the league? They all seem to be north-south stop run, sack type guys but if Parsons or Cox can cover ..

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Go Tampa, Fuck Dallas!

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1289186]Go Tampa, Fuck Dallas![/quote]

Go Fampa, Duck Tallas!

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[quote=SunnySide;1289183]Dang ..forgot the Boys drafted Jabril Cox in the 4th. They throw picks at LB like we do DL.

Vander Esch
Jaylon Smith
Micah Parsons
Jabril Cox
plus former Hawks safety Keanu Neal converted to LB

^^ if they stay healthy, best LB unit in the league? They all seem to be north-south stop run, sack type guys but if Parsons or Cox can cover ..[/quote]

Their D was bottom 10 in most defensives stats last year. That's why 8 of their 11 picks this year were on the defensive side.

Of course a contributing factor was their offense taking a step back due to their O-line issues, Dak out, and Zeke not having a great year.

If Dak is close to 100%, and their D is even a little better, they could have a pretty big turn around. I don't like saying that, but it is a real possibility.

That being said, I'm hoping they get skull-dragged tonight!

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The hype for the Browns is stupid.. Yes they are a good team but SB?? LOLOL No

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1289214]The hype for the Browns is stupid.. Yes they are a good team but SB?? LOLOL No[/quote]

Put them in the NFC…I’d make them the favorite

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[quote=Chico23231;1289218]Put them in the NFC…I’d make them the favorite[/quote]

Over Tampa? No shot

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The Browns were 11-5 last year, could they make the jump to an elite team in the AFC? I say why not?

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[quote=MTK;1289220]The Browns were 11-5 last year, could they make the jump to an elite team in the AFC? I say why not?[/quote]

I love the story and Baker is awesome but I just don't see them winning it all. Are they even better than Pittsburgh? IDK

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1289219]Over Tampa? No shot[/quote]

Yeah…maybe not over Tampa

I really like KC…and I’ll take Buffalo next. But Cleveland is right there. I like them better than Baltimore.

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[quote=skinsfaninok;1289221]I love the story and Baker is awesome but I just don't see them winning it all. Are they even better than Pittsburgh? IDK[/quote]

I'd definitely take them over the Steelers. They're only going as far as Big Ben can take them and I think the tread on those tires are showing a lot of wear.

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[quote=MTK;1289227]I'd definitely take them over the Steelers. They're only going as far as Big Ben can take them and I think the tread on those tires are showing a lot of wear.[/quote]

Big Ben doesn't have a lot left in the tank and his receivers led the league in drops last year. Aside from an improvement in the running game, I don't know how good they are going to be this year.

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[quote=Ruhskins;1289229]Big Ben doesn't have a lot left in the tank and his receivers led the league in drops last year. Aside from an improvement in the running game, I don't know how good they are going to be this year.[/quote]

Yeah they were kind of a house of cards last year, once we beat them it all came crumbling down

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6 games against NFCE
4 games against NFCS
4 games against AFCW

3 remaining games

Skins - bills, GB, Sea
boys - AZ, Vikes, Pats
Giants - phins, bears, rams
eagles - lions, jets, 9ers

^^ 80% sure that is correct

We play 3 SB contenders, we have a harder schedule by a good bit imo