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Rishard Matthews 'done playing football' if forced to stand for national anthem
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:50 pm
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews appears to be absolute in his decision to stay inside during the national anthem, saying he is willing to give up his profession rather than being forced to change his protest over social issues.
On Thursday afternoon, Matthews was asked by Matt Parker, a local Nashville producer, via Twitter if he would continue to remain in the locker room during the anthem if the NFL created a rule requiring players to stand or face a penalty.
"No, I will be done playing football," Matthews responded.
Matthews, who hit the field for the Titans' Thursday afternoon practice, quickly deleted the tweet.
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"Moving forward, I don't want this to be a publicity stunt," Matthews told ESPN last month. "I don't want to take away from what the whole protest is about, which is oppression, police brutality and inequality in this country. I fully stand with my brother Kap, and I plan to continue to do that."
Matthews, who turned 28 on Thursday, is in the second year of a three-year, $15 million contract signed in the 2016 offseason.
"I'm tired of hearing, 'Stick to sports.' It comes down to right and wrong in this world," Matthews told ESPN last month. "If you see wrong and don't say anything, that's wrong. As minorities, what do you want to happen before we say anything? They tried to have a silent protest, and look what happened. It's your right to stand or sit down. You have that right, that freedom of speech, and you're not allowing that to happen."
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Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:50 pm to TechDawg2007
Cya, enjoy flipping burgers
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:50 pm to TechDawg2007
I wonder what he will do then
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:51 pm to TechDawg2007
well good luck to ya then
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:51 pm to TechDawg2007
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:51 pm to TechDawg2007
Can someone please pull up this guys educational background, as well as previous work experience?
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:51 pm to TechDawg2007
just like all the "celebrities" who moved to Canada after the election
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:51 pm to TechDawg2007
It would be stupid to force players to stand, but it's their right as a private entity.
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:53 pm to TechDawg2007
This post was edited on 10/12/17 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:53 pm to TechDawg2007
Good. Throw away millions of dollars, idiot
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:54 pm to TechDawg2007
These idiots only care when it is a white cop shooting a black person. They don't say shite about the real issues that blacks face. Take a knee for single mothers. Take a knee for black babies killed in the womb out of convenience. Take a knee for democrats ruining your inner cities with policies made to cripple you.
So sick of these hypocritical bitches with an inferior complex.
So sick of these hypocritical bitches with an inferior complex.
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:54 pm to TechDawg2007
Well....
Bye
Bye
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:55 pm to WaltTeevens
quote:why is it stupid? How is it different than other workplace rules like dress code?
It would be stupid to force players to stand
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:57 pm to TechDawg2007
What a spoiled brat, all you're doing there is kneeling bro and why you gotta protest during the Anthem when you could be protesting your city, your city's police department or improving depressed communities? These SJWs are so full of shite. 
Posted on 10/12/17 at 3:58 pm to TechDawg2007
Some labor lawyer, claims it would be very hard for NFL to force them to stand, or fine them for staying inside. Would have to be bargained in next contract.
But who knows?
But who knows?
Posted on 10/12/17 at 4:00 pm to TechDawg2007
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I fully stand with my brother Kap, and I plan to continue to do that
Except his brother Kap has already said he'll stand if hes picked up
Posted on 10/12/17 at 4:00 pm to TechDawg2007
Well, if he actually follows through, kudos to him for sticking to his guns. At least someone is willing to put their money (or lackthereof) where their mouth is.
Posted on 10/12/17 at 4:01 pm to Chicken
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why is it stupid? How is it different than other workplace rules like dress code?
I think it’s silly because it creates acrimony between the players and the league where there wasn’t any before, and it’s unnecessary.
If you don’t want to see guys kneeling for the anthem, just do it while they’re still in the locker room. Problem solved.
This post was edited on 10/12/17 at 4:03 pm
Posted on 10/12/17 at 4:02 pm to TechDawg2007
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It's your right to stand or sit down. You have that right, that freedom of speech”
Yes you do.
And your employer has the right to reprimand / fire / suspend / sit you if you don’t follow company policy, which in this case would be to stand for the National Anthem if the league decides to make it a rule.
This post was edited on 10/12/17 at 4:08 pm
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