That's the thing: it's not a joke. It's a somewhat sarcastic remark but it's not said with a laugh - it's sincere. It's just as political as any other comment re: COVID.
I have a very hard time begrudging any human being for not wanting to put something in their body. At a basic level, autonomy over one's body is paramount. That said, I trust vaccine safety and I have received my COVID vaccine.
As another poster mentioned, COVID isn't entirely independent of the NFL. Protocols and player availability are relevant, and if a player who chooses to not get vaccinated is unavailable for a game that they may have otherwise been available for had they been vaccinated, that is relevant to the team and this forum. Does that mean I resent that player? Do I think they're a bad person? I wouldn't go that far. Is it relevant to the Patriots? Absolutely, 100% yes.
The exchange went as follows:
*Tweet posted that Wynn is in COVID protocol and needs 10 days away from the team*
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*RW, seeing the tweet, infers Wynn isn't vaccinated and expresses his frustration at anti-vaxxers*
*Brick replies with a comment about autonomy over one's body + a sarcastic remark about having a 0% chance of getting COVID if you're vaccinated*
Both posts are equally political/social in nature.