Christmas Day Letter

You'll find it in the Los Angeles Times Sports Section

Pandemic dilemma

Earlier this week, the NHL announced it was “pausing” all games for several days. My question is this: When will the NFL do the same thing?

Given how quickly the Omicron variant is spreading in locker rooms and on the field, shouldn’t the NFL take a timeout? That’s right. Cancel all remaining games this month. Give players and coaches a chance to quarantine, if necessary, for the next two weeks.

If I had to guess, I’d say the owners wouldn’t be happy if this happens; but, which is more important, the health of the players and coaches or the wealth of the owners?

Denny Freidenrich
Laguna Beach