bransonglobe.com SPORTS • KNEELING Continued from page 14 and was ostracized from the league. President Donald Trump criticized Kaepernick and other players who took a knee and still insists they’re disrespecting the flag, the country and the military. While many others, including Drew Brees, who initially shared similar thoughts have come to understand and support Kaepernick’s intentions, there’s still going to be opposition. “I don’t know if (kneeling) will have the most net positive outcome because of the way it gets so hyper-partisan, really because they don’t want to talk about the real issue,” Chargers running back Justin Jackson said. “Nevertheless, I think if we just use our platforms like we are now to continue to expose and advocate for the change we want to see in society, that might be the best method going forward.” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell last week in a video condemned racism, apologized to players for not listening to them earlier, and encouraged them to protest peacefully. But Goodell only consulted with “a select few” owners and it’s not known how many share his views. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones strongly opposed kneeling when Kaepernick began the movement and he hasn’t spoken on the issue. “We’ll have to see,” Dallas cornerback Jourdan Lewis said about Jones backing off his stance. “We always come together as a team and we talk about these issues. Protesting is always the best bet to raise awareness. But we definitely have things to strive past this protest. And we have to go into these communities and help these people.” “Almost every black guy that I’ve played with ... they’ve all June 14-16, 2020 • 15 dealt with something at some point, whether it’s with the police or another interaction of just blatant racism,” said Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill. “I want it to change. I want everyone to get the justice and equality that they deserve.” Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) stands for the national anthem before an NFL game. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File) NOW OFFERING LEASE TO OWN OPTIONS 55+ Gated Master-Planned Community Located on Branson Hills Parkway in Branson, MO • Maintenance Free Living • Clubhouse • Discounted Membership at Branson Hills Golf Club • Amazing Location • Beautiful Valley Views CALL NOW 417.239.0951 SummitRidgeBRANSON.COm
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