Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments

neugey · 06-04-2020, 12:28 PM

Drew's remarks appear different when you actually hear the reporter's question - which was very long-winded and difficult to answer.

WHAT Brees said isn't as much of a problem as WHEN he said it. People's emotions are running high now and during this last week lots of people with the airwaves or big platforms have been giving the props to Kaepernick. So in light of this, Brees remarks stood out like a sore thumb, even though he really didn't say anything too unusual based on his past statements and opinions. People are hearing insinuations from Brees that aren't really there because he's been contrast against Kaepernick .

People are jumping to conclusions because now everyone sees Kaepernick was spot-on about police brutality. But that doesn't automatically mean everyone (including Brees) is going to do a 180 and come to agreement or even participate in Kaepernick's protest strategy. Seems like the emotions of recent events led to some unrealistic expectations. And then social media does what it does SMH.

skymike · 06-04-2020, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Discounted rate?

they'll ALL be discounted before long.

WillMacKenzie · 06-04-2020, 12:44 PM

Falsehoods have consequences.

Eventually all falsehoods will intersect with truth, and one of the two has to change.

Either the falsehood is shunned and you incorporate the new truth to help you navigate the world in a more accurate way -

- or you shun the truth and perpetuate the falsehood even further, in which case, your perception and the real world become less and less aligned, eventually resulting in a severe reality check that most people simply aren't equipped to handle.

Rumors and the game of "telephone" are good examples of this. Mainstream media perpetuates falsehoods all the time, with little repercussion or accountability for their actions.

There's no huge apology, there's no big truth campaign -- there's, at best, a tiny printed apology buried on page 14, which nobody is going to dig for or see. It's bad for business, obviously.

A lie is easy to find, but the truth, nobody has the attention span for that.

AsylumGuido · 06-04-2020, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by lynwood

Well until others say something then it's unknown. They were quick to publicly admonish him, why not be just a quick to accept the apology?I hope it gets resolved and I hope he doesn't have to kneel unless he wants to.

Thomas and Jenkins have both shared in the last hour that they have accepted Brees' apology and are ready to move forward, just as had Davis early.

AsylumGuido · 06-04-2020, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Good seats? Discounted rate? Hit my inbox. 👀👀

Same here. I'd definitely be in the market for those tickets!

frydaddy · 06-04-2020, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Thomas and Jenkins have both shared in the last hour that they have accepted Brees' apology and are ready to move forward, just as had Davis early.

Jenkins can suck a fat one. He went on a tirade against Drew. He owes Drew an even bigger apology, and it had better be very public. Otherwise he can get ****ed.

dam1953 · 06-04-2020, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Drew's remarks appear different when you actually hear the reporter's question - which was very long-winded and difficult to answer.

WHAT Brees said isn't as much of a problem as WHEN he said it. People's emotions are running high now and during this last week lots of people with the airwaves or big platforms have been giving the props to Kaepernick. So in light of this, Brees remarks stood out like a sore thumb, even though he really didn't say anything too unusual based on his past statements and opinions. People are hearing insinuations from Brees that aren't really there because he's been contrast against Kaepernick .

People are jumping to conclusions because now everyone sees Kaepernick was spot-on about police brutality. But that doesn't automatically mean everyone (including Brees) is going to do a 180 and come to agreement or even participate in Kaepernick's protest strategy. Seems like the emotions of recent events led to some unrealistic expectations. And then social media does what it does SMH.

That is the really sad part about dealing with the media. They are no longer (maybe never were) in the business of reporting the news. Today, the job is to create the news in order to get more clicks. The SOBs who pull this type of stunt need to be black-balled, and not just in sports. Don't take his calls, don't answer his questions, put the POS out of the business. Let him go flip burgers for a living.

SmashMouth · 06-04-2020, 01:19 PM

I just wonder... what does SP's "Whole Foods Meat Guy" have to say about all of this?

AsylumGuido · 06-04-2020, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by frydaddy

Jenkins can suck a fat one. He went on a tirade against Drew. He owes Drew an even bigger apology, and it had better be very public. Otherwise he can get ****ed.

It's not for you or any of us to demand how Jenkins should apologize or even if he should apologize to Brees. That is personal between the two of them. It is none of our business, to be honest.

St. Sherman · 06-04-2020, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

It's not for you or any of us to demand how Jenkins should apologize or even if he should apologize to Brees. That is personal between the two of them. It is none of our business, to be honest.

If only players, fans and media also took this rational attitude before demanding public apologies for Brees sharing his opinion. I guess better late than never.

06-04-2020, 12:28 PM	#101
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,673 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Drew's remarks appear different when you actually hear the reporter's question - which was very long-winded and difficult to answer. WHAT Brees said isn't as much of a problem as WHEN he said it. People's emotions are running high now and during this last week lots of people with the airwaves or big platforms have been giving the props to Kaepernick. So in light of this, Brees remarks stood out like a sore thumb, even though he really didn't say anything too unusual based on his past statements and opinions. People are hearing insinuations from Brees that aren't really there because he's been contrast against Kaepernick . People are jumping to conclusions because now everyone sees Kaepernick was spot-on about police brutality. But that doesn't automatically mean everyone (including Brees) is going to do a 180 and come to agreement or even participate in Kaepernick's protest strategy. Seems like the emotions of recent events led to some unrealistic expectations. And then social media does what it does SMH. OldMaid likes this.

06-04-2020, 12:36 PM	#102
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by rezburna Discounted rate? they'll ALL be discounted before long.

06-04-2020, 12:44 PM	#103
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Falsehoods have consequences. Eventually all falsehoods will intersect with truth, and one of the two has to change. Either the falsehood is shunned and you incorporate the new truth to help you navigate the world in a more accurate way - - or you shun the truth and perpetuate the falsehood even further, in which case, your perception and the real world become less and less aligned, eventually resulting in a severe reality check that most people simply aren't equipped to handle. Rumors and the game of "telephone" are good examples of this. Mainstream media perpetuates falsehoods all the time, with little repercussion or accountability for their actions. There's no huge apology, there's no big truth campaign -- there's, at best, a tiny printed apology buried on page 14, which nobody is going to dig for or see. It's bad for business, obviously. A lie is easy to find, but the truth, nobody has the attention span for that. OldMaid and FinSaint like this.

06-04-2020, 01:00 PM	#104
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,045	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by lynwood Well until others say something then it's unknown. They were quick to publicly admonish him, why not be just a quick to accept the apology?I hope it gets resolved and I hope he doesn't have to kneel unless he wants to. Thomas and Jenkins have both shared in the last hour that they have accepted Brees' apology and are ready to move forward, just as had Davis early. lynwood, neugey, OldMaid and 2 others like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,045	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by rezburna Good seats? Discounted rate? Hit my inbox. 👀👀 Same here. I'd definitely be in the market for those tickets!

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frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,950 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Thomas and Jenkins have both shared in the last hour that they have accepted Brees' apology and are ready to move forward, just as had Davis early. Jenkins can suck a fat one. He went on a tirade against Drew. He owes Drew an even bigger apology, and it had better be very public. Otherwise he can get ****ed. jnormand, Danno, skymike and 1 others like this.

06-04-2020, 01:17 PM	#107
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by neugey Drew's remarks appear different when you actually hear the reporter's question - which was very long-winded and difficult to answer. WHAT Brees said isn't as much of a problem as WHEN he said it. People's emotions are running high now and during this last week lots of people with the airwaves or big platforms have been giving the props to Kaepernick. So in light of this, Brees remarks stood out like a sore thumb, even though he really didn't say anything too unusual based on his past statements and opinions. People are hearing insinuations from Brees that aren't really there because he's been contrast against Kaepernick . People are jumping to conclusions because now everyone sees Kaepernick was spot-on about police brutality. But that doesn't automatically mean everyone (including Brees) is going to do a 180 and come to agreement or even participate in Kaepernick's protest strategy. Seems like the emotions of recent events led to some unrealistic expectations. And then social media does what it does SMH. That is the really sad part about dealing with the media. They are no longer (maybe never were) in the business of reporting the news. Today, the job is to create the news in order to get more clicks. The SOBs who pull this type of stunt need to be black-balled, and not just in sports. Don't take his calls, don't answer his questions, put the POS out of the business. Let him go flip burgers for a living.

06-04-2020, 01:19 PM	#108
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,044 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments I just wonder... what does SP's "Whole Foods Meat Guy" have to say about all of this?

06-04-2020, 01:51 PM	#109
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,045	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by frydaddy Jenkins can suck a fat one. He went on a tirade against Drew. He owes Drew an even bigger apology, and it had better be very public. Otherwise he can get ****ed. It's not for you or any of us to demand how Jenkins should apologize or even if he should apologize to Brees. That is personal between the two of them. It is none of our business, to be honest.

06-04-2020, 02:11 PM	#110
St. Sherman Rookie Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 19	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by AsylumGuido It's not for you or any of us to demand how Jenkins should apologize or even if he should apologize to Brees. That is personal between the two of them. It is none of our business, to be honest. If only players, fans and media also took this rational attitude before demanding public apologies for Brees sharing his opinion. I guess better late than never.
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