Top 10 Changes the NFL May Have for the 2020 Season
The NFL season may not happen, and that doesn't happen often. Many NFL fans like myself still want the season to happen despite the Coronavirus pandemic, but it faces an uphill battle. The NFL currently plans to have a season, but with some changes to try and help keep players safe. We can all hope it's enough, but who knows at this point. Here, we are looking at the top ten changes the NFL may have for the 2020 season.Like masks, face shields help protect people from germs when others talk, spit, and breathe. Naturally, the NFL may require players to wear them. However, some players dislike wearing them, especially outdoors in the heat. Recently, J.J. Watt mentioned he might not play the season if required to wear one. This could be a significant change for the 2020 season.
Now this is a big one. The NFL may allow players to opt out of the season if they do not want to risk contracting Coronavirus and passing it on to their families. If this is allowed, we could see some star players sitting out the season.
This will likely occur, although I don't know how it will work. Six feet is the required distance for social distancing, and in a crowded, enclosed space like an NFL locker room, keeping apart is crucial.
Like face shields, masks help protect people and prevent the spread of Coronavirus. A similar issue exists with face shields as players would dislike wearing them for a full game, and I can see why.
Yeah, it is probably inevitable that masks will be required at some point.
This also seems likely to happen. To keep the Coronavirus under control, both players and coaches would need to be tested daily. This allows them to be quarantined and prevent spreading the virus to other teammates.
Some teams are allowing fans in at reduced capacity, while others are not letting them in at all. It will be interesting to see what games are like with reduced or no fans.
This has already been confirmed by the NFL, but it seems ridiculous. Players tackle and hit each other throughout the game, yet they can't exchange jerseys afterward. You are more likely to get Coronavirus from playing than from someone else's jersey.
This could actually happen. The preseason has already been cut in half, and it wouldn't surprise me if they eliminated all the games. Training camp might still occur, but it's less likely. Currently, the NFL plans to proceed with it soon.
Well, training camp will probably happen, but no preseason is confirmed.
In a worst-case scenario, if COVID-19 peaks by early September, the NFL might cancel Week 1 and Week 2. This would complicate things with fewer games, though NFL games have been canceled before.
Again, the MLB cancelled games because of the Marlins outbreak. Take notes, NFL.
Now, this does not seem likely to happen, as many players and coaches alike would not want to be separated from their friends and family.