NFL: Duvernay-Tardif opts out
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is the first NFL player to opt out of the football season and has decided to stay home and work in health care.
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walkerp 11:34 on 2020-07-25 Permalink
This guy is very impressive. I don’t know how much media this will generate in the American sports world, I hope a lot. It sends a strong countervailing message to the current dominant culture around the pandemic in the US.
If you aren’t a sports fan, you might not see what a big deal this is. He gave up 2 million dollars and a chance for an extended contract. He just won a super bowl on a team with a generational quarterback and a chance to begin a dynasty in the league. Nobody walks away from that. Yes, he is an offensive lineman and his position is not guaranteed (they drafted a younger guy who could compete for the role), but still.
When people say there is no difference between Americans and Canadians, you can point to Laurent. His background is a huge reason he is making this choice.
Daniel 13:24 on 2020-07-25 Permalink
That’s very interesting, walkerp. Thank you for the perspective.
EmilyG 20:15 on 2020-07-25 Permalink
I think he might be one of the few sensible people left in Quebec. Or at least, people in the sports world who want to be realistic about the risks of sports returning.
JaneyB 11:44 on 2020-07-26 Permalink
I am not a football fan so this is news to me. A doctor and star football player?! Wow. How is that even possible? And this decision…amazing guy. His family and friends must be insanely proud of him. His story should be all over the US media. Let’s hope.