D Bone Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2017/08/13/oakland-raiders-running-back-marshawn-lynch-sits-during-national-anthem-at-preseason-nfl-game.html Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem over the weekend, ahead of a Saturday preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, the AP reports. The NFL player was photographed on top of an orange cooler with a banana in Glendale, Ariz. Last year, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat and kneeled during the national anthem and protested police brutality. Lynch previously backed Kaepernick, telling comedian Conan O’Brien in September 2016, “I’d rather see him take a knee than stand up, put his hands up and get murdered.” “If you’re really not racist then you won’t see what he done, what he’s doing, as a threat to America, but just addressing a problem that we have,” Lynch said at the time. Raiders coach Jack Del Rio says he didn’t know about Lynch’s plans ahead of the game, according to NFL.com. “On Marshawn, talked to Marshawn trying to make sure we’re on the same page,” the coach said. "He said, ‘This is something I’ve done for 11 years. It’s not a form of anything other than me being myself.’ I said, ‘So you understand how I feel, I very strongly believe in standing for the national anthem. But I’m going to respect you as a man, you do your thing. We’ll do ours.’ It’s a non-issue for me.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 fuck him who cares doesn't play for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bone Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 fuck him who cares doesn't play for us As a proud American, I care.... You should too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 as i said he is a raider and also a dumbass never liked him even in seattle,also this has nothing to do with football and obviously nothing to do with the Browns you should have posted this in the polotical forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC mike Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Lets see if he cares when north Korea fires off a dud missle at oak town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDawg31 Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 If he doesn't like America then he and kaperdick can go play fake football in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bone Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Del Rio saying it isn't and won't be a distraction is pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Lynch is likely doing this out of a desire to get attention, rather than being committed to anything in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wargograw Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 He was probably too high to know what was going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manzier Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Woulda been better if he was eating skittles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiamat63 Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Wrong side of the board for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bone Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Wrong side of the board for this. If they want to move it, I'm sure they'll move it..... It happened on the field so here I put it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibleedbrown Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 I suppose l'm in the minority on this, but l just can't get too fired up about this. I love my country too, but l fully realize my experience isn't the same for everyone. He's drawing attention to something that's important to him. May not be inportant to you, but if you've ever seen a Black Lives Matter rally in action, you will know he's not alone. He's not hurting anyone, and it's effective. It clearly got your attention. Perhaps it's time to stop grumbling over it and start constructively thinking about what needs to happen to make a guy like Marshawn Lynch WANT to stand during the National Anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Oh geez, this was all bad enough on the Political Board the first time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjp28 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 fuck him who cares doesn't play for us Actually since he's done it for 11 years hey he's different, or an idiot. I don't read anything more into it. File under a big "who cares", not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 he just took the opportunity to rhetorically slap everyone in our country in the face, those who love our country. makes him feel like he has power, that is he getting attention. Anything twisted to have an excuse for being a miserable loser. blech. https://www.facebook.com/SPORTbible/videos/2212739622204891/ http://www.collegehumor.com/post/6946695/ricky-williams-blames-drugs-for-failing-drug-test "I was gonna win the Super Bowl but then I got high." **************************** "I know I suppos to stan, but den I got hae...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoolie Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 YGBYGP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Post Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thank you for posting this D Boner. Move it to another forum? You guys are sissys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bone Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thank you for posting this D Bone. Move it to another forum? You guys are sissys. and yet you took the time to reply LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I love that I live in a country where not standing for its anthem is an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeonman Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I don't watch football players to see what they are doing during the anthem. I kinda wish they would just show an overview of the stadium pointed toward the flag during the anthem so this would stop being an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcam222 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I don't watch football players to see what they are doing during the anthem. I kinda wish they would just show an overview of the stadium pointed toward the flag during the anthem so this would stop being an issue. or as in some sports play the anthem before the players take the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Post Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 and yet you took the time to reply LMAO Yes i did I did D Bone. Err Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAg1969 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I love that I live in a country where not standing for its anthem is an option. And you aren't shot for not clapping loud enough for our "dear leader" like in N.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 I love that I live in a country where not standing for its anthem is an option. So is wiping your ass on the flag but I guess that's a topic for another forum. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBrownsFan Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 This is what the left does to get (force) their way time after time: Controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick deserves a chance to continue his NFL career, his supporters said Saturday. Those backers include the NAACP and current and former members of the New York City Police Department, including famed corruption fighter Frank Serpico. Kaepernick has been struggling to find a new team since opting out of his contract after last season. His backers say NFL team owners have blackballed Kaepernick because he staged a one-man protest last season on behalf of African-Americans and other minorities – by kneeling instead of standing for the national anthem before each week’s game. But critics have said his refusal to stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner” has been disrespectful to the nation and its service members. His supporters defended him Saturday. The NAACP called for a boycott of NFL games until Kaepernick gets an equal opportunity at making a roster for the upcoming season. “There will be no football in the state of Georgia if Colin Kaepernick is not on a training camp roster and given an opportunity to pursue his career,” Gerald Griggs of the Atlanta NAACP told Fox 5. Riggs warned that if Kaepernick remains unsigned to a deal as of 5 p.m. Sept. 17, “We are going to have the world’s largest tailgate, and that tailgate will not go into Mercedes-Benz Stadium.” (Riggs was referring to the new $1.6 billion home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.) “We will take a knee, and we will continue to take a knee on the NFL until they act with one voice,” Riggs said. The threat of a nationwide boycott is meant to send a message to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the owners of the NFL’s 32 teams, Riggs said. http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2017/08/20/kaepernick-supporters-call-for-nfl-boycott.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBrownsFan Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 I meant to put this in the political section and feel free to transfer it there. Sorry. OBF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin J Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 lmao. He has turned down deals. He would be on an NFL roster if he would take backup money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 "yawn" forcing a team to take in a player because of the color of his skin and regardless of his disrespect way over the line bs. klusterfooknick is a loser. All the "support" is tiny compared to the folks that will puke if their team brings this scumbucket on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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