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What exactly was brave about walking out where everyone could see you and cheer?

 

and then playing a brutal sport against giant people who have been training for years to physically abuse and control other players, who are highly likely to resent your action, surrounded by teammates who may resent you as well?

 

Yeah, what's so brave about that?

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So we have seen criticism of a lot of different forms of protest. What's the preferred method for those offended by the kneeling?

How about do it at a different time that isn't reserved for something more important than any individual statement? Or how about allowing a counter- protest right across from them that is pro- Police? You know, like what would actually happen if it was outside of their NFL sanctioned stadium showing a one sided NFL sanctioned message? Protesting during the anthem is a turn off to many and they shouldn't be surprised that not everyone is digging the message. Actually, more people would probably be receptive to it.

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Haven't gone through this whole thread - but I would recommend anyone saying they don't like what Hughes said to watch the video if they haven't . To me his comments were extremely heartfelt, sincere, and even eloquent. The crux of his message was about sticking up for Shady, and teammates and expressing disappointment in Kelly not keeping his opinions in house, to be discussed directly with teammates, and not through the media. And also imploring Kelly to give constructive advice/teaching to the team, not divisive rhetoric. The whole "shouldn't be on the field" sound bite isn't the headline - and isn't even what he said

 

Reporter: How do you feel about Jim remaining on the sidelines before games

 

Hughes: Half the time I don't even realize he is there until it was pointed out to me yesterday. After the display of actions that he did it was pointed out, brought to my attention. I'm not sure I understand it. We are the 2017 Buffalo Bills. We are focused on the future, focused on winning games. If he wants to offer anything of encouragement to our team to our offense to our quarterback, please provide all that. We could use all the encouragement we need to find out how they won games in those days and be as successful as they were. But we're trying to bring a team together, we're trying to bring a community together, we're trying to bring a nation together. And by dividing us, dividing the the team, it doesn't work

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Haven't gone through this whole thread - but I would recommend anyone saying they don't like what Hughes said to watch the video if they haven't . To me his comments were extremely heartfelt, sincere, and even eloquent. The crux of his message was about sticking up for Shady, and teammates and expressing disappointment in Kelly not keeping his opinions in house, to be discussed directly with teammates, and not through the media. And also imploring Kelly to give constructive advice/teaching to the team, not divisive rhetoric. The whole "shouldn't be on the field" sound bite isn't the headline - and isn't even what he said

 

Reporter: How do you feel about Jim remaining on the sidelines before games

 

Hughes: Half the time I don't even realize he is there until it was pointed out to me yesterday. After the display of actions that he did it was pointed out, brought to my attention. I'm not sure I understand it. We are the 2017 Buffalo Bills. We are focused on the future, focused on winning games. If he wants to offer anything of encouragement to our team to our offense to our quarterback, please provide all that. We could use all the encouragement we need to find out how they won games in those days and be as successful as they were. But we're trying to bring a team together, we're trying to bring a community together, we're trying to bring a nation together. And by dividing us, dividing the the team, it doesn't work

 

ICYMI:

 

Jerry Hughes: "We're Trying to Bring a Nation Together" (6:35)

DE Jerry Hughes talks about the demonstrations that took place, on the Bills' sideline and around the league, prior to games this past weekend.
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Haven't gone through this whole thread - but I would recommend anyone saying they don't like what Hughes said to watch the video if they haven't . To me his comments were extremely heartfelt, sincere, and even eloquent. The crux of his message was about sticking up for Shady, and teammates and expressing disappointment in Kelly not keeping his opinions in house, to be discussed directly with teammates, and not through the media. And also imploring Kelly to give constructive advice/teaching to the team, not divisive rhetoric. The whole "shouldn't be on the field" sound bite isn't the headline - and isn't even what he said

 

Reporter: How do you feel about Jim remaining on the sidelines before games

 

Hughes: Half the time I don't even realize he is there until it was pointed out to me yesterday. After the display of actions that he did it was pointed out, brought to my attention. I'm not sure I understand it. We are the 2017 Buffalo Bills. We are focused on the future, focused on winning games. If he wants to offer anything of encouragement to our team to our offense to our quarterback, please provide all that. We could use all the encouragement we need to find out how they won games in those days and be as successful as they were. But we're trying to bring a team together, we're trying to bring a community together, we're trying to bring a nation together. And by dividing us, dividing the the team, it doesn't work

Jerry is normally well spoken.

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Haven't gone through this whole thread - but I would recommend anyone saying they don't like what Hughes said to watch the video if they haven't . To me his comments were extremely heartfelt, sincere, and even eloquent. The crux of his message was about sticking up for Shady, and teammates and expressing disappointment in Kelly not keeping his opinions in house, to be discussed directly with teammates, and not through the media. And also imploring Kelly to give constructive advice/teaching to the team, not divisive rhetoric. The whole "shouldn't be on the field" sound bite isn't the headline - and isn't even what he said

 

Reporter: How do you feel about Jim remaining on the sidelines before games

 

Hughes: Half the time I don't even realize he is there until it was pointed out to me yesterday. After the display of actions that he did it was pointed out, brought to my attention. I'm not sure I understand it. We are the 2017 Buffalo Bills. We are focused on the future, focused on winning games. If he wants to offer anything of encouragement to our team to our offense to our quarterback, please provide all that. We could use all the encouragement we need to find out how they won games in those days and be as successful as they were. But we're trying to bring a team together, we're trying to bring a community together, we're trying to bring a nation together. And by dividing us, dividing the the team, it doesn't work

completely agree. He has a passionate personality and that comes across. But overall he's very thoughtful, measured, articulate, well spoken. He comes across intelligent and knowledgeable about the different angles of this issue. Edited by YoloinOhio
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completely agree. He has a passionate personality and that comes across. But overall he's very thoughtful, measured, articulate, well spoken.

I always like listening to Hughes. He really seems like a good guy. Plus he tries his ass off every down to the end of the whistle. Yeah I get mad at him for the 2-3 times a year he goes off the reservation and does something dumb. But I will gladly trade that for the whole schmear.

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Anything other than standing during the Anthem is disrespectful to the nation, not unifying as some might imply. In addition it is purposely disrespectful of those US citizens who consider it to be disrespectful. It is obvious that it is meant to be an in your face show. If some people don't get that, it is a shame. It is not akin to flying the flag upside down, or half way up, it is akin to burning it. I agree with Kelly on McCoy's actions being above and beyond disrespectful. He is arrogant, and I will be surprised if the NFL is not hurt bad by this as the University of Missouri was hurt badly by its protests on its campus. The stadium is a workplace, not covered by the Bill of Rights. Not standing and being present for the Anthem is even against the NFL bylaws. Enforce your bylaws NFL. Most likely irreparable harm has already been done.

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Anything other than standing during the Anthem is disrespectful to the nation, not unifying as some might imply. In addition it is purposely disrespectful of those US citizens who consider it to be disrespectful. It is obvious that it is meant to be an in your face show. If some people don't get that, it is a shame. It is not akin to flying the flag upside down, or half way up, it is akin to burning it. I agree with Kelly on McCoy's actions being above and beyond disrespectful. He is arrogant, and I will be surprised if the NFL is not hurt bad by this as the University of Missouri was hurt badly by its protests on its campus. The stadium is a workplace, not covered by the Bill of Rights. Not standing and being present for the Anthem is even against the NFL bylaws. Enforce your bylaws NFL. Most likely irreparable harm has already been done.

 

So many falsehoods in your post.

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Perhaps the majority of posters here are NFL first and Nation second, perhaps like the globalist vs nationalist divide. No common ground.

 

People who disagree with you are just as much American as you are. You have no more claim to the Constitution and Flag than anyone else.

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Well I had two parents. Divorced when I was young. The creep showed up every so often. But mostly single parent house. With five kids. It was like Lord of the Flies.

 

If you came from a new clear family, you wouldn't be a sinner. Ask that one guy who posts here ... I forget his name ... take my wife to Steve Tasker, or something like that. He's prayed for me. He might pray for you.

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How about do it at a different time that isn't reserved for something more important than any individual statement? Or how about allowing a counter- protest right across from them that is pro- Police? You know, like what would actually happen if it was outside of their NFL sanctioned stadium showing a one sided NFL sanctioned message? Protesting during the anthem is a turn off to many and they shouldn't be surprised that not everyone is digging the message. Actually, more people would probably be receptive to it.

We have seen players get hammered for t shirts, for interviews, for not going to the White House, for.... basically for having any public opinion.

 

I think we can both concede that the anthem likely isn't the most productive place and they needed to better define the cause and goals

 

But that also a large portion of those gripping their patriotic pearls don't truly care about anything but silencing the opposition.

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