Vaccination rate

[Ironshaft]

Originally Posted by woodyscolts

Yeah except it is really your body your choice to infect anybody else you come in contact with, unfortunately it is then not their choice. I agree that it should not be forced on anybody but it is sad how many stupid people out there will not get the vaccine and then still do not wear masks indoors. My wife has MS and has to take a drug to knock her immune system down. She took the vaccine and then 3 weeks later got an antibody test and because of being immune deficient she has no protection. There are a lot of people out there that the vaccine might not work because of having a compromised immune system. If you choose to not get the vaccine then have the balls to still wear masks indoors!

A. Sorry to hear about your wife.

B. Agree 100%. I am all for the protocols the NFL has put into place for those players/staff who choose not to get vaccinated. Mask up, social distance and wash your fricking hands.

But, this is still America (for the moment) and folks get to make choices and choose to deal with the consequences.

Yes, those NFL players who choose not to get the vaccine will be put at a competitive disadvantage to those who do. If they don't perform or are not available to play, then they will be demoted/cut/effect future earnings. That is the consequence.

Yes, it may also effect the overall team win rate. But we don't fine or force folks to work out in the off-season under a monitored, body-cam style system to ensure that they are at peak performance for training camp either. It is about individual player's choice.