Ummmmm the same "special" skill that allows them to earn millions while you don't......... freakish athletic skills. You may hate it but they've lucked (or worked) into a career that gives them this kind of flexibility.
Yeah I mean its a business decision at this point. It really makes no sense for those guys to even play with no preseason. Though.......I would think with a new coaching staff and basically only 3 receivers set in stone....you might can get on this roster with possibly 3 rosters available. But that's a lot of money to give up.Rookie receiver Stephen Guidry opted out. A big part of it was he knew he had little chance of making the team. He saw what we have at the position and said nope!
Paychecks take precedence.
I believe I owe the man an apology.
Glad to see him there.
Stay healthy 90.
Hopefully he spent the off-season getting healthy, he has no excuses this year.
I believe he's got a pregnant wife and is concerned about that, which I wouldn't blame him for one bit. This thing hits some people differently and some minorities are seemingly at greater risk.
Congrats to Demarcus Lawrence for following his best instincts to do what's best in both his interest and that of this team. I'm proud of him for arriving at that decision. I'm sure he had conversations with his wife and came to the conclusion that the best way he could serve her and his family was to provide for their welfare as best as possible to ensure their wellbeing. I'd have done exactly the same in his position. Let's hope that decision serves them well and that of the team. also. Several crucial things hung in the balance in coming to that decision. I couldn't possibly be more respectful of it.
Realistically he could self isolate with the amount of money he is making. 20 million vs 350K.
I would make sure my family is isolated for the newborn.
How much they get paid is irrelevant.
Maybe he had conversations with his wife. What makes me wonder: he first makes a decission to not participate. Now he changes it. didnt he made the decission with his wife together the first time?
No i dont believe that it was about talking it over. Maybe they talked together but not because of the possible infection by the corona virus. I do think now that the league made it clear people will lose money when they opt out he decided that the well being of his wife and child wasnt that important ;-). The danger of the corona virus was just a welcomed reason to sit out training camp again.
Realistically he could self isolate with the amount of money he is making. 20 million vs 350K.
I would make sure my family is isolated for the newborn.
I don’t know how many fans have seen what the NFL is allowing regarding “opt out” players. The NFL and the NFLPA made an agreement a few weeks ago that allows any NFL player to choose not play this season based on pre-determined conditions. Those players choosing to opt out for the season who are under contract will be paid a one time stipend between $150,000 and 350,000 depending on veteran status.First i was surprised he changed his decission. But then i quickly came to the same conclusion.
Yeah I mean its a business decision at this point. It really makes no sense for those guys to even play with no preseason. Though.......I would think with a new coaching staff and basically only 3 receivers set in stone....you might can get on this roster with possibly 3 rosters available. But that's a lot of money to give up.
Yeah but the odds are already stacked against them. He has to battle guys like Noah Brown and Cedric Wilson who were draft picks.Not a great business decision for a rookie free agent. This is an opportunity lost for them. The veterans who are opting out have guaranteed money. They really have nothing to lose. Role players are taking a big risk because whoever takes their place could end up taking their job if they perform well.
Yeah but the odds are already stacked against them. He has to battle guys like Noah Brown and Cedric Wilson who were draft picks.