Will There Be An NFL Season?

Can the NFL pull it off in 2020?

With the struggles going on around Major League Baseball with the COVID-19 virus raging again in the United States (at least in many certain states) can the NFL go about having a 16-game schedule in the 2020 season? With the travel involved and having to have so many players stay disciplined and follow proper protocol with the virus, the league faces a big challenge to get it done. Baseball has already been finding that out the hard way just one week into the 60-game schedule.

While it is definitely good to see pro sports back in action (NBA in the "bubble" in Florida and NHL playing in their version of the "bubble" in Edmonton and Toronto up in Canada) there are questions and concerns with pro football and baseball and the traveling involved across the nation. With the largest rosters in professional sports, football runs the greatest risk for outbreaks with the infectious disease occurring at some point this fall and winter.

College football is a whole other topic and they might as well bag it now because there is no way one can control the behaviors of young adults/teenagers roaming college campuses in this country. Those areas will be petri dishes for the virus, count on it.

While it will be good to see the NFL season go along without a hitch, there has been problems already as some members of the Buffalo Bills (rookies it has been reported) have tested positive and are not being allowed in the team training camp until they can test negative. Other cases are sure to follow around the league and have already been reported after training camps opened on July 28.

The United States as a whole has failed miserably with the coronavirus pandemic and with people being creatures of habit, it's hard to expect folks to just all of a sudden conform to the simple safety measures of wearing a mask out in public, washing hands frequently and practicing (at least 6-foot) social distancing.

Football doesn't allow for social distancing, so look for players to eventually get infected. The players choosing to "opt out" of the 2020 season are wise as they look out for their families and loved ones as they look toward a better future regarding the disease when a vaccine can become available.

In the meantime, Heftyinfo will eventually preview the NFL teams once the rosters are set with those who will be participating this coming season. Best wishes to those choosing to play this season. Here is hoping no one gets seriously sick, whether it be players, coaches or team staff members.