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**Shaid** · 07-28-2020, 08:14 AM

https://www.tmz.com/2020/07/27/nfl-p...ytZNH04RUDIiaM

Dont'a Hightower -- a 3-time Super Bowl champion and one of the leaders of the Patriots' defense -- has also chosen to sit out this season.
Hightower, according to NFL Network's Michael Giardi, just had a baby this month ... and his mom also has type 2 diabetes.
"Me and my fiancée are just more concerned with the health of our family than football," Hightower said in a statement to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, "especially the new addition to our family."
The opt-out is a big blow for the Pats, Hightower recorded 71 tackles and 5.5 sacks for New England last season ... but he's also now one of FIVE Patriots choosing to forego the season.
Pats running back Brandon Bolden and offensive linemen Najee Toran and Marcus Cannon have also joined Hightower and fullback Danny Vitale in sitting out 2020.
There could be more on the way as well ... players still have until the end of this week to make opt-out decisions.

swifty32661 · 07-29-2020, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

I think it was the opposite. Where it got hot, people went inside in air conditioning.

There haven't been any cases of documented spread at an open air space, from what i've read.

This^ times a zillion. But, they keep saying stay inside for your own safety..****ing dumbest thing they could say.

**Shaid** · 07-29-2020, 07:37 AM

Opt out means their salary moves to the next year, basically everything moves a year, years left on contract, etc. You still have the option to carry over 10% of the cap each year so any savings from this year, you can pay out in the future. You tank one year like this and keep your great players in place then start the next year with a high first round QB and high picks in subsequent rounds. If there is anyone that would do this, it's Bill.

Eureka · 07-29-2020, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaid

Opt out means their salary moves to the next year, basically everything moves a year, years left on contract, etc. You still have the option to carry over 10% of the cap each year so any savings from this year, you can pay out in the future. You tank one year like this and keep your great players in place then start the next year with a high first round QB and high picks in subsequent rounds. If there is anyone that would do this, it's Bill.

Not to mention that Bill gets to develop players in their vacant position.

MAHOMO 4 LIFE! · 07-29-2020, 11:52 AM

Patrick Chung is opting out as well

**The Franchise** · 07-29-2020, 01:53 PM

Nate Solder is opting out.

Halfcan · 07-29-2020, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaid

Opt out means their salary moves to the next year, basically everything moves a year, years left on contract, etc. You still have the option to carry over 10% of the cap each year so any savings from this year, you can pay out in the future. You tank one year like this and keep your great players in place then start the next year with a high first round QB and high picks in subsequent rounds. If there is anyone that would do this, it's Bill.

If the pussy Pats are trying to play some 3D chess by exploiting the Covid rules- let them. One less team we will have to worry about in the playoffs.

Mahomes_Is_God · 07-30-2020, 01:38 AM

Bill is goin after Lawrence and that's a fact. I give zero ****s about any other opinion. This is his one and only shot at convincing the world that it was he, and not Brady, who lead the Pats to 6 trophies. There is no coincidence, this is manufactured by the evil cheating genius that is Bill. He and his young Darth Sith Trevor will ultimately be destroyed though, by the Skywalker Jedi Mahomes. This prophecy was foretold in the old Star Wars trilogy and we're seeing it become reality.

RunKC · 08-05-2020, 10:10 AM

More rolling in...

pic.twitter.com/A8c7Befs7r
— Albert Wilson II (@iThinkIsee12) August 5, 2020

Potentially big loss for the Bills

Bills CB Tre'Davious White said he's still undecided on whether he will opt out. He wanted to come in and see how everything was operating and take his time with a decision.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) August 5, 2020

Mecca · 08-05-2020, 10:17 AM

Miami lost 2 WRs, Wilson and Hurns both opted out.

staylor26 · 08-05-2020, 10:23 AM

Shut. It. Down.

**The Franchise** · 08-05-2020, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

Shut. It. Down.

Are you being sarcastic or do you think they should shut it down now?

htismaqe · 08-05-2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Dies down? It’s going to be the same risk until a vaccine/treatment comes out

You're assuming there will be a vaccine first of all and if there is, it will actually be effective.

We still don't have a flu vaccine that works more than 40% of the time and they've never developed anything that can stop the common cold.

Mecca · 08-05-2020, 10:30 AM

That number is growing but they won't shut it down, there is way to much money there. The only way it would even be a consideration at this point would be if a bunch of big namers did it so it was basically XFL version 2 but to this point that isn't happening.

htismaqe · 08-05-2020, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Franchise

Are you being sarcastic or do you think they should shut it down now?

I'll be perfectly honest, I'm not interested in watching if many more opt out. It's not going to be fun watching the imbalance that comes from some teams only having half of their starters.

FloridaMan88 · 08-05-2020, 10:33 AM

51 out 2,550+ active players opting out (not even 2% of the league).

Minimal impact.

07-28-2020, 08:14 AM
Shaid Supporter Shaid's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2006	Dont'a Hightower and 4 other Patriots opt out of 2020 season https://www.tmz.com/2020/07/27/nfl-p...ytZNH04RUDIiaM Dont'a Hightower -- a 3-time Super Bowl champion and one of the leaders of the Patriots' defense -- has also chosen to sit out this season. Hightower, according to NFL Network's Michael Giardi, just had a baby this month ... and his mom also has type 2 diabetes. "Me and my fiancée are just more concerned with the health of our family than football," Hightower said in a statement to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, "especially the new addition to our family." The opt-out is a big blow for the Pats, Hightower recorded 71 tackles and 5.5 sacks for New England last season ... but he's also now one of FIVE Patriots choosing to forego the season. Pats running back Brandon Bolden and offensive linemen Najee Toran and Marcus Cannon have also joined Hightower and fullback Danny Vitale in sitting out 2020. There could be more on the way as well ... players still have until the end of this week to make opt-out decisions.
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07-29-2020, 07:37 AM	#152
Shaid Supporter Shaid's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2006	Opt out means their salary moves to the next year, basically everything moves a year, years left on contract, etc. You still have the option to carry over 10% of the cap each year so any savings from this year, you can pay out in the future. You tank one year like this and keep your great players in place then start the next year with a high first round QB and high picks in subsequent rounds. If there is anyone that would do this, it's Bill.
Posts: 5,689

07-29-2020, 11:52 AM	#154
MAHOMO 4 LIFE! In Search of a Life MAHOMO 4 LIFE!'s Avatar Join Date: Nov 2018	Patrick Chung is opting out as well
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07-29-2020, 01:53 PM	#155
The Franchise Most Valuable Villain The Franchise's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2006	Nate Solder is opting out.
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07-30-2020, 01:38 AM	#157
Mahomes_Is_God Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ethiopia	Bill is goin after Lawrence and that's a fact. I give zero ****s about any other opinion. This is his one and only shot at convincing the world that it was he, and not Brady, who lead the Pats to 6 trophies. There is no coincidence, this is manufactured by the evil cheating genius that is Bill. He and his young Darth Sith Trevor will ultimately be destroyed though, by the Skywalker Jedi Mahomes. This prophecy was foretold in the old Star Wars trilogy and we're seeing it become reality.
Posts: 3,288

08-05-2020, 10:10 AM	#158
RunKC Andy Reid Supporter RunKC's Avatar Join Date: Apr 2012	More rolling in... pic.twitter.com/A8c7Befs7r — Albert Wilson II (@iThinkIsee12) August 5, 2020 Potentially big loss for the Bills Bills CB Tre'Davious White said he's still undecided on whether he will opt out. He wanted to come in and see how everything was operating and take his time with a decision. — Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) August 5, 2020
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08-05-2020, 10:17 AM	#159
Mecca Hockey Town Mecca's Avatar Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri	Miami lost 2 WRs, Wilson and Hurns both opted out.
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08-05-2020, 10:23 AM	#160
staylor26 In Search of a Life staylor26's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2007	Shut. It. Down.
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08-05-2020, 10:30 AM	#163
Mecca Hockey Town Mecca's Avatar Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri	That number is growing but they won't shut it down, there is way to much money there. The only way it would even be a consideration at this point would be if a bunch of big namers did it so it was basically XFL version 2 but to this point that isn't happening.
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08-05-2020, 10:33 AM	#165
FloridaMan88 Mahomes: We Are All Witnesses FloridaMan88's Avatar Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami, FL	51 out 2,550+ active players opting out (not even 2% of the league). Minimal impact.
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