Broncos’ Gordon sounds off on NFL for transferring Patriots sport initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Boston

The New England Patriots seemingly have been relieved about not having to play Monday after having one other optimistic COVID-19 check on Sunday.

The Denver Broncos? Not a lot.

The Broncos have had no optimistic COVID-19 checks and practiced all week to organize for his or her Week 5 matchup with the Patriots. Hours earlier than their scheduled journey to New England, although, the NFL postponed the sport till Week 6.

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This is how star Denver working again Melvin Gordon feels about that improvement:

Ain’t no manner we practiced all week and so they canceled our sport

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S H (@Melvingordon25) October 11, 2020

Gordon’s frustration is comprehensible. The Broncos initially had a Week eight bye, however now their “bye” is available in Week 5 — and it is not a real week off as a result of the group practiced all through the week.

They’ve additionally adopted the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols up to now and ostensibly are being punished for the Patriots’ optimistic checks.

#Broncos gamers had no voice to oppose dropping their bye week, supply mentioned. They get quick finish on this deal. #Patriots bought a semi-bye week bc did not follow till Saturday. Broncos practiced all week. Not excellent. However sports activities w/o a bubble stay unstable proposition. #Denver7

— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) October 11, 2020

#NFL gamers are creatures of behavior and routine. Sure, they know they’re enjoying in a pandemic. However follow with out enjoying and dropping bye week will not be going over nicely in any respect with #Broncos gamers. Once more, Broncos had no optimistic checks. Anger stems from there. #Denver7

— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) October 11, 2020

The NFL knew these eventualities might come up when it determined to play the season, although, and groups should adapt to sudden schedule adjustments in the event that they wish to make it by way of the yr.

For the Broncos, meaning stomaching per week of misplaced practices and bracing for future adjustments, because the NFL now must reschedule their Week 6 contest with the Miami Dolphins.