Jerry Jones feels 'so strongly' that players should stand for the national anthem

SmashMouth · 08-24-2017, 10:20 AM

As national anthem protests have become more and more prevalent around the NFL during the 2017 preseason, some teams and their executives have also been forced to be more open with their specific thoughts on the issue.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn't want there to be any confusion regarding his thoughts on the matter. He does not support players sitting or kneeling or doing anything but standing for the national anthem.
"I just feel so strongly that the act of recognizing the flag is a salute to our country and all of the people that have sacrificed so that we can have the liberties we have," Jones said Tuesday during his appearance with Shan and RJ Tuesday on CBS Sports Radio's 105.3 The Fan. "I feel very strongly that everyone should save that moment for the recognition of the flag in a positive way, so I like the way the Cowboys do it."
The Cowboys have not had any players demonstrate during the playing of the anthem, either last year or during the 2017 preseason. At least, there is not currently any public knowledge of it happening.

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dam1953 · 08-24-2017, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

As national anthem protests have become more and more prevalent around the NFL during the 2017 preseason, some teams and their executives have also been forced to be more open with their specific thoughts on the issue.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn't want there to be any confusion regarding his thoughts on the matter. He does not support players sitting or kneeling or doing anything but standing for the national anthem.
"I just feel so strongly that the act of recognizing the flag is a salute to our country and all of the people that have sacrificed so that we can have the liberties we have," Jones said Tuesday during his appearance with Shan and RJ Tuesday on CBS Sports Radio's 105.3 The Fan. "I feel very strongly that everyone should save that moment for the recognition of the flag in a positive way, so I like the way the Cowboys do it."
The Cowboys have not had any players demonstrate during the playing of the anthem, either last year or during the 2017 preseason. At least, there is not currently any public knowledge of it happening.

read more on CBS Sports

Why did you have to and go and post this. Now there is one reason for me not to dislike JJ and the Cowboys. Damn you SM.

QBREES9 · 08-26-2017, 11:56 PM

Thats one thing i like a bout Jerry Jones.

jeanpierre · 08-27-2017, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

Why did you have to and go and post this. Now there is one reason for me not to dislike JJ and the Cowboys. Damn you SM.

I feel the same way. Crap, he's got some Red, White, and Blue to him afterall...

SmashMouth · 08-27-2017, 11:47 AM

Gerruh is probably one of the reasons CK is not getting signed. CK has cost the NFL millions in revenue.

RailBoss · 08-28-2017, 12:09 AM

This one never gets old....

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Mardigras9 · 09-12-2017, 03:35 PM

I think most of us found a lot of respect for Ole JJ laying this rule down for his players. Good for him.

08-24-2017, 10:20 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,211 Blog Entries: 29	Jerry Jones feels 'so strongly' that players should stand for the national anthem As national anthem protests have become more and more prevalent around the NFL during the 2017 preseason, some teams and their executives have also been forced to be more open with their specific thoughts on the issue. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn't want there to be any confusion regarding his thoughts on the matter. He does not support players sitting or kneeling or doing anything but standing for the national anthem. "I just feel so strongly that the act of recognizing the flag is a salute to our country and all of the people that have sacrificed so that we can have the liberties we have," Jones said Tuesday during his appearance with Shan and RJ Tuesday on CBS Sports Radio's 105.3 The Fan. "I feel very strongly that everyone should save that moment for the recognition of the flag in a positive way, so I like the way the Cowboys do it." The Cowboys have not had any players demonstrate during the playing of the anthem, either last year or during the 2017 preseason. At least, there is not currently any public knowledge of it happening. read more on CBS Sports

08-24-2017, 11:27 AM	#2
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Jerry Jones feels 'so strongly' that players should stand for the national anthem Originally Posted by SmashMouth As national anthem protests have become more and more prevalent around the NFL during the 2017 preseason, some teams and their executives have also been forced to be more open with their specific thoughts on the issue. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn't want there to be any confusion regarding his thoughts on the matter. He does not support players sitting or kneeling or doing anything but standing for the national anthem. "I just feel so strongly that the act of recognizing the flag is a salute to our country and all of the people that have sacrificed so that we can have the liberties we have," Jones said Tuesday during his appearance with Shan and RJ Tuesday on CBS Sports Radio's 105.3 The Fan. "I feel very strongly that everyone should save that moment for the recognition of the flag in a positive way, so I like the way the Cowboys do it." The Cowboys have not had any players demonstrate during the playing of the anthem, either last year or during the 2017 preseason. At least, there is not currently any public knowledge of it happening. read more on CBS Sports Why did you have to and go and post this. Now there is one reason for me not to dislike JJ and the Cowboys. Damn you SM. SmashMouth and OldMaid like this.

08-26-2017, 11:56 PM	#3
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Jerry Jones feels 'so strongly' that players should stand for the national anthem Thats one thing i like a bout Jerry Jones. OldMaid likes this.

08-27-2017, 10:13 AM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Jerry Jones feels 'so strongly' that players should stand for the national anthem Originally Posted by dam1953 Why did you have to and go and post this. Now there is one reason for me not to dislike JJ and the Cowboys. Damn you SM. I feel the same way. Crap, he's got some Red, White, and Blue to him afterall...

08-27-2017, 11:47 AM	#5
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,211 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Jerry Jones feels 'so strongly' that players should stand for the national anthem Gerruh is probably one of the reasons CK is not getting signed. CK has cost the NFL millions in revenue. OldMaid likes this.

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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Jerry Jones feels 'so strongly' that players should stand for the national anthem I think most of us found a lot of respect for Ole JJ laying this rule down for his players. Good for him.