OT UPDATE 7/20 Miami Dolphins New National Anthem Policy - POS Ross now says he may not do anything

[s_ejean]

That’s BS because i see so many fans sitting down and matter factly on their phones, in the bathroom or at the concession stand during the anthem. I’m all for respect and if it’s truly about the flag...THEN EVERYONE NEEDS TO STAND AT ATTENTION, INCLUDING FANS!

This. I see fans all the time sitting, texting & oh how can I forget drunk & knocked out during the anthem. Never seen anyone upset or angry.

 

[yardiewrx]

Hey DUMBFUK !!! Get out into the real world. Not sure what type of work you do or from the look of things, you might be stuck working at a 711 so not sure who you surround yourself with. I work with A TON of ex military men and women and I can tell you that the numbers are 100000 % against this and they feel DISRESPECTED.

If you cannot comprehend what Im trying to say, then that speak volumes of your intelligence. I support and understand why they are trying to do but I 100% oppose shitting on the flag while doing that and if you can't get that through your little midget brain, then theres nothing I can do to make this easy to understand.

Theres a 100000000 ways to protest and if you chose to shit on the flag while trying to get your point across, then get the FUK out of the USA. YOU POS !!!

STFU with speaking for all vets. I dont know one black veteran includingmyself that has a problem with the kneeling. It like most issues breaks along racial lines.

 

[nicepun]

From a US Veteran and a person who has fought for this country. The NFL and the Dolphins has lost a fan. I fought for Americans to have the right to protest. How do you punish people for exorcising their 1st and 5th amendment rights? More importantly, how do brush aside the purpose of the protest? Lives are being lost at the hands of those that abuse their powers. Where is the outrage for that?

What would have happened if you knelt during colors while on active duty then tell your chain of command you are exercising your 1st and 5th Amendment rights?

 

[greglloyd1214]

STFU with speaking for all vets. I dont know one black veteran includingmyself that has a problem with the kneeling. It like most issues breaks along racial lines.

That’s funny I work with a bunch of BLACK VETS and they feel 10000% against the kneeling. Not sure where you served or what you did but you’re wrong.

Get out of the house for a change and start mingling outside your circle.

Btw, thank you for your service !!

 

[yardiewrx]

What would have happened if you knelt during colors while on active duty then tell your chain of command you are exercising your 1st and 5th Amendment rights?

Funny you say that...In the real world while on active duty everyone hides and makes excuses to get out of raising the colors in the morning. Now its conveniently some hot button issue that is about 'patriotism'?

 

[dmatt]

Why just kneel. Why not burn a flag on the sideline or drop their pants and take a poop on it. Quit beating around the bush, you guys are just like the rest of the losers that you see marching and yelling Pigs in a Blanket. You guys are an embarrassment to this great Country.

A lot of folks agree with you that the 1st amendment right to protest does not apply to kneeling during the anthem..JHT...Keep protesting the right to protest...

 

[dondeshawn]

So whats going to be the meal ticket for these players when the NFL goes away ?

The fact they are willing to risk their “meal ticket “ is what makes their commitment to the protest admirable.

 

[canefam]

The fact they are willing to risk their “meal ticket “ is what makes their commitment to the protest admirable.

Well, they haven't taken the hit yet! Let's see who has the balls for lose 16 weeks of pay... I would be surprised if you even get one to do it... Talk is cheap.

 

[dondeshawn]

Well, they haven't taken the hit yet! Let's see who has the balls for lose 16 weeks of pay... I would be surprised if you even get one to do it... Talk is cheap.

If a full 16 weeks fine ever happens that may be the precursor to NFLPA finally having a collective bargaining agreement on par with other sports. Then NFL owners will have fun dealing with the players

 

[bmayers14]

Stop
With the agenda that our president is a Nazi. There is a place and time to protest and it is not on the job it is no coincidence that the ratings are down and will keep going down they want to protest do it i the off season when you have plenty of time by the way our nation is i a much better situation than it was under the socialist Obama

Actually ratings are up 5% and every NFL team just cleared 255 mil off of revenues so find a new narrative

 

[bmayers14]

That’s funny I work with a bunch of BLACK VETS and they feel 10000% against the kneeling. Not sure where you served or what you did but you’re wrong.

Get out of the house for a change and start mingling outside your circle.

Btw, thank you for your service !!

Im a black vet and Im not offended...so yeah!!

 

[foulkes]

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/4152960c-bc5e-43fd-abef-efd3aff17f50 You finally did it to yourself. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

 

[orly 1022]

Actually ratings are up 5% and every NFL team just cleared 255 mil off of revenues so find a new narrative

You know FAKE news very good. Cause according to the Nielsen ratings it was down 9.7 percent there is no narrative on my part just facts. Now you definitely have a narrative.

 

[majus12]

It's about racial equality why they kneel during games

No its not it started because of police brutality.

My Lord you are triggered.

They aren't doing any of those things because it is not their intention to disrespect anyone.

Get a grip on yourself.

However, THEY ARE DISRESPECTING MAJORITY. Wake. Up

 

[majus12]

STFU with speaking for all vets. I dont know one black veteran includingmyself that has a problem with the kneeling. QUOTE



Well, I know many brothers in arms, that HATE kneeling for the flag. The one they’re willing to give their life for. You’re the one that needsto STFU and look @ the big. picture SHM.

 

[greglloyd1214]

Im a black vet and Im not offended...so yeah!!

Well. YOU SHOULD BE !!

 

[dondeshawn]

You know FAKE news very good. Cause according to the Nielsen ratings it was down 9.7 percent there is no narrative on my part just facts. Now you definitely have a narrative.

 

[greglloyd1214]

Is this really that difficult ?? We are asking GROWN ASS MEN to stand up for the anthem.

Think about that for a second !! BUNCH OF PU$$IES around here trying to spin it any way they want.

I came to this country when I was 8 years old. I came here legally. I am US CITIZEN and couldn't be more proud to be an AMERICAN. Ive lived here now for 38 years and couldn't be more proud and gracious to live in the country that I live in. I didn't know a lick of english and the FIRST thing I learned when I got here was to STAND for the pledge of allegiance. Its a matter of respect. Its sad when a person that is not even born here is more passionate than someone who is from here.

All you little snowflakes need a reality check. Quit trying to make this a race thing. You want to protest, do what you want but don't shit on the country that gives you EVERYTHING.

Stand up for the flag or GET THE FUK out this country !!

 

[greglloyd1214]

The fact they are willing to risk their “meal ticket “ is what makes their commitment to the protest admirable.

"ADMIRABLE" ???

GTFOH !!!

 

[stevehick]

Is this really that difficult ?? We are asking GROWN ASS MEN to stand up for the anthem.

Think about that for a second !! BUNCH OF PU$$IES around here trying to spin it any way they want.

I came to this country when I was 8 years old. I came here legally. I am US CITIZEN and couldn't be more proud to be an AMERICAN. Ive lived here now for 38 years and couldn't be more proud and gracious to live in the country that I live in. I didn't know a lick of english and the FIRST thing I learned when I got here was to STAND for the pledge of allegiance. Its a matter of respect. Its sad when a person that is not even born here is more passionate than someone who is from here.

All you little snowflakes need a reality check. Quit trying to make this a race thing. You want to protest, do what you want but don't shit on the country that gives you EVERYTHING.

Stand up for the flag or GET THE FUK out this country !!

Excellent post...Thanks!

 

[dondeshawn]

Excellent post...Thanks!

Because you say that’s the way it has to be. We are lucky to be in a country we’re we can have differing opinions.

 

[advarkas]

Is this really that difficult ?? We are asking GROWN ASS MEN to stand up for the anthem.

Think about that for a second !! BUNCH OF PU$$IES around here trying to spin it any way they want.

I came to this country when I was 8 years old. I came here legally. I am US CITIZEN and couldn't be more proud to be an AMERICAN. Ive lived here now for 38 years and couldn't be more proud and gracious to live in the country that I live in. I didn't know a lick of english and the FIRST thing I learned when I got here was to STAND for the pledge of allegiance. Its a matter of respect. Its sad when a person that is not even born here is more passionate than someone who is from here.

All you little snowflakes need a reality check. Quit trying to make this a race thing. You want to protest, do what you want but don't shit on the country that gives you EVERYTHING.

Stand up for the flag or GET THE FUK out this country !!

DAMN RIGHT MY MAN...!

 

[jabazz]

That’s funny I work with a bunch of BLACK VETS and they feel 10000% against the kneeling. Not sure where you served or what you did but you’re wrong.

Get out of the house for a change and start mingling outside your circle.

Btw, thank you for your service !!

lying

 

[Tiv]

Actually ratings are up 5% and every NFL team just cleared 255 mil off of revenues so find a new narrative

Not true. Ratings were down 9% last year.

 

[stevehick]

Not true. Ratings were down 9% last year.

This^^^

 

[jabazz]

Is this really that difficult ?? We are asking GROWN ASS MEN to stand up for the anthem.

Think about that for a second !! BUNCH OF PU$$IES around here trying to spin it any way they want.

I came to this country when I was 8 years old. I came here legally. I am US CITIZEN and couldn't be more proud to be an AMERICAN. Ive lived here now for 38 years and couldn't be more proud and gracious to live in the country that I live in. I didn't know a lick of english and the FIRST thing I learned when I got here was to STAND for the pledge of allegiance. Its a matter of respect. Its sad when a person that is not even born here is more passionate than someone who is from here.

All you little snowflakes need a reality check. Quit trying to make this a race thing. You want to protest, do what you want but don't shit on the country that gives you EVERYTHING.

Stand up for the flag or GET THE FUK out this country !!

that's the problem right there. stfu if you dont sht about its history. the ignorance of people is dumb as hell. go sit your silly ass in a corner somewhere, and read about America real history. leave? we was forced here.

 

[bmayers14]

Lol how was ratings down when rating revenues were up 5% lol....look it up that 255mil check hasnt even hit their bank accounts yet its so new...Every team got that same check you dont get that for poor ratings im sorry...And if you think someone kneeling for a good reason is causing billionaires money so be it bur its not...they just cashed in

 

[bmayers14]

This^^^

Sports News.
Report: NFL teams' revenue share topped $8 billion in 2017. Reuters Staff.
A glimpse into the Green Bay Packers' books shows that NFL teams raked in about $255 million each in 2017, according to ESPN's Darren Rovell.4 days ago

 

[bmayers14]

This^^^

Sports News.
Report: NFL teams' revenue share topped $8 billion in 2017. Reuters Staff.
A glimpse into the Green Bay Packers' books shows that NFL teams raked in about $255 million each in 2017, according to ESPN's Darren Rovell.4 days ago

 

[greglloyd1214]

that's the problem right there. stfu if you dont sht about its history. the ignorance of people is dumb as hell. go sit your silly ass in a corner somewhere, and read about America real history. leave? we was forced here.

"We was forced here". LMAO !!! STFU !! Please tell me how YOU were forced here. LOL !!

Quit trying to pull the race card. The problem is you mental midgets don't realize that this is NOT about politics and race. You ignorant SOB don't realize what this is kneeling is doing is actually hurting your cause and counter productive. ITS DIVISIVE !! . Are you that fukin stupid to think this is actually helping you ?? LOL

Get real Dude. Again, you don't like the way things are done here in the beautiful U.S of A, then get the FUK OUT !!!

I'm Hispanic and I've NEVER EVER pulled that card so quit being a PU$$Y and find other positive ways to bring light to what they protest for and then maybe you might get people behind you instead of against you.

For the record, I support any type of protest and I actually agree that those issues need to be addressed. I'm not blind and I don't live in a fantasy world that thinks that racism is not present but I'm also not cool for retards like you who think disrespecting the flag is okay.

 

[greglloyd1214]

Sports News.
Report: NFL teams' revenue share topped $8 billion in 2017. Reuters Staff.
A glimpse into the Green Bay Packers' books shows that NFL teams raked in about $255 million each in 2017, according to ESPN's Darren Rovell.4 days ago

You do realize that money for the NFL and NBA will NEVER EVER be lower in the internet, tv contracts world we live in now ?? There is so much money out there for these organizations with more exposure because of newer deals with tv contracts, network affiliation, internet etc so your argument is weak.

Ratings could still be down and the NFL will still make more money than last year and the year before and the year before that. Its how it works !!!

 

[Swaggah64]

Its a matter of respect. They do it because they feel disrespected and I get it. Im not blind and I understand this issue needs to be addressed BUT

What about that widow that is at the game with her kids that lost her husband in a war and you have these POS players kneeling and basically shitting on her husband and the flag that he lost his life for.

NOT COOL !!!

You clearly have chosen sides. POS players? For kneeling.

That widow lost her husband supposedly fighting for freedom? Freedom to express your views?

I don’t agree with kneeling only because I don’t see the correlation. I think that now that they have attention to the subject they should use another means to further the movement.

I am all for the cause though.

 

[stevehick]

Sports News.
Report: NFL teams' revenue share topped $8 billion in 2017. Reuters Staff.
A glimpse into the Green Bay Packers' books shows that NFL teams raked in about $255 million each in 2017, according to ESPN's Darren Rovell.4 days ago

No need for me to step in, @greglloyd1214 is paddling your ass.

 

[stevehick]

You clearly have chosen sides. POS players? For kneeling.

That widow lost her husband supposedly fighting for freedom? Freedom to express your views?

I don’t agree with kneeling only because I don’t see the correlation. I think that now that they have attention to the subject they should use another means to further the movement.

I am all for the cause though.

I'm for the cause as well, but more fore the cure....Kneeling on the sidelines during our nations anthem just won't cut it...EVER.

 

[Swaggah64]

The Dolphins will suspend players up to 4 games for protesting during the National Anthem. It will be based on Conduct Detrimental to Ball Club.

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Good For Them - USA !

Nice way to get a four week paid vacation and prolong your career possibly.

Incredibly impulsive and silly policy.

 

[greglloyd1214]

You clearly have chosen sides. POS players? For kneeling.

That widow lost her husband supposedly fighting for freedom? Freedom to express your views?

I don’t agree with kneeling only because I don’t see the correlation. I think that now that they have attention to the subject they should use another means to further the movement.

I am all for the cause though.

Like Ive said before, I TOTALLY understand why they are doing it. Im not some redneck hillbilly that is so close minded that doesn't see why they are doing it. I support protests and bringing attention to this cause because I know its real. I don't live in this fantasy world where I think that racism is dead. Its there !!

All I'm saying is find other avenues, other ways to protest where you actually draw POSITIVE attention and get people behind you instead of doing something that, Yes its drawing a ton of attention, but all that it is doing is making it worse by disrespecting something that someone else feels strongly about and that its the flag of the United States. If people can't understand that it is really that simple, then I don't know what to say to them.

Its not about politics, or right wing or left or Trump lovers etc, its about doing the right thing and that is standing for the national anthem. Its really just about that.

 

[Swaggah64]

Like Ive said before, I TOTALLY understand why they are doing it. Im not some redneck hillbilly that is so close minded that doesn't see why they are doing it. I support protests and bringing attention to this cause because I know its real. I don't live in this fantasy world where I think that is racism is dead. Its there !!

All I'm saying is find other avenues, other ways to protest where you actually draw POSITIVE attention and get people behind you instead of doing something that, Yes its drawing a ton of attention, but all that it is doing is making it worse by disrespecting something that someone else feels strongly about and that the flag of the United States. If people can't understand that it is really that simple, then I don't know what to say to them.

Its not about politics, or right wing or left or Trump lovers etc, its about doing the right thing and that is standing for the national anthem. Its really just about that.

I am in agreement that kneeling is not an effective means anymore. I was just referencing that you called them POS players. Didn’t seem objective.

 

[Tiv]

Lol how was ratings down when rating revenues were up 5% lol....look it up that 255mil check hasnt even hit their bank accounts yet its so new...Every team got that same check you dont get that for poor ratings im sorry...And if you think someone kneeling for a good reason is causing billionaires money so be it bur its not...they just cashed in

Here you have it champ, from Tech & Media:

Thursday Night Football (NBC/CBS/NFL Network)
2017: 10.937 million
2016: 12.438 million
2015: 12.425 million

Ad Age’s Anthony Crupi, who along with Karp is one of the experts in this space, reported that the NFL’s regular-season ratings overall were down about 9% versus its audience a year ago. Crupi said what jumped out at him was the disappearance of NFL blockbuster games that pull a 15.0 household rating. Only one game, Crupi said, broke the 15.0 rating barrier in 2017—the Dec. 17 Patriots-Steelers matchup on CBS’ late national window (15.2.) Last season there were three 15-plus games: Giants-Cowboys (15.5), Cowboys-Packers (15.8) and Cowboys-Steelers (16.4). All three aired in Fox's late national window. Crupi said there were 13 15.0-plus games across the networks in 2015.

 

[greglloyd1214]

I am in agreement that kneeling is not an effective means anymore. I was just referencing that you called them POS players. Didn’t seem objective.

Maybe Im being a little harsh for calling them a POS but I think you get my point. LOL.

I just feel very passionate about being respectful and especially respecting those that have fought for this country for the those same rights that we are talking about.

 

[dondeshawn]

Like Ive said before, I TOTALLY understand why they are doing it. Im not some redneck hillbilly that is so close minded that doesn't see why they are doing it. I support protests and bringing attention to this cause because I know its real. I don't live in this fantasy world where I think that racism is dead. Its there !!

All I'm saying is find other avenues, other ways to protest where you actually draw POSITIVE attention and get people behind you instead of doing something that, Yes its drawing a ton of attention, but all that it is doing is making it worse by disrespecting something that someone else feels strongly about and that its the flag of the United States. If people can't understand that it is really that simple, then I don't know what to say to them.

Its not about politics, or right wing or left or Trump lovers etc, its about doing the right thing and that is standing for the national anthem. Its really just about that.

I hear and respect your opinion. I too would like to see the next step of the process now that the attention has been grabbed. What I can’t respect is you or anyone else deciding that someone’s form of protest should be disallowed because you are any grouo determines it is offensive. I won’t get into name calling I am into respectful debate.