Should the NFL consider overhaul to the schedule amid COVID-19 pandemic?

The NFL has proceeded mostly business as usual during the pandemic but now the start of the season is nearing and concerns remain.

The Cardinals and Marlins are showing why it could be difficult for the NFL to play an entire season.

So what should the @NFL do?

It should scrap the schedule it originally planned for 2020 and do this instead. https://t.co/wSYywCp0nL

— John Breech (@johnbreech) August 4, 2020

The NFL has proceeded mostly business as usual during the pandemic but now the start of the season is nearing and concerns remain. Should the league use the remaining time to consider a drastic overhaul to its schedule? The MMQB's editor Mitch Goldich believes so. 

"So we're moving ahead with the NFL season. No bubble. We're going to have everyone travel as normal. Here's the 17-week schedule." pic.twitter.com/bxhgJtNVVX

— Adam Beilman (@AdamBeilman) August 4, 2020

He talked with Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg to outline his plan for the steps the NFL should take now to address the unprecedented circumstances it faces.

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