Considering a reverse boycott of the NFL

Hi!

So I just kinda made up a running play I have tittled the "REVERSE BOYCOTT"
The quarterback lines up in regular formation.He then drops back into shotgun formation at which time he will take a knee. After quarterback takes a knee the center will hike the ball to the runningback who will run in for a TOUCHDOWN!!

brianlux

Hi! said:

So I just kinda made up a running play I have tittled the "REVERSE BOYCOTT"
The quarterback lines up in regular formation.He then drops back into shotgun formation at which time he will take a knee. After quarterback takes a knee the center will hike the ball to the runningback who will run in for a TOUCHDOWN!!

Brilliant!  A whole new kind of game!   

eddiec

I will be counter-reverse boycotting tomorrow when I watch the Giants.

my2hands

All I know is the owners voted to stifle peaceful protest by the players and black balled Kaepernick 

I dont think that should be taken lightly, no matter how entertained you are

EdsonNascimento

my2hands said:

All I know is the owners voted to stifle peaceful protest by the players and black balled Kaepernick 

I dont think that should be taken lightly, no matter how entertained you are

Does your job allow you to alienate half their customers?   This isn’t a protest issue.  It’s a job work site issue.  They work for the teams. The owners are allowed to declare rules that they feel protect their business.  

Agreeing or disagreeing with a mediocre QB whose career was already winding down and who then turned down $14 million that he already had guaranteed to him and then whining that his career plan didn’t work is completely besides the point.

oftenreading

EdsonNascimento said:

my2hands said:

All I know is the owners voted to stifle peaceful protest by the players and black balled Kaepernick 

I dont think that should be taken lightly, no matter how entertained you are

Does your job allow you to alienate half their customers?   This isn’t a protest issue.  It’s a job work site issue.  They work for the teams. The owners are allowed to declare rules that they feel protect their business.  

Agreeing or disagreeing with a mediocre QB whose career was already winding down and who then turned down $14 million that he already had guaranteed to him and then whining that his career plan didn’t work is completely besides the point.

No, it absolutely is not. Almost all of what you have said is incorrect. 

EdsonNascimento

oftenreading said:

EdsonNascimento said:

my2hands said:

All I know is the owners voted to stifle peaceful protest by the players and black balled Kaepernick 

I dont think that should be taken lightly, no matter how entertained you are

Does your job allow you to alienate half their customers?   This isn’t a protest issue.  It’s a job work site issue.  They work for the teams. The owners are allowed to declare rules that they feel protect their business.  

Agreeing or disagreeing with a mediocre QB whose career was already winding down and who then turned down $14 million that he already had guaranteed to him and then whining that his career plan didn’t work is completely besides the point.

No, it absolutely is not. Almost all of what you have said is incorrect. 

It is?  Please tell.

cincybearcat

oftenreading said:

EdsonNascimento said:

my2hands said:

All I know is the owners voted to stifle peaceful protest by the players and black balled Kaepernick 

I dont think that should be taken lightly, no matter how entertained you are

Does your job allow you to alienate half their customers?   This isn’t a protest issue.  It’s a job work site issue.  They work for the teams. The owners are allowed to declare rules that they feel protect their business.  

Agreeing or disagreeing with a mediocre QB whose career was already winding down and who then turned down $14 million that he already had guaranteed to him and then whining that his career plan didn’t work is completely besides the point.

No, it absolutely is not. Almost all of what you have said is incorrect. 

 Not really.  The owners are certainly within their rights to create rules regarding what players do during the national anthem. It is a workplace. 

Now the owners at first didn’t care much. Trump brought criticism and boycotts and out pressure on. So now the owners seem like they want to do something to protect their business. It’ll be interesting to see where this ends up. If I were an owner I would allow my players to 1) stand 2) kneel 3) remain in the locker room. But I ain’t an owner 

Meltdown99

my2hands said:

All I know is the owners voted to stifle peaceful protest by the players and black balled Kaepernick 

I dont think that should be taken lightly, no matter how entertained you are

CK exercised his option and opted out of his contract, he quit the NFL.  I know where I worked for 25 years and I quit ... just because they employed me once, doesn't mean they have to employ me again.  

mickeyrat

EdsonNascimento said:

my2hands said:

All I know is the owners voted to stifle peaceful protest by the players and black balled Kaepernick 

I dont think that should be taken lightly, no matter how entertained you are

Does your job allow you to alienate half their customers?   This isn’t a protest issue.  It’s a job work site issue.  They work for the teams. The owners are allowed to declare rules that they feel protect their business.  

Agreeing or disagreeing with a mediocre QB whose career was already winding down and who then turned down $14 million that he already had guaranteed to him and then whining that his career plan didn’t work is completely besides the point.

and SCOTUS has ruled speech CANNOT be compelled.

EdsonNascimento

mickeyrat said:

EdsonNascimento said:

my2hands said:

All I know is the owners voted to stifle peaceful protest by the players and black balled Kaepernick 

I dont think that should be taken lightly, no matter how entertained you are

Does your job allow you to alienate half their customers?   This isn’t a protest issue.  It’s a job work site issue.  They work for the teams. The owners are allowed to declare rules that they feel protect their business.  

Agreeing or disagreeing with a mediocre QB whose career was already winding down and who then turned down $14 million that he already had guaranteed to him and then whining that his career plan didn’t work is completely besides the point.

and SCOTUS has ruled speech CANNOT be compelled.

It’s not a free speech issue. It’s a work place issue.  Liberals need to stop confusing the 2. 

My office has a dress code I must follow.  It has a non-defamation and injury to business policy.   Yes, I can do what I want, but they have every right to prosecute such actions according to those policies as they see fit.  And I don’t even have a contract that says so.  NFL players do.

You can have any opinion you want about the situation including double secret probation, triple lindy boycott.  That’s also your prerogative.   But, in effect all you’re doing is proving why the owners did what they did and are well within their rights to do so to protect their business interests right, wrong or indifferent.

mickeyrat

EdsonNascimento said:

mickeyrat said:

EdsonNascimento said:

my2hands said:

All I know is the owners voted to stifle peaceful protest by the players and black balled Kaepernick 

I dont think that should be taken lightly, no matter how entertained you are

Does your job allow you to alienate half their customers?   This isn’t a protest issue.  It’s a job work site issue.  They work for the teams. The owners are allowed to declare rules that they feel protect their business.  

Agreeing or disagreeing with a mediocre QB whose career was already winding down and who then turned down $14 million that he already had guaranteed to him and then whining that his career plan didn’t work is completely besides the point.

and SCOTUS has ruled speech CANNOT be compelled.

It’s not a free speech issue. It’s a work place issue.  Liberals need to stop confusing the 2. 

My office has a dress code I must follow.  It has a non-defamation and injury to business policy.   Yes, I can do what I want, but they have every right to prosecute such actions according to those policies as they see fit.  And I don’t even have a contract that says so.  NFL players do.

You can have any opinion you want about the situation including double secret probation, triple lindy boycott.  That’s also your prerogative.   But, in effect all you’re doing is proving why the owners did what they did and are well within their rights to do so to protect their business interests right, wrong or indifferent.

so to force participation as a work requirement isnt compelling another to particular speech?

cincybearcat

mickeyrat said:

EdsonNascimento said:

mickeyrat said:

EdsonNascimento said:

my2hands said:

All I know is the owners voted to stifle peaceful protest by the players and black balled Kaepernick 

I dont think that should be taken lightly, no matter how entertained you are

Does your job allow you to alienate half their customers?   This isn’t a protest issue.  It’s a job work site issue.  They work for the teams. The owners are allowed to declare rules that they feel protect their business.  

Agreeing or disagreeing with a mediocre QB whose career was already winding down and who then turned down $14 million that he already had guaranteed to him and then whining that his career plan didn’t work is completely besides the point.

and SCOTUS has ruled speech CANNOT be compelled.

It’s not a free speech issue. It’s a work place issue.  Liberals need to stop confusing the 2. 

My office has a dress code I must follow.  It has a non-defamation and injury to business policy.   Yes, I can do what I want, but they have every right to prosecute such actions according to those policies as they see fit.  And I don’t even have a contract that says so.  NFL players do.

You can have any opinion you want about the situation including double secret probation, triple lindy boycott.  That’s also your prerogative.   But, in effect all you’re doing is proving why the owners did what they did and are well within their rights to do so to protect their business interests right, wrong or indifferent.

so to force participation as a work requirement isnt compelling another to particular speech?

NFL game operations manual from 2017:

The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem.

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. The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition. It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country. Failure to be on the field by the start of the National Anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choice(s) for violations of the above, including first offenses.

Meltdown99

I'm going to enjoy opening weekend watching...

unsung

I haven’t watched a game in about ten years, just lost interest.

mcgruff10

Let's go giants!!!!

my2hands

Standing for a song has nothing to do with their job or job related duties... uniforms have not been alerted... its peaceful protest and it's as American as apple pie whether you agree with the protest or not... 

You really want employers to have the power to make you stand for a song? 

Wealthy white owners put some profit over the peaceful voice of their players, a majority black league by the way... I stand with the players... NFL isn't getting a dime from me, already cut cable. If I see it in a TV it wont be on my dime or my ratings. 

Colin Kaepernick is the most important athlete since Ali, mostly because of the POTUS and short sighted NFL ownership. Bravo for elevating the message and power if peaceful protest. Nike sales are booming. Dont be on the wrong side of history 

my2hands

Full disclosure: im still participating in the 20th year of a fantasy league with my buddies, im not giving that up. Too many good times and too many good friends. My plan is to win it and make money off the NFL this year, not the other way around lol

my2hands

EdsonNascimento

my2hands said:

Standing for a song has nothing to do with their job or job related duties... uniforms have not been alerted... its peaceful protest and it's as American as apple pie whether you agree with the protest or not... 

You really want employers to have the power to make you stand for a song? 

Wealthy white owners put some profit over the peaceful voice of their players, a majority black league by the way... I stand with the players... NFL isn't getting a dime from me, already cut cable. If I see it in a TV it wont be on my dime or my ratings. 

Colin Kaepernick is the most important athlete since Ali, mostly because of the POTUS and short sighted NFL ownership. Bravo for elevating the message and power if peaceful protest. Nike sales are booming. Dont be on the wrong side of history 

So who do yo think is hurt more by your financial protest?   The billionaires?   Lol. I think they’ll be ok.

and double that for comparing mediocre QB to Ali.  Not even close.   Serena Williams - maybe.  Colin what His Name?   Nah.  Trump and Nike are playing you.