More discipline obviously looms.
In the first game at the new home of the Raiders, Allegiant Stadium, Gruden eventually wore a mask as the video game progressed. He however seemed resigned to the possibility of drawing a pricey reprimand from the NFL nevertheless, when asked about it by USA TODAY Sports.
” Ive had the virus, Im doing my best,” Gruden stated during a postgame Zoom conference after the 34-24 win.
Had the virus? That hasnt been public knowledge.
” Im really delicate about it, however Im calling plays,” Gruden added, discussing the lack of the mask for prolonged durations. I say sorry, but if I get fined, I will have to pay the fine.
” Its consistent with the message,” Goodell told USA TODAY Sports on Monday night. Youve got to stay on your toes and weve got to continue to be disciplined.”
Through training camp and 2 weeks of the regular season, the NFL has been successful in preventing the spread of COVID-19 within its ranks and hasnt skilled break outs with any of its 32 groups that possibly might interfere with the season. I apologize, however if I get fined, I will have to pay the fine.
LAS VEGAS– NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no qualms about roughly penalizing coaches who breach the NFLs procedures mandating that they use facemasks while strolling the sidelines.
The NFL on Monday fined three coaches– San Franciscos Kyle Shanahan, Denvers Vic Fangio and Seattles Pete Carroll– a $100,000 each for overlooking the policy. Additionally, their particular groups were docked $250,000 each.
” Its consistent with the message,” Goodell told USA TODAY Sports on Monday night. “You cant let up. Weve got to regularly do the important things that have actually gotten us to this place and not think, OK, things have actually gone so well, so its alright now. Its not. Youve got to remain on your toes and weve got to continue to be disciplined.”
Through training school and two weeks of the routine season, the NFL has actually achieved success in avoiding the spread of COVID-19 within its ranks and hasnt skilled break outs with any of its 32 groups that potentially could interfere with the season. Its a credit to rigorous procedures and everyday testing instituted by the leagueand the NFL Players Association. According to ESPN, because the start of training camp Aug. 12 till Sept. 12, the most recent date for which there is data, an overall of 7 gamers and 24 other workers have produced positive validated tests.
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Yet when Goodell mentioned discipline, it had a double meaning, planned or not.
The two head coaches Goodell viewed throughout the Monday night matchup– the Las Vegas Raiders Jon Gruden and the New Orleans Saints Sean Payton– were seen without face coverings. Also, Saints defensive backs coach Aaron Glenn was seen throughout the video game without a mask.
