CreepingDeath Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 If you aren't caught up, Drew Brees, when asked about the protests changed the subject to the flag. Brees thinks the protests are against the military. SOMEHOW. CTE maybe? Brees's teammates aren't happy with him. If you want to read more, click on this tweet and read the thread of 23 posts (one likens Brees to "kneeling on the necks" of his teammates to prevent them from speaking out with this faux-patriotic threats): woolfolksunclesuncle 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshimitsu Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 The entire quote adds some nuance to what he said. I took it that he is pro protest and BLM, but can't agree with that particular variant. He's an absolute moron for taking that stance in the current environment, however. His PR team is gonna be earning their keep the next few months, lol. I read that Kamara and several members of the offense immediately un-followed him on Twitter, lmao. It's obvious he been sipping at that Nyquil. CreepingDeath, Thrill, and ChemEngr79 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudsOilers Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 Pretty lazy and intentionally dishonest summary view of the interview with Brees that got folks upset. It certainly had a level of tone deafness to it but his response about that was based on a direct question about what his response was if players returned to kneeling during the national anthem in the upcoming season. Here's the actual interview..... https://finance.yahoo.com/video/drew-brees-possible-return-nfl-164917013.html AvgJoe, BaddKarma, and japan 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 If you’re white and famous your best bet is to stfu and not open your mouth. Look at these idiots. Running their mouth and showing their true colors. Thrill, and BaddKarma 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepingTitan Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 This is one of those times when white people should be listening, not speaking. DCTitan, TeamBass, Bulluck4dmvp, and 1 other 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number9 Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 55 minutes ago, BudAdams said: Pretty lazy and intentionally dishonest summary view of the interview with Brees that got folks upset. It certainly had a level of tone deafness to it but his response about that was based on a direct question about what his response was if players returned to kneeling during the national anthem in the upcoming season. Here's the actual interview..... https://finance.yahoo.com/video/drew-brees-possible-return-nfl-164917013.html It’s stupid for him to take that position right now after the entire world has seen taking a knee before games had merit. There was justification to do it. Had a real conversation about the subject started then, maybe we wouldn’t be where we are now. Past that the idiot has to think about how what he says effects teammates. He has to be with them for a whole season. Just stupid. Btowner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingDeath Posted June 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, Number9 said: It’s stupid for him to take that position right now after the entire world has seen taking a knee before games had merit. There was justification to do it. Had a real conversation about the subject started then, maybe we wouldn’t be where we are now. Past that the idiot has to think about how what he says effects teammates. He has to be with them for a whole season. Just stupid. The conversation was stifled by these "faux-patriots" passing off the political propaganda of "us vs them" bullshit. It was a bunch of "hey, look at me! I'm SO patriotic! I wear a flag pin every day! I LOVE this cloth! EVERYONE MUST WORSHIP THIS CLOTH!" These politicians and talking heads didn't want bother with the hard work of working through the problems of racism. These assholes instead used it to further their agenda and grab headlines. They demonized a form of peaceful protest and changed the subject - just like Brees. He used this moment to talk about how great his family is and how great a Christian and patriot he is. He gave specifics there, didn't he? What specifics did he go in to about addressing racism? woolfolksunclesuncle, Number9, Btowner, and 1 other 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TerryBoats Posted June 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) 33 minutes ago, SleepingTitan said: This is one of those times when white people should be listening, not speaking. Listening to what? If people have something to say, say it. But all you have really seen is people behave like unruly assholes and personal And career harm wished to anyone with a different opinion. Martellus Bennett is a huge asshole. That's why nobody in the NFL liked him, not because he is black. Unfortunately, people with the loudest voice don't really know how to communicate. I'm not seeing much in the way of people sharing their personal accounts in order to achieve empathy and provide a greater understanding to what they go through. Instead, we are just seeing a mob mentality which attacks anyone who suggests that racism isn't America's #1 enemy. Edited June 4, 2020 by abc2330 Mythos27, ONUV, GOAT9, and 6 others 4 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Number9 Posted June 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) @TitansGuru This needs to go to Politics before somebody gets hit with a helmet. Edited June 4, 2020 by Number9 BudsOilers, Btowner, Supernope, and 4 others 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschool Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 Was the OP in a coma? Brees apologized at 8:22am this morning and most players praised him for acknowledging his mistake, promising to listen, and be an agent of change moving forward. This story was dead and buried nearly 12 hours ago. CreepingDeath, and Number9 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 2 hours ago, CreepingDeath said: If you aren't caught up, Drew Brees, when asked about the protests changed the subject to the flag. Brees thinks the protests are against the military. SOMEHOW. CTE maybe? Brees's teammates aren't happy with him. If you want to read more, click on this tweet and read the thread of 23 posts (one likens Brees to "kneeling on the necks" of his teammates to prevent them from speaking out with this faux-patriotic threats): Wondered who that Ryan guy was: *********************** Ryan Fournier @RyanAFournier · Jun 3 AG Barr needs to expose who is funding ANTIFA and which Hollywood elites are behind it. ********************* Well that says a lot. 41 minutes ago, Number9 said: @TitansGuru This needs to go to Politics before somebody gets hit with a helmet. Definitely. Number9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
japan Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 2 hours ago, CreepingDeath said: If you aren't caught up, Drew Brees, when asked about the protests changed the subject to the flag. Brees thinks the protests are against the military. SOMEHOW. CTE maybe? Brees's teammates aren't happy with him. If you want to read more, click on this tweet and read the thread of 23 posts (one likens Brees to "kneeling on the necks" of his teammates to prevent them from speaking out with this faux-patriotic threats): Your description is not quite accurate. He was asked, in light of the protests if he still didn’t support players kneeling for the anthem. He didn’t bring it up. CreepingDeath, and charleytolar 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudsOilers Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Number9 said: It’s stupid for him to take that position right now after the entire world has seen taking a knee before games had merit. There was justification to do it. Had a real conversation about the subject started then, maybe we wouldn’t be where we are now. Past that the idiot has to think about how what he says effects teammates. He has to be with them for a whole season. Just stupid. You do realize that someone could actually be fully supportive of justice reform to ensure equality for every citizen and still have an issue with people not standing for the national anthem? Personally, I don't care but there are plenty of Americans that did and do find sitting or kneeling disrespectful. That fact actually served to negate the attention that the kneeling gesture was intended to get as it resulted in plenty of people who need to be part of the solution to tune out the symbolic message. The fact that we are having the protests and senseless deaths in 2020 actually prove that the flag kneeling by players accomplished little. This problem requires actual actions and changes. A symbolic kneeling for an anthem doesn't come close to accomplishing anything other than allowing the players to pat themselves on the back for being faux activists. You know what does work? Actual dialogue about the situation and solutions to make it better. Covid-19 related lockdowns that basically allowed the Floyd case to get center attention for two weeks now has done far more to do this than what the NFL players did in 2016/2017...... charleytolar, and BaddKarma 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudsOilers Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 33 minutes ago, japan said: Your description is not quite accurate. He was asked, in light of the protests if he still didn’t support players kneeling for the anthem. He didn’t bring it up. Actually, it was completely inaccurate but I'm sure he knew that when he wrote the OP. oldschool, and japan 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingDeath Posted June 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 46 minutes ago, japan said: Your description is not quite accurate. He was asked, in light of the protests if he still didn’t support players kneeling for the anthem. He didn’t bring it up. Thanks - I read the Brees part yesterday and then saw the AJ Brown thing today. I posted based off of faulty memory of the details. BudsOilers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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