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Eric Reid says he won’t protest during the national anthem if an NFL team signs him
Washington Post ^ | March 23, 2018 | Matt Bonesteel

Posted on 03/25/2018 7:35:20 PM PDT by 11th_VA

We’re well into the NFL’s free agency period and veteran safety Eric Reid still hasn’t signed with a team, even though he’s proven to be a reliable contributor over five seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Last week, Reid said his current unemployment stems from the fact that he has continued to protest social issues during the playing of the national anthem, even with former 49ers teammate Colin Kaepernick out of the league in 2017.

On Thursday, however, Reid announced that he won’t be taking a knee during the national anthem upon his return to the field, instead promising to raise awareness via other methods.

“We understand you have to change with the times,” Reid told reporters after his younger brother took part in Stanford’s pro day for NFL scouts. “I’m not saying I’m going to stop being active because I won’t. I’m just going to consider different ways to be active, different ways to bring awareness to the issues of this country and improve on the issues happening in this country. I don’t think it will be in the form of protesting during the anthem...

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: California; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: 49ers; anthem; california; colinkaepernick; districtofcolumbia; ericreid; football; mattbonesteel; nationalanthem; nfl; sanfrancisco; washingtoncompost; washingtonpost
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To: 11th_VA

Reid also said he wouldn’t protest at the beginning of last season... yet, there he was, taking his knee from the first game on.


21 posted on 03/25/2018 8:22:56 PM PDT by ScottinVA ( Liberals, go find another country.)
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To: ScottinVA

Eric Reid was a 1st round draft pick that did not play up to his billing. Too many missed tackles. He’s worth 5 million per year. No $5million offer = something is wrong. $7 million-he’s not worth it. I’m sure he’s respectful in the locker room. I just hope he does not milk his victim status now that he’s not worth the $7 mil.


22 posted on 03/25/2018 8:30:36 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: 11th_VA


23 posted on 03/25/2018 8:32:26 PM PDT by Chode (You have all of the resources you are going to have. Abandon your illusions and plan accordingly.)
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To: 11th_VA

A little late to be shutting the barn door.


24 posted on 03/25/2018 8:39:24 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: Yogafist

We lived about 5 miles south of Orick. Orick was the city to me and my brothers.


25 posted on 03/25/2018 8:45:05 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (Wisdom and education are different things. Don't confuse them.)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...
I'm not saying I'm going to stop being active because I won't. I'm just going to consider different ways to be active, different ways to bring awareness to the issues of this country and improve on the issues happening in this country. I don't think it will be in the form of protesting during the anthem...
IOW, he didn't say he won't protest during the National Anthem.
Turns out, he's not so special. Thanks 11th_VA.

26 posted on 03/25/2018 8:45:07 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
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To: 11th_VA
This is exactly what I said would happen to these players as their current contracts expired during the off-season.

The phone's not ringing, and they're beginning to realize that their services—the services of a divisive player who spits in the faces of their own fans, and disrespects the American flag—are not in as high demand as they might have thought.

Oh, I'm sure that Eric Reid will sign with some team—now that he has capitulated and admitted defeat—albeit for somewhat less money than the market might otherwise have provided.

Isn't it nice that NFL team owners, players, and fans have had this little talk?

I knew it would be...

27 posted on 03/25/2018 8:51:10 PM PDT by sargon ("If the President doesn't drain the Swamp, the Swamp will drain the President.")
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To: 11th_VA

How...white of him.


28 posted on 03/25/2018 8:54:12 PM PDT by gogeo (excellent!)
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To: 11th_VA

It’s late March. They’ve had a chance to crunch last year’s numbers. Advertising prices are being set. And the word’s gone out.


29 posted on 03/25/2018 8:55:54 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: Lurkina.n.Learnin

I envy you. Beautiful place to grow up.


30 posted on 03/25/2018 9:01:28 PM PDT by Yogafist
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To: 11th_VA

Too late now, Mr. Communist.


31 posted on 03/25/2018 9:25:11 PM PDT by \/\/ayne (I regret that I have but one subscription cancellation notice to give to my local newspaper.)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
Maybe, just maybe the NFL took a look at the bottom line and groaned, “what are we DOING? Gentlemen, we must protect our phony baloney jobs!”

You forgot the "Harumph."

32 posted on 03/25/2018 9:33:51 PM PDT by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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To: 11th_VA
this is earth shaking news and I'll have to google him up to see exactly who he is...

what will all the protest whiners do if we JUST DON'T CARE ANYMORE!

33 posted on 03/25/2018 9:36:22 PM PDT by cherry
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To: 11th_VA
Time for a new career, where he can let his political opinion freak flag fly:


34 posted on 03/25/2018 9:42:30 PM PDT by BeauBo
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To: OldMissileer
Thank you. I did indeed forget the "Harumph."

Despite what my husband believes I can not (quite) quote the entire movie line for line.

35 posted on 03/25/2018 9:46:20 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear ( Bunnies, bunnies, it must be bunnies!! Or maybe midgets....)
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To: 11th_VA

Do these players have no integrity. They need to stick to their principles and keep kneeling. Just because they might lose their job is no reason to compromise. I mean , come on, even if you have to kneel on a street corner with a hat (or helmet) begging for change (pun intended), at least you can hold your head up high.


36 posted on 03/25/2018 9:49:59 PM PDT by robel
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To: 11th_VA

Stupid turd. He didn’t make it thru college because of his smarts. I guarantee that!


37 posted on 03/25/2018 10:26:56 PM PDT by vpintheak (Freedom is not equality; and equality is not freedom!)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

:-)

One of the best movies.....Ever.

“I didn’t get a Harumph from that guy!”


38 posted on 03/25/2018 10:35:02 PM PDT by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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To: 11th_VA

I still won’t be watching him no matter what team he plays for. I gave up football last year for Lent, and I’m not even Catholic.

Just wait till you see what I give up for Kwanzaa.


39 posted on 03/25/2018 10:38:31 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: MadMax, the Grinning Reaper

Kwanzaa, the holiday celebrated only by white, young, elementary school teachers.


40 posted on 03/25/2018 11:10:57 PM PDT by robel
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