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Peak
Footballguy
Nothing. They'll turn a blind eye to it and play the game short-handed. If this were anyone else, I think they'd find a way to postpone. Instead, I think Goodell will meet Pfrier at the 50 yd line with CLE's captains and hand out a "Participation" ribbon. He'll do the elbow dab and then say, "Thanks for making the drive over for the game. Here's a couple of vouchers for Kenny Rogers Chicken so you can get dinner on the way back."
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
Just curious, what options do they have in terms of postponing and such? Anything I can think of would impact the following week.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
They could play
Scratch that: I forgot the National Championship game is Monday night. They won't go up against that.
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Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Well at least we're practicing this week... err
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Tom Withers@twithersAP
#Browns don't practice again as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on team
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I hear they are going to flex the Cowboys Giants to replace an expected blowout Wild Card game for Sunday Night Football.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Hmnnn...
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David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc@ProFootballDoc
This is significant. Spread within a team is what might postpone a game. Right now still a few days to go but something to keep an eye on.
Tom Pelissero@TomPelissero
Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL's chief medical officer, says on @nflnetwork "there was some spread one individual to another" among #Browns' latest positive COVID-19 cases. Not all community spread. Contact tracing and review of test results ongoing before decision on practice today.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Hogwash. This victim mentality really needs to stop.Peak said:
amnesiac
beer is good
I actually agree.
every team agreed to the rules this year.
it’s unfortunate, but they need to suck it up and play.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
The NFL protocols are about risk of spreading the disease.
Different genome strains contracted from OUTSIDE of a team facility according to the NFL protocols does not carry the same risk as a similar genome strain that have been spread WITHIN team facilities. That is the key. Similar strains spread within a team facility.
My opinion, the NFL policy claims they want to prevent spreading COVID conveniently prevents them from being sued.
High potential to spread within a facility/on field = high legal risk to the league
High legal risk to league = games get pushed back
Right now the game will be played unless more positive cases of similar genome strains get spread within a team facility. Who knows when they decide the risk is too high but Doctor Chao said our latest outbreak was 'significant'.
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David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc@ProFootballDoc
This is significant. Spread within a team is what might postpone a game. Right now still a few days to go but something to keep an eye on.
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Every team should tread lightly as they may go through the same thing. Steelers will be playing a team riddled with COVID cases which will cause some concern even if all precautions are taken.
I think we all know it suck if the Super Bowl is determined by COVID attrition.
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
I just think the rest time/practice time between games becomes so important in the playoffs. If a team wins Saturday and, in the next round, plays a team that wins Tuesday (or Wednesday as you also proposed), that team would be at a HUGE disadvantage having significantly less days to prepare.Godsbrother said:
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Yes I agree. I think if they can get the game in as scheduled they should because Covid is so damn unpredictable. If they delayed until Tuesday or Wednesday and either team had a rash of positive tests on Monday or Tuesday what do they do then?
Covid sucks
MAC_32
Footballguy
It would. As does a participating team that's had 33% of its roster on covid reserve over the last 2 weeks and only been permitted to conduct one practice over that time frame. The NFL is not decision making based on competitive disadvantage; it's about liability. Proceed, accordingly - and nobody cares, work harder.
amnesiac
beer is good
this is how i look at it:
1. last year the Browns wouldn't have even made the playoffs. they're playing with house money right now.
2. do they have a championship caliber offense? maybe. at times they sure do. do they have a championship caliber defense? No.
3. they are the #7 seed for a reason. the NFL does not care about the #7 seed.
4. i'd rather this happen this year, instead of one of the next few years, when i feel the Browns may have a legitimate shot at a championship.
5. do i have a fifth point? no. it just looked weird to end a list on four. enjoy the ride everyone.
1. last year the Browns wouldn't have even made the playoffs. they're playing with house money right now.
2. do they have a championship caliber offense? maybe. at times they sure do. do they have a championship caliber defense? No.
3. they are the #7 seed for a reason. the NFL does not care about the #7 seed.
4. i'd rather this happen this year, instead of one of the next few years, when i feel the Browns may have a legitimate shot at a championship.
5. do i have a fifth point? no. it just looked weird to end a list on four. enjoy the ride everyone.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
The Man With No Name
Footballguy
Conklin and Garrett First Team All Pro.
Bitonio and Teller Second Team All Pro
Bitonio and Teller Second Team All Pro
Soulfly3
Footballguy
@TomPelissero 1h
Two #Browns who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday have tested negative since on multiple tests, per source. If they continue to test negative today, the NFL’s medical experts may revisit those results and their status for Sunday vs. the #Steelers.
,,, Denzel back would be MASSIVE.. so if guys from Thurs might be good to go, Denzel would be a lock (if testing negative)
Two #Browns who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday have tested negative since on multiple tests, per source. If they continue to test negative today, the NFL’s medical experts may revisit those results and their status for Sunday vs. the #Steelers.
,,, Denzel back would be MASSIVE.. so if guys from Thurs might be good to go, Denzel would be a lock (if testing negative)
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Peak
Footballguy
Not sure if Ward was one, but Harrison definitely was a false negative. He would be a welcome addition in the secondary.
Dez
Footballguy
It's official Ward isn't going to play. That is a crippling blow. We had to have him back.Soulfly3 said:
Browns activated TE Harrison Bryant from the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Bryant will play in Sunday night's Wild Card game with the Steelers. The Browns also activated LB Malcolm Smith and S Ronnie Harrison. Denzel Ward and CB Kevin Johnson remain on the COVID list and won't be cleared for the first round of the playoffs.
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Dez
Footballguy
Things were already stacked against us with our head coach out and one of our best OL out and now having Ward out pretty much ends it. Shocked Pitt is only favored by 6. This could be one of those ugly 38-7 type games. It was a great season either way but this sucks. We had a very easy schedule so I don't think we just walk to 11 wins again next year. Getting 4 games vs the NFC East is a big reason we went 11-5.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Bobcat10
Footballguy
We’re the 6 seed so 1 and 3 aren’t accurate, but I completely get the message in part 4.
Peak
Footballguy
"Emptying the box"?
"Smothering the field"?
"Scattered, Smothered, Covered, and Chunked"?
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JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Congrats Browns fans
NE_REVIVAL
Footballguy
Congrats Browns!
crushedspirit
Footballguy
Congrats Browns fans
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Congrats, Browns fans. Glad to see your team win this one!
beer 30
Footballguy
Crazy start to the game, massive capitalization on the turnovers, Browns gonna Brown during the middle and finally the game ending drive at the end we were all screaming for during the 2nd & 3rd quarter. Can’t ask for much more from this team. Just wow!
Oh and our QB meeting one of his lineman in the locker room for the first time before the game and that lineman coming into play in the 4th quarter during said game winning drive. Even in victory, the Browns add their unique slant to the win. As much as I’ve hated this team in the past, I love them so much more.
Oh and our QB meeting one of his lineman in the locker room for the first time before the game and that lineman coming into play in the 4th quarter during said game winning drive. Even in victory, the Browns add their unique slant to the win. As much as I’ve hated this team in the past, I love them so much more.
Peak
Footballguy
Conspiracy!!! Joe is a Steeler fan!! Kept us loyal Browns fans from enjoying the night while his steelers crashed and burned!! Get the pitchforks and torches!!!
(all jokes...all jokes...)
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Absolutely bizarre game last night. Congrats and good luck in the playoffs.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Looking good for the Chiefs.
Err, so far.
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Ian Rapoport@RapSheet
After playing and advancing last night, the #Browns got an “all clear” on their latest round of COVID-19 testing, source said. After a trying week, perhaps the worst is behind them as they move on in the playoffs.
Err, so far.
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Ian Rapoport@RapSheet
After playing and advancing last night, the #Browns got an “all clear” on their latest round of COVID-19 testing, source said. After a trying week, perhaps the worst is behind them as they move on in the playoffs.
