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Jerry Jones Wont Allow Players To Stay In Locker Room. Must Stand For Anthem

How did he get 97%........what his source? Did he personally interview every football player.....if not he needs to shut his fat mouth.
 
https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article216148060.html

Dak Prescott on the demeaning “Get Out” Mural: ‘Everyone has their own opinion’


Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is finding that the controversy regarding his comments on the social justice protests isn’t going away as quickly as the two interceptions he threw in practice Sunday

And while Prescott quickly regretted a late throw to the sideline to receiver Cole Beasley that turned into a Pick 6 by cornerback Anthony Brown, he has no regrets about his comments regarding national anthem.
He is not surprised and expected some backlash.

Still, he believes his comments were misunderstood, which continues to manifest itself in negative reactions on social media and a recent mural of painted of him by Arlington-artist Trey Wilder, who depicted Prescott being in the sunken place from the movie “Get Out”.

“Everybody has their own opinion,” Prescott said when asked about the mural. “It is what it is. When I made my statements on the anthem. I knew there would be backlash. No surprises.”

Asked if the continued criticism was unfair, Prescott said: “As I said, I made my statement. I stand by what I said. I just said some people may have misunderstood it or whatever. I feel strongly about what I said. And it is what it is.”
Wilder told the Star-Telegram on Saturday that he hopes the mural wakes up something in Prescott.

“Honestly, I know he’s a superstar, but I’m not scared of Dak Prescott,” Wilder said. “But like in the movie, maybe [the piece] will be a flash for him. I think, with that platform, it was just weird how he dismissed the whole situation, especially being a black man himself.”

Prescott is simply trying to stand tall in the pocket as he prepares for the 2018 season while understanding he’s caught in the middle of “one of the most controversial topics we’ve had in the game since I’ve been in it.”

It began when owner Jerry Jones opened training camp re-stating a zero-tolerance policy within the organization regarding protesting during the national anthem. Jones and vice-president Stephen Jones said a player would be disciplined and even cut if they didn’t stand for the anthem with their “toes on the line.”

Prescott said Jones’ policy didn’t bother him because he always stood for the anthem as he saw it as a time for reflection and believed it was the wrong time and place to protest.

That answer drew a visceral backlash from people of color who supported the protests by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016 and continued by many players across the NFL to shine a light on racism and police brutality, most notably Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins.
Prescott then clarified his remarks to the Star-Telegram later in the week, while pointedly acknowledging the racism and inequality issues still “plaguing our country.”

“I think there was a little misunderstanding of the fact of what I believe in,” Prescott said. “I never said I didn’t believe in social injustice and things that were going on. I just said I didn’t think that the national anthem was the time. It’s two minutes out of our day that we could also be spending embracing what our country should be and what our country is going to be one day that we know that it’s not right now. That is the sad part about it. That it’s not.

“I respect everybody. And power to the people that kneel. That is what they believe in and they should be able to kneel. For me, the game of football has been such a peace. It’s a moment for me to be at peace and think about all the great things our country does have.”

Prescott also said his comments about believing in action over protests were taken out context as well. He never meant to suggest that Kaepernick, Jenkins or any of the other players were only protesting and not doing things in the community.

His point was that “he” wanted to be about action.
“I am for the action,” Prescott said. “I am for joining Malcolm and joining those guys in doing something different. That is what I mean, my taking that next step rather than just kneeling or standing. I don’t think kneeling or standing is creating a solution for us.”
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https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/da...rs-made-regarding-national-anthem-controversy

Why Cowboys players aren't just falling in line with Jerry Jones in culture war over anthem

David Moore

OXNARD, Calif. - The Cowboys recognize the debate that rages around them.

Players are sensitive to the dispute that erupts when the constitutional right to protest collides with the patriotic fervor enveloping the anthem. The pressure to align with one ideological pole or the other is impossible to escape.

Our combative times require a choice. The Cowboys players have made theirs.

They choose team.

Skeptics reject the notion that the players have a choice. They maintain the Cowboys are simply falling in line with Jerry Jones, who said the players must stand with their "toe on the line" for the anthem.

More on the owner and the timeline connected to his recent silence in a bit.

Club officials believe there's more nuance to this debate than cynics acknowledge. They are proud of the leadership the players have shown behind the scenes and convinced they remain unified, resistant to a drumbeat of criticism that could splinter the group.

Does this mean the Cowboys are of one mind on this issue? Far from it. They are no different from any other workplace.

But the players understand both sides are looking for recruits in this culture war to benefit their cause, not the team. One goal is to divide and conquer, not foster clarity or understanding.

In this world of absolutes, the Cowboys seek middle ground.

Quarterback Dak Prescott expresses the opinion that the anthem is a time for reflection. He chooses not to kneel but respects those who do as a protest of institutional racism and police brutality. He talks of the need for meaningful action over protest, the most difficult transition for any social movement.

The response: Prescott is vilified on social media. The sincerity of his stance is dismissed as bowing to pressure from Jones, even though the quarterback has made his views known on three separate occasions since the beginning of training camp and has always stood for the anthem.

How many athletes want to step through this minefield?

This is another reason the Cowboys strive to place team over partisan ideology. This is the message defensive end Tyrone Crawford and other members of the team's leadership council hammered home in the wake of Jones' news conference to open training camp.

Jones made his comments regarding the anthem on July 25. Two days later Atlanta owner Arthur Blank spoke about how players have first amendment rights and the NFL must worry about doing the right thing for the flag, the players and the fans. Pittsburgh owner Art Rooney II was quoted that same day as saying, "there's common ground to be found."

Also on that day, July 27, the league met with representatives from the Players Association regarding the anthem policy. A joint statement was issued calling the meeting constructive and stating the discussions would continue.

Jeff Pash, the NFL's general counsel, immediately followed with a memorandum addressed to the chief executives and club presidents of all 32 teams. It read, in part, "It is important that owners and club executives refrain from speculating on the outcome of the discussions or making other public comments regarding the anthem policy or the NFLPA's grievance."

Jones hasn't said a word publicly about the anthem since.

The directive to stay quiet wasn't aimed at Jones specifically. He was not singled out by the league office. The memorandum applied to every owner regardless of where they fall on this divisive issue.

The approach taken by Cowboys players will find few supporters outside of the organization in these polarizing times. Advocates for social change will view it as a betrayal.

But here's the reality: While an issue or series of issues can spark the embers of activism, while there are ways to flame that passion, no one can force a player to take part in or sustain any movement.

On the other side, those who embrace Jones' declaration that his players must stand for the anthem will want a more enthusiastic and passionate affirmation from the players than they're likely to hear.

Social awareness and responsibility can be expressed in a variety of forms, from helping feed and clothe the poor to assisting victims of domestic abuse to honoring and supporting the families of slain police officers. Recently retired star Jason Witten helped organize this tribute at camp two years ago in response to the five officers who lost their lives in a shooting that broke out during a peaceful protest against police brutality in downtown Dallas.

The Cowboys aren't as active as advocates wish in regards to the anthem, but they are active in the local community. Philadelphia safety Malcolm Jenkins, who has raised his fist during the anthem to call attention to racial inequality and is one of the faces of this movement, has spoken of the need to shift the emphasis to what players do in the community.

These are important issues that require a reasoned discussion. Unfortunately, reason is in short supply in today's culture wars.

It's a war the Cowboys are trying to survive without casualties.
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Another Dallas columnist trying convince everyone that Jerry’s Boys aren’t coons and they think for themselves...
 
grYmes said:
This goes beyond football & honestly I’d rather see em on the streets doin some shit than kneeling at this point. I defend the right to do it but I’m tired of this now. The NFL needs to just put shit out and shut the hell up.
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I agree and disagree. I agree that the kneeling thing ain't doing shit for the original cause. It's been corrupted and isn't a useful protest anymore. I disagree that the issue should go away. Now it's kind of a player's rights issue. These players can't allow themselves to be bullied like this. It won't happen, but they should all sit out the first half of the first game of the season and see what the owners have to say then.
 
The Lonious Monk said:
I agree and disagree. I agree that the kneeling thing ain't doing shit for the original cause. It's been corrupted and isn't a useful protest anymore. I disagree that the issue should go away. Now it's kind of a player's rights issue. These players can't allow themselves to be bullied like this. It won't happen, but they should all sit out the first half of the first game of the season and see what the owners have to say then.
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I get all that but you cant do anything you want at your job.

Its a weird line
 
Thor said:
I get all that but you cant do anything you want at your job.

Its a weird line
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You can do whatever you want if you're willing to accept the consequences. Believe me, the consequences for something like that would be much worse of the owners than it would be for the players.
 
The Lonious Monk said:
You can do whatever you want if you're willing to accept the consequences. Believe me, the consequences for something like that would be much worse of the owners than it would be for the players.
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Not really

The players take 99.9% of the "consequences" with this
 
Thor said:
Not really

The players take 99.9% of the "consequences" with this
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Are you serious? Do you know how bad the threat of all the players sitting out would screw the owners. Can you imagine how the fans would react if they showed up for a game and the players refused to play? There is no way the owners would risk having that happen again and they can't just get rid of everyone.
 


http://www.tmz.com/2018/08/09/jerry-jones-dak-prescott-national-anthem-stand-cowboys/

Jerry Jones Is 'So Proud' of Dak Prescott For Anthem Stand

Jerry Jones is praising the hell out of his QB, Dak Prescott, for the way he's handling the drama surrounding the national anthem controversy ... telling TMZ Sports, "I'm so proud of him."

Jerry was leaving Mr Chow in Beverly Hills on Wednesday night when we asked if he expected Dak to get a lot of blowback for supporting Jerry's "My players will stand" position on the anthem.

"I'm so proud of him, just proud of him the way he leads the team ... for not letting it mess with their practices."
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Massa Jones real happy w/ Rayne Dakota.. Jerry may give him some extra butter biscuits as a signing bonus when offers him a new contract...
 
for me, the wackest thing about all this is now when I say I dont watch football, people think its over this shit and wanna debate

I've never gave 2 squirts of piss about the NFL
 
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