These players, however, paid little attention. They will have plenty of time to think back on their choices—from the luxury of their living rooms—now that they have chosen the awakened road.
In response to this abrupt disqualification, the players have not spoken out. Instead, they would have spoken up—had they not been compelled to remove all of their social media accounts,
Which essentially silenced them online.This daring new measure is a part of the NFL’s larger effort to rid its field of what many owners and fans have called.
“unnecessary distractions.” The league has had enough of the arguments surrounding anthem demonstrations for years.
The objective? Because, as Goodell stressed, “Let’s not get carried away with the symbolism,” a united football season would only permit kneeling in the huddle, and even then, only for a brief period of time.
“This is football,” Goodell said, wildly waving his arms in the air like a revival meeting preacher. It has nothing to do with politics.
