Since the country had first went into quarantine, every single American’s work schedules had been drastically effected by COVID-19.
While some have been able to transition to remote a remote work schedule, other not so fortunate people have lost their jobs and businesses due to the shutdown.
Athletes have also had an interesting time trying to navigate the current climate.
Some sports and positions do not require much if any at all physical interaction or multiple people to work in the offseason, but being a quarterback is something that requires others.
The offseason is an important time for every team’s signal caller to try and refine their skills and be prepared for training camp.
Former Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron is one of those quarterbacks who was looking to get some work in and posted a tweet asking for local receivers in Mobile, AL if they wanted to practice with the two time national champion.
If you're in Mobile and want to get some routes in and work on your game today hit me up!! 🏈🏈 trying time see where all these good WRs in mobile are that I keep hearing about. 👀👀
— AJ McCarron (@10AJMcCarron) June 30, 2020
McCarron’s tweet was met with resistance which resulted in an exchange on Twitter.
Live your life and let me live mine! Thank you ✌🏼
— AJ McCarron (@10AJMcCarron) June 30, 2020
Well I'm 7 years in the league and counting but whatever you want to say to help you feel better. I guess trying to bully someone helps you sleep at night. Go get them 😴😴 just make sure you wear your 😷
— AJ McCarron (@10AJMcCarron) June 30, 2020
No matter which side of the argument you may land on, what should be noted is that Mobile has seen a spike in positive coronavirus tests with over 520 new cases over the past week.
Although McCarron wants to get the community involved, having practice in Mobile may not be wise considering the numbers.
But McCarron is not the only quarterback in the NFL who has continued to practice throughout the pandemic and not the only one who has seen criticism for it.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has consistently held throwing sessions and meet ups with his new teammates as he prepares for the season.
Brady has seen criticism from many throughout the offseason even from the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association DeMaurice Smith.
McCarron is headed into his 8th season in the NFL and second with the Houston Texans. Even though everyone in the country has the right to make a living and continue to work, the correct procedures must be taken in order to conduct it safely.
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Patrick Dowd is a Reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via Pat_Dowd77
