Are NFL players still kneeling during the Anthem or are they all standing now?

[JIBBBY]

I’ll bet that the National Anthem is on TV for the Super Bowl for the max. Even willing to post up.

We'll see? I hope you are right. Don't be shocked if they skip it though and go to commercial... NFL and Networks are doing that now to avoid controversy... I get it but I don't like it...

Players don't run the league, owners do and so do paying fans.. Players are just a product of what they put on the field.. Now the players are kneeling and owners fold and fans not liking this.. I don't like this at all.. Keeping it real..

The American National Anthem should never be compromised here in America.. That's the way I see it.. Call me old fashion...

[kingdom]

Yup I remember we would always see the National Anthem played before games on TV.. They banned that all now, skip it. .. Might be worse then the kneeling..

The AMERICAN National Anthem soon to be a forgotten memory here in America when concerned with the NFL. ... NFL owners and Commissioners are pussies, players won't kneel now that they know it is NOT airing.. No point to it now, you are not on camera...

It all stinks.. The brothers should have never started kneeling and screwed up everything for the American fans that just want to drink a beer on Sunday and watch the game, hear and see the National Anthem played and get fired up and proud to be an American to start it all off.. My take on it all!!!! NFL is a disgrace now!!!

Forget about seeing this in the future..

you say the dumbest stuff sometimes. pre kneeling they only showed the anthem during the super bowl or 9/11. they do an intro with announcers. don't show the coin flip or anything, and come back for kickoff.

[JIBBBY]

you say the dumbest stuff sometimes. pre kneeling they only showed the anthem during the super bowl or 9/11. they do an intro with announcers. don't show the coin flip or anything, and come back for kickoff.

Look who is talking, that's is some dumb fake news incoherent crap you just posted there yourself.. I watched games today on National TV and they did not play the National Anthem they went to commercial.. Is what it is I'm not making up this stuff.. Look and check for yourself tomorrow night and next Sunday...

Networks go to commercial... When watching NFL football games on TV you will not see or hear the National Anthem anymore from what I am seeing..

[mngambler]

pretty much over with, Americans have a short attention span and the kneeling didn't change a damn thing about anything/anywhere. Think of it as like the latest fad, like an Angry Birds...comes in hard, all over the media, everyone paying attention, then a year later nobody gives a sh*t...rinse and repeat

[2daBank]

Yup I remember we would always see the National Anthem played before games on TV.. They banned that all now, skip it. .. Might be worse then the kneeling..

The AMERICAN National Anthem soon to be a forgotten memory here in America when concerned with the NFL. ... NFL owners and Commissioners are pussies, players won't kneel now that they know it is NOT airing.. No point to it now, you are not on camera...

It all stinks.. The brothers should have never started kneeling and screwed up everything for the American fans that just want to drink a beer on Sunday and watch the game, hear and see the National Anthem played and get fired up and proud to be an American to start it all off.. My take on it all!!!! NFL is a disgrace now!!!

Forget about seeing this in the future..

Nobody gives 2 fukks about seeing the stupid ass anthem. Good riddance,

[Venom72]

Nobody gives 2 fukks about seeing the stupid ass anthem. Good riddance,

This^^^

[JIBBBY]

Nobody gives 2 fukks about seeing the stupid ass anthem. Good riddance,

Many do you are wrong Bankers and this post disappoints me

Veterans and military families that protect your very freedoms do... Patriotic Americans that love this Country do also..

The National Anthems for every Country means something to their citizens..

[Optional]

Desperate for drama

Watch Days Of Our Lives instead of the NFL.

[Optional]

Many do you are wrong Bankers and this post disappoints me

Veterans and military families that protect your very freedoms do... Patriotic Americans that love this Country do also..

The National Anthems for every Country means something to their citizens..

It's fine that people love the anthem before sports events.

But really, IMHO, it should be reserved for international events. Representing the country.

[VeggieDog]

You're the one disrespecting our nation by trying to use Patriotism to hide your racism. It was never about the flag and it was never about the military.

Then why are they doing it when the flag is on the field and the national anthem is sung?

Of course it's about the flag and our veterans.

If it's about the police, they should go kneel in front of the police station. Or city hall. Or the mayor's office.

[Kermit]

It's fine that people love the anthem before sports events.

But really, IMHO, it should be reserved for international events. Representing the country.

My dad is into buying and selling old Lionel trains, and he said that at one of the shows that he does(I think in New Jersey) that they actually play the anthem before the show starts, which I found kind of bizarre. He told me that there is a Muslim guy and his wife who also sell at the shows that actually turn their back to the flags that are displayed and stare towards the wall behind them when the anthem is played. I don't know what they are protesting by doing that, but my dad said that it pisses everyone off.

[VeggieDog]

My dad is into buying and selling old Lionel trains, and he said that at one of the shows that he does(I think in New Jersey) that they actually play the anthem before the show starts, which I found kind of bizarre. He told me that there is a Muslim guy and his wife who also sell at the shows that actually turn their back to the flags that are displayed and stare towards the wall behind them when the anthem is played.

Yet, if you offend a Mudslime, they crash planes into buildings. This country is so screwed.

[Enkhbat]

I agree that it is a good riddance, no point in playing the national anthem before every single sporting event.

[JIBBBY]

It's fine that people love the anthem before sports events.

But really, IMHO, it should be reserved for international events. Representing the country.

It's an American tradition in all American sports since their origination.. That's America... To take that away is changing the game IMO.. Fans get fired up right after the National Anthem as they then get ready to watch the start of the game..

I'm personally tired of Liberals pushing their way for change in traditions here in America, like removing historic Statues, taking away free speech at college campuses, removing prayer and or pledge of of allegiance out of our public schooling systems, etc.. Now it's our National Anthems at sporting events shown on TV.. Just leave it alone... Doesn't hurt anyone...It's tradition...

Opti you are not born and raised in the United States so I don't expect you to fully understand these traditions in place.. Although I'm sure you are proud of your Aussie Country and National anthem is some way shape or form... After all it's the Country you are born and raised in and call home..

[Optional]

I see why people like it Jibby. It's stirring even as a foreigner at NASCAR races people get into it so much.

And you're right. Only a non-American would think it should only be for national rep games. Was a silly comment.

[jjgold]

liberals are trash

we all know it

[shocka1212]

that fraud Malcolm Jenkins led the movement for a while to get his organization about $100million. when the NFL agreed to pay, he stood up like the fraud he is.

[bigtymer56]

I see why people like it Jibby. It's stirring even as a foreigner at NASCAR races people get into it so much.

And you're right. Only a non-American would think it should only be for national rep games. Was a silly comment.

Nah, you're right. It should be saved for international events.

Jibby and the other patriots can play it in their homes or sing it to themselves for every other sporting event.

[JIBBBY]

Nah, you're right. It should be saved for international events.

Jibby and the other patriots can play it in their homes or sing it to themselves for every other sporting event.

Nah I'm right, and people that don't like the National Anthem like you can leave the room until it's over and let us Patriots enjoy it on TV as it's a sports tradition.. NHL, NBA and MLB still honor it thankfully.. NFL does not..

Why should American sport traditions like these have to be removed from the game just because of a few like you don't approve of it in 2018?

Again Liberals demanding change of American tradition just because they don't like it.. So bad!!!!

[floridagolfer]

Nothing's changed except the media got third of doing stories on the subject.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Nah I'm right, and people that don't like the National Anthem like you can leave the room until it's over and let us Patriots enjoy it on TV as it's a sports tradition.. NHL, NBA and MLB still honor it thankfully.. NFL does not..

Why should American sport traditions like these have to be removed from the game just because of a few like you don't approve of it in 2018?

Again Liberals demanding change of American tradition just because they don't like it.. So bad!!!!

This is America. It is not about you being right or someone being wrong. If you want to stand, I respect your stance. If you want to sit, kneel, pick your nose. I still respect your opinion. Maybe your back hurts today or you just got an emergency text and had to check your phone. Your actions or in actions does not make you more or less American.

It has gotten ridiculous how the flag and anthem is paraded around at so many insignificant events. It has watered down the flag. They were playing the Anthem in front of my grocery store as I was going in to shop. Wtf? They played it before they opened the voting booths near me too. On a small pocket radio. GTFOH. Make it stop. Anthems should be played at events pitting the US vs another country. Not 2 Americans. That is just stupid.

I can't speak for the Muslim family (they may not even be Muslim) but maybe their religion forbids them to worship a false idol. Christianity opposes this type of worship. Or maybe they don't feel like the Anthem should be played at the fukking flea market. Make it stop.

[JIBBBY]

This is America. It is not about you being right or someone being wrong. If you want to stand, I respect your stance. If you want to sit, kneel, pick your nose. I still respect your opinion. Maybe your back hurts today or you just got an emergency text and had to check your phone. Your actions or in actions does not make you more or less American.

It has gotten ridiculous how the flag and anthem is paraded around at so many insignificant events. It has watered down the flag. They were playing the Anthem in front of my grocery store as I was going in to shop. Wtf? They played it before they opened the voting booths near me too. On a small pocket radio. GTFOH. Make it stop. Anthems should be played at events pitting the US vs another country. Not 2 Americans. That is just stupid.

I can't speak for the Muslim family (they may not even be Muslim) but maybe their religion forbids them to worship a false idol. Christianity opposes this type of worship. Or maybe they don't feel like the Anthem should be played at the fukking flea market. Make it stop.

Again, this Anthem being aired before games has been an NFL football tradition and has been happening since the sport was born.. Why should that be stopped now? Why, because you say so Mac? Because a few black players decided to kneel and protest during it?

Networks and the NFL are afraid of the controversy it may stir up now.. So they cut it out completely on TV like COWARDS... It disgusts me.. This is an American sport and the Anthem should be played like it always has... Period.. Honoring the American flag is not worshiping a false idol...

Where do you libs come up with this bullshiiit? Seriously? So honoring your Countries flag is now considered like worshiping a false idol and religion... lol...

[pavyracer]

Again, this Anthem being aired before games has been an NFL football tradition and has been happening since the sport was born.. Why should that be stopped now? Why, because you say so Mac? Because a few black players decided to kneel and protest during it?

Networks and the NFL are afraid of the controversy it may stir up now.. So they cut it out completely on TV like COWARDS... It disgusts me.. This is an American sport and the Anthem should be played like it always has... Period.. Honoring the American flag is not worshiping a false idol...

Where do you libs come up with this bullshiiit? Seriously? So honoring your Countries flag is now considered like worshiping a false idol and religion... lol...

• 2009: NFL players began standing on the field for the national anthem before the start of primetime games. Before this, players would stay in their locker rooms except during the Super Bowl and after 9/11.

This trend of having players stand during anthem started in 2009. Before that the players would have stayed in the locker room. I'm OK with playing the anthem for the fans. Just leave the players in the locker room like it used to be.

[Venom72]

Again, this Anthem being aired before games has been an NFL football tradition and has been happening since the sport was born.. Why should that be stopped now? Why, because you say so Mac? Because a few black players decided to kneel and protest during it?

Networks and the NFL are afraid of the controversy it may stir up now.. So they cut it out completely on TV like COWARDS... It disgusts me.. This is an American sport and the Anthem should be played like it always has... Period.. Honoring the American flag is not worshiping a false idol...

Where do you libs come up with this bullshiiit? Seriously? So honoring your Countries flag is now considered like worshiping a false idol and religion... lol...

Military paid the nfl to do that shit before games to amp up recruiting so theres that, and stop with your fake ass outrage nobody gives a fuk anymore

[JIBBBY]

Military paid the nfl to do that shit before games to amp up recruiting so theres that, and stop with your fake ass outrage nobody gives a fuk anymore

I'm not outraged I just think it absolutely sucks that Liberals, NFL owners and Networks are effecting the game today because they don't want Americans to hear or see our National Anthem played before games now.. I think that's about as UnAmerican as it can get..

Yes the NFL is paid to promote America by the military.. We need recruits to fill our Military quota's. We need a functioning military to ensure our Countries safety and continued survival.. I don't expect you to understand these things as your just a ghetto mindless liberal Country hating thug yourself...

[Mac4Lyfe]

Again, this Anthem being aired before games has been an NFL football tradition and has been happening since the sport was born.. Why should that be stopped now? Why, because you say so Mac? Because a few black players decided to kneel and protest during it?

Networks and the NFL are afraid of the controversy it may stir up now.. So they cut it out completely on TV like COWARDS... It disgusts me.. This is an American sport and the Anthem should be played like it always has... Period.. Honoring the American flag is not worshiping a false idol...

Where do you libs come up with this bullshiiit? Seriously? So honoring your Countries flag is now considered like worshiping a false idol and religion... lol...

I never said it should be stopped but it is played too damn much at too many events that it is watered down, which is probably why some people don't stand. Anthem fatigue.

I've been going to football games since I was a toddler and I NEVER saw players stand at a Browns games for the anthem and we got there early and I certainly wanted autographs. The players stayed in the locker room. Where are you getting this NFL tradition from? This is all a rouse. Paid Patriotism to get kids to join the military (not that anything is wrong with that)?

So you much rather honor an anthem that didn't get recognized until 1931 than honor your fellow brother and sister that choose to not stand? You follow an false idol instead of trying to understand your brother? You follow an anthem that has NOTHING to do with our Constitution. You spit on our Constitution to honor a false symbol. What the fuk does the Anthem have to do with the Constitution? Absolutely nothing.

Do you want a bible lesson? What is the definition of idolatry? What do you think millions of people do each week, screaming and shouting, cheering on their teams? Do you think God is jealous over you getting more excited over a football game than worshipping him? When is the last time people stood to worship God versus the pigskin? Anything that takes away from worshipping God is idolatry.

Jonah 2:8 Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love.

Then lookup Exodus 20:3-6

[2daBank]

Many do you are wrong Bankers and this post disappoints me

Veterans and military families that protect your very freedoms do... Patriotic Americans that love this Country do also..

The National Anthems for every Country means something to their citizens..

Be disappointed all you want bud, I disagree w your views on this. I’m not going to or tuning into a game for bunch of brainwashing propaganda whether it from country I live in or another. Quite frankly it pisses me off that our shitty government thinks allocating my tax dollars to pay leagues to push this crap is a good use of money!! It is not!!

[Mac4Lyfe]

I'm not outraged I just think it absolutely sucks that Liberals, NFL owners and Networks are effecting the game today because they don't want Americans to hear or see our National Anthem played before games now.. I think that's about as UnAmerican as it can get..

Yes the NFL is paid to promote America by the military.. We need recruits to fill our Military quota's. We need a functioning military to ensure our Countries safety and continued survival.. I don't expect you to understand these things as your just a ghetto mindless liberal Country hating thug yourself...

How is that a liberal view? A true conservative does not want the government mandating and telling people what to do and when. You sound like the liberal that wants everyone to hold hands and sing Kumbaya. Your then love to name call people because you do not respect that someone may not think the way you think. That is not a conservative view. This country was founded by true Patriots that believed in true freedom. You are so far removed from our forefathers, it's not even funny. It's just sad that you are so misguided on how and why this country was built. It's even sadder that you do not respect your fellow brother.

[2daBank]

How is that a liberal view? A true conservative does not want the government mandating and telling people what to do and when. You sound like the liberal that wants everyone to hold hands and sing Kumbaya. Your then love to name call people because you do not respect that someone may not think the way you think. That is not a conservative view. This country was founded by true Patriots that believed in true freedom. You are so far removed from our forefathers, it's not even funny. It's just sad that you are so misguided on how and why this country was built. It's even sadder that you do not respect your fellow brother.

Jibbs think anyone who disagrees w him is a liberal. Fact of the matter is I’m liberal when it comes to most social issues but incredibly conservative when it comes to financial things (as in I don’t like my money being taken from me to support deadbeats, losers, or programs for them!), in same light it disgusting to me our tax dollars get used to pay these leagues a fortune to put on the anthem propaganda machine before games!

The biggest problem w this country is these extremist on both sides been brainwashed into thinking you have to be one or the other when truth is reasonable ppl don’t lean too far either way!!

[JIBBBY]

^^ OK fellas our National Anthem is garbage and we should never have to hear it again.. Are you happy now? Would that make you happy?

You boys don't come from a military family like I do.. You both will just never get it.. Patriotism and Respect for Country... It flies right over your heads ...

I don't dislike you guys (Mac and Bankers) I just disagree with your stances on this subject.. Let's move on respectfully...

[2daBank]

^^ OK fellas our National Anthem is garbage and we should never have to hear it again.. Are you happy now? Would that make you happy?

You boys don't come from a military family like I do.. You both will just never get it.. Patriotism and Respect for Country... It flies right over your heads ...

I don't dislike you guys (Mac and Bankers) I just disagree with your stances on this subject.. Let's move on respectfully...

Didn’t say the anthem was garbage. I said it disgusting that our tax dollars get wasted paying the leagues to put on that show. If the leagues gave 2 shits about our country they wouldn’t charge 30k for doing it!! Have a beef w them not me. If they did it without stealing tax dollars I’d have no problem w it!!

[sweethook]

You are 100% correct. It was about #2

its his fault #2 a career 2nd string qb lit the match that started kaps fire. but it would be cool to see everyone stop kneeling and just lay down drink hennessy pull pistols and shoot up the place like they do in town. i swear id watch

[Mac4Lyfe]

^^ OK fellas our National Anthem is garbage and we should never have to hear it again.. Are you happy now? Would that make you happy?
You boys don't come from a military family like I do.. You both will just never get it.. Patriotism and Respect for Country... It flies right over your heads ...
I don't dislike you guys (Mac and Bankers) I just disagree with your stances on this subject.. Let's move on respectfully...

My dad fought in 3 wars and was buried with full military honors. He didn't fight so that I could stand. He fought so that you could sit.

[2daBank]

its his fault #2 a career 2nd string qb lit the match that started kaps fire. but it would be cool to see everyone stop kneeling and just lay down drink hennessy pull pistols and shoot up the place like they do in town. i swear id watch

Lol. Sounds better than these 40-40 garbage no defense games all the morons love!

[JIBBBY]

My dad fought in 3 wars and was buried with full military honors. He didn't fight so that I could stand. He fought so that you could sit.

He obviously didn't teach you respect for others that actually enjoy the National Anthem before games and think of it as tradition for an American sport. I have no problem with fans sitting or standing during the Anthem, I just want the anthem shown and played on TV before games like it's always been...

We will thankfully see the National Anthem played with the MLB world series starting tomorrow.. Nobody will kneel either!!

MLB - A true American sport that isn't run by liberal scared owners and weak commissioners. MLB is a league that enforces it's rules and won't give into player protesting on the field of play like the NFL does... MAGA!!!!!