Posted on 10/27/2017 1:34:09 PM PDT by EdnaMode
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair apologized, but his regrettable comments won’t be forgotten by his players that easily.
McNair reportedly said, “We can’t have the inmates running the prison” during last week’s meetings between players and owners over the national anthem issue. McNair said he was using a figure of speech, but anyone should be able to understand why players wouldn’t be so quick to forgive.
The Texans considered a walkout Friday, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN, and star receiver DeAndre Hopkins did leave. Texans coach Bill O’Brien said Hopkins took a “personal day” after he wasn’t seen at practice. Yahoo Sports’ Shalise Manza Young reports that Hopkins left the building due to McNair’s comments, according to a source. According to Manza Young, O’Brien and general manager Rick Smith met with the players over McNair’s comments.
Barshop also reported the Texans are planning something before Sunday’s game at Seattle but are unsure what that will be. Manza Young reported one possibility is some Texans could take the logo off their helmets.
Texans offensive tackle Duane Brown said he thought McNair’s comments were disrespectful and it “sickened” him, according to ESPN and Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.
“This is bigger than just the protests,” Brown said about McNair’s comments, according to Barshop. “This is the view of player-owner relationship. This is how you view us. You’re an inmate, we can’t let you guys out of line. We can’t let you speak for yourself. We can’t let you have your own beliefs. That’s what it feels like. It’s a bad situation.”
This is not a story that will go away simply because McNair put out a public apology. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said on Instagram he thought McNair’s comments were “Donald Sterling-esque,” referring to the disgraced former Los Angeles Clippers owner. McNair’s comments drew an immediate and intense reaction, adding another layer to an already uncomfortable divide between players and owners.
Now McNair has angered at least a good number of his players, and they reportedly had to be convinced to not walk off the job Friday. His star receiver and one of the Texans’ most recognizable players did leave without practicing.
His apology was a step, but far from the final one if he wants to resolve a suddenly divisive situation.
hummmm.... don’t really care.. owners created this mess and don’t feel sorry for them..
Usually it’s inmates running the asylum.
Anyhow, go and walk out.
I love it.
Good. Let them walk. They can hang out with crappernick.
He will lose the franchise now.
Just watch what happens.
Just don’t watch the NFL though.
I love the smell of the NFL imploding, smells like victory.
Yep. Looks like he will be forced to sell his stake in the team now, line up the minorities who get first right of refusal.
Proof the inmates are running the asylum.
His apology was dumb.
the ESPN report of the owners meeting struck me as management being more concerned about appearing politically correct than in actually running the business. Bad sign for the future health of the NFL. Good.
Good walk out. McNair will have to sell the team now.
Last time he was in the news it was for hooking up with Johnny Football's ex...
Is there a better choice of words? Sure.
But so what.
Just a figure of speech.
If the snowflake players get their pink panties all in a bunch, then f*** ‘em. Sick of ‘em.
McNair might just have put and end to the NFL, which is OK with me. The players won’t play but if they do, the fans won’t watch. Game over.
Or, maybe, these owners will finally grow a pair, let the malcontents walk and take back control of their teams and the league.
What are the odds? Probably the same as Hillary ending up in prison.
Just FYI....
So what’s up with McElwain? I think he’s going nuts, with this whole “Death Threat” thing. I think he wants out, and to get the Oregon State job.
No kidding. Management of any enterprise could say this about employees. None of these idiots (including inexplicably many owners and Goodell) seem to understand the employer-employee relationship.
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