2. Players will choose to opt out, at least in some places
If we can learn anything from Donovan Smith’s open letter that he posted on social media on Friday, it’s that there are many NFL players who have concerns about the season.
When it comes time for players to report to training camp, there are going to be some that truly don’t feel safe or want to be there. We’re going to have to learn how to live with that.
I believe the vast majority of players want to play the season and are hopeful that the NFL will develop protocols and safety guidelines with their health as the top priority.
That being said, there will be other players- maybe even some notable starters like a Donovan Smith (though we’re not saying that he is definitely going to opt-out)- that will choose to forego this season and not play.