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Unfortunately -> you are right, we made matters worse as a country, however, globally this would have always ended up this way...when you consider the more rural, less affluent countries, etc...you would always have variations like Delta that pop up and expose. But yes...the curve could have been reduced...the impacts smaller, etc...but I think the reality of wiping this off the face of the earth was always extremely difficult when you think more globally -> that said, it still amazes me how many people fight this. I should point out - I think all teachers should be vaccinated anyway - this is fully approved at this point - so rules should apply similar to measles and other items.

Big difference between your comment here and what was being implied. But yes - clearly we should have done more of that -> more people aware, more you can prevent. And as bad as Delta is -> things are still significantly better today than they were a year ago. All of these Delta spikes are with EVERYTHING open...yes people wear masks, etc, but we have all schools open, sporting events, etc. The way of life is much closer to normal today than it was a year ago. Is the risk the same as pre-covid....no not yet - but we are still trending in a good direction, despite this bump and if anything this bump combined with FDA approval seem to be getting a lot of people who previously weren't vaccinated...vaccinated...which is a massive plus. 14M got vaccinated in August for 1st time -> up 4M from July. If I assume that the population eligible for a vaccine is 300M (not sure how close that is - but I presume that is +/- 20M)...all of August vaccines would increase the partially vaccinated population by 5% in one month -> or entire US population rate would have increased by ~4% (assuming 365M pop). 2 or 3 more months of that + people getting boosters to strengthen immunity and it could put things in a pretty good spot heading into what normally would be a tough time with fall/winter coming. Or at least that is my optimstic hope..... Note: None of my analysis factors in that 4M individuals contracted COVID during August - which means for those that recovered, that is 4M more who at the very least have some level of increased immunity as well (not saying that is the way I'd want to get my immunity - but statistically it still counts as a partial immunity too).

For what - spend all that money on the exceptions. How is anyone going to prove that they were aware of the symptoms at the time, etc, especially since many are asymptomatic to begin with. Are you really going to fault someone who shows up in a store, doesn't know they are sick, doesn't wear a mask (because in that jurisidiction it is there right not to)....I mean come on now. That is getting to the point of extreme. Reality is - at some point we are going to have to live with this - likely after the rest of the population has access to a good and safe vaccine (i.e., children who are not yet eligible) and at that point -> boosters should get improved and we are going to have to deal with this.

On your medical profession - I tried to point out the fact that these same individuals were NOT worried about their kids a year ago and it wasn't until Delta that they stressed. I would actually have put myself in the same area - and my kids were back in person as soon as it was allowed for many reasons which are my own personal owns, but it was important that the school would follow recommended protocols, etc. If I am required to wear a mask as an unvaccinated individual (which my kids are -> I am vaccinated) in a store -> same should apply to a classroom. So no, I don't think in this regard schools should be allowed to be laissez fair, because It more detrimentally impacts the many vs. the few. Majority are comfortable and approve of masks in schools -> that view should not be tainted by the view of a minority when it comes to a matter of public health. This is coming from someone who is pretty open to go places, etc -> my risks, but also I will be lining up to get my kids vax whenever eligible.

What if I told you that this new variant, Delta, is far more susceptible to children and the numbers of the past year, to at least some extent benefited from children masking up in school and the fact that for most of that past year, there were material lockdowns and many kids not actually at in-person school. I don't know what the #'s would be if protocol wasn't followed...but i know my kids, who are too young to be vaxxed, have no problem wearing a mask and it isn't some major inconvenience. I have 2 good friends that are ER doctors - last year, they weren't very worried at all with their kids (under vax age) and COVID - the past 6 weeks - they have been hyper alert and concerned due to what they are seeing in young patients coming into and more broad data around how Delta impacts kids.

This - so many people complain but the dude is such an asset off the bench. Just so versatile and he is solid - despite what most on here think. And I can’t blame him for getting too much play due to injuries and other factors.

Cut it out. I'll make that as clear as can be. Comments have been made that were not needed in a response back and than put an avatar up that is directed at said individual. NOT Allowed. And your posts were edited and back available - personal insult removed. If you want to post here - stick to the facts at hand. We ask others to do the same - when it doesn't happen - stuff gets hid until it is cleaned up....personal bickering is not needed. Mods also have had posts hidden and edited in recent months too - so this isn't a double standard - but i'm never going to claim perfection. Everyone here is a volunteer and this is a place people come to enjoy talking about the Sox or comiserating with other fans when things aren't going well. Leave the petty stuff at the door and enjoy the club and if you don't get along with someone - just stay away from them and vice versa.

Not sure how they are adding 2 wideouts...but obviously one is a special team player.

Trevathan, who I liked a lot as a player when he was healthy, but was a disasterous extension a year ago (vs. Kwit or the other guy whose name escapes me that left) - is evidently going to go on IR to start the season. Bears are signing Perriman, who isn't great, but did put up 500 yards or so receiving last year. He was cut by the Lions.

I get worried when Nagy says that because this is year 4 his offense is finally going to get quick - cause it's s complex. I mean - I get it, it's Coach speak, but if he seriously thinks that he is delusional. And if that is his offense by design, it will never work, no one is going to get 4 years until there offense "works" let alone the amount of roster turnover that exists. I still believe his biggest weakness is he out thinks himself and tries to make things more complex than they should be and it just ruins the playbook etc.

This - plus just watch Jones out there. He was very quick in his read and react. It will be interesting to see him go against 1st stringers and how much that changes, but his strengths from college certainly showed through in the NFL. Quite frankly - he's the most NFL ready QB of the group and it was very evident watching preseason. That said - starters and real game schemes could exploit some of his weaknesses, but he did not look like a rookie in the pocket, where as I would say Lawrence, Fields, and Lance all did for sure. I didnt' see much of Wilson but know he got rave reviews.

That matched what my eyes saw. I do presume they will work on getting him on practice squad.

Or I guess it is Adams and Newsome as the 5 and 6. Adams clearly earned his spot on the team, while Newsome missed most of camp - so I thought he might be a practice squad stash kind of player. I also didn't really notice much out of him in preseason, unless he made some plays in the 2nd half of the 3rd practice game (which I will admit - I did not watch that half).

Bears dropped Thomas Graham (6th round pick), Pierce (RB), Nall (RB), Johnson (K - rookie who looked pretty good), Ridley, and Johnson. I imagine we see a new wideout added given the moves Bears have made at wideout at this point (seems they are 1 light) and still expect DB and Oline as potential additions over next few days.

I am crossing my fingers Bears can find a vet olineman and maybe a vet corner via cut down day and ideally deal Nick Foles - but apparently he is preventing, really hurting his trade market.

I will say one thing - preseason doesn't mean anything, but there was nothing that happened in preseason which would lead me to believe that this is not a historically great QB crop coming into the league this year. Across every 1st round pick - you could see tons of flashes. I'd probably argue Wilson/Jones had the best preseason games, but we all know what Fields has shown and athletically - he has something else about him. I'd almost argue Lawrence (up until the 3rd game) was the most pedestrian. Long story short - should be a pretty interesting season - seeing the new kids develop, how Allen steps up after his monster year, can Brady maintain, Rodgers last hurrah, Mahomes looking for revenge....what happens with Watson, etc.

Off-season is over, preseason is done...cut down day today.

So figured I would bump this up. Got a goal of getting back to my mid 20’s weight by the holidays (15-20 lbs). Am almost five pounds down but boy is it a lot harder than I remember to cut down on the weight. Been running a lot more and have ate extremely healthy. Basically twice a day meals, low to no carb and clean (lean protein and veggies). Am almost two weeks in.

Wright is a total bum - so I would much rather have Q taking up a spot.

You know my views - Robert has the potential to be the greatest Sox player in franchise history. And I legitimately mean that. I'm not saying he will be - but I certainly wouldn't be surprised if it held true, nor would I be surprised if he was an MVP/best player in all of baseball. I was worried how he would come back from the injury and whether it would impact his explosiveness - but so far so good. The guy is just SO freaking talented and despite that he has so much room in his game left to grow too...which is what is scary (in a good way). It is also why when so many people on this site get worried about the ups and downs of baseball - I Just look across this roster and see so many guys with all star talent and in this case a guy with MVP talent that it is hard not to get giddy about the possibilities. We should all remember that - especially during the dog days of summer.

Means the White Sox passed on him.

The thing to watch is what does the Bulls front office do with those picks. They have 2 first round picks and I have to think if the team plays well and a star comes available those are in serious play (pairing with others). Pretty excited to see what this team actually looks like. Lavine is so darn likeable - I really am hoping they can take that step up.

Maybe Denver is so confident of their success they don’t want the pick unless they are bad.

9 games is still pretty good.

Cause they have a massive lead and he is a key to the long term. Let him learn - they can and should be invested in it.