[Scorpyo]

Originally Posted by Rosebud1949

Anthem time is NOT THE TIME TO PROTEST.. whatever the reason. Stay in the locker room if you cannot behave during its playing. You are an American Citizen, , you are being PAID to play.. that is why you are there.... NOT TO PROTEST.. do that after the game or outside the stadium. The OWNERS MUST take some of the blame here.. but yet again it is about the ALMIGHTY $$$$$$$$$$$ and not common decency SHAME ON THEM

How dare you use logic, reason and intelligence in your opinion. Shame on you. Don't you know that all cops are evil racist pigs (I guess that includes my son). Even the black cops are racists (even though I don't know how that works). Can't wait for the Colins' of the world to get rid of the wicked police. I'll put a social worker on my speed dial in case I get robbed, assaulted or worse. I'm sure they'll make me feel so much better. But let's look put all seriousness aside for a moment. If your $4 million to $40 million job was on the line would you say the opposite of what you feel. I believe we would all follow in his footsteps. Lawyers, politicians and even car salesmen do it daily and for a lot less money.

[Spikearoni]

Originally Posted by lwmilo

Protesting for rights and kneeling while the National Anthem is played are two different subjects. Roger made yet another cow towing remark in apologizing

Kneeling was the form taken by Colin K to protest for rights. How are they "two different subjects"?

[John_W]

The code states that persons present are expected to stand and face the flag, if there is one. Civilians should stand to attention with right hand over heart, while military personnel in uniform and veterans should salute throughout. I always wondered why do they play the anthem before an NFL game? They don't play it before a PGA Golf Tournament.

Civilian correct way



Military and veterans correct way



Incorrect and disrespectul ways

[Sabella]

The past few months have showed we can live without sports. Any sport that stays out of politics we should support. By the way- have you ever tried to buy any Super Bowl Ticket( even the worst seat) unless your rich forget it.

I don't watch football anymore but if the players want to take a knee during the national anthem I don't have problem with it. I will still be the same person and enjoy my life regardless. If they're not allowed to take a knee it will not change the person's beliefs so the person will still harbor the same feelings.
Basically, nothing happens either way unless you choose to make it an issue.
At least that's how I see it.

[stan the man]

Originally Posted by John_W

The code states that persons present are expected to stand and face the flag, if there is one. Civilians should stand to attention with right hand over heart, while military personnel in uniform and veterans should salute throughout. I always wondered why do they play the anthem before an NFL game? They don't play it before a PGA Golf Tournament.

Civilian correct way



Military and veterans correct way



Incorrect and disrespectul ways

Stop play National Anthem at sporting events. Exception is the winner of gold metal in the olympics.

[Klatu]

Everyone must bend the knee -- to pressure groups. The Woke movement is a religion and repenting, confessing, getting on your knees -- physically or in words -- is required for repentance of sin. Ongoing repentance is required, which includes repeating words of faith, supporting each proposal from the Woke prophets and condemning the pagans who do not believe the way you do. Roger G. has repented and bowed the knee; so he is ok......for a while. Now, it is up to the viewing public and season ticket holders to vote with their money and their eyeballs. What will they do? Tune in, listeners, to tomorrow's episode of BLM.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Does anyone here go to professional games people are still buying beers and texting and whatever during the playing .snd especially before 911 people were slumped in there chairs , hats on talking to each other did any of you who complain about Colin kneeling say anything . Oh sure let’s all boycott our local papa Johns and cost kids money I’m sure that will make everyone feel better. As for the NFL they will continue to put out a great product

[JP]

How could it be possible that as the commissioner of the NFL, he makes $40,000,000. How ridiculous. That job should pay about $200,000 tops. Most players are so overpaid too. Reduce all the salaries, reduce the sport box fees and make it more affordable for everyone.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by JP

How could it be possible that as the commissioner of the NFL, he makes $40,000,000. How ridiculous. That job should pay about $200,000 tops. Most players are so overpaid too. Reduce all the salaries, reduce the sport box fees and make it more affordable for everyone.

OK.

What, if anything then, do you think should happen with the NFL's overwhelmingly white (only two of color, neither African-American) billionaire owners...who are the ones making the real money off of the "hired help?"

The last I checked, not a single NFL owner has ever suffered from CTE (in fact, they went to great lengths trying to deny it existed/was caused by the game)...so at least they have that going for them.

[JP]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

OK.

What, if anything then, do you think should happen with the NFL's overwhelmingly white (only two of color, neither African-American) billionaire owners...who are the ones making the real money off of the "hired help?"

The last I checked, not a single NFL owner has ever suffered from CTE (in fact, they went to great lengths trying to deny it existed/was caused by the game)...so at least they have that going for them.

Why are the overwhelming players on the NFL teams black? Shouldn't their roster represent the proportion of blacks in the country-- currently 14%?

[tophcfa]

Dam, when I read the title to this thread I thought Goodell was referring to deflate gate : )

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Stuart Zaikov

Let the ones he refuse to stand for our national anthem stay in the locker room.

No interest in players opinions on anything other than the game they play.

Here is some background on CK who's started the kneeling. How the Radicalization of Colin Kaepernick Explains the Current American Crisis | The American Spectator

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by JP

Why are the overwhelming players on the NFL teams black? Shouldn't their roster represent the proportion of blacks in the country-- currently 14%?

Because at that level, they all have had the opportunity...to prove themselves by then.

Let's start at Kindergarten, totally level that same playing field for the next 13 years...and then compare and watch what happens.

[ColdNoMore]

Goodell apologized...and did the right thing.


Good for him!