re: Mike Tomlin has issue with Alejandro Villanueva coming out for the National Anthem?

Posted on 9/25/17 at 11:41 am to buckeye_vol

Posted by shel311

McKinney, Texas

Member since Aug 2004

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Posted on 9/25/17 at 11:41 am to buckeye_vol

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But it doesn't appear that he actually complained about Villanueva's actions; it's just putting a spin on what he said.

He is stating flatly that he did not want Villanueva to do what he did.

That is not a good look for a coach.

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Posted by lsupride87

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 9/25/17 at 11:44 am to shel311

Tomlin missed an opportunity to be the GOAT hero for damn near both sides of this issue.

"We wanted 100% team collaboration on this issue, which is what we got. Villaneuva stood for the anthem as a former Ranger, which supersedes this situation as a member of our military. Our players understood that."

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Posted by slackster

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Posted on 9/25/17 at 11:46 am to shel311

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He is stating flatly that he did not want Villanueva to do what he did.

False.

He's saying he wanted the entire team to do it together. He's not criticizing Villanueva for coming out of the tunnel nor would he be criticizing James Harrison for coming out and taking a knee. He would have preferred the entire team do it together.

Given the circus this has become, I'm not sure how anyone could disagree with that wish.

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