Posts: 7,732
Threads: 851
Reputation:
126788
Joined: May 2015
Location: Ohio
Mood:
Per Tyler Dragon:
'Multiple sources within the organization informed The Enquirer that the Bengals have had internal discussions about staying in the locker room or kneeling during the national anthem before Sunday’s game kicks off at Paul Brown Stadium.
A final verdict hasn’t been made, but the team is contemplating both silent protests in efforts to raise more awareness about police brutality and systemic racism.'
Obviously, this subject can be controversial, and often leads to threads getting closed. I'm just curious to see how much support there will be for the players if they do choose to kneel or stay in the locker room during the anthem. No need to bring your political views into it; just wanting to know how you'll feel/react if they do choose to go the silent protest route.
Posts: 3,447
Threads: 33
Reputation:
17538
Joined: May 2015
Mood: None
I'd rather them stay in the locker room. Just my opinion.
Posts: 4,728
Threads: 694
Reputation:
8728
Joined: May 2015
Location: Springfield, Ohio
Mood: None
So lame. Sick of this political junk
Posts: 37,512
Threads: 888
Reputation:
122701
Joined: May 2015
Mood: None
I'm glad that the team is discussing it. I hope they do not insult each other if they have differing views on the matter.
Of course I prefer they pay respect to the flag and for which it stands, but if they don't. Oh well; I'll still be rooting for them to beat SD
Posts: 7,732
Threads: 851
Reputation:
126788
Joined: May 2015
Location: Ohio
Mood:
(09-09-2020, 02:39 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I'm glad that the team is discussing it. I hope they do not insult each other if they have differing views on the matter.
Of course I prefer they pay respect to the flag and for which it stands, but if they don't. Oh well; I'll still be rooting for them to beat SD
Seems like a pretty fair approach.
Posts: 7,732
Threads: 851
Reputation:
126788
Joined: May 2015
Location: Ohio
Mood:
Sounds like they've decided on something:
Posts: 18,121
Threads: 212
Reputation:
167505
Joined: May 2015
Mood:
I would prefer they not protest at all. They made their statement already and we know how they feel. Sports fans are going to get tired, if not already, of getting hit in the face with this every day. You can't get away from it anywhere. Sports is supposed to be entertaining.
Posts: 37,512
Threads: 888
Reputation:
122701
Joined: May 2015
Mood: None
(09-09-2020, 02:51 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Sounds like they've decided on something:
I hope the unveil the 'Win one for Equality" campaign.
Posts: 10,421
Threads: 550
Reputation:
50411
Joined: Jun 2015
Mood:
(09-09-2020, 02:30 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Per Tyler Dragon:
'Multiple sources within the organization informed The Enquirer that the Bengals have had internal discussions about staying in the locker room or kneeling during the national anthem before Sunday’s game kicks off at Paul Brown Stadium.
A final verdict hasn’t been made, but the team is contemplating both silent protests in efforts to raise more awareness about police brutality and systemic racism.'
Obviously, this subject can be controversial, and often leads to threads getting closed. I'm just curious to see how much support there will be for the players if they do choose to kneel or stay in the locker room during the anthem. No need to bring your political views into it; just wanting to know how you'll feel/react if they do choose to go the silent protest route.
I will lose all respect for any player who kneels. There are other ways to do something about social justice. I stopped watching the NBA already, a bunch of hypocrites like James who is racist against the China people and those in Hong Kong.
Free Agency ain't over until it is over.
First 6 years BB - 41 wins and 54 losses with 1-1 playoff record with 2 teams Browns and Pats
Posts: 84
Threads: 1
Reputation:
567
Joined: Sep 2020
Mood:
(09-09-2020, 02:51 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Sounds like they've decided on something:
Wondering if Mike Brown had anything to say about it.
Posts: 10,421
Threads: 550
Reputation:
50411
Joined: Jun 2015
Mood:
(09-09-2020, 02:55 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: I would prefer they not protest at all. They made their statement already and we know how they feel. Sports fans are going to get tired, if not already, of getting hit in the face with this every day. You can't get away from it anywhere. Sports is supposed to be entertaining.
^^^^
This 100%
Free Agency ain't over until it is over.
First 6 years BB - 41 wins and 54 losses with 1-1 playoff record with 2 teams Browns and Pats
Posts: 5,559
Threads: 82
Reputation:
25610
Joined: May 2015
Location: Florida
Mood: None
I don't support it at all.
Basketball has lost massive viewership because of it. I don't see the NFL being any different.
The issue is that they are targeting the wrong targets in their protesting. Protesting about problems with police, then protest against the one particular political party that runs the cities where there's been these problems. Leave the decent folk alone.
#walkaway
Posts: 7,732
Threads: 851
Reputation:
126788
Joined: May 2015
Location: Ohio
Mood:
(09-09-2020, 02:55 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: I would prefer they not protest at all. They made their statement already and we know how they feel. Sports fans are going to get tired, if not already, of getting hit in the face with this every day. You can't get away from it anywhere. Sports is supposed to be entertaining.
Just my opinion, but I don't see why both can't exist in the same arena; entertainment for the fans and a platform for the players. I know some will say, 'just shut up and play' but these guys are human beings, who have a huge platform and may feel obligated to use it in whatever way they feel is best...even if not everyone agrees with them.
My personal take on it is that whatever they decide to do, it won't affect the actual game, so it's not going to get in the way of my entertainment at all. Whether they kneel, stay in the locker room or do nothing, I'll still be rooting hard as hell once the game starts.
Posts: 6
Threads: 0
Reputation:
40
Joined: Sep 2020
Mood:
soo somebody deleted my post? that's freedom right there
Posts: 18,041
Threads: 454
Reputation:
112551
Joined: May 2015
Location: Nashville, TN
Mood: None
(09-09-2020, 02:30 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Per Tyler Dragon:
'Multiple sources within the organization informed The Enquirer that the Bengals have had internal discussions about staying in the locker room or kneeling during the national anthem before Sunday’s game kicks off at Paul Brown Stadium.
A final verdict hasn’t been made, but the team is contemplating both silent protests in efforts to raise more awareness about police brutality and systemic racism.'
Obviously, this subject can be controversial, and often leads to threads getting closed. I'm just curious to see how much support there will be for the players if they do choose to kneel or stay in the locker room during the anthem. No need to bring your political views into it; just wanting to know how you'll feel/react if they do choose to go the silent protest route.
I have full support of them protesting in whatever way they choose, on the field or off.
If you don't like it, turn it off or look away until kickoff.
Zac Taylor 2019-2020: 6 total wins
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Patience has paid off!
Sorry for Party Rocking!
Posts: 18,041
Threads: 454
Reputation:
112551
Joined: May 2015
Location: Nashville, TN
Mood: None
(09-09-2020, 02:55 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: I would prefer they not protest at all. They made their statement already and we know how they feel. Sports fans are going to get tired, if not already, of getting hit in the face with this every day. You can't get away from it anywhere. Sports is supposed to be entertaining.
You absolutely can.
Play video games. Read a book. Go for a run. Avoid watching/reading the news. Change the channel (or look away) when it happens if you don't want to see/hear.
Plenty of ways to avoid it.
Zac Taylor 2019-2020: 6 total wins
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Patience has paid off!
Sorry for Party Rocking!
Posts: 15,895
Threads: 406
Reputation:
90722
Joined: May 2015
Mood: None
If they have to do something, I hope they stay in the locker room. If they come out and kneel, they will piss off just about... no one. Did they forget there won't be any fans there? The NFL will most likely cut away to commercials to save viewership. Lame.
Posts: 16,326
Threads: 234
Reputation:
121713
Joined: Oct 2015
Mood: None
(09-09-2020, 03:16 PM)ochocincos Wrote: You absolutely can.
Play video games. Read a book. Go for a run. Avoid watching/reading the news. Change the channel (or look away) when it happens if you don't want to see/hear.
Plenty of ways to avoid it.
https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/5/21281327/call-of-duty-black-lives-matter-update-modern-warfare
(One of many games that did something similar.)
And now Madden 21 is adding Kaepernick in as a FA, with an 81 OVR (7 higher than when he last played in 2016) which is better than Cam Newton, Ryan Tannehill, Joe Burrow, Derek Carr, etc.
It is inescapable even in escapist entertainment.
____________________________________________________________
Posts: 13,308
Threads: 1,988
Reputation:
76928
Joined: May 2015
Mood:
(09-09-2020, 03:05 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Just my opinion, but I don't see why both can't exist in the same arena; entertainment for the fans and a platform for the players. I know some will say, 'just shut up and play' but these guys are human beings, who have a huge platform and may feel obligated to use it in whatever way they feel is best...even if not everyone agrees with them.
My personal take on it is that whatever they decide to do, it won't affect the actual game, so it's not going to get in the way of my entertainment at all. Whether they kneel, stay in the locker room or do nothing, I'll still be rooting hard as hell once the game starts.
Couldn't have said it better!
Fueled by the pursuit of greatness.
Posts: 7,795
Threads: 91
Reputation:
21107
Joined: Nov 2015
Mood: None
PLEASE STOP WITH THESE THREADS.. LETS TALK FOOTBALL
Don't we have a political thread somewhere? If not.. how about we create one.. hell if we created a Dalton thread im sure we can do the same for these type of posts
|