These cacs keep stressing the popular phrase "AS A SIGN OF UNITY" as if that is the main thing that the general public is supposed to take away from this.
When it reality, IT IS A PROTEST...AGAINST AMERICAN POLICE BRUTALITY!
Dolphins' Foster, Stills, Jenkins and Thomas kneel during national anthem
From left, Miami Dolphins' Jelani Jenkins, Arian Foster, Michael Thomas, and Kenny Stills, kneel during the singing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) (Stephen Brashear / AP)
Miami Dolphins running back
Arian Foster knelt down during the national anthem before Sunday's game at Seattle and was joined by linebacker Jelani Jenkins, wide receiver Kenny Stills and safety
Michael Thomas. The players took action three days after Foster led a players-only meeting on how the team would handle itself when the song played.
The Dolphins released a statement shortly after the national anthem.
“We encourage all members of our organization to stand at attention during the national anthem out of respect and appreciation for the freedoms we are afforded as Americans," the statement said.
"We also recognize that it's an individual's right to reflect during the anthem in different ways. We respect these liberties and appreciate the sacrifices that everyone has made for our country, especially on this day of remembrance. We hope today’s events will continue a respectful and thoughtful dialogue in our community on unity, inclusiveness and togetherness.”
It’s unclear what message Foster was trying to convey on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Dolphins cornerback
Byron Maxwell and strong safety
Reshad Jones said Friday they thought a few of their teammates might do something but they weren’t sure what might be done.
The national anthem statements started with San Francisco quarterback
Colin Kaepernick, who said his decision to sit during the national anthem had to do with social injustices to African Americans and other minorities.
Coach
Adam Gase took a neutral stance Friday on the topic. He didn’t know what, if anything, was planned because coaches weren’t part of the players-only meeting.