At least he suggests he is wearing one even if he doesn’t really think it is necessary. Even if I die, I die. ", "I want to respect what other people's concerns are," Cousins continued. The NFL announced Wednesday that the 2021 Pro Bowl game will be canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kamalei Correa's wish has been granted. Cousins was not scheduled to talk with the media Wednesday -- a planned day off for Minnesota -- but the team made him available to reporters after his comments became a national storyline. His comments should surprise no one. Masks are not 100 % effective, but that does not make them useless. What does the CDC say? So the next time Cousins meets with reporters (hopefully today) and is asked about this issue (hopefully right out of the gates), he’ll say something like this: “Wear a mask. I’ve listened to much of it and the comments are sincere and thoughtful. We’ve gone from 4500 infections per day down to less than 2000 (We still have a long way to go). And so there's plenty of reasons to wear a mask, social distance and be very vigilant to help stop the spread of the virus. With Andy Dalton taking over for Dak Prescott -- who was on a historic pace passing the ball -- there is little question how defenses will now approach the Cowboys: Stop Ezekiel Elliott. https://t.co/KhQEvT9Egw, — Will Cain (@willcain) September 2, 2020. ", During an appearance on Brandt's10 Questions With Kyle Brandtpodcast -- an interview published Wednesday morning but recorded in July -- Cousins was asked to rate his level of concern about the virus on a scale of 1 to 10, to which Cousins replied: "I'm not going to call anybody stupid, for the trouble it could get me in. Regardless, it's just a stupid thing for a prominent NFL player to comment on publicly. The departed coach emphasized as much in a letter thanking Falcons fans and the organization.Â. The problem with Cousins’ comments is that, to the extent he has any influence (and he does), his comments will give those who believe that “masks are stupid and you’re all a bunch of lemmings” license to continue not using them, to continue claiming that they don’t work, and to continue in too many cases claiming the whole thing is a hoax. Just ask Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, who said he was hit so hard by the coronavirus that his fever spiked to 104.5 degrees one night and he prayed, “Please don’t take me.”. Super Bowl LVIII is on the move. Survival of the fittest kind of approach and just say if it knocks me out, it knocks me out. Especially the last line. Respect to him for wearing a mask for other people. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Millions are at long term risk for strokes, heart attacks, immobility, chronic pain……the list goes on. Of course the quarterback also had his defenders, who pointed out the buried lede — which is that the Vikings slinger still wears a mask because he takes other people’s concerns into account: a.) He didn’t “tell” anyone how to act or what to do, just simply that he dislikes wearing masks. If I get it, I’m going to ride it out. d.) is respectful and accommodating to others’ concerns. The "if I die, I die" part also comes off as flippant and bizarre for someone with two young children. But, in exchange for a mandatory mask rule, all restrictions on inside dining, sports events, bars, gyms should be lifted. And then you get people on the other side of the spectrum who every second of every day they’re consumed with fear about it. You must be logged in to leave a comment. The biggest issue is the long term health issues still being discovered. notaloon says: He makes the point that regardless of his personal fear of getting the disease, he will wear a mask because he understands that he has no right to put OTHERS in danger. But, in exchange for a mandatory mask rule, all restrictions on inside dining, sports events, bars, gyms should be lifted. Look up the 1914 Spanish American Flu and you will find the same freaking argument about wearing mask until 675k Americans were dead. (And, yes, in this age it’s often controversial to call something “controversial,” even when it’s obviously controversial. Perfect. He’s another in a long line of clueless, self-absorbed naysayers that is focusing on the wrong thing. And it can kill you.”, “…so my opinion on wearing a mask is really about being respectful to other people. Carolina made the announcement Wednesday morning, noting the more stringent precautions were put in place after Falcons rookie DT Marlon Davidson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. That’s the problem. There’s too much attention paid to the deaths from the virus, which are numerous and terrible. And if he contracts covid, he doesn’t care. I’m going to be OK. You're logged in to Facebook. And we wonder why we rank so lowly in preventing the disease. Cousins was asked if he regretted saying "if I die, I die" given the number of people who have died as a result of the virus. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. Kirk Cousins is a weasel.......The Vikings are wasting their money. The potential upside to his statement is that it could help make the idea of wearing the mask a little more acceptable for everyday selfish people who are otherwise resisting. The NFL announced Wednesday that the 2021 Pro Bowl game will be canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “NFL QB wears a mask for others, even though he doesn’t want to” would have been a great headline for the story, assuming mainstream outlets were interested in anything other than tearing someone down. https://sports.yahoo.com/kirk-cousins-creates-stir-covid-135524671.html The fact that he wears one despite the fact he thinks it stupid and unnecessary, means he cares MORE about others then you high horse chumps calling him down. You have no freedom to kill others. If I get it, I'm going to ride it out. But Cousins was clumsy in his choice of words. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. “masks are stupid and you’re all a bunch of lemmings”. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Atlanta's most recent opponent, the Carolina Panthers, entered the intensive protocol earlier Wednesday. Las Vegas finally got over the hump against the Chiefs, winning its first road game at Arrowhead Stadium since 2012 and inching closer to K.C. I suspect this is because people feel safer wearing masks so they don’t keep their distance from other people like they should, and they’re wearing dirty masks and fiddling with them all the time. I’m going to be OK. We are all at risk for these things all the time. ), At one point, Cousins was asked this question, via Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune: “On a spectrum of one — masks are stupid and you’re all a bunch of lemmings — and 10 is I’m not leaving my master bathroom for 10 years, where do you land?”, Said Cousins: “I’m not going to call anybody stupid for the trouble it could get me in, but I’m about a 0.0001.”, “I want to respect other people’s concerns, but for me personally, if you’re talking no one else can get the virus, what is your concern you could get it? 2. But on the other hand, that doesn't mean his stance on COVID-19 isn't incredibly dumb. These are dangerously ignorant statements. worstpotusever says: It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Cousins’ take on COVID-19 is simple minded and doesn’t help with bringing awareness to the pandemic. So I just want to share that same message again. The Tennessee Titans fulfilled Correa's trade request Wednesday, sending him to AFC South rival Jacksonville, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported. However, here are the two questions (thought experiments) that should be posed – not just to Cousins, but to everyone: 1. © 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. “Cousins’ remarks are only going to embolden people who already don’t like wearing masks. As for their effectiveness, I can tell you that mask use is significanly up in Georgia over the past month and our infection rate since is decreasing. Saying that he's a ".0001" on the 1-10 scale means he thinks masks are incredibly dumb, which is a dangerous thing for a person in a position of leadership and influence to say. Who would have thought that possible if they don’t work? "It really has nothing to do with my own personal thoughts.”. These are dangerously ignorant statements. We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. “I even think in the building there’s going to be a dichotomy of people who couldn’t care less about the virus, have no concern about it, haven’t lost a minute of sleep about it," Cousins said." #Scamdemic. Some of it is when you’re with a smaller group and you know everyone in the group, you know, is not as concerned, then is there a way to not freak out when someone sneezes? 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Seems there are two types of people when it comes to masks. He thought for himself, and dared to share those dissenting thoughts with the public. Las Vegas finally got over the hump against the Chiefs, winning its first road game at Arrowhead Stadium since 2012 and inching closer to K.C. I have no problem at all with anything Kirk said. Over 58,000 tests were administered from Aug. 21 to Aug. 29, and just 10 positive confirmed cases emerged combined between players and non-player personnel -- four new confirmed positive tests among players, and six among other personnel -- making for a positive test case rate of 0.017 percent. "I don't believe that I can control the outcome of my life. But maybe next time, just keep that one to yourself, Kirk. With Andy Dalton taking over for Dak Prescott -- who was on a historic pace passing the ball -- there is little question how defenses will now approach the Cowboys: Stop Ezekiel Elliott.

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