On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated an exhausted Dallas Cowboys, which lacked many key starters. This includes wide receiver Amari Cooper, one of Dallas’ most capable offensive weapons. Cooper was absent because he tested positive for COVID-19. Although many people blamed the loss of Dallas to the Chiefs on Cooper’s decision not to vaccinate, quarterback Dark Prescott supported his decision and urged people Don’t belittle his teammates.
When asked about Cooper, Prescott said in a post-match interview: “We don’t try to beat him or belittle him because of a personal decision.”
“That’s my teammate. That’s my brother. I will continue to support him and support him. This is everyone’s personal decision,” Prescott added.
Although the US team’s loss to the Chiefs was a tragic failure, the moment after this interview was receiving attention as much as the loss, and the reactions were mixed. Many people accuse Cooper of being “selfish” for not being vaccinated and causing losses. Although Cooper’s absence is a factor, it is not Cooper’s full responsibility, because the Cowboys are also absent from other key offensive and defensive players such as Randy Gregory, Tyron Smith, DeMarcus Lawrence, and even Lost wide receiver Sidi Lamb at halftime.
But step back and look at the big picture. Getting these vaccines does not guarantee that you will not get the virus. Even Anthony Fauci recently admitted that the number of vaccinated hospitalizations is increasing.
Cooper could have been vaccinated but still got the virus. It happened.
But more importantly is Prescott’s attitude towards Cooper’s decision not to vaccinate, which means he supports his personal decision. This is a position that will definitely be attacked in the headlines, although it is not yet at the time of writing.
Prescott views his teammates as adults who can make personal decisions for themselves. It seems that it is not uncommon for NFL players to refuse vaccinations.When Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and former Colts player and podcast host Pat McAfee are experiencing his COVID-19 scandal, there are hints of this Discussed the reaction of his teammates Just stand up for him and the NFL will do.
Cooper is not the first player to be eliminated due to a positive COVID test, and he probably will not be the last, but Prescott’s position makes it clear that when these things do happen, see that. Player’s teammates are actually rare to be angry about this. However, many people can take a page from Prescott’s book.
We should respect the individual’s personal decision.
