Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says the “toughest opponent” all 32 NFL teams will face this season is the pandemic.
Gruden told The Athletic in an article published Tuesday that this season the focus will be on safety above all else as the NFL enters “unprecedented territory.”
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“Hopefully we can beat the virus. The Chiefs are great – unfortunately we have to play them twice – but we have the toughest opponent… we have to beat this virus, man. You and me and everyone, and I hope someone finds a cure soon.
He continued, “It’s difficult. It’s tough, tough and tough work right now – and it’s not just football. Humanity is a big part of that, you know what I’m saying? Your team, your family, your fans, the city of Las Vegas, the world – you care about everyone. There is no answer to this. … There are security measures that we try to use, but this is unprecedented territory for you and me and everyone.
The NFL and NFLPA have discussed important steps that will need to be taken to keep players safe, including canceling the entire preseason. But as the sport makes a slow comeback, the MLB’s COVID-19 outbreak among the Miami Marlins has speculated a lot whether the NFL will have to embrace a bubble scenario like the NBA and the NHL.
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NFL players have been given the option to opt out of the season and a number of them have already announced their intention to do so. The New England Patriots have been hit the hardest, with at least six players announcing their intention to sit this season.
