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Drew Brees Thread (1 Viewer)
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Brees is coming back for next season
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1229812052568440835?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^tweet
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1229812052568440835?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^tweet
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
almost seems like he has a case of the yipps in the playoffs.....Don't blame him to try it again though.
Kevrunner
Footballguy
Doesn’t sound like it with Ed Reed comments, I’d be very surprised if Brees recovers from this, when he does apologize, I just can’t see his teammates letting this go.
He already missed his chance to apologize and doubled down instead. I respect his right to this view just as I respect (and fully support) Kaepernick but MAN, talk about tone deaf. Read the room.
nothing to apologize for
Soulfly3
Footballguy
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Why not? Playing the anthem isn't that big of a deal IMO and removing the controversy is the easiest solution. Players can just take a knee during the coin flip or something.
popeye
Footballguy
tombonneau
Footballguy
JohnnyU
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Anarchy99
Footballguy
IIRC, the DoD pays the NFL like $10 million to play the anthem and then additional monies for broadcasting recruiting commercials. That’s one reason I doubt they would consider dumping the anthem.
There are plenty of workarounds. Captains could kneel at the coin toss. Or a team could kneel for their TD dance. Or both teams could kneel before the opening kickoff. Or they could add another song to be played before the game where players could kneel.
There are so many other options on this that it is actually mind boggling that it has gotten this far.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
They don't have to kneel if they don't want to. No one is telling anyone when to kneel. I just think if the anthem is causing controversy, remove the controversy.
Anarchy99
Footballguy
Exactly. The league could really make an effort to make a positive impact. They could devote a portion of halftime for social awareness and causes. They could get a performer to play to support a cause each game. This seeking change and those protesting could end up getting heard more and becoming less disruptive. The point being, there doesn’t need to be the angst over the NA and perhaps more of the message would get out and heard.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
Full apology:
"I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans, the black community, NFL community and anyone I hurt with my comments yesterday. In speaking with some of you, it breaks my heart to know the pain I have caused.
In an attempt to talk about respect, unity, and solidarity centered around the American flag and the national anthem, I made comments that were insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country. They lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy. Instead, those words have become divisive and hurtful and have misled people into believing that somehow I am an enemy. This could not be further from the truth, and is not an accurate reflection of my heart or my character.
This is where I stand:
I stand with the black community in the fight against systemic racial injustice and police brutality and support the creation of real policy change that will make a difference.
I condemn the years of oppression that have taken place throughout our black communities and still exists today.
I acknowledge that we as Americans, including myself, have not done enough to fight for that equality or to truly understand the struggles and plight of the black community.
I recognize that I am part of the solution and can be a leader for the black community in this movement.
I will never know what it’s like to be a black man or raise black children in America but I will work every day to put myself in those shoes and fight for what is right.
I have ALWAYS been an ally, never an enemy.
I am sick about the way my comments were perceived yesterday, but I take full responsibility and accountability. I recognize that I should do less talking and more listening...and when the black community is talking about their pain, we all need to listen.
For that, I am very sorry and I ask your forgiveness.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBA1P3gHpT_/
"I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans, the black community, NFL community and anyone I hurt with my comments yesterday. In speaking with some of you, it breaks my heart to know the pain I have caused.
In an attempt to talk about respect, unity, and solidarity centered around the American flag and the national anthem, I made comments that were insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country. They lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy. Instead, those words have become divisive and hurtful and have misled people into believing that somehow I am an enemy. This could not be further from the truth, and is not an accurate reflection of my heart or my character.
This is where I stand:
I stand with the black community in the fight against systemic racial injustice and police brutality and support the creation of real policy change that will make a difference.
I condemn the years of oppression that have taken place throughout our black communities and still exists today.
I acknowledge that we as Americans, including myself, have not done enough to fight for that equality or to truly understand the struggles and plight of the black community.
I recognize that I am part of the solution and can be a leader for the black community in this movement.
I will never know what it’s like to be a black man or raise black children in America but I will work every day to put myself in those shoes and fight for what is right.
I have ALWAYS been an ally, never an enemy.
I am sick about the way my comments were perceived yesterday, but I take full responsibility and accountability. I recognize that I should do less talking and more listening...and when the black community is talking about their pain, we all need to listen.
For that, I am very sorry and I ask your forgiveness.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBA1P3gHpT_/
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acme
Footballguy
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I prefer to watch football on Sundays. Actually I consider playing the anthem an annoyance, even though I love the flag and what it stands for. As for a halftime performer and their causes, I leave my seat at halftime anyway. I couldn't care less what they do at halftime.
Segue off your thought, have two separate instances, one dedicated to oppression, one to the National Anthem
"A moment of silence for those who have experienced racially inequality, oppression, or battle it on a daily basis." Heck, you can even invite those to sit, stand, or take a knee if we really have to cater to these folks who must stand out from the crowd.
If it continues on as a joke, play the anthem while the players are in the tunnel. It's a tired act now.
voiceofunreason
Footballguy
Terpman22
Footballguy
He could have easily deflected the question and said "What I really want to talk about is why people are protesting right now..." but he doubled down b/c his Grandfather was in a war. I was in the Marines during 9/11. Doesn't give me a pass to be unapologetic and tone deaf.
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Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
Lot of time til then. They actually spoke before Jenkins posted the video (but after he'd recorded)
"As I was trying to muster up the energy and find the words to address Drew Brees’s comments I recorded this video. Before I could post it, Drew reached out to me to discuss his point of view.
All in all, I’m still posting this video because it’s important for anyone who wants to consider themself an ally to know how these words and actions affect those who you want to help. Drew’s words during his interview were extremely painful to hear and I hope he rectifies them with real action."
(emphasis mine)
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Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
“To think that everyone should have the same ideals as you is ridiculous.”- Malcolm Jenkins. He said this while criticizing Drew Brees for not having the same ideals as him.
Anarchy99
Footballguy
Hats off to all those families that have served in the military. We have plenty of family members that have served . . . some are outraged about the kneeling, while others look at it that they fought to give people the right to kneel. So even within our family there is a divide.
Brees could very easily have deflected and said the country is going through a lot right now and people have a right to be heard. He could have said he supports the campaign / effort / his teammates / righting the wrongs of injustice / whatever. He could have even indicated he already expressed his position on the matter in the past but right now there are issues in this country far greater than football. Pretty much almost any other answer he could have given would have been better than the one he gave.
Brees has the right to have his own opinion of things and to be heard . . . but now was not the time to reinforce it with so many other people being enraged right now. Brees is overall a good guy. He's donated millions of dollars and supported New Orleans more than just about anyone. It's too bad this all happened, but it shows that even sensitive and influential people can still be viewed as insensitive and as part of the problem.
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Anarchy99
Footballguy
I'm right there with you that I just want to watch the game and not all the other fluff. However, that doesn't change that the players want a voice and a way to be heard. Up until now, the league really hasn't done a whole lot to try to address that. I don't know what the solution is, but I am pretty sure most people would agree it's not kneeling during the NA.
Terpman22
Footballguy
I feel this , but I also remember that saying "When people show you who you are, believe them"
Doubtful he walks any of this back without the backlash, so he felt it at the time.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
Good, charitable people can still be insensitive to, and benefit from education on, others' experiences and pain
You are kidding right? He's done some really shady stuff in the pastWhat a horrible human being this guy Drew Brees is. Gives MILLIONS to charity to help ALL people in his home state and around the world. This is just stupid to try and find fault with a guy who's never done a single thing unethical in the public eye.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I prefer to watch football on Sundays, not be preached to. Aren't there other ways and other days to do this?
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