NFL offseason programs begin with mixed player involvement
3 years, 8 months ago

NFL offseason programs begin with mixed player involvement

Associated Press  

With groups of players from 20 NFL teams saying they will skip in-person attendance, voluntary offseason programs began Monday across the league. “Obviously it’s virtual right now, so we have a little time to think about it and figure out the best plan as a team,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “Our process is to follow the science on what is safest for our guys, and many of the changes this past year — like no in-person offseason workouts/practices, the extended acclimation period before training camp and no preseason games — gave us a year of data that demonstrates maintaining some of these changes long term is in the best interest of the game.” Noting that on-field experience is the most valuable teaching too, Chiefs coach Andy Reid expressed faith in his players doing their part in preparing for next season. But for right now this ends up being the most important thing as we move forward.” Gil Brandt — a longtime NFL executive, Pro Football Hall of Fame member and current league draft analyst — is a “great believer” in the in-person offseason sessions. “But I think that the new president of the players association, Tretter, with his Cornell background, I think he’s a thinker, and he’s always thinking of ways to make it easier for the players yet not hurt their overall performance.” ___ AP Pro Football Writers Schuyler Dixon, Josh Dubow, Arnie Stapleton and Barry Wilner, and Sports Writers Steve Reed, Dave Skretta and Tom Withers contributed.

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NFL minicamps mostly proceeding amid debate about offseason
3 years, 7 months ago

NFL minicamps mostly proceeding amid debate about offseason

Associated Press  

Detroit players joined a coordinated effort by the NFLPA to say they were going to stay away from the team’s voluntary offseason program before most of them showed up for practices. They wanted to be here and they’re here.” Sure, there are some big names staying away from offseason work at team facilities, Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers …

Rams players say they will not participate in voluntary in-person workouts
3 years, 8 months ago

Rams players say they will not participate in voluntary in-person workouts

LA Times  

Rams players say they will not participate in in-person voluntary offseason team activities. Rams players announced Friday that they would not participate in in-person voluntary offseason team activities. “Our union negotiated an all virtual offseason last year which proved to be not only effective in protecting us from the pandemic, but also had other health and safety benefits such as …

NFL players call for virtual offseason, shun in-person work
3 years, 8 months ago

NFL players call for virtual offseason, shun in-person work

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — NFL players were locked out of team headquarters last offseason because of the coronavirus pandemic. “It is every player’s decision, but our advice is to continue to use an abundance of caution given the current environment.” Members of the Broncos — who have had 22 players in their building this offseason — and the Seahawks — who …

NFL training camps still on original schedule for late July
4 years, 6 months ago

NFL training camps still on original schedule for late July

Associated Press  

The NFL still plans to hold training camps on time beginning in late July, though contingency plans are in place. “The preseason number of games, we’re in active discussions with the players association on those issues, and will continue at that and expect to have some resolution relatively soon and will advise the clubs at that time.” Earlier Thursday, the …

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