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Sorry to jump in this late....
but to kind of continue this. I stated in another thread that it's clear the NFL is leaving the door open. They're publicizing a hard stance, but the door is WIDE open if you read between the lines. They've stated that
NFL informs clubs that COVID-19 outbreaks among unvaccinated players could lead to forfeited games
As the NFL approaches the 2021 season, the league informed clubs that it would not extend the season to accommodate a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players that causes a game cancellation.www.nfl.com
in that sentence they say 'resulting from it's non-vaccinated players/staff.' How in the world will they be able to prove it started from a non-vaccinated player/staff member? The union and players associate will be so far up the NFL's butt if a game check is lost, it wont be funny. Later in that sentence, it says 'cancellation or DELAY.' Another wide open window to avoid a cancellation at all costs. A cancelled game results in lost ticket sales, concessions, merchandise...
Another thing (from the other thread) is the fact that networks will revolt. If NBC loses the SNF game (the only game they carry each week), how happy will they be? MNF? TNF? Those are ratings gold mines because they have no competition of NFL on another network.
I am not seeing any wide open door. If anything, they will favor the teams with the higher vaccination rates.
Which means if we remain with the lowest level of vaccinated players, we run the absolute highest risk of being fined or having to forfeit games.