The NFL and the players are continuing their talks on Tuesday as they work towards an agreement that would satisfy both sides on safety measures to take place prior to the opening of NFL training camps scheduled for later this month.
Some players have voiced opposition playing with so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. citing safety and health concerns.
On Monday Oakley and the NFL unveiled a new face shield for helmets as a possible option.
The product was designed by Oakley in collaboration with doctors and engineers from the NFL and NFLPA to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus for players on the field. The new shields are expected to be distributed to all 32 teams over the next week for players to try.
Camps are scheduled to open around July 28 and the NFL and the players’ union have agreed on a few of issues recently. Those include media attendance and travel. More negotiations are taking place this week with hopes all will be resolved by the end of the week.
Mark Cook currently is the director of editorial content and Bucs beat writer and has written for PewterReport.com since 2011. Cook has followed the Buccaneers since 1977 when he first began watching football with his Dad and is fond of the 1979 Bucs team that came within 10 points of going to a Super Bowl. His favorite Bucs game is still the 1979 divisional playoff win 24-17 over the Eagles. In his spare time Cook enjoys playing guitar, fishing, the beach and family time.Cook is a native of Pinecrest in Eastern Hillsborough County and has written for numerous publications including the Tampa Tribune, In the Field and Ya'll Magazine. Cook can be reached at [email protected]
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