Not surprised. The NFL was warned last year to cap this crap when the reprehensible Kaepernick started it, and they didn’t listen. They could and should have enforced the existing rules pertaining to the Anthem. Yes, there would’ve been some measure of bitching and squawking from the left, but by now, it would’ve been a piece of the past. Now, it’s spun wayyy out of the NFL’s control. The bridge has been crossed and there’s no going back.
The fans stuck by these players in spite of the fact that way too many of them committed felons. It is documented for anyone who wants to research it. However, they have crossed the line with the hate they have expressed against our nation and our way of life which not only gave them opportunities and riches beyond imagination, but, tolerated things in their character and behavior which was repulsive to say the least and would not have been dealt with as kindly, had they not had their extraordinary athletic skill. We are done.