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http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...jerry-jones-says-player-disrespects-flag-play

"We as a team are very much on the page together," Jones said. "We made our expression. I'm very supportive of the team, but under no circumstances will the Dallas Cowboys, I don't care what happens, under no circumstances will we as an organization, coaches, players, not support and stand and recognize and honor the flag. Period."

Jones spoke with President Donald Trump after the Cowboys played the Cardinals. Jones said Trump said the entire issue could have been avoided if the NFL enforced a rule stating players must stand for the national anthem, however, that is not in the NFL's game operations manual.

According to the manual, "During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking."

"If it comes between the impression or the perception that we're not standing together, supporting each other, or the perception that we're disrespecting the flag, the perception that we're not together will be secondary to not respecting the flag," Jones said. "Respecting the flag is first."

Update:

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20969024/adam-gase-rule-miami-dolphins-stand-anthem-stay-tunnel

Dolphins no longer allowed to kneel

 

[xxracerxx]

It's. Not. Disrespecting. The. Flag.

 

[Earthstrike]

So it sounds like the reason they staged the walkout was to create the perception that the administration had used a walkout to get the nfl "Back in order".

What a load of shit. This whole thing was planned out.

 

[The Kree]

It'd be great if most of the team opted to sit out.

 

[VariantX]

It's. Not. Disrespecting. The. Flag.

Its about everything but what its actually about.

Man it's so tiring to see all these assholes missing the point

They're not missing the point, they're trying to avoid it altogether.

 

[Kettch]

Flag comes first, black lives come later.

 

[Rmagnus]

Man it's so tiring to see all these assholes missing the point

 

[RPGCrazied]

They should all kneel. Then what? Have no players play? And here we thought Jerry was being cool when he knelt with all the players last time.

This just looks bad when you come out and say this, specially after all the Trump vomit.

 

[metalslimer]

It's. Not. Disrespecting. The. Flag.

White supremacy allows them to make it into whatever they want.

If the NFL actually mandates this as a rule, I'm not watching anymore

 

[-tetsuo-]

I hope the entire team kneels

 

[Slayven]

You boys are my property, and you best act right.

 

[hitme]

... but but Jerry kneeled!

Spoiler

before the Anthem was played.

 

[EdibleKnife]

Flag comes first, black lives come later.

You mean never. They'll make it about disrespecting the grass they kneel on before they listen to the actual reason for the protest.

 

[Bitanator]

Jerry is only going to fracturing the locker room with this attitude, Dallas will continue to lose under his drunken rule

 

[FireVoa]

It's. Not. Disrespecting. The. Flag.

Why acknowledge what taking the knee "really" represents when it's so much easier to continue ignoring what the real issue is?

 

[Dishwalla]

It's Jerry Jones, big surprise.

 

[Kebiinu]

Fuck that. No fabric is coming before my black ass. Hope more players protest!

 

[Slayven]

The illusion of solidarity and patriotism is worth more than your rights

 

[RyanW]

I bet you he won’t do shit if Dak and Ezekiel kneel

 

[Puck Beaverton]

I bet you he won’t do shit if Dak and Ezekiel kneel

implying they would

 

[CrackPebbles]

I wish these idiots took as much offense to black people being murdered by police as they did to them taking a knee during the national anthem.

 

[Uzumaki Goku]

As an Eagles fan, keep throwing your team into disarray Jerry. We don't mind. Oh and you donated money to Trump so get fucked

 

[Eyeh4wk]

After all this, that's his take? smh

 

[Reverend Funk]

Who gives the fuck about a flag

 

[bigosc2k]

Death should of taken Jerry Jones instead of Hugh Hefner

 

[Davidion]

How clever, then, to never define what "disrespect" means. Appeal to the idolatry-patriots in language, while leaving himself room to interpret kneeling as whatever he wants.

 

[RyanW]

implying they would

Well duh but would he if they did?

 

[Gobias]

Jerry Jones would never allow a trouble maker on his team!

 

[Snaku]

If I was a player I'd bring my own flag out onto the field and fucking burn it. They want to make this about flag idolatry so bad, fine.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

Man it's so tiring to see all these assholes missing the point

They aren't missing the point. They are actively trying to change the meaning of the action to make it look like Black People are disrespectful and anti-American and make that dominate the conversation.

 

[Wanda/Wander]

 

[Puck Beaverton]

Well duh but would he if they did?

no because jones cares about winning above all else

if you're good enough he'll defend you for murder

 

[Michael F. Assbender]

If I was gonna guess which dipshit owner would fold first, Jones would be at the top of that list.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Guess I'd be out of a job if I were on the team then. Fuck Jerry Jones.

 

[The Kree]

Who gives the fuck about a flag

No one. This is about subjugating black people. Everyone knows it.

 

[Mechanized]

It's. Not. Disrespecting. The. Flag.

You could scream this in their stupid fucking faces and they still wouldn't get it.

 

[M.W.]

Jerry, you're an idiot and your team is garbage.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Same owner that hired and allowed a guy to play who was already proven to beat women.

 

[The Ummah]

.

This plus his "statement" is a bit contradi...maaaannnn, FUCK Jerry Jones.

Shoutout to Aaron Rodgers.

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

Wasn't he on the field last week talking about solidarity? Talk about missing the point.

 

[bob_arctor]

Wow. Just pure insanity. Jerry Jones and those spewing these sort of ultimatums can go fuck themselves.

 

[BoosterDuck]

ok guess I'm not a Cowboys fan anymore Jerry

fuck you

 

[Heretic]

As a Cowboys fan I say fuck him. Everyone should kneel now.

Edit: Also, I think he's just mad at the loss. Either way, fuck him for saying this. BUT, it is his team so he can do what he wants lol.

 

[Shadow Puppetry]

Weeeeak!

 

[Jombie]

Jerry Jones, our moral compass for respect and dignity for all..

 

[slabrock]

Dak and Zeke should kneel next week and see if he backs up his talk

 

[DopeToast]

I hope every player on the Cowboys kneels for the anthem now. Screw Jerry Jones.

 

[bob_arctor]

"Respecting the flag is first." Just what in the FUCK is going on in this country.

 

[Boke1879]

"They may be sons of bitches, but they are MY sons of bitches!"

 

[therealist]

Dak and Zeke should kneel next week and see if he backs up his talk

Don't get your hopes up