Oh boy, it has been an interesting few weeks with all of this talk about NFL players getting tested for Covid. At first, it seemed like things were all going to be normal, but the pandemic has changed the world. As if getting tested for Covid wasn’t already stressful, NFL teams are now becoming the testing ground for players to see if they are positive or negative.
At first, I wasn’t sure how I felt about the whole idea. I mean, if a player gets tested and it turns out that they have the virus, what happens then? But, after researching and talking to a few front-office personnel I started to understand. NFL teams are taking great precautions when it comes to testing their players and staff.
From the outside looking in, all of this testing was a bit overwhelming. I mean, with all of the already stringent guidelines already in place, the thought of NFL players having to take a Covid test was a lot. However, after reading some of the protocols set forth from the NFL, I started to realize the importance of the testing. NFL players, coaches, medical staff, and other personnel must take a Covid test the day before the game. The results are then sent to the team’s medical staff, and everyone is allowed to board the plane for the game.
Before all of this, I didn’t really understand why the NFL was choosing to have their players get tested for Covid. But, after talking to a few people, I started to understand some of the reasoning. By testing their players, NFL teams are helping to reduce their risk of the virus spreading throughout the organization.
As for me, I think it’s important that the NFL is taking the precautionary measures and having their players get tested for Covid. It shows that they are taking the virus seriously and they want their players to be healthy and safe. So, regardless of how I feel about taking a Covid test, I think it’s important that everyone involved is taking the necessary precautionary measures to keep everyone safe.
Although the NFL is taking extra precautions with testing the players for Covid, it can still be a stressful process. If a player got tested and it turned out they were positive, then the entire team would most likely go into quarantine. This would mean the player would have to spend several weeks away from the team and not be able to play for the rest of the season.
Players also have to worry about the media attention they may get if they were to test positive for Covid. They would most likely get scrutinized for not taking the necessary precautions to stay safe, which is why it’s so important that the players are taking the necessary measures to practice good hygiene and social distancing.
Of course, I understand that as a professional athlete, there are certain risks that come with the job. But even with the risks, I believe it is important that the NFL is taking the extra steps to protect their players and staff by having the players tested for Covid.
The whole thing can be a lot for the players to take in, from the testing process to the potential quarantine and media attention. But I think it’s important to keep in mind that the NFL is doing the best they can to keep everyone as safe as possible.
So, even though it is a stressful time for NFL players, I do believe that the testing of NFL players is necessary and beneficial to keep everyone safe. It is a scary situation, but with the testing and following protocol, I do believe things will get better. As someone who loves football, I just want to see everyone stay safe and healthy.