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.
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Agreed.
Buh-bye, Deandre! If you think you’re pickin cotton as Jesse Jackson says, then by all means, take your proud black ass out of there! There are a lot of guys who would love to pick NFL cotton.
Yeah, I guess you’re right.
Players are so dumb they can’t comprehend a figure of speech.
If he had said a mental institution instead of prison, it would have been okay.
But it is true that the players should not be running the show. They are too prissy and dumb. They look great in pussy hats.
If McNair had a pair he’d tell them if they remove the decals they’re no longer on the team. IF .
"Error" McNair.
Counting practice squad players and released players that had been on the team, there probably be enough players left to field a team.
Hmm ... blacks have feminine attitudes because most come from single baby-mom households with no fathers (and no genuine self respect)??
Worth considering.
Prisons are the new asylums, so his remark was perfectly accurate as updated vernacular.
Andre wuz disrespekkted!! I like how these black power guys have all these billionaire NFL bosses walking around on eggshells. Dance whitey dance!
It's loony toon paranoia about being disrespected that I notice the most. Its hilarious and dumb so party on you kneeling football players. You look like idiots to the rest of America.
This Houstonion is a huge Astros fan. The NFL is dead to me.
The only way to fix the NFL is a massive influx of non-AA talent. Not that this is going to happen but ...
I have found in most of life’s endeavors that you get a lot farther with a group of people who are responsible and committed to the mission. Yes, talent plays a role, but an ounce of discipline is often worth a pound of talent.
Whether in the workplace or on the playing field, a team of crybabies and prima donnas is always going to be dysfunctional.
Unfortunately, we can’t clone Jordy Nelson or Rob Gronkowski.
Couldn’t agree more...boom! Give PC idiots some cake and they crap on it and throw it on your best couch.
Selling now would be a smart move. The value of NFL teams is going down the toilet.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jan/14/atlanta-falcons-nfc-championship-game-seahawks-nfl
https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/10/26/nfl-n-word-penalty-unsportsmanlike-conduct
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