Discrim Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 The pertinent question few seem to be asking of these "outbreaks" is whether they merely have some trace of the virus or the actual disease (I suspect the former, given what I've heard regarding the possibility that the virus tests being used are a few hairs too sensitive and can't distinguish between active and dead strains of the virus). In all honesty, the response to Covid-19 has baffled me, given my recollection of SARS, bird flu, and swine flu-people were treated like they had actual braincells with regards to those diseases. The approach was a hell of a lot more like what Sweden's been doing than what nearly everyone else's been doing, which I suspect has been a mass attempt to appear to be doing "something," no matter if the cure might be worse than the disease. I mean, who the hell quarantines healthy people? I wonder if any of the players who tested positive showed any symptoms. I know if I was a player who tested positive, but I was asymptomatic and further testing is negative but I have to sit out anyway, I'd feel cheated. A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlim Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Discrim said: The approach was a hell of a lot more like what Sweden's been doing than what nearly everyone else's been doing. I mean, who the hell quarantines healthy people? I wonder if any of the players who tested positive showed any symptoms. I know if I was a player who tested positive, but I was asymptomatic and further testing is negative but I have to sit out anyway, I'd feel cheated. Well, Sweden's death rate has been three times higher than other countries and hasn't been deemed a success by very many folks. Just because you don't have symptoms doesn't mean you're less contagious. You can still pass it along to other people who can spread it to other people and still get sick. As for the NFL, it seems their policies in general are always fairly reactive and public relations oriented. Concussions, race, etc. all are only summarily dealt with when the PR hit becomes too much to ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Viking fans are still pretty much united over their hatred of Joe Buck based on the Randy Moss "mooning" incident. It was a pretty great moment for Vikings fans ruined by Buck turning into a pent up granny with the vapors and blowing the entire thing out of proportion. He's a dork. http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 10 hours ago, Discrim said: In all honesty, the response to Covid-19 has baffled me, given my recollection of SARS, bird flu, and swine flu-people were treated like they had actual braincells with regards to those diseases. The approach was a hell of a lot more like what Sweden's been doing than what nearly everyone else's been doing, which I suspect has been a mass attempt to appear to be doing "something," no matter if the cure might be worse than the disease. I mean, who the hell quarantines healthy people? I think the doctors knew from the outset that we were doomed and there was nothing we could do in the absence of a vaccine but try not to die in large numbers and make people feel like they were Helping. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Lions fire GM Bob Quinn and Head Coach Matt Patricia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 12 hours ago, schlim said: Well, Sweden's death rate has been three times higher than other countries and hasn't been deemed a success by very many folks. By other countries, they've usually meant some of their Scandinavian neighbors, given that places like Belgium and Italy have had far higher death rates. [MOD EDIT: Venturing into political territory.] In any event, I might keep an eye on the Ravens' situation, if only to see whether any of their positive cases actually needs to be hospitalized (as you might have guessed, I'm skeptical that lockdowns, social distancing, et al, were even necessary.) A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumway Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, GDAWG said: Lions fire GM Bob Quinn and Head Coach Matt Patricia. To quote Spike from Little Giants, "Thank you football god!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinFromBoston Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Christmas came early for The Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 30 minutes ago, AustinFromBoston said: Christmas came early for The Lions. Lions fans more than the Lions. I rejoiced when I read that they were fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleylash Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Inb4 they hire Bill O'Brien as GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 The 49ers will have to move their last few home games: 49ers, Stanford, San Jose State games in jeopardy under Santa Clara County order - Sports Illustrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont care Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 29 minutes ago, GDAWG said: The 49ers will have to move their last few home games: 49ers, Stanford, San Jose State games in jeopardy under Santa Clara County order - Sports Illustrated I bet the NFL will just bribe the politicians into making it happen. Worst case they play at the coliseum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynasty Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 So the Broncos have no QB for Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 OK. I'M GOING IN.... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, Dynasty said: So the Broncos have no QB for Sunday. Well, there is one free agent quarterback available who could go. And who’s probably better than their entire depth chart, too. Now might be an opportune time, too... On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 The Broncos were going to lose anyway. Not like they're going to get two losses. Just run the wishbone or something. Or forfeit. Honestly. Who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 24 minutes ago, Dynasty said: So the Broncos have no QB for Sunday. Does Elway still have Peyton Manning's number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 18 hours ago, Discrim said: The pertinent question few seem to be asking of these "outbreaks" is whether they merely have some trace of the virus or the actual disease (I suspect the former, given what I've heard regarding the possibility that the virus tests being used are a few hairs too sensitive and can't distinguish between active and dead strains of the virus). In all honesty, the response to Covid-19 has baffled me, given my recollection of SARS, bird flu, and swine flu-people were treated like they had actual braincells with regards to those diseases. The approach was a hell of a lot more like what Sweden's been doing than what nearly everyone else's been doing, which I suspect has been a mass attempt to appear to be doing "something," no matter if the cure might be worse than the disease. I mean, who the hell quarantines healthy people? I recall SARS, bird flu and swine flu too; weirdly I don't recall any of them killing a quarter million Americans. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 At what point do you start considering forfeits against the teams unable to control their outbreaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 I have a pretty strong feeling that the season is either going to be suspended or cancelled by Christmas. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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