Discrim 1,274 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. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schlim 712 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. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldschoolvikings 17,926 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the admiral 28,760 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. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GDAWG 1,804 Posted November 28, 2020 Lions fire GM Bob Quinn and Head Coach Matt Patricia. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Discrim 1,274 Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) 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.) Edited November 29, 2020 by officeglenn 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shumway 2,311 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!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinFromBoston 789 Posted November 28, 2020 Christmas came early for The Lions. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 775 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. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridleylash 4,055 Posted November 28, 2020 Inb4 they hire Bill O'Brien as GM 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GDAWG 1,804 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 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dont care 6,571 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 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dynasty 2,411 Posted November 28, 2020 So the Broncos have no QB for Sunday. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEAD! 2,045 Posted November 28, 2020 OK. I'M GOING IN.... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FiddySicks 11,202 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... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wolf 5,616 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? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GDAWG 1,804 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? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digby 6,584 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. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seadragon76 871 Posted November 29, 2020 At what point do you start considering forfeits against the teams unable to control their outbreaks? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FiddySicks 11,202 Posted November 29, 2020 I have a pretty strong feeling that the season is either going to be suspended or cancelled by Christmas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
