Mike Scifres
- The Charlotte Observer
Panthers owner Jerry Richardson statement on protests: ‘Politicizing’ NFL is damaging
On Monday, Carolina Panthers owner and founder Jerry Richardson became the 31st team or team owner to release a statement following the remarks President Donald Trump directed at NFL players over the weekend. “We are proud of the men we have on this football team,” the statement read. “Our players have been active and impactful participants in making our community stronger. “From the first time I stepped into an NFL locker room at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore in 1959, I have lived and seen the sport’s ability to bring people of all backgrounds together. “Politicizing the game is damaging and takes the focus off the greatness of the game itself and those who played it.” Richardson did not specify
- TheScore.com
Brees, Payton disagree with Trump, say comments unbecoming to office
Drew Brees has always been linked to a potential political career after football by fans, and he was not afraid to address the recent comments from President Donald Trump. The New Orleans Saints' quarterback disagreed with Trump saying NFL players who protest during the national anthem should be fired. "I disagree with what the President said and how he said it," said Brees, according to Joel A. Erickson of The Advocate, following Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers. "I thought it was unbecoming of the office." Saints' head coach Sean Payton echoed similar comments, though made his stance a little stronger. "I would say, personally, I'm disappointed in the comments that were made. I think
- The Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Hornets’ players: Unity with NFL brethren strong, growing
Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams is saddened by the divisiveness that resulted when sports and politics collided over the weekend. However, he’s heartened by the unity many NFL players demonstrated in supporting former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s right of free expression. “I think it’s great what NFL players are doing right now,” Williams said Monday of players, such as Carolina Panthers lineman Julius Peppers, making statements on freedom of speech. “I never thought what Kaepernick started, I never thought he’d have taken this much backlash. I really am happy about the guys who reached out and supported him. “I think he had great intentions in kneeling for the
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Wide Receivers
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Tight Ends
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