The Awesome World of NFL 2020 NFL

[Bandit]

ESPN Sportscenter is having a special show for the revealing of the Madden ratings. Seriously? Is that a thing now?

 

[Tom]

ESPN Sportscenter is having a special show for the revealing of the Madden ratings. Seriously? Is that a thing now?

Not sure if it's been a thing before this season but can somewhat understand them doing it now since they have nothing really to show at the minute. Wouldn't watch it myself but it helps them fill up gaps.

 

[David76]

A lot of players are tweeting about not being happy about the safety measures proposed by the NFL to keep them and as many stress their families safe. It seems the NFL aren't listening to their own health experts. Now it looks coordinated in terms of timing but I wouldn't say the sentiment is coordinated because the only thing the exact same is the hashtag #wewanttoplay but that's it really. It's hardly shocking really given that training camps are meant to start soon.

 

[Fraser]

- Preseason has been cancelled
- Rosters reduced from 90 to 80
- Michael Bennett retires (good riddance)
- Hard Knocks starts on 11th August. Features both LA teams. Going to be strange with no preseason games.

 

[David76]

Many teams will be sweating if this sort of cap drop comes in for 2021. Eagles, Saints, Falcons, Chiefs (along with several others) are currently far beyond that cap.

Obviously cuts and restructures could be made but there'll be a lot of pain.

 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1286724500076331008

 

[Tom]

Message from the NFL Commissioner

This week training camps across the country are starting and before we know it, the NFL season will be here. This is always the most optimistic time of year for our fans, and for all 32 teams. In a year that has been extraordinarily difficult for our country and the world, we hope the energy of this moment will provide some much-needed optimism. In the months since the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down, we have navigated the time carefully, thoughtfully and in partnership with the NFL Players Association with a shared goal of playing a healthy and complete 2020 season. This process has not been easy – COVID-19 will continue to present a major challenge to nearly every area of American life. Football is no exception. Every step of the way, our focus has been on the safety of players, coaches, personnel, fans and our communities. Our planning has followed the lead of medical experts and public health officials, including the CDC, the White House Task Force, governors and state health officials. As we have developed our 2020 playbook for the return of football, safety continues to be our first priority; that commitment will remain paramount as players return to the field. The NFL in 2020 will not look like other years. Players and coaches will be tested for the virus regularly, including every day for a while. Preseason games have been cancelled. Everyone in the team environment must follow rigorous health and safety protocols to keep themselves and each other safe. When there is a positive test, strict regulations will be enforced to isolate and care for that individual and to contain the virus before it spreads. Even the sideline will look different. And, state and local health guidelines will help determine whether fans will attend the games. These adjustments are necessary to reduce the risk for everyone involved. Thanks to the collaboration of the players and a lot of hard work from our clubs, especially their medical and training staffs, our plans are in place for the 2020 season. Have a look inside the Rams training facility for some of these plans in action. Adaptability and flexibility will be needed for the foreseeable future. After all, even the best game plan changes as new challenges arise. This year's NFL Draft is a good example that embracing change can still deliver the fun and excitement we all crave. While this year will forever be defined by a heartbreaking global pandemic and a transformative social justice movement, I am reminded of the tenacious, resilient spirit of our country, the NFL community, and you, the greatest fans in the world. Thank you for your continued support. Now let's play football, Roger Goodell

Players have until August 3rd to opt-out so they'll be coming in pretty fast over the next few days.

Will be interesting to see if certain teams will have more than others, teams from hot spot areas, teams where players have seen a lot of success, teams where one of their leaders opts out

 

[Dylan]

Kenny Golladay is one of five Detroit Lions players who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday.

Eagles RT Lane Johnson announces he tested positive for COVID-19. The Philadelphia Eagles have put Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson and two other players on the reserve-COVID-19 list.

Super Bowl LIV hero Damien Williams opts out of 2020 season. Running back Damien Williams was a critical component to the Chiefs' Super Bowl run, but he will not be part of their repeat bid as he's decided to opt out.

 

[David76]

It's becoming more and more of a null/void season with the opt-outs to date and likely more on the way. The NFL may go ahead with the season, but it's feeling like it'll always carry an asterisk at this point.

Rapport said there isn't a set deadline to opt-out yet as the league's COVID-19 protocols aren't finalized by both the NFL and NFLPA. So if that was done today, the deadline is Aug 6th at the earliest.

 

[Birdman]

It's becoming more and more of a null/void season with the opt-outs to date and likely more on the way. The NFL may go ahead with the season, but it's feeling like it'll always carry an asterisk at this point.

Rapport said there isn't a set deadline to opt-out yet as the league's COVID-19 protocols aren't finalized by both the NFL and NFLPA. So if that was done today, the deadline is Aug 6th at the earliest.

The list of players opting out is growing and I honestly don't blame them. I'm sure we made hard choices in the UK during the lockdown. I've barely seen my grandmother since March and at a distance when I have but to read the comments on social media is it any wonder the USA is in the mess it's in.

 

[Bandit]

LeSean McCoy's envisioned storybook ending will not be happening in Philadelphia.

The veteran running back is signing a one-year deal worth just over $1 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Joining the oldies in Tampa. I'm not sure whether Shady is going to improve Tampa Bay in the backfield.