Dak is right about anthem protests

[ATL96Steeler]

I agree and I think that's an indictment of this movement as a whole. Everyone wants to yell, scream and complain but not do the legwork to make a real difference once it's time to make a difference. There is a problem of just doing this to get your name out there where jumping on the bandwagon and having your 15 seconds of fame to appear virtuous is more important than what the cause is even about.

Granted there are plenty of players who go out and do their part beyond just kneeling, but that doesn't sell so it doesn't make the same headlines. That's a whole different problem itself

Exactly my point...Kaepernick is onethat has put his money where his interest are, but if they made a collective effort on the same level as this kneeling concept, they could pool resources and find a financial vehicle (like the NFL) to help them sustain it long term...then they can make a bigger impact.

 

[Across The Field]

Exactly my point...Kaepernick is onethat has put his money where his interest are, but if they made a collective effort on the same level as this kneeling concept, they could pool resources and find a financial vehicle (like the NFL) to help them sustain it long term...then they can make a bigger impact.

Also, if they didn't find one of the most divisive ways to cram their agenda down people's throats, they might be taken seriously. Instead, they're largely just a bunch of virtue-signaling hacks outside of the few who have ACTUALLY done something tangible to help.

 

[rmilia1]

Funny thing is, people want athletes to take a stance, Dak did and now those people complain about his stance.

I guess what they want is for athletes to take a stance if they agree with them.

That's people in general, not just athletes

 

[Manster7588]

That's people in general, not just athletes

People aren't asking me to take a stance, the have complained however when big name athletes don't do so.

 

[rmilia1]

People aren't asking me to take a stance, the have complained however when big name athletes don't do so.

True but I was speaking to how we feel when people take a stance on an issue . People will almost always agree with whatever form that stance takes if they agree with it . Opposite is true if they disagree . If white athletes were kneeling to protest affirmative action youd be seeing the same debate with people on different sides

 

[steelerssb]

Gotta love Jerrah's moral compass though.

Beat the crap out of women? It's fine.

Knee for the anthem? Woohoohoo that's taking it too far!

 

[steelerssb]

 

[Thruthefog]

Jerrah's looking a little limp wristed there.

 

[handicappers]

jerry looks like he has palsy

 

[Guy Incognito]

He left his hat on during the anthem?

 

[mrwallace2ku]

wow…a no brainer here.



bring the players and coaches out after the anthem.

 

[fordman84]

Gotta love Jerrah's moral compass though.

Beat the crap out of women? It's fine.

Knee for the anthem? Woohoohoo that's taking it too far!

I do have to give Rooney credit here I guess. he doesn't care if you are a r@pist or kneel, he will gladly have you on his team.

 

[Ojb81]

I do have to give Rooney credit here I guess. he doesn't care if you are a r@pist or kneel, he will gladly have you on his team.

Lol oh boy here we go.

Look at whatcha gone and done did, @steelerssb! You got fordman's feelings hurt!

 

[fordman84]

Lol oh boy here we go.

Look at whatcha gone and done did, @steelerssb! You got fordman's feelings hurt!

wait, what? I thought we were pointing out how accommodating and flexible our owners are?

This is good, right?

 

[jarntt]

He looks like he has cerebral palsy in that pic
Put your hand over your heart the right way.

 

[jarntt]

jerry looks like he has palsy

Damn

 

[Ojb81]

wait, what? I thought we were pointing out how accommodating and flexible our owners are?

This is good, right?

Lol you got him reeling, @steelerssb!

 

[steelerssb]

I do have to give Rooney credit here I guess. he doesn't care if you are a r@pist or kneel, he will gladly have you on his team.

Oh good, when in doubt deflect.

But if Rooney gets his fainting couch out because players aren't standing then we can say he has a double-standard or false sense of moral superiority. Until then he's just like all 31 owners who are more likely to look the other way if you can help his team.

 

[fordman84]

Oh good, when in doubt deflect.

Deflect? No, I'm giving kudos to your owner.

Such a touchy bunch, those Steeler fans.

 

[steelerssb]

Deflect? No, I'm giving kudos to your owner.

Such a touchy bunch, those Steeler fans.

Troll harder