Saints QB Drew Brees said he 'will never agree with' NFL players kneeling during the national anthem
back in 2016, near the height of the controversy surrounding NFL players protesting racial injustices and police brutality by peacefully kneeling on one knee during the national anthem.that while he agreed with Kaepernick's reasoning for protesting, he didn't believe in the method of that protest.
Making his first public comments since the death of George Floyd last week, Brees didn't budge from that stance when asked about the controversial subject on Wednesday. "I think what you do by standing there and showing respect to the flag with your hand over your heart, is it shows unity," BreesSaints All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas appeared to respond quickly to Brees' comments Wednesday, quote-a post that read,"How can anyone watch George Floyd get murdered and their first response when asked about it is ResPEcC tHe fLAg."
Late Wednesday afternoon, Brees attempted to clarify his stance, but he has not yet said what method of protest he would find acceptable. "I love and respect my teammates, and I stand right there with them in regards to fighting for racial equality and justice," Brees told ESPN Wednesday afternoon."I also stand with my grandfathers who risked their lives for this country and countless other military men and women who do it on a daily basis.
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