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Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:49 pm to Ignignot
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Nobody said he couldn't kneel.
You can do whatever you want in this great country.
Freedom of speech and expression.
But be prepared for what your actions may result in, and don't be shortsighted.
Bingo.
Pro football is a business and while Reid is free to have whatever opinion he chooses, he's not free to do so without any potential consequences. Those consequences being people may not want to employ him.
The bottom line is his talent isn't good enough to force owners to look past his behavior. Otherwise teams would be knocking down his door with significant offers. NFL teams can find another safety that comes with less hassle.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:50 pm to High C
quote:Nah. It isnt because you protested systematic oppression (nobody is for this at a macro level). It is because you did so in a way in which it brought negative light on the league, and you continued to do so when it was known it brought negative light to the league.
not because of my skill set but because I’ve protested systemic oppression,
Which if that is more important to you power on. But you need to understand if you bring negative light to your employer, you become more unemployable to them
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:50 pm to LSU Patrick
The responses in this thread are jaw dropping. 
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:51 pm to High C
Everything you choose to do has consequences. Congratulations to all the kneelers on what they have earned. It certainly hasn't changed anyone's mentality or actions when it comes to police violence against anyone.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:52 pm to calcotron
I hope he enjoyed kneeling for our national anthem.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:53 pm to High C
Eric you just don't get it do you?
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:53 pm to TheHarahanian
That’s horseshite. If someone has to choose between playing football and making a statement, then there is a systemic problem.
And stop comparing the NFL to your shitty cubicle job.
Now, I think Eric is wrong about this. The safety market has been slow, I think only Marcus Gilchrist is the only FA safety to sign, once they start then the market value for Reid will be set.
And stop comparing the NFL to your shitty cubicle job.
Now, I think Eric is wrong about this. The safety market has been slow, I think only Marcus Gilchrist is the only FA safety to sign, once they start then the market value for Reid will be set.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:54 pm to High C
There are 4 safeties rated ahead of him.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:54 pm to DBG
quote:
That’s horseshite. If someone has to choose between playing football and making a statement, then there is a systemic problem.
Didn't realize that horseshite was referring to your own comment.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:55 pm to LNCHBOX
Good post lunch box
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:55 pm to calcotron
Reid has a right to protest. And Reid may be right about systemic oppression.
However, if he is right, he also knows that his "oppressors" don't view it that way and that they are numerous and powerful.
He should not be surprised that expressing his view, no matter how meritorious, could have adverse consequences for his marketability.
Succinctly, he can be right, or he can be popular. Regrettably, not both.
However, if he is right, he also knows that his "oppressors" don't view it that way and that they are numerous and powerful.
He should not be surprised that expressing his view, no matter how meritorious, could have adverse consequences for his marketability.
Succinctly, he can be right, or he can be popular. Regrettably, not both.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:56 pm to DBG
quote:That wasnt the choice.
If someone has to choose between playing football and making a statement, then there is a systemic problem.
You can make a statement and play football.
The issue is here, costing the team money(distractions)/making the team money(winning)
Reid is a net negative as of right now to teams
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:56 pm to DBG
quote:
Good post lunch box
Well, try to explain yourself. Or don't, I don't really care. Your post was laughable.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:57 pm to nitwit
quote:The real truth is, they could have found so many ways to protest that wouldnt make people angry. Choosing to protest an issue, by kneeling for the anthem, is so sophomoric it is insane. You immediately turn people off from even hearing your message. Even people that would have agreed with you.
However, if he is right, he also knows that his "oppressors" don't view it that way and that they are numerous and powerful.
He should not be surprised that expressing his view, no matter how meritorious, could have adverse consequences for his marketability.
Succinctly, he can be right, or he can be popular. Regrettab
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:58 pm to lsupride87
I said Eric is wrong about this. The more likely scenario is the slow safety free agency market
Now, if he NEVER plays again, that’s a different story.
Now, if he NEVER plays again, that’s a different story.
Posted on 3/16/18 at 1:59 pm to Stephen1979
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I think Reid is the victim here
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: ETA: I know your post is sarcasm, hence the upvote.
This post was edited on 3/16/18 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 3/16/18 at 2:02 pm to lsupride87
The whole thing was stupid stunt. They thought they would piss of a minority of viewers but that it would earn them kudos from the media and their "fans." Much like the media right now, they were out of touch, and instead of recognizing this and dropping the clown show they doubled down. They were dumb, plain and simple.
This post was edited on 3/16/18 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 3/16/18 at 2:03 pm to High C
Play stupid games win stupid prizes
Posted on 3/16/18 at 2:03 pm to Dstllsu
Marshawn Lynch sat for national anthem with no statement. He wasn't villified. Its a mob reaction, not about a frigging flag.
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