Over/Under on Forfeits

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

If it’s zero, give me the over.

 

[Manster7588]

If it’s zero, give me the over.

What if it's 3?

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I like it.

 

[Southieinnc]

The Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Football Team, Indianapolis Colts, and Arizona Cardinals were said to be the teams with the four lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the league as of Thursday,

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Isn't this what they said would happen last year and nobody was ever handed an L...

But forcing the vax by threatening to forfeit pay is a pretty bold move. This is putting teams in a very tough spot honestly.

Your move Cole Beasely

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

What about outbreaks for teams fully vaccinated? The Delta variant is a different strain that the vaccinations weren't prepared for. As to the guys refusing the vax, I don't get that at all. I didn't feel I needed it and don't really believe in them but I still got the thing just to prevent travel hassles. But that's a whole different conversation.
As to the over/under, I doubt there will be any forfeits so over, I guess. Made it through last season, they will get through this one, methinks. Cheers fellas.

 

[Debbie Does]

A bunch of Democratic Texas state legislators got Covid despite being fully vaccinated. Well, at least they tested positive, which is still what counts.

I don't think being a Conscientious Objector to these vaccines should put you at risk, but indemnify those who take the jab. They're still making this a political decision instead of a personal one.

As a cardiac patient on blood thinners to prevent clotting, I don't trust products that increase the risk of clots. That should be my choice, not the government's.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

A bunch of Democratic Texas state legislators got Covid despite being fully vaccinated. Well, at least they tested positive, which is still what counts.

I don't think being a Conscientious Objector to these vaccines should put you at risk, but indemnify those who take the jab. They're still making this a political decision instead of a personal one.

As a cardiac patient on blood thinners to prevent clotting, I don't trust products that increase the risk of clots. That should be my choice, not the government's.

Your reasoning is one I can respect. It's a legit argument and I agree with it. Especially the one that has shown to have thus side effect.
I do get miffed at all these healthy, prime of their life types making this some constitutional and political issue though.

 

[Wolvie]

I would guess 2 at most, but my likely guess is that there won't be any forfeits.

This does have an added twist that many probably aren't thinking about though. You only forfeit the game if you can't reschedule. Does that mean the opponent could make rescheduling harder to force an L on an opponent. It sounds like the other team isn't gifted a W though.

 

[DonMan]

A bunch of Democratic Texas state legislators got Covid despite being fully vaccinated. Well, at least they tested positive, which is still what counts.

I don't think being a Conscientious Objector to these vaccines should put you at risk, but indemnify those who take the jab. They're still making this a political decision instead of a personal one.

As a cardiac patient on blood thinners to prevent clotting, I don't trust products that increase the risk of clots. That should be my choice, not the government's.

In this instance, for the NFL, it isn't a political or personal decision, it's a business decision. It's clearly in the NFL's best interests to have as many players as possible vaccinated. They are making policy decisions consistent with those interests.

 

[QuestionSocratic]

In a forfeit, neither team gets paid. I don't see how the NFLPA can not object.

 

[thunderc]

A bunch of Democratic Texas state legislators got Covid despite being fully vaccinated. Well, at least they tested positive, which is still what counts.

I don't think being a Conscientious Objector to these vaccines should put you at risk, but indemnify those who take the jab. They're still making this a political decision instead of a personal one.

As a cardiac patient on blood thinners to prevent clotting, I don't trust products that increase the risk of clots. That should be my choice, not the government's.

It is your choice, these guys can choose to find another profession. Simple.

 

[cowboycolors]

In a forfeit, neither team gets paid. I don't see how the NFLPA can not object.

Oh they will object and maybe go to court by the time a court rules the season will Most likely be over.
Then what ?

 

[cowboycolors]

While I’m not 100% onboard with this policy I fully understand the reasoning behind it. And the NFL already has the law on their side with the judges decision on the nurses at Methodist hospital in Texas for example. Too long to go into but basically the judge said tat the hospital has every right to require vaccination of its employees. We shall see how this plays out.

 

[richig07]

I would be confident betting on zero forfeits. At most, there will be 1 or 2.

 

[cowboycolors]

I would be confident betting on zero forfeits. At most, there will be 1 or 2.

Not being a smart ass but that’s not exactly confident at least not betting wise but then again I don’t bet but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last month.

 

[Southieinnc]

What about outbreaks for teams fully vaccinated? The Delta variant is a different strain that the vaccinations weren't prepared for. As to the guys refusing the vax, I don't get that at all. I didn't feel I needed it and don't really believe in them but I still got the thing just to prevent travel hassles. But that's a whole different conversation.
As to the over/under, I doubt there will be any forfeits so over, I guess. Made it through last season, they will get through this one, methinks. Cheers fellas.

The delta variant has been shown to be more infectious.
Data has shown the vaccine to be effective against the Delta Variant.
The problem is with th unvaccinated.

 

[SteelersPride]

Not being a smart ass but that’s not exactly confident at least not betting wise but then again I don’t bet but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last month.

what taking one option and hedging it with two others isnt confidence?

 

[Southieinnc]

A bunch of Democratic Texas state legislators got Covid despite being fully vaccinated. Well, at least they tested positive, which is still what counts.

I don't think being a Conscientious Objector to these vaccines should put you at risk, but indemnify those who take the jab. They're still making this a political decision instead of a personal one.

As a cardiac patient on blood thinners to prevent clotting, I don't trust products that increase the risk of clots. That should be my choice, not the government's.

If the vaccine is a risk for you, that does not mean you can ignore policy aimed at protecting others.
If you choose to drive drunk and not wear a seatbelt, that does not excuse you from laws tht say not to drive drunk!

 

[SteelersPride]

In a forfeit, neither team gets paid. I don't see how the NFLPA can not object.

Right. How does the non offending team lose pay? Guilty by scheduling?