Will Covid-9 be a career ender?

[dkmightyhammer]

So far the NFL is saying they still plan on having a season. But I believe there is still a solid chance that it could get cancelled like all the other sports have seen happen.

If the season actually does get scrapped what does that do to some older player's careers? I think it would be a career ender for guys like Brees and Brady for sure. They are already old by NFL standards. And if they have to come back in September of 2021 after not playing since Dec/Jan of the 2019 season I don't think their old bodies will be capable of shaking off that much rust. If a player's last game was in the playoffs in January 2019 and they don't play another real game until September 2021 that is 20 months without playing. Their legs and arms would lose too much to come back I think.

Other guys on the bubble would have to be Roethlisberger, Rivers, and possibly even Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers would be nearing 38 years old starting the 2021 season.

There's a chance that Brady and Rivers will never get to play for their new teams.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

True dat.

Brady's last play might be a pick 6....

 

[Rock Strongo]

True dat.

Brady's last play might be a pick 6....

and gronk will have been 2 years out of football, no TB comeback.

 

[dkmightyhammer]

and gronk will have been 2 years out of football, no TB comeback.

True, but I don't think he was likely to come back anyway.

 

[Rock Strongo]

True, but I don't think he was likely to come back anyway.

oh, the rumors are strong my friend. OJ howard to NE for gronks rights and a pick. picking up steam fast.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

oh, the rumors are strong my friend. OJ howard to NE for gronks rights and a pick. picking up steam fast.

Gronk AND a pick?

I wouldn't do it.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Gronk AND a pick?

I wouldn't do it.

not sure if its a pick going or coming, but thats what ive heard.

 

[dkmightyhammer]

oh, the rumors are strong my friend. OJ howard to NE for gronks rights and a pick. picking up steam fast.

Is Gronk still under contract with the Pats?

 

[Hank Kingsley]

not sure if its a pick going or coming, but thats what ive heard.

I could see Howard and a pick for Gronk. Maybe.

Don't see BB being desperate enough for a TE to give up a pick as well.


I think they try for Thaddeus Moss if they can swing it. Great pedigree.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Is Gronk still under contract with the Pats?

yes, they own his rights, thus it would be a trade.

 

[Rock Strongo]

I could see Howard and a pick for Gronk. Maybe.

Don't see BB being desperate enough for a TE to give up a pick as well.


I think they try for Thaddeus Moss if they can swing it. Great pedigree.

too small IMO. hes not much bigger than me.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

too small IMO. hes not much bigger than me.

Time to grow.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Time to grow.

hes topped out

6'2 250 lbs is not a good size for an NFL TE, hes a slow WR. shit, wittens 6'6. so is gronk.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

hes topped out

6'2 250 lbs is not a good size for an NFL TE, hes a slow WR. shit, wittens 6'6. so is gronk.

Thought I read 6'3'.

I dunno, don't follow college ball, just read about him somewhere.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Thought I read 6'3'.

I dunno, don't follow college ball, just read about him somewhere.

they always add 1-2 inches

hes 6'2 in cleats. hes a tweener, and those guys dont tend to fare well at the next level.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Thought I read 6'3'.

I dunno, don't follow college ball, just read about him somewhere.

2020 NFL draft: Thaddeus Moss scouting report

great hands
excellent blocker

2nd or 3rd TE at best.

Weaknesses
He is more of a warming up runner, takes a bit to get to his top end speed. He won’t threaten defenders up the seam and Moss won’t create a lot of separation at the second and third levels of a defense. Teams shouldn’t expect much in terms of yards after the catch.

Not a well defined route runner, a bit of a shock since he is the son of the one of the two best wide receivers of all-time. Needs to become more refined as a route runner since Moss won’t win matchups with his limited athleticism.

Projection: 3rd-4th round

 

[Rock Strongo]

pedigree is nice. ted williams jr once held a bat in pawtucket.

 

[Rock Strongo]

pedigree is nice. ted williams jr once held a bat in pawtucket.

 

[Rock Strongo]

double double post post

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

oh, the rumors are strong my friend. OJ howard to NE for gronks rights and a pick. picking up steam fast.

How's he going to play football while under WWE's contract?

 

[Nasty_Magician]

So far the NFL is saying they still plan on having a season. But I believe there is still a solid chance that it could get cancelled like all the other sports have seen happen.

If the season actually does get scrapped what does that do to some older player's careers? I think it would be a career ender for guys like Brees and Brady for sure. They are already old by NFL standards. And if they have to come back in September of 2021 after not playing since Dec/Jan of the 2019 season I don't think their old bodies will be capable of shaking off that much rust. If a player's last game was in the playoffs in January 2019 and they don't play another real game until September 2021 that is 20 months without playing. Their legs and arms would lose too much to come back I think.

Other guys on the bubble would have to be Roethlisberger, Rivers, and possibly even Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers would be nearing 38 years old starting the 2021 season.

There's a chance that Brady and Rivers will never get to play for their new teams.

Honestly it could probably save some careers. Players can get 100% healthy, their bodies can heal like they haven't in 20 years.