Players opting out

[t96]

Big wave of opt outs have come in today. Haven’t seen any Panthers so far but with the deadline being this Saturday I bet we see at least 1 soon. Chiefs starting guard opted out, our old buddy Star opted out, Patriots are dropping like flies —like 5 starters for them have opted out already. Post any other news you got, or thoughts.
 

If I had to guess which Panthers could opt out I’d say Boston is a possibility as he made some comments about not playing due to health concerns or social justice stuff, etc. Maybe Samuel with his heart condition. Otherwise, any older veteran is a possibility but none really stand out.

[Smithers]

It’s a crap shoot really. It seems players are opting out for a variety of reasons...pregnant wife, new child, at risk family members, etc. 

im sure we will have at least one player.  

[TheRumGone]

Star opted out

[CanadianCat]

Easier for star players to opt out as they might have roster security in the future or have enough money in the bank. Most players, this is their one big chance and have to take the risk despite how they feel.

 

[t96]

2 minutes ago, Smithers said:

It’s a crap shoot really. It seems players are opting out for a variety of reasons...pregnant wife, new child, at risk family members, etc. 

im sure we will have at least one player.  

Yep. Opt outs alone can honestly change the landscape of the league a ton, maybe as much as in-season COVID outbreaks for teams. Even if Cam is healthy and balls out, this Pats team ain’t winning poo this year. Assuming the season does happen.

[Ship]

My thought is since we mostly have guys who are trying to prove they belong as a starter or on a roster we’d have less players opt out than winning teams with bigger names. Could actually be a benefit to us.

Looks like the Pats aren’t even going to have a chance at being good.

Not going to hold it against any player for opting out, but no surprise to see Star on that list.

[Tbe]

Watch Okung opt out.

[Snake]

Going to be a weird year 

[Tbe]

Bill is looking for a top pick.

https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/07/28/nfl-executive-believes-bill-belichick-masterminding-opt-out-patriots-covid-19/

[45catfan]

If I remember correctly what I read last week, a $350,000 stipend for medical opt-outs and a $150,000 advance on next year's salary for non-medical opt-outs.

[raz]

Just now, Tbe said:

Bill is looking for a top pick.

https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/07/28/nfl-executive-believes-bill-belichick-masterminding-opt-out-patriots-covid-19/

where do you think cam gets traded.  one of their starting ot's already opted out.  if its true they're gonna have to trade him or say he was having trouble with the playbook, not enough time to 'gel'...

[45catfan]

13 minutes ago, Tbe said:

Watch Okung opt out.

He's off the books next year too.  We can either replace him or sign him to a new, much more cap-friendly deal.  Okung counts $13 million against the cap this year.

[LinvilleGorge]

Alright, I went through and cleaned out the political trolling. Can y'all please keep that poo in the TB? 

[SOJA]

Star opting out surprises me 0%. He's a great football player, but the dude clearly doesn't LOVE football. That's ok, but that was evident from the first interview he had as our first round pick