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[Shroom King]

This tweet sounds pretty hypocritical.
First of all, if you knew NFL players partake in rape, assault, murder, DUI, and dog fighting, why even bother caring about the NFL? Honestly, you wouldn't be writing these virtue signaling jabs if you actually practiced what you preached.

When Michael Vick got released from prison, most people believe he should be back in the league because he served his time and paid his debt back to society.

The reason why people to this very day are absolutely ass-blasted by OJ Simpson is because they believe he got away with murder.

But the kneeling thing is happening right now, and fans think "nothing is being done about it" by the NFL.

But I agree that it is fucked that a felony conviction that would ruin the career of a working class person is no big deal when hiring an NFL player.

 

[neogafrefugeenumber44634]

Speaking of BLM and the NFL anyone see those released bodycam videos showing that Michael Bennet was not only a liar but a enormous whiny dumbass?

https://youtu.be/k1RnO8LcSsA

Why any one in the media still listens to those who complain of police being racist is beyond me when the majority of the time it turns out to be a hoax.

 

[JaneThough]

Speaking of BLM and the NFL anyone see those released bodycam videos showing that Michael Bennet was not only a liar but a enormous whiny dumbass?

https://youtu.be/k1RnO8LcSsA

Why any one in the media still listens to those who complain of police being racist is beyond me when the majority of the time it turns out to be a hoax.

Cool story.

 

[CatParty]

 

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[Hyperion]

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Oh Jesus I wonder if that went on someone's Facebook

 

[Oh Shit I'm Sorry]

So despite his boss being at war with the NFL, Mike 'Suck Cock Get The Shock' Pence decided to attend today's Colts game for some indiscernible reason. But then someone(s) kneeled so he immediately left.

Funniest part is apparently it wasn't even his decision:

Nothing punishes the NFL more than paying money to walk out of their games.

 

[JaneThough]

The one (possibly only) thing Trump is good at is making everyone around him look like a little bitch.

 

[Mrs Paul]

You can't tell me they didn't plan that.

 

[The_Truth]

Looks like Odell Beckham Jr is gonna be taking a knee for the rest of season EL OH EL

 

[Munchingonfish]

Kneeling and Disrespect: Let's make some memes!

President Trump has described kneeling during the Nation Anthem as disrespectful and disgraceful. I've seen many others make the same argument. It seems like a disingenuous argument to me since kneeling has been a sign of respect and caring for centuries. I could write an essay on the topic, but I thought making some memes would prove the point just as well. Here's a few to get started. I want to see yours.

http://abload.de/image.php?img=disrespectinggodedk1z.jpg

 

[Vorhtbame]

Kneeling and Disrespect: Let's make some memes!

"No, see, we're actually showing more respect to the National Anthem by assuming a posture of submission and/or powerlessness."

They just miss the Good Old Days when our black president bowed to every freaking foreign dignitary he met.

 

[Robotron]

Kneeling and Disrespect: Let's make some memes!

Is this going to be the next "Right in front of my salad?" forced meme shit?

 

[Munchingonfish]

Kaepernick is a lolcow
QB Colin Kaepernick files grievance for collusion against NFL owners

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick has filed a grievance under the latest collective bargaining agreement against NFL owners for collusion, according to his attorney, Mark Geragos.

Kaepernick is not going through the NFL Players Association but has instead hired Geragos, who has represented several high-profile clients, including Michael Jackson, former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield and musician Chris Brown.

The filing, which demands an arbitration hearing on the matter, says the NFL and its owners "have colluded to deprive Mr. Kaepernick of employment rights in retaliation for Mr. Kaepernick's leadership and advocacy for equality and social justice and his bringing awareness to peculiar institutions still undermining racial equality in the United States."

Kaepernick's attorney sent a copy of the complaint to the NFLPA, as well as the NFL and all 32 teams. He tweeted out a statement Sunday saying he filed the grievance "only after pursuing every possible avenue with all NFL teams and their executives.''

"If the NFL (as well as all professional sports teams) is to remain a meritocracy, then principled and peaceful protest -- which the owners themselves made great theater imitating weeks ago -- should not be punished and athletes should not be denied employment based on partisan political provocation by the Executive Branch of our government," Geragos said in a statement. "Such a precedent threatens all patriotic Americans and harkens back to our darkest days as a nation. Protecting all athletes from such collusive conduct is what compelled Mr. Kaepernick to file his grievance.

"Colin Kaepernick's goal has always been, and remains, to simply be treated fairly by the league he performed at the highest level for and to return to the football playing field," the statement continued.

The NFLPA responded with a statement later Sunday offering Kaepernick its support and reiterating its readiness to assist him, "as we do all players."

The NFLPA also revealed that it learned of the filing's existence earlier in the day via news reports.

"We first learned through media reports today that Mr. Kaepernick filed a grievance claiming collusion through our arbitration system and is represented by his own counsel," the union statement said. "We learned that the NFL was informed of his intention to file this grievance before today."

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Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick has filed a grievance under the latest collective bargaining agreement against NFL owners for collusion, according to his attorney, Mark Geragos.

Kaepernick is not going through the NFL Players Association but has instead hired Geragos, who has represented several high-profile clients, including Michael Jackson, former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield and musician Chris Brown.

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Proving collusion by NFL owners will be tough for Colin Kaepernick

It's not enough that he remains unsigned. There are specific elements of proof that he must establish in order to win his case.

The filing, which demands an arbitration hearing on the matter, says the NFL and its owners "have colluded to deprive Mr. Kaepernick of employment rights in retaliation for Mr. Kaepernick's leadership and advocacy for equality and social justice and his bringing awareness to peculiar institutions still undermining racial equality in the United States."

Kaepernick's attorney sent a copy of the complaint to the NFLPA, as well as the NFL and all 32 teams. He tweeted out a statement Sunday saying he filed the grievance "only after pursuing every possible avenue with all NFL teams and their executives.''

"If the NFL (as well as all professional sports teams) is to remain a meritocracy, then principled and peaceful protest -- which the owners themselves made great theater imitating weeks ago -- should not be punished and athletes should not be denied employment based on partisan political provocation by the Executive Branch of our government," Geragos said in a statement. "Such a precedent threatens all patriotic Americans and harkens back to our darkest days as a nation. Protecting all athletes from such collusive conduct is what compelled Mr. Kaepernick to file his grievance.

"Colin Kaepernick's goal has always been, and remains, to simply be treated fairly by the league he performed at the highest level for and to return to the football playing field," the statement continued.

The NFLPA responded with a statement later Sunday offering Kaepernick its support and reiterating its readiness to assist him, "as we do all players."

The NFLPA also revealed that it learned of the filing's existence earlier in the day via news reports.

"We first learned through media reports today that Mr. Kaepernick filed a grievance claiming collusion through our arbitration system and is represented by his own counsel," the union statement said. "We learned that the NFL was informed of his intention to file this grievance before today."
Free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick has been without an NFL team since severing his contract with the 49ers in March. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

The filing was first reported by Bleacher Report.

Kaepernick drew national attention last season when he knelt during the national anthem before games to protest social injustice. His kneeling led to a movement that has spread through the league while also being vilified -- including multiple comments from President Donald Trump.

Kaepernick has not been with an NFL team since severing his contract with the San Francisco 49ers in March. Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter at the time that Kaepernick would stand during the anthem in 2017.

Most recently, the Tennessee Titans were in the market for a backup quarterback, given Marcus Mariota's hamstring injury, and coach Mike Mularkey said "I'm not aware if there was" interest in Kaepernick.

Mularkey said familiarity was the biggest factor in the team's decision to sign Brandon Weeden.

In September, Ray Lewis said the Baltimore Ravens chose not to sign Kaepernick after his girlfriend posted a "racist" tweet featuring former All-Pro linebacker and owner Steve Bisciotti. Coach John Harbaugh did not directly address the assertion.

Earlier this month, Kaepernick spoke with CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora for an off-camera interview and reportedly said he'd go anywhere to work out for an NFL team and was fine if that workout was kept private. Kaepernick said he was looking for an opportunity to play and wanted to be judged as a football player.

Kaepernick said he has remained quiet about his desire to play to avoid causing a distraction. His agent has reportedly reached out to all 32 teams to note his availability.

The NFL has not reached out to Kaepernick to discuss social issues. Trump's comments last month drew a leaguewide response as more players chose to kneel, link arms or otherwise react during the national anthem.

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[Sissy Galvez]

When he loses that, there will be another shit show. No one colluded, the guy isn’t very good and he’s a drama queen. Who wants that kind of player on their team?

I bet he thinks he’s a modern day Martin Luther King. What an idiot.

 

[TowinKarz]

Unless two of the NFL teams were stupid enough to put in writing what they were undoubtedly thinking..... then it's pretty much impossible to prove these things because they can always say "We didn't need another player of his skillset at the moment".

Barry Bonds tried it too and it didn't work for him either.

 

[ForTheHoard]

When he loses that, there will be another shit show. No one colluded, the guy isn’t very good and he’s a drama queen. Who wants that kind of player on their team?

I bet he thinks he’s a modern day Martin Luther King. What an idiot.

I don't have a link to it, but I recall an article getting passed around Facebook a while back where his ex-girlfriend said he sees himself as the new Malcolm X. It was around the time his current girlfriend called the owner of the Baltimore Ravens a racist right before they rescinded their offer for him to play there.

 

[AnOminous]

Unless two of the NFL teams were stupid enough to put in writing what they were undoubtedly thinking..... then it's pretty much impossible to prove these things because they can always say "We didn't need another player of his skillset at the moment".

Barry Bonds tried it too and it didn't work for him either.

To prove collusion is like proving conspiracy. You have to prove it with specific statements or incontrovertible circumstances that establish the parties actually colluded and didn't just reach an independent decision to do something. Also this is going to be decided in arbitration. That's practically impossible to set aside in a court case afterwards.

 

[Morose_Obesity]

At least I still have hockey.

 

[BubbleButt]