One thing to also consider - these actions of the players DIRECTLY effect the NFL itself!
What outside forces are working on this, and how could they so EASILY, ‘play’ the, ‘players?’ These guys are not only biting the hand that feeds them, but losing their fan base who ALSO feed them. No audience, no games, no paycheck.
And what could the OWNERS possibly be gaining through this? It makes absolutely NO sense! This is HARDLY a Business Model for running a business, unless you WANT to run it into the ground.
I worked in Retail for LONGER than I care to remember, and if I had INSULTED my customers when they came in to shop with me, how long do you think I’d have lasted?
I do not know what the owners are thinking Jerry Jones for one...kneeling like that. Was going to watch the Cowboys until he did that.
Maybe they are like those in congress...surrounded by everything but reality?