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

SmashMouth · 06-04-2020, 09:02 AM

frydaddy · 06-04-2020, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

https://twitter.com/YahooFinance/sta...06174073126915

https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status...18410905890818

Made the mistake of scrolling through the comments on his post.... I've lost even more faith in humanity today. So many ignorant people, so determined to be outraged and offended. I feel bad for Drew that he has to put up with this, and from his own teammates on top of it. Sad that a man who has done so much for New Orleans and the state of Louisiana and football in general is being raked over the coals by a bunch of people not smart or qualified enough to carry his jock strap. I'm 99% sure this will be his last year. Probably was going to be anyway, but after this bull**** I can't see any possible reason he would want to stay. It'll be a rollercoaster season, maybe we still sneak into the playoffs, but the effects of this mess will rear their ugly head once again and we'll get bounced out early. At this point I'm torn between hoping the team can continue to be successful after Drew, and wanting to see the whole thing burn to the ground so that all these fools realize how good they had it with Drew. These dudes deserve to have to sit through some ****ty awful seasons and be brought back down to earth. I don't know... the whole situation sucks and they'll probably try to portray sunshine and rainbows by the time the season rolls around, but this is gonna leave a lasting mark and it sure as hell won't make things better.

Beastmode · 06-04-2020, 09:05 AM

Should have put this in the political forum. Nobody is saying the police don't have problems profiling blacks and using brutal tactics. It needs to stop.

On the other hand, the flag represents all that we are, good and bad and the struggle to make it better constantly. It's a symbol to the goodness of people who gave their lives in that struggle. It's not a tribute to the bad things or to showcase those things. I served 20 years, lost several friends in combat, black and white. I will never join or support any movement disrespecting my service or theirs. They say they are not doing that but they actually are doing it. That's their right to do so, I fought to give them that right but I will never support their movement until that stops.

K Major · 06-04-2020, 09:06 AM

Demario Davis was on CNN earlier this morning ...

Solid, genuine responses.

Easy to see why he has a C on his jersey. He's a leader on and OFF the field.

OldMaid · 06-04-2020, 09:29 AM

The media, the talking heads, these times, nothing is good enough.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBA1P3gH...ource=ig_embed
Sports news and national news are picking him apart again.
Then he is going to get picked apart again during the season. I hope when FOOTBALL commentators ask him about this again, he just says no comment.
It is like a dog with steak,

FinSaint · 06-04-2020, 10:45 AM

Things are really crazy over there right now.

I'm clueless about it all living in a totally different culture and society, but it makes me sick how all these media personnel are twisting and dissecting Brees' words.

Shannon Sharpe said Brees should retire. If the NFL community would force his hand to retire for what he said - I think I'd be done with the NFL.

rezburna · 06-04-2020, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Things are really crazy over there right now.

I'm clueless about it all living in a totally different culture and society, but it makes me sick how all these media personnel are twisting and dissecting Brees' words.

Shannon Sharpe said Brees should retire. If the NFL community would force his hand to retire for what he said - I think I'd be done with the NFL.

That's not going to happen. Like I said, the redemption story is written on the wall. All he has to do is win.

AsylumGuido · 06-04-2020, 11:14 AM

Brees isn't done. You give too little respect for the integrity of players like Demario Davis and Malcolm Jenkins. Davis has already come out praising Brees' leadership in admitting to making a mistake. I have little doubt Jenkins, and the rest of the team, will do the same. This is an opportunity for ALL involved to learn something new.

At first I was one of those that didn't get the kneeling action during the anthem, but I have since learned that players that kneel have the right to do just that as Americans and I no longer have an issue with it at all. I feel Brees is learning that more and more Americans are feeling the same way. Good people do and say stupid things every day. Good people also forgive those that do and say stupid things, especially if they can learn from their mistakes.

lynwood · 06-04-2020, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Brees isn't done. You give too little respect for the integrity of players like Demario Davis and Malcolm Jenkins. Davis has already come out praising Brees' leadership in admitting to making a mistake. I have little doubt Jenkins, and the rest of the team, will do the same. This is an opportunity for ALL involved to learn something new.

At first I was one of those that didn't get the kneeling action during the anthem, but I have since learned that players that kneel have the right to do just that as Americans and I no longer have an issue with it at all. I feel Brees is learning that more and more Americans are feeling the same way. Good people do and say stupid things every day. Good people also forgive those that do and say stupid things, especially if they can learn from their mistakes.

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.

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.

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06-04-2020, 09:38 AM	#2
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,964 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by SmashMouth https://twitter.com/YahooFinance/sta...06174073126915 https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status...18410905890818 Made the mistake of scrolling through the comments on his post.... I've lost even more faith in humanity today. So many ignorant people, so determined to be outraged and offended. I feel bad for Drew that he has to put up with this, and from his own teammates on top of it. Sad that a man who has done so much for New Orleans and the state of Louisiana and football in general is being raked over the coals by a bunch of people not smart or qualified enough to carry his jock strap. I'm 99% sure this will be his last year. Probably was going to be anyway, but after this bull** I can't see any possible reason he would want to stay. It'll be a rollercoaster season, maybe we still sneak into the playoffs, but the effects of this mess will rear their ugly head once again and we'll get bounced out early. At this point I'm torn between hoping the team can continue to be successful after Drew, and wanting to see the whole thing burn to the ground so that all these fools realize how good they had it with Drew. These dudes deserve to have to sit through some **ty awful seasons and be brought back down to earth. I don't know... the whole situation sucks and they'll probably try to portray sunshine and rainbows by the time the season rolls around, but this is gonna leave a lasting mark and it sure as hell won't make things better. jnormand, Budsdrinker and OldMaid like this.
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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Should have put this in the political forum. Nobody is saying the police don't have problems profiling blacks and using brutal tactics. It needs to stop. On the other hand, the flag represents all that we are, good and bad and the struggle to make it better constantly. It's a symbol to the goodness of people who gave their lives in that struggle. It's not a tribute to the bad things or to showcase those things. I served 20 years, lost several friends in combat, black and white. I will never join or support any movement disrespecting my service or theirs. They say they are not doing that but they actually are doing it. That's their right to do so, I fought to give them that right but I will never support their movement until that stops. Budsdrinker, jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.
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06-04-2020, 09:06 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,827 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Demario Davis was on CNN earlier this morning ... Solid, genuine responses. Easy to see why he has a C on his jersey. He's a leader on and OFF the field. jeanpierre and OldMaid like this.

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OldMaid Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,919 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments The media, the talking heads, these times, nothing is good enough. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBA1P3gH...ource=ig_embed Sports news and national news are picking him apart again. Then he is going to get picked apart again during the season. I hope when FOOTBALL commentators ask him about this again, he just says no comment. It is like a dog with steak,

06-04-2020, 10:45 AM	#6
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Things are really crazy over there right now. I'm clueless about it all living in a totally different culture and society, but it makes me sick how all these media personnel are twisting and dissecting Brees' words. Shannon Sharpe said Brees should retire. If the NFL community would force his hand to retire for what he said - I think I'd be done with the NFL. Danno and frydaddy like this.

06-04-2020, 11:04 AM	#7
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,094	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by FinSaint Things are really crazy over there right now. I'm clueless about it all living in a totally different culture and society, but it makes me sick how all these media personnel are twisting and dissecting Brees' words. Shannon Sharpe said Brees should retire. If the NFL community would force his hand to retire for what he said - I think I'd be done with the NFL. That's not going to happen. Like I said, the redemption story is written on the wall. All he has to do is win.

06-04-2020, 11:14 AM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Brees isn't done. You give too little respect for the integrity of players like Demario Davis and Malcolm Jenkins. Davis has already come out praising Brees' leadership in admitting to making a mistake. I have little doubt Jenkins, and the rest of the team, will do the same. This is an opportunity for ALL involved to learn something new. At first I was one of those that didn't get the kneeling action during the anthem, but I have since learned that players that kneel have the right to do just that as Americans and I no longer have an issue with it at all. I feel Brees is learning that more and more Americans are feeling the same way. Good people do and say stupid things every day. Good people also forgive those that do and say stupid things, especially if they can learn from their mistakes. neugey, 73Saint, OldMaid and 3 others like this.
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06-04-2020, 12:05 PM	#9
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Brees isn't done. You give too little respect for the integrity of players like Demario Davis and Malcolm Jenkins. Davis has already come out praising Brees' leadership in admitting to making a mistake. I have little doubt Jenkins, and the rest of the team, will do the same. This is an opportunity for ALL involved to learn something new. At first I was one of those that didn't get the kneeling action during the anthem, but I have since learned that players that kneel have the right to do just that as Americans and I no longer have an issue with it at all. I feel Brees is learning that more and more Americans are feeling the same way. Good people do and say stupid things every day. Good people also forgive those that do and say stupid things, especially if they can learn from their mistakes. 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.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	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.