Alejandro Villanueva, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman, Aug. But I don’t know if the most effective way is to sit down when the National Anthem of a country that has provided you freedom and is providing you $60 million a year is the best way to do it, when there are black minorities that are dying in Iraq and Afghanistan that are protecting our freedom for less than $20,000 a year.
And I agree that we should do something about it. I agree that there are a lot of issues with minorities in this country. Kyle Long, Chicago Bears offensive lineman I will also acknowledge the fact that racism is real. 28, 2016 I will always stand for the national anthem. I think that’s an opportunity right there just to show respect, and I think that’s why when you see our team, every one of us are on that line and that’s kind of our way of giving thanks. But at the same time, you know, you’ve got to look at the gifts that we have, the opportunity that we have to play a great game is through the men and women that serve our country. 28, 2016 Anytime I talk to my team about that, if there’s personal beliefs or whatever that keep you from doing it, I understand. It’s a respect for this country … It’s an opportunity to realize how lucky you are and what you’re doing. It’s a respect thing, okay? It’s a self-respect thing. Ron Rivera, Carolina Panthers head coach I'm standing for the people that came before my father and the people that came after him. When I stand, that's what I'm standing for. 28, 2016 My view is is about honoring the people that served and made the commitment to our country, some who even made the ultimate sacrifice. Find another way - Tyler Polumbus, former player 27, 2016 (Tweet) Activists changed USA for better but have to associate Nat Anthem w/ military that die for ur right to protest. 27, 2016 (Tweet) Easy way to make sure you're NOT the starting QB on opening day. Thank you to ALL (Gender,Race,Religion) that put your lives on the line for that flag - Justin Pugh, New York Giants offensive lineman 27, 2016 (Tweet) I will be STANDING during the National Anthem tonight. Victor Cruz, former New York Giants wide receiver It’s bigger than just you, in my opinion. And you’ve got to stand up with your teammates. 27, 2016 Regardless of how you feel about the things that are going on in America today and the things that are going on across the world with gun violence and things of that nature, you’ve got to respect the flag. That’s ok folks! - Damien Woody, former player 27, 2016 (Tweet) Kaep has every right to express his feelings/beliefs and ppl have every right to disagree. 27, 2016 Players are encouraged but not required to stand during the playing of the national anthem. Colin Kaepernick, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Aug. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.
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