WR Cole Beasley, BUF (1 Viewer)

[Max Power]

There has to be a line at which additional mitigation strategies aren't necessary or worth the additional cost/time/hassle.  Maybe that line is "test unvaccinated players more frequently", maybe it's "test all players more frequently", maybe it's "cancel the season".  Where the line is will be a matter of opinion and there will be lots of opinions.  But, just because the NFL has chosen a different line than you would like does NOT mean the NFL isn't following science, as you keep repeating.

Last I read, approx. 93% of players are vaccinated, or about 13 times the amount of unvaxxed.  Note that as cutdowns progress, this number may change, depending on whether more vaxxed or unvaxxed players get cut, but we can probably ignore that for now.  When there are 13 times as many vaxxed players as unvaxxed, we would expect more positive tests to occur in vaxxed players than in unvaxxed players, in terms of raw numbers.

My issue with not following science is not quarantining vaccinated players who were in close contact. They need to quarantine for 5 days and then test. Doing it the current way isnt efficent and doesnt meet the end goal of reducing spread. 

Telling all players to test daily is the most effective way to eliminate spread. If the NFL isnt willing to do that, its policy is broken. It's not safe even.

In terms of raw numbers the unvaccinated players are tested at a daily to biweekly ratio. So in theory an vaccinated player needs 14 negative tests to achieve the same results as a vaccinated player. Yet vaccinated players are the majority of positive tests. Makes you think.  

The number 1 variable to reducing spread is if someone is positive or not. Pretending vaccination is the leading variable is a dumb policy. 

 

[[scooter]]

Telling all players to test daily is the most effective way to eliminate spread. If the NFL isnt willing to do that, its policy is broken. It's not safe even.

But testing daily isn't 100% effective, either -- considering that the tests are not 100% accurate, not to mention the possibility that a player could be in the incubation period while he's tested one day, only to become contagious in the hours preceding the next day's test.

Therefore, the most effective way to eliminate spread would be to test on an hourly basis, with each player taking at least 5 tests per hour (to account for the possibility of false positives/negatives in 4 of the tests).

 

[Max Power]

But testing daily isn't 100% effective, either -- considering that the tests are not 100% accurate, not to mention the possibility that a player could be in the incubation period while he's tested one day, only to become contagious in the hours preceding the next day's test.

Therefore, the most effective way to eliminate spread would be to test on an hourly basis, with each player taking at least 5 tests per hour (to account for the possibility of false positives/negatives in 4 of the tests).

You shouldn't make light of this deadly disease. 

 

[[scooter]]

But testing daily isn't 100% effective, either -- considering that the tests are not 100% accurate, not to mention the possibility that a player could be in the incubation period while he's tested one day, only to become contagious in the hours preceding the next day's test.

Therefore, the most effective way to eliminate spread would be to test on an hourly basis, with each player taking at least 5 tests per hour (to account for the possibility of false positives/negatives in 4 of the tests).

You shouldn't make light of this deadly disease. 

Why do you believe that my suggestion (hourly testing) is considered "making light" but your suggestion (daily testing) is not? What authority do you have to declare that a semi-arbitrary interval is the correct one?

Do you not agree that it's possible for COVID to be spread during a 24-hour gap between tests?

 

[Max Power]

Why do you believe that my suggestion (hourly testing) is considered "making light" but your suggestion (daily testing) is not? What authority do you have to declare that a semi-arbitrary interval is the correct one?

Do you not agree that it's possible for COVID to be spread during a 24-hour gap between tests?

24 hour testing is already established and realistic.

Is it possible to spread within 24 hours? I imagine. Probably even more possible for vaccinated players to get it and spread it between their biweekly tests.

 

[[scooter]]

24 hour testing is already established and realistic.

So is the NFL's current policy. But that didn't stop you from attacking it and unscientifically declaring that YOUR proposal was the most effective alternative.

 

[Max Power]

So is the NFL's current policy. But that didn't stop you from attacking it and unscientifically declaring that YOUR proposal was the most effective alternative.

I don't think you read through my position very well. 

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Did Beasley get cut today or did we prove that "distractions" are okay as long as you have talent?  Something some could never grasp in the Kaepernick thread

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Did Beasley get cut today or did we prove that "distractions" are okay as long as you have talent?  Something some could never grasp in the Kaepernick thread

No, the Bills retained Beasley.  He figures to be in the starting lineup for week 1.

I was secretly kind of hoping that the Bills would sign Kaepernick just so they could cut him right after announcing that Beasley would be staying put.  Because it would make a certain poster's head explode.

 

[djmich]

Hmmm

Bills' Cole Beasley, unvaccinated, forced to quarantine after testing negative for COVID —  because he came in contact with fully vaccinated trainer who had the virus

Some irony here...

 

[RCon]

If only there was something Beasley could have done to avoid this situation...

 

[djmich]

If only there was something Beasley could have done to avoid this situation...

Not interact with vaccinated people?

lol

 

[Faust]

NFL Week 1 fantasy football questions and answers: 32 reporters give advice on Julio Jones, Ravens running backs, more

Excerpt:

Who do you expect to be the most productive pass-catcher next to Stefon Diggs?

There's a reason Cole Beasley received an All-Pro vote last season -- in Buffalo's prolific passing offense, he was Josh Allen's favorite target behind Diggs. Beasley has been electric throughout training camp and should pick up where he left off in 2020. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques

 

[Faust]

@Joe Bryant - Would it be possible for this thread to be moved back into the Shark Pool now that the season is underway?

 

[HellToupee]

@Joe Bryant - Would it be possible for this thread to be moved back into the Shark Pool now that the season is underway?

Very

 

[Joe Bryant]

@Joe Bryant - Would it be possible for this thread to be moved back into the Shark Pool now that the season is underway?

Sure. We'll give it one last try. And keep it back to 100% what Beasley will do on the field.

If it turns again into a non football thread like it did, we'll move it permanently back to political and start a new Beasley thread here for football.

 

[GoBirds]

Very

Good to see Cole made it out of there, that was harsh. 

 

[Faust]

Eight catches for 60 yards in week 1 - solid PPR performance for those who started him this week.

 

[The Frankman]

Cole Beasley caught 11-of-13 targets for 98 yards in the Bills' Week 3 win over Washington.

Beasley led Buffalo in targets, receptions, and yards, although he failed to find the end zone despite Josh Allen's four-touchdown performance. He's entrenched as one of Allen's top options, making him viable in a pinch for fantasy managers. Consider Beasley a PPR flex option for Week 4 and the foreseeable future.

 

[SoBeDad]

With so many options at WR and now TE, can Beasley reach 1,000 yards this year? He was dropped in my non-ppr 16-team league for AJ Green, and I'm considering him as a flex with a consistent floor of about 50-60 yards. 

 

[The Frankman]

Cole Beasley caught 2-of-2 targets for 16 yards in Buffalo's Week 4 win over the Texans.

That's two weeks where Beasley has been a target hog and two weeks where he's largely disappeared, if you're keeping track. The Bills didn't need much production from the veteran and Desmond King, the Texans' best corner, was following him around in man sets. There will be brighter days ahead for Beasley, including perhaps Week 5's tasty matchup against Kansas City on Sunday night.

 

[Faust]

Cole Beasley caught 7-of-9 targets for 88 yards and one touchdown in the Bills' Week 6 loss to the Titans.

Josh Allen escaped the pocket and found a wide-open Beasley standing in the end zone for a 29-yard touchdown in the second quarter, giving Beasley his first score of the year. It was a nice rebound game for the slot man after seeing two targets each in back-to-back games coming into this one. Beasley will have his big games, but he faces so much competition for targets with Emmanuel Sanders and Dawson Knox emerging behind Stefon Diggs as favorite weapons for Allen. Beasley will have the Dolphins in Week 8 following Buffalo's bye. Beasley went 4-36-0 against Miami in Week 2.

Oct 18, 2021, 11:55 PM ET

 

[The Frankman]

Cole Beasley caught 8-of-11 targets for 33 yards in the Bills' Week 9 loss to the Jaguars.

Beasley led the Bills in targets, but finished fourth on the team with just 33 yards. Beasley did not have an impressive day, recording most of his production on check down targets. He also had a bad drop on a wide open 2nd down target over the middle for a would-be first down on a drive that led to a punt. Beasley will face the Jets in Week 10 and shapes up as a FLEX option in what will presumably be a bounce-back game for the Bills' offense.

- NBC SportsEDGE

 

[Faust]

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia said Cole Beasley is functioning as Buffalo's "de facto running back." 

Unable to move the ball on the ground with ineffective backs Devin Singletary and Zack Moss, the Bills have turned to Beasley as a way to rack up short gains while opposing defenses take away downfield shots to Emmanuel Sanders and Stefon Diggs. Another stagnant rushing game on Sunday against the Jaguars led to eight catches on 11 targets for 33 yards for Beasley, whose average depth of target on his first eight targets was a microscopic 1.8 yards. Beasley over the past month has surged back to fantasy relevance as the Bills' de facto running game -- similar to how Jaylen Waddle is used in Miami's offense. He's seen 34 targets over the Bills' past three games, far more than any other Buffalo pass catcher. Beasley should retain WR2 status in PPR formats unless and until the Bills figure out how to establish the run. Fantasy managers should note that Beasley's second half snaps against Jacksonville were severely limited while he dealt with an apparent injury. His Week 10 practice participation will be worth monitoring. 

SOURCE: The Athletic 

Nov 8, 2021, 9:26 AM ET

 

[Faust]

Cole Beasley (ribs) was a limited participant for Tuesday's practice.

Beasley is fully expected to play after returning to his usual role on 57% of Buffalo's snaps in Week 11. His 14.5% target share in seven full games alongside Dawson Knox this year is more of a concern than his health at this point.

SOURCE: Pro Football Talk on Twitter

Nov 23, 2021, 3:12 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Bills placed WR Cole Beasley on the reserve/COVID list.

Given that Beasley is unvaccinated (just ask him), he'll be forced to miss Sunday's game against the Patriots and perhaps Week 17 against the Falcons. With 19 targets in his last two starts, Beasley's absence opens the door for Dawson Knox to be fed underneath. Gabriel Davis should also benefit as a WR3.

SOURCE: Buffalo Bills on Twitter

Dec 21, 2021, 4:19 PM ET

 

[GroveDiesel]

I’m sure the discussion of this on Twitter is going very civilly.

 

[squistion]

Bills placed WR Cole Beasley on the reserve/COVID list.

Given that Beasley is unvaccinated (just ask him), he'll be forced to miss Sunday's game against the Patriots and perhaps Week 17 against the Falcons. With 19 targets in his last two starts, Beasley's absence opens the door for Dawson Knox to be fed underneath. Gabriel Davis should also benefit as a WR3.

Can you say Karma*?  

*Karma being defined as the direct consequences of one's actions. 

 

[Harry Frogfish]

This guy is a real piece of work.  Up there with Ryan Leaf.

 

[drummer]

I’m sure the discussion of this on Twitter is going very civilly.

The comment section over at PFT over Beasley sleazes up that site.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

I for one am shocked that the thing we all some coming in August has come to pass exactly as expected.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

I for one am shocked that the thing we all some coming in August has come to pass exactly as expected.

Hopefully this isn't the start of an outbreak on the team. I think that's what we all saw coming... An outbreak before the biggest game of the season, costing the team the season.

 

[drummer]

This guy is a real piece of work.  Up there with Ryan Leaf.

He's 32 years old, was never selected to a Pro Bowl, he might had just gave up and wants to start his podcasting career already.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Hopefully this isn't the start of an outbreak on the team. I think that's what we all saw coming... An outbreak before the biggest game of the season, costing the team the season.

It's tempting to say that this is the most predictably Billsy thing ever, but who knows what fresh heartbreak awaits us in January?

 

[The Frankman]

Cole Beasley caught 6-of-8 targets for 60 yards in the Bills' Divisional Round loss to the Chiefs.

Beasley's catches, yards, and targets were all second on the team behind Gabriel Davis' 8-201-4 career effort. The Bills' slot man, Beasley caught 82 passes for the second straight season but saw his yards dip big time from 967 to 693 as a mere catch-and-fall player who scored just one touchdown after posting four a year ago. Beasley turns 33 in April and is due a non-guaranteed $4.9 million next season. He'll be a potential cap casualty this offseason. The Bills would be better moving forward with someone like Isaiah McKenzie in the slot between Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis.

- NBCSportsEDGE

 

[The Frankman]

It's tempting to say that this is the most predictably Billsy thing ever, but who knows what fresh heartbreak awaits us in January?

*bites lip*

 

[Faust]

Bills grant WR Cole Beasley permission to seek trade

 

[Ostro]

Sanders gone, Beasley wants out, looks like Davis is in line for the #2 spot behind Diggs. Any receiver drafted would be behind both of them(assuming).

 

[IvanKaramazov]

 but who knows what fresh heartbreak awaits us in January?

I really hate myself sometimes.

 

[Faust]

Bills released WR Cole Beasley.

The move saves the Bills a much-needed $6.07 million against the cap after Buffalo signed OLB Von Miller to a massive contract Wednesday. The writing had been on the wall for Beasley before that, however, as he was entering the final year of his contract. Beasley scored just one touchdown last season and averaged a career-worst 8.5 yards per catch. The Bills re-signed Isaiah McKenzie last week, and he's the current favorite for slot work. Beasley turns 33 next month.

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SOURCE: Mike Garafolo on Twitter

Mar 17, 2022, 12:00 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Buccaneers signing WR Cole Beasley to practice squad, expected to elevate him to active roster

 

[Stealthycat]

Welker, Edelman .... I think Beasley comes in and immediately makes an impact

 

[titusbramble]

Picked him up just to see what happens

 

[habsfan]

Welker, Edelman .... I think Beasley comes in and immediately makes an impact

I can see a real football impact but fantasy wise, I'm getting "4 catches for 32 yards" vibes from this.

 

[Mongidig]

He could be a real nice one week fantasy rental.

 

[candian fantasy guy]

It seems unlikely that he could just come in and get full snaps. The 4 catches for 32 yards seems like really accurate to me.

 

[efactor]

It seems unlikely that he could just come in and get full snaps. The 4 catches for 32 yards seems like really accurate to me.

Yeah. I would rather roll with Perriman if you are thin at WR

 

[Faust]

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles said Cole Beasley could play in Week 3 against the Packers.​

"I think he could," Bowles said when asked about Beasley's Week 3 status. "He's quick, catches up to speed real fast. He understands the system and he's played and gotten a lot of reps under him." The Bucs signed Beasley, 33, this week amid a series of wideout injuries and Mike Evans' one-game suspension for starting a brawl against the Saints. Though Beasley isn't a fantasy option right now, he could cut into Russell Gage's snaps and routes if he's active against Green Bay. Gage led the Bucs in pass routes last week against New Orleans.
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SOURCE: Greg Auman on Twitter
Sep 23, 2022, 12:58 PM ET

 

[grateful zed]

beasley, olave, juju, allen, godwin or mooney?

 

[Dr. Octopus]

beasley, olave, juju, allen, godwin or mooney?

Exactly