Posted on 08/27/2020 8:23:38 PM PDT by EdnaMode
The New Orleans Saints decided to have practice Thursday -- but a bunch of players, including Drew Brees, put the name "Jacob Blake" on their helmets to show support for the movement.
It's an interesting move for Brees who publicly changed his stance on the national anthem kneeling protest earlier this year -- admitting he didn't really understand that it was about putting a spotlight on police brutality and not meant to disrespect the flag or the military. The Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers have also canceled their Thursday practices.
Several NFL teams -- including the NY Jets and the Indianapolis Colts -- are canceling practice Thursday so players can focus on social justice issues.
Just one day after multiple NBA teams refused to take the court for their Game 5 playoff games as a "boycott" to show outrage over the Jacob Blake shooting, NFL players are also taking action.
The Washington Football Team is among those canceling team activities Thursday.
Head coach Ron Rivera says the decision came after a conversation with new team president Jason Wright.
"Jason Wright and I worked this afternoon to develop a response that has the right balance between the business of football and being truly thoughtful about the social injustice we witnessed with this latest incident in Wisconsin."
"We went to Mr. Snyder with our plan for tomorrow and we were given his complete support and approval."
Rivera says the plan is to return to football on Friday -- but Thursday will "be about reflection instead."
"In place of our practice at FedExField, the players, coaches and football staff will meet as a football family and we will continue our open dialogue on the issues of racism and social injustice in our country."
Not all NFL teams scrapped practice Thursday -- the Ravens, Giants, Patriots and Buccaneers proceeded as scheduled.
The Ravens explained, "Our team decided to practice this morning. After practice, the team will come together for a meeting to discuss and work on a plan for continued social justice reform efforts."
What a jerk :)
He didnt make his legacy. He destroyed it.
Good to see Tom and Bill both hard at it.
“Brees putting the criminal’s name on his helmet...”
Maybe he does not know how to spell the name of the New Orleans’ own shooting victim:
Steve Scalise.
Personally, I can’t wait till the MN Floyds play the Green Bay Blakes for the division title this year.
I’m back out. The 2 digit IQ players acted okay last year and I was back engaged. Totally out now.
‘social justice reform efforts’. Yeh, like what? Looting, riots and agitating?
that’s pretty cool. You could do one with Che too.
Watch high school sports. Much more fulfilling. Corporate sports are dead to me.
The NFL is now the NSJWL. No time for football.
“Drew Brees. How does one go from proclaiming the flag means so much to his family because of the sacrifice of his forefathers to a complete and utter capitulation?
Easy. When money means more than dignity and principle.
I have utter disdain for that clown. Far less than for idiot subversives like Kaepernick and James. Because at least those fools stand strong for their positions. As misguided as they are.”
Well put.
Stop piddling around and cancel the league.
How can you see it with his head up his ass?
What social injustice are we speaking of? These fools need to wait for the facts before canonizing these criminals.
“Corporate sports are dead to me.”
I think Football could be fun if there were a mens’ league.
It’s amazing to watch highy paid athletes destroy their careers. What will these people do without the NFL, or other professional sports. Most have no real education, and without the flow of money will be bankrupt in just a few years.
“ Yes, a violent criminal with a knife.”
Who threatened his kids and abused their mom and is a sex offender. I’ll bet he makes the team once he recovers. He will fit right in.
“What will these people do without the NFL...”
Good question.
They clearly are not tough enough to be cops. Nor brave enough to be robbers.
I guess they will go on being what they have become: over-sized cheerleaders - for the Washington Wokes.
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