What’s it going to take to open team facilities, the first step toward starting the 2020 season? In a memo from League Commissioner Roger Goodell on May 6th, the teams were told to have a plan in place by today, May 15th . How would they implement the protocols set up by the NFL?
“The protocols are intended to allow for a safe and phased re-opening”. No players other than those requiring therapy and rehab that had started the program prior to the facilities being closed.
No team can re-open unless every team is eligible based upon individual state requirements. New York and Boston will be given the ok to start much later than Florida and Texas. But all 32 teams need to start together.
Teams will have to present their plans for re-opening to their local Government and public health officials. The league plans to play the entire 2020 season but are realistic, they are prepared to make adjustments.
Dr Allen Sills generated the protocols and have reviewed them with Duke University infectious disease physicians, NFLPA physician Dr. Mayer and the CDC.
Initially, 50% of non-player personnel will reportedly be allowed in the building at one time (up to 75 people). Each team will be required to identify an Infectious Control Officer to interface with league doctors.
But the league is working on the next phase of the plan. This should be a much discussed topic at the league meetings starting May 19th.
Support Mark and buy him a coffee.
Support Us: Help Us Compete Against The Corporate Media Giants
We need your help. If you enjoy our content, please help us beat Google's Corporate algorithm by adding us as a preferred source on Google News.
Click the button below and check the box next to "PatsFans.com"
Add as a preferred source on Google News
Merrimack Valley native and lifelong fan of the New England Patriots. My earliest memories of the Patriots were attending as a child with my dad, the off-season practice at Phillips Academy. I was at the Patriots game at Harvard Stadium in 1970 where Bob “Harpo” Gladieux was called out of the stands by the stadium announcer over the PA to play in the game. Analyzing the draft since ESPN first started to televise it in 1980 and former writer for the Lowell Sun Newspaper.
