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Old 08-06-2020, 09:06 AM   #2
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It would be understandable if it were killing 23 year old professional athletes. It's not.

The equipment guy making $40k is going to work...

There isn't a mandate to play sports in college or the pros. Give up your scholarship or your job if you want to.
Those professional athletes have family members.

Also, his job has provided an option for him to sit out, so he doesn't need to quit.
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Old 08-06-2020, 09:08 AM   #3
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Those professional athletes have family members.

Also, his job has provided an option for him to sit out, so he doesn't need to quit.
That right there is it. The employer said it was ok, so it's ok.
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Old 08-06-2020, 09:07 AM   #4
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It would be understandable if it were killing 23 year old professional athletes. It's not.

The equipment guy making $40k is going to work...

There isn't a mandate to play sports in college or the pros. Give up your scholarship or your job if you want to.
Does the equipment guy have a deal that was given to him by his employer to sit out and still get some pay? Don't be mad at the guys taking the option...be mad at the guys that gave them the options (if that's how you feel).

Would I sit at home for $300k or whatever it is? Damn straight I would. I'd make money, relax, heal, and stay healthy. It will probably do wonders for these guys' health, corona or no corona.
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Old 08-06-2020, 09:09 AM   #5
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Does the equipment guy have a deal that was given to him by his employer to sit out and still get some pay? Don't be mad at the guys taking the option...be mad at the guys that gave them the options (if that's how you feel).

Would I sit at home for $300k or whatever it is? Damn straight I would. I'd make money, relax, heal, and stay healthy. It will probably do wonders for these guys' health, corona or no corona.

I'm not angry about it. I just think a rookie taking this option is a puff and it shows what they are or aren't made of....


Any of these guys taking this option because they are sooooo concerned for their health had better not be seen at parties, theme parks, concerts, or beaches of 3rd world countries.
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Old 08-06-2020, 12:40 PM   #6
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I'm not angry about it. I just think a rookie taking this option is a puff and it shows what they are or aren't made of....
Two things to keep in mind regarding Niang:

1. He's coming off of a serious hip injury, so it's more likely than not that he wouldn't be ready to play Week 1 and maybe not even by Week 17.

2. His contract tolls to next year, so the Chiefs will have a little cap savings in 2020 that could be used on a veteran replacement.

3. His contract with the Chiefs will now expire the end of the 2024 season.

Personally, I see it as a Win-Win for the player and the organization. Niang will continue to rehab at home without the pressure of being forced on the field too soon, while the Chiefs will have him until the end of 2024, which wouldn't have happened had he chosen to play this Fall.
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Old 08-06-2020, 12:58 PM   #7
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Two things to keep in mind regarding Niang:

1. He's coming off of a serious hip injury, so it's more likely than not that he wouldn't be ready to play Week 1 and maybe not even by Week 17.

2. His contract tolls to next year, so the Chiefs will have a little cap savings in 2020 that could be used on a veteran replacement.

3. His contract with the Chiefs will now expire the end of the 2024 season.

Personally, I see it as a Win-Win for the player and the organization. Niang will continue to rehab at home without the pressure of being forced on the field too soon, while the Chiefs will have him until the end of 2024, which wouldn't have happened had he chosen to play this Fall.
This is a fair response and I hadn't considered his injury. That said, I can't imagine coming to the team, being under their supervision and rehab wouldn't be a more productive solution.
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Old 08-06-2020, 10:02 AM   #8
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It would be understandable if it were killing 23 year old professional athletes. It's not.

The equipment guy making $40k is going to work...

There isn't a mandate to play sports in college or the pros. Give up your scholarship or your job if you want to.
Fans that are going to work, and have been going to work the entire time have the right to think you're a bit of a tart if you opt out of going to work.
And as has been pointed out, these dudes opting out aren't going to sit at home all season and aren't reducing their risk of catching Covid by not playing and not being tested regularly.
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Old 08-06-2020, 10:06 AM   #9
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And as has been pointed out, these dudes opting out aren't going to sit at home all season and aren't reducing their risk of catching Covid by not playing and not being tested regularly.
You can assume that but you don’t know that for sure.
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Old 08-06-2020, 10:27 AM   #10
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And as has been pointed out, these dudes opting out aren't going to sit at home all season and aren't reducing their risk of catching Covid by not playing and not being tested regularly.
You have no idea what these players are going to do. Maybe some will go out and be dumb asses, but to act like all of them wont be taking proper precautions is just stupid. You seem to always have something stupid to post.
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