Posted on 11/03/2017 11:02:24 AM PDT by detective
The New Orleans Saints released a statement Thursday saying it is "unfortunate and disappointing" that a retired Navy commander who declined an honor at Sunday's game has been telling media outlets he no longer supports NFL football because of player protests throughout the league before and during the national anthem.
"We will not allow Mr. [John] Wells' decision and subsequent media appearances to distract our players and organization from continuing to honor and support our military and veterans," the Saints said in their statement, which stressed the organization's "unwavering 50-plus year commitment to honor, support and recognize our servicemen and women and veterans."
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Actions have consequences. Something the spoiled thug culture members of the NFL never learned. How can people continue to watch this crap?
They were trying to create a media moment to mitigate NFL anti-flag protests
laughing out loud
Exactly right, and this guy refused to be used like that.
I’m proud of him.
A total boycott throughout Vets Day weekend called for this coming weekend, 11-13 November.
I would have spit at the Saints rep’s face out of disgust. Buncha racist America haters.
Good for him. FU No Fan League.
Commander Wells demonstrates love of country, honor, respect.
The NFL keeps digging the hole deeper...
You are either with Patriotic Americans or you are with the Anti American Thugs. NFL you made your choice, now you have to live with it.
They don’t hate the Military, only the police (according to their defense of the protests)
You can't "honor" America's military and veterans while disrespecting the flag they served under!
Possibly those weasels were "honoring" another country's military and veterans.
Will be a case study in some future classroom on how to destroy a billion dollar business...
What is it with this “making people feel uncomfortable” stuff? Can I make him and his teammates feel “uncomfortable” by bringing in aborted babies in the locker room?
Fans’ perception matters more.
Currently the nfl, its various associations (including the Saints) are losing favor. By putting out statement like this is hardly going to turn the tide.
Hey Saints... I heard Bergdahl is available for your self-serving “award” that really does nothing to honor the military.
I’m actually ENJOYING watching the CLUELESS NFL sinking deeper into the $hithole.
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