Goodell says today's virtual league meeting included discussions about welcoming back fans at every stadium. They had 1.2 million fans - safely, he notes -- in 2020. Now, in 2021, the plan is all stadiums full. A strikingly optimistic tone five months away from kickoff.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 30, 2021

 

(03-30-2021, 04:53 PM)Bengalholic Wrote:

Goodell says today's virtual league meeting included discussions about welcoming back fans at every stadium. They had 1.2 million fans - safely, he notes -- in 2020. Now, in 2021, the plan is all stadiums full. A strikingly optimistic tone five months away from kickoff.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 30, 2021

 

Hopefully that means full offseason OTAs.

Seems pretty realistic to me with that rate things are progressing now. Looking forward to the 12th man being a factor in NFL games again.

Goodell is not going to like the looks of PBS this season if he expects "full stadiums".

I wonder if they'll have some sort of requirement to show vaccine card or something, as COVID isn't going to be completely gone.
Everyone will be eligible to get vaccinated way before the season starts, so plenty of time for people to get it if they want it.

(03-30-2021, 04:53 PM)Bengalholic Wrote:

Goodell says today's virtual league meeting included discussions about welcoming back fans at every stadium. They had 1.2 million fans - safely, he notes -- in 2020. Now, in 2021, the plan is all stadiums full. A strikingly optimistic tone five months away from kickoff.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 30, 2021

 

well some teams at least

(03-30-2021, 05:12 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Goodell is not going to like the looks of PBS this season if he expects "full stadiums".

Yes... We're 4-5 years into socially distant pandemic seating. Good news for Steelers and Browns fans in the region though.

I just wanna point out he was saying the exact same thing this time last year though.

5 months for everyone that wants to get the vaccine to get it, no reason to have any set limit on attendance.

(03-30-2021, 05:12 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Goodell is not going to like the looks of PBS this season if he expects "full stadiums".

My thoughts exactly. I just can't see Taylor inspiring anyone to get off their sofa or to show up instead of mowing the lawn. That's just how exciting he's managed to make this team. LOL

 

(03-30-2021, 05:12 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Goodell is not going to like the looks of PBS this season if he expects "full stadiums".

People be like: "Is Ohio on 25% maximum capacity?"

The home schedule will match up the future of the NFL with the best young QBs in the league along with Aaron Rogers and the Steeler dude too

(03-30-2021, 05:19 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I wonder if they'll have some sort of requirement to show vaccine card or something, as COVID isn't going to be completely gone.
Everyone will be eligible to get vaccinated way before the season starts, so plenty of time for people to get it if they want it.

I'll never take the vaccine

(03-30-2021, 05:19 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I wonder if they'll have some sort of requirement to show vaccine card or something, as COVID isn't going to be completely gone.
Everyone will be eligible to get vaccinated way before the season starts, so plenty of time for people to get it if they want it.

Oh? So you want a mark of the beast type system?

(03-30-2021, 10:40 PM)BengalChris Wrote: My thoughts exactly. I just can't see Taylor inspiring anyone to get off their sofa or to show up instead of mowing the lawn. That's just how exciting he's managed to make this team. LOL

 

You are right Taylor isn't going to inspire fans to show up. I mean lets be honest, who wants to go to a game to watch a coach walk around the sideline? 

Joe Burrow will though. Higgins, Boyd, Bates, etc. Maybe not in sellout fashion unless we are winning, but we will see more fans this year for sure just because of the young rising stars on the team. Some sellouts wont surprise me. Neither will winning more games.

(03-31-2021, 09:06 AM)Trademark Wrote: I'll never take the vaccine


Oh? So you want a mark of the beast type system?

That's your choice if you don't want to take it.
But a private business can choose to require proof of vaccine or not for you to enter.