Trump Won? NFL Commish Tells Owners ‘We Believe That Everyone Should Stand’ For Anthem
In the wake of the ongoing imbroglio surrounding NFL players protesting during the playing of the national anthem — something that gained renewed steam this past weekend when Vice-President Mike Pence walked out of an Indianapolis Colts game due the players kneeling — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has informed NFL owners that the league believes players should stand.
With Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase already telling athletes that they have to stand, and President Donald Trump congratulating Jones for his statement, it was reported that owners are looking at implementing a league-wide policy. Goodell’s letter seems to confirm that an NFL rule surrounding the anthem will be forthcoming:
In letter to NFL owners, Goodell says, “[W]e believe that everyone should stand for the National Anthem.”
h/t @PeterAlexander pic.twitter.com/ALU6ONDuyc
— Mark Murray (@mmurraypolitics) October 10, 2017
Here’s the full letter from Roger Goodell to the clubs. Clearly seeking a compromise with the players. pic.twitter.com/icPDCZCpsM
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 10, 2017
Considering that Trump has made this a central issue recently, demanding NFL players stand for the anthem, the Goodell memo could be seen as a win for the president. This view was immediately expressed by some on Twitter:
TRUMP BREAKS NFL:
Roger Goodell says: “We believe that everyone should stand for the National Anthem.” pic.twitter.com/z76itp5X7n
— Ryan Saavedra ?? (@RealSaavedra) October 10, 2017
Trump has won in forcing black men to heel: NFL sends letter, wants players to stand for anthem https://t.co/XOuCuyuDp9
— (((DeanObeidallah))) (@Deanofcomedy) October 10, 2017
Wow.
Trump won. https://t.co/A9Kqw0Vujk
— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) October 10, 2017
Who won? Trump won. https://t.co/EE0quSi0eo
— Chris Stigall (@ChrisStigall) October 10, 2017
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