Jenna Laine explains to Leonard Fournette that he is not against vaccination, but would like more information. (1:18).TAMPA, Fla. -- On Thursday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers runningback Leonard Fournette said in a tweet that he did not want to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, he stated that he was open to the idea and that his decision was not final.Fournette stated that he didn't know enough about the subject after the team's first training camp.Bruce Arians stated that instead of bringing in a specialist for the entire team to address concerns about the vaccine -- as Ron Rivera, Washington Football Team coach, did -- the team would have doctors available to treat individual players' concerns. Fournette will take that up.Fournette stated, "I'm going talk to them, just see what's best for me and for the team," adding that if Fournette doesn't get the vaccine, then he is prepared to go through the COVID-19 unvaccinated protocol that will significantly impact the team's social activities and football.Fournette stated, "We reviewed the rules yesterday." "I understand what's happening, I know what to and what not do."He stated that he doesn't believe he will be affected from a football perspective. This is despite restrictions such as not being allowed to meet with teammates outside of the facility, not having access to the sauna and steam room, and not being allowed to use the cold tub if social distancing is permitted. For each violation, a $14,650 fine can be imposed.Fournette said, "I know many people who got the shot but still got the corona." "Just taking it day by day, week by week, talking with the doctors, trying out to figure out the best for me and the team."Fournette stated that he feels the support from his teammates and coaches.Fournette stated, "Coach [Arians] respects us decision." "We're men. He assured us that he was 100% behind us in whatever we do. Don't make the team sick. That's it.Last year, the Bucs were among the few teams that didn't experience a major COVID-19 epidemic. Arians stressed throughout the season that the team "needed to beat this virus" and not only their weekly opponents. Even though restrictions were looser and fans were welcomed back to practice, the feel of the 2021 training camp was similar.Arians stated, "It's always in your mind." "Florida is a hot spot in this nation. Hillsborough [County] was No. For a time, it was 1. ... Guys have to still be smart. We discussed a lot about the Delta variant, and what it means. What rules do you follow if your wristband is yellow and your wristband is red?
