I know it would probably be best to stay out of it, but when you believe in something as much as I do it gets to a point where you want both sides to be heard. I am not questioning anyone’s reasons or rights to protest, but instead the method. This entire protest about raising awareness for racial inequality has gotten lost in the media and turned into a debate about whether to sit or stand for the national anthem. I want to take this time to remind everyone why I stand.

I stand because I love my country. I stand because I want to honor the people putting their lives on the line for me on a daily basis in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. I stand because my cousin is a pilot in the United States Air Force, risking his life flying F-15s in active war zones. He takes pride in his job protecting Americans, a sacrifice that all members of every branch of the United States military willfully take.

For the first game this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens, I am writing Pat Tillman’s name on my cleats. And each game thereafter, I am going to write another person’s name from the United States military, whether active, retired, killed or missing in action, or a prisoner of war. These people are why I am standing because they gave me and everyone else the chance to have freedom and earn a living playing a sport I love.

Hear, hear, Tyler! Thank you; you are a good enough man to be a Packer.

But smart enough not to be.

I detect "Packer Envy"

Actually, I thought it was against the rules for players to write anything on their sneakers that was not pre-approved by the league?

Good for Mr. Eifert, anyone that can sit during The Anthem, with The Military and LEO hands at attention, and when those Jets flyover needs a bullet through the head, lobe to lobe!

^^^This^^^

Actually, I thought it was against the rules for players to write anything on their sneakers that was not pre-approved by the league?

Let the league just try to cause him trouble for this. It would backfire like a tactical nuke, and they know it.

I've gone without the Ni...r Football league since Krapperdick's antics were first tacitly approved by the league's limp-wristed reaction early on, and my Sundays are far more filled with time spent with grandson and bird dogs.

I think addiction to pro sports is sort of sad, actually. It fills empty places that could contain worthwhile endeavors.

...this from a former lifetime 49'er fan...

sandbilly -- go pound sand for the nfl Rio7

Re: Sandbilly

Coming from a man who apparently doesn't have the sense to wear his ball cap properly. (profile picture).

I don't care what events or sports you are or have been involved in, If you are stupid enough NOT to stand up with pride with your hand over your heart or salute the anthem and flag of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , Your a POS that does not deserve to live here...... A lot of Americans have died for our flag and anthem, I repeat PI$$ on the n f l< And all the small minded turds like you . Rio7

So you're judging every player by a couples actions, right?

SB,

That's not it. We're sick and tired of the league shoving it's PC agenda. If they would just play the game and STFU all would be OK.

Also, getting all puffed up and "manly" by rooting for a sports team doesn't make anyone studly and more worthy. Not giving a flying fugghh doesn't either.

I won't come down on anyone for liking a sport a lot. Enjoy the game.

What fine individuals?

You?


Have you ever pizzed on threads that others thought were positive?

No flames here; we all do it...just sparks from the Campfire.