I'm not a big fan of the Cowboys or Jerry Jones, but I do respect his stance relative to his players. He told them that they respect the flag and stand during the national anthem or they will be fired. He said that, during games, he expects them to carry out his way of doing things...or else.
No Cowboys players have participated in the burgeoning movement to date. Given Jones’ stance on the issue, we wouldn’t expect that to change anytime soon.
Well I am NOW a big fan of the Cowboys and Jerry Jones...atleast he has some guts....unlike the cleavon Browns or miami fish head.....damn fool!!!
Same with the patriots.They have no problem saying bye bye.
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Seems it is not working out well for Old Mizzou. I draw a parallel to the NFL. They too had a brand. Now they are branded like Mizzou. NFL viewership is down 11% and I expect it to fall again. The NFL is a big time business loved by fans, have money thrown at it by local governments, advertisers bed and will pay any rate to get on a broadcast. Until the NFL gets hold of its brand again, fans and viewers will leave like those of Old Missou. What the NFL had carefully built up over 50 years was destroyed by one lousy football player. It will get worst this year. One way to stop it. You kneel doing national anthem, $50,000 fine and 15 yard penalty. Coaches are fined $100,000 per incident. Players go to national awareness classes, 10 hours minimal. Second offense, 4 game suspension. Football is a tough game, be tough. Oh by the way, no camera shoots, no announcers commenting on it. Announcers fined $25,000 for discussing. As Lucy would say, it's my game and ball. I make the rules.