Broncos' John Elway on NFL protests: 'Take the politics out of football'

That’s a pretty small graphic, so here’s a full transcription of his comments:

Predictably in these stratified times, Elway’s statement was met with applause in some corners and derision in others. But whether you agree with him about the national anthem and the flag or not – and judging by the reaction across the country this past weekend and over the last year, there are many people who do and also many who don’t – it seems fairly clear from his statement that Elway has a misunderstanding of what the protests and, more recently, the “shows of unity” during the national anthem are actually about. 

The protests are not about how John Elway feels about the national anthem or the flag. They’re not about how you feel about the national anthem or the flag. They’re not even about how any of the players protesting feel about the national anthem or the flag. They’re not about politics, the mixing of politics and sports, whether or not America is the greatest country in the world, or whether or not those of us who live here are fortunate to do so. 

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