RaidersAreOne Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Quote Several teams just announced the opt-outs ... with the most notable, Baltimore Ravens returner and wide receiver De'Anthony Thomas, coming early Monday morning. Other players joining the former Oregon Ducks star Monday included: Cowboys cornerback Maurice Canady, Washington D-lineman Caleb Brantley, Seahawks O-lineman Chance Warmack and Patriots fullback Danny Vitale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossibleCabbage Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Deadline for opting out is August 3rd. It's going to be real interesting if a significant portion of the league does so close to the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soko Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 That’s a pretty massive bummer. NE doesn’t have a reliable option at tackle and Isaiah Wynn has already had issues staying on the field. Have to wonder if they throw one of the guards at tackle, with all the depth on the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingseanjohn Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Quote Several teams just announced the opt-outs ... with the most notable, Baltimore Ravens returner and wide receiver De'Anthony Thomas, coming early Monday morning. Other players joining the former Oregon Ducks star Monday included: Cowboys cornerback Maurice Canady, Washington D-lineman Caleb Brantley, Seahawks O-lineman Chance Warmack and Patriots fullback Danny Vitale. These were prior to OL Marcus Cannon and OL Najee Toran who both play for the Patriots. The 3rd-9th of many I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danand Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 With regard to Ravens De'Anthony Thomas, it was expected by most, that he would not make the final 53 roster - even with injuries he would be a longshot to make the roster over a PS player so he might have chosen to take the guaranteed money this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyPhil1781 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 First of many that will. Hopes are that if they opt to do this, the NFL will allow them back in assuming the best case scenario happens and they feel more safe. Personally, I think the season should just start in late October and you push the combine back a month and change then keep everything else on schedule. I feel that would help science catch up bc the US as a country can't do it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Seems like a lot of these names are roster fodder - not trying to trivialize their decision, but we have yet to hear from someone who is due to lose big money by sitting out. Dr. Tardif is probably the biggest name and only starter of the group, but I liken his decision to what Pat Tillman did - he's not sitting out due to fear, he's taking the fight to the enemy. Edit: Marcus Cannon is a big name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I can't criticize anyone who goes in this direction, especially with his history of cancer - he's got incredibly high risk, and it's best he take the $150,000 and sit this out. Question for all - Let's say a player opts out. Then in early October, a vaccine comes out (Pfizer should be available, based on projections) and it proves to be the magic bullet, infections dwindle down to zero. Would a player be able to opt back in? Of course they're on the hook for paying back that $150k, but would the NFL make a mid season variance like that in regards to rosters? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Rider Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I can't blame him but this is a big loss for the Patriots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfishwars Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Okay what do these Pats players know about our QB situation that we don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKillerNacho Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, ET80 said: Seems like a lot of these names are roster fodder - not trying to trivialize their decision, but we have yet to hear from someone who is due to lose big money by sitting out. Dr. Tardif is probably the biggest name and only starter of the group, but I liken his decision to what Pat Tillman did - he's not sitting out due to fear, he's taking the fight to the enemy. Edit: Marcus Cannon is a big name. There will be more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 New England conspiracy to get Clowney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKillerNacho Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Merged the three topics into one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 If a couple more big names opt out, I think it could create a cascade effect. Usually nobody wants to be the first guy to do something, but once others do and it’s not viewed poorly, others become more inclined. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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