” By the way, while were talking about it, I desire to reveal my level of sensitivity and concern for the president,” Jones stated. Friday, Trump was “feeling moderate symptoms” but “energetic,” White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows stated. Democratic governmental nominee and previous Vice President Joe Biden tested unfavorable Friday, his medical professional said.” Thatll lead the NFL in participation when we do that and were doing that, in my mind, really safely,” Jones said.” You cant let somebody go up and pull the red cable when theyre flying on an aircraft,” Jones stated.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Friday morning he believes the NFL will be able to deal with any COVID-19 break out.
” Our responses to outbreaks of any nature will be a good exercise for us,” Jones informed Dallas radio station 105.3 The Fan.
He pivoted.
” By the way, while were talking about it, I want to express my level of sensitivity and concern for the president,” Jones said. “No one in the world has the ability to handle this COVID any better than the workplace of the President of the United States. Im really confident hell have the ability to continue governing. Actually, really Im sure hes anticipated this, knowing him.
” Hes the hardest worker youve ever seen. Knowing him, hell have the ability to go on right on through this and ideally not miss a beat.”
President Donald Trump tweeted early Friday that he and First Lady Melania Trump had actually evaluated favorable for the unique coronavirus.
” We will begin our quarantine and recovery process right away,” he tweeted. “We will make it through this TOGETHER!”
Friday, Trump was “feeling mild signs” however “energetic,” White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said. Democratic governmental candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden checked negative Friday, his doctor said. Biden and Trump remained in the very same space Tuesday night in Cleveland for the first of 3 presidential disputes.
The NFL has its first in-season cluster of COVID-19 cases after 3 weeks of undisturbed play. 7 Tennessee Titans players and an additional 6 team workers members checked positive for COVID-19 as of Friday early morning, ESPNs Adam Schefter reported.
” Im more interested to seeing how we respond, how we react, our reactions to break outs of any nature,” Jones said. “Theres no doubt in my mind were going to be able to handle it.”
Jones reiterated his position that the league can model a safe, functioning office. The Cowboys are anticipated to welcome roughly 25,000 fans for Sundays contest with the Browns after more than 21,000 attended their home opener two weeks ago.
” Thatll lead the NFL in attendance when we do that and were doing that, in my mind, really securely,” Jones said. “Mask up, use a lot of that hand lotion and do, do keep my range. The primary thing Im interested in doing is I dont have time to have a bad time.
Jones declined to state teams need to be penalized for outbreaks however stated discipline in procedure is crucial.
” You cant let somebody go up and pull the red cable when theyre flying on a plane,” Jones stated. “You cant just let somebody open the emergency door. Theres got to be some heavy charges for that because that includes the lives of a lot of people.
Not remembering is simply not excellent enough. Being on everybodys mind is going to make a distinction. And I think its made a difference in the NFL.”
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