said..... "you go back to when football wouldn't hire black players!!".....
LOLOL....they don't even hear what comes out of their own mouth!
Posted on 09/25/2017 12:57:17 PM PDT by Red Badger
PHOENIX (105.3 THE FAN) – There is no easy answer. But In the wake of President Donald Trump calling for the firing of NFL players who opt for peaceful protest during the National Anthem, the Dallas Cowboys are at work crafting a singular answer.
“Our statement,’’ one team leader told me on the eve of tonight’s nationally-televised Cowboys-at-Cardinals game, “will be a statement of unity.’’
I’ve spoken to seven Cowboys leaders on the subject in the last 48 hours and come away with a handful of conclusions that the Cowboys – from owner Jerry Jones and his family to the players in the locker room – find important.
*There are certainly those in the organization offended by Trump saying, “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a b— off the field right now?’ Out! He’s fired. He’s fired!’’
Those offended include some individuals who may have supported, and still support, the president.
*There are certainly those who have sided with Colin Kaepernick from the start, in his efforts meant to bring attention to institutionalized mistreatment of people of color.
*At the same time, the Cowboys Leadership Council, made up of about 14 players, has long taken the position that “unity’’ and “positivity’’ are the themes that bond the football team … and themes that can bond beyond.
*The Leadership Council has engaged with the Jones family and its members, and now the rest of the locker room, are aware of Jerry’s views here, views he stated clearly on Aug. 22 on 105.3 The Fan with “Shan & RJ’’:
“I just feel so strongly that the act of recognizing the flag is a salute to our country and all of the people that have sacrificed so that we can have the liberties we have,” Jones said. “I feel very strongly that everyone should save that moment for the recognition of the flag in a positive way, so I like the way the Cowboys do it.”
*That in no way should be construed as Jones having “ordered’’ his players to stand, or having issued an “or-else’’ edict. (Worth noting: I don’t dismiss the idea of a player interpreting the combined wishes of Jones and the Leadership Council as an “or-else edict,’’ even though that’s not their intent.) Jones has clearly urged his players to use this moment to remain “respectful’’ … and it’s been made clear to me that his players are comfortable with that as long as “unity’’ is still expressed.
*That doesn’t mean Dallas feels the need to be in lock-step with the rest of the league. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, the NFLPA and the 28 teams that played Sunday largely seemed on the same page regarding their employees/citizens’ right to peaceful protest. Goodell’s keyword-characterization of Trump’s attack on the NFL: “Divisive.” The Cowboys’ position, as is their right, will be their own — their collective own.
*I’m told the players have discussed the locking of arms during the Anthem.
*Numerous people involved tell me that the Joneses’ urging for a “respectful’’ Anthem moment comes with an offer: At any other time, at any other place, management is available to support a player’s cause. This falls in line with Jerry Jones’ well-chronicled “grandfatherly’’ backing of his players on a personal level.
*“We have an approach that we believe in,” coach Jason Garrett said the other day, a statement that some interpreted to be a non-statement but that in fact might be quite revealing as to the team’s plans – because the “approach’’ is to remain bonded, no matter what.
*Tonight, though it’s not the team’s plan, it’s possible a Cowboys player will do the same. If that happens, he will be within his rights, as will any player or person who chooses to keep his views out of the spotlight.
*The Cowboys players obviously know the general view espoused by Jones, who (contrary to anyone’s inflammatory claim) has not issued a directive but has voiced a perspective – which, of course, is within his right. He has, in fact, (contrary to anyone’s inflammatory claim) stated his perspective in the same thoughtful manner that players are stating theirs.
The owner has that right.
The players have that right.
Tonight, their wish is to put those rights on display … together.
We are putting all entertainers and athletes on notice.
Without us, you are nothing.
If these disrespectful fools love socialism so much, I suggest they STAY in London, where they’ll give at least half of their salaries in TAXES.
How dare they disrespect our American flag and anthem, and the TRUE heroes who’ve sacrificed SO much, to defend our flag and our freedoms...so their spoiled, millionaire, sorry azzes can take a fool knee.
Protest on YOUR OWN time! NOT on company time! If owners support this nonsense, then I support ALL NFL boycotts.
HA!, probably be just as exciting to watch.
They have forgotten that ‘football’ is not a necessity, it’s entertainment, and as such can be deleted from the household budget at any time.....................
The new show “The Good Doctor” premiers tonight.
It’s been hyped for months on ABC................
I won’t be watching the game—they can poop on the field for all I care.
It must be really frustrating to be Hitliary or Obummer nowadays, knowing that all their hard work has been for naught.
They have been replaced by someone who is out-Alinskying them and annoying the crap out of them.
What I really like what Trump is doing is that he shoots it their way and acts like he is not even concerned about the blowback.
He just puts his head down and waits for another opportunity to jack with them one more time.
That is absolutely brilliant. No wonder they are so upset.
said..... "you go back to when football wouldn't hire black players!!".....
LOLOL....they don't even hear what comes out of their own mouth!
It is 100% about race.
I do not like President Trumps daughter and son-in-laws political philosophies and their influence on the President, should I then not support the President since they are on his team?
That's EXACTLY what some NFL players are saying about the American flag to every customer of the NFL.
“should I then not support the President since they are on his team?”
Well, I suggest that would depend entirely on whether they are pissing on the graves of dead patriots.
Or not.
It’s all about where YOUR line is.
It’s definitely not a good business model...................
Those play a part just like Tea Party wasn’t about tea, except it was.
The anthem has become the focal point for preachiness, double standards, non-existent white privilege and so on.
Or in the case of Jerry Jones, he can sign them (see Greg Hardy)
That's exactly what their message is. The national anthem and America are racist.
+2
The quote was not from you but from the first line of the posted article.
Show me one of these football players pissing on someones grave I will reconsider my current position, until then enough (repetitive) drama queen statements.
You’ll do as you please and be known for your deeds.
Just like the rest of us.
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