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Published 10: 47 p.m. ET Aug. 11, 2020| Updated 10: 48 a.m. ET Aug. 12, 2020
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It took less than five minutes into the 15 th season of HBO’s NFL truth series “Distress” for the vicious truth of 2020 to sink in.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn fired up Zoom on his laptop and provided stunning news to his gamers.
” I can’t assure you that you’re not going to get contaminated. … I got contaminated,” the 51- year-old Lynn said.
Entering his 4th season at the helm of the Chargers, Lynn used his favorable COVID-19 test as a motivational tool for his gamers.
” Be client, male. Be patient. Fellas, this year is not like any year we’ve had in the National Football League,” Lynn stated. “There’s going to be mayhem. It’s going to be modification and it’s going to come every day. The objectives, the goals, will not change.
” I have actually spoken with some individuals who said they’re sick of this virus. What the hell is that supposed to imply? Let me tell you something, you aren’t guaranteed next year. You aren’t guaranteed tomorrow. What I wish to do is I want to restrict your exposures.
” But when that whistle blows, let’s go kick someone’s ass and play some football. One group will do this better than the other31 Trust me. It may too be us. So, be all set for chaos. Welcome it. Because if we’re going to play, the team that manages this thing the very best is going to have the very best opportunity of winning that trophy.”
Later in the episode, Lynn offers more details about the symptoms he was experiencing in a conference with Chargers group psychologist Dr. Herb Martin. Lynn states he was coughing a bit and his body was aching. He said that he was seeing golf and one of the gamers took out of the tournament due to body pains.
Lynn, naturally, was referencing PGA Trip gamer Denny McCarthy, who withdrew from the Travelers Championship on June 26 McCarthy also evaluated favorable for COVID-19
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Here are other notable moments from the first episode of “‘ Distress” with the Chargers and Rams:
Miami Marlins circumstance was front of mind
Coaches from both the Chargers and Rams brought up the situation surrounding the Marlins, who had 15 gamers and two team member test favorable for COVID-19
” You see a few of these other professional sports groups going right now. Look no more than the Marlins. I hate to see that. I love sports,” Rams head coach Sean McVay stated while addressing his team. “But things occur when you do not make great choices outside the environment or the arena that we have actually presented right here.”
Gamers are getting evaluated daily. Coaches and players are using face coverings. Conferences are socially distanced. Lockers were moved apart. The NFL appears to be taking this pandemic seriously.
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Jalen Ramsey not discussing his agreement
The Rams’ Jalen Ramsey is among the league’s premier cornerbacks. And the Rams invested greatly to obtain him, trading 3 draft picks– consisting of 2 first-round selections– to the Jacksonville Jaguars to acquire Ramsey, who earned his third Pro Bowl choice in2019
Ramsey still is using his novice contract and will end up being an unrestricted complimentary representative without an extension.
” My agent and the front office will manage all that,” Ramsey says while consulting with press reporters.
He repeats that line several times.
Plainly fed up with speaking about his contract situation, he walks out of a Zoom call with reporters, however later on returns.
” I’m not fretted about (the agreement),” Ramsey states. “I’m worried about football. I’m anxious about other things in my life.”
Minutes in the future the show, and down the roadway at the Chargers’ facility, protective end Joey Bosa indulges in his new record-setting contract extension that made him the league’s highest-paid defensive player
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