Saints players and other key sports and public figures are angry at Drew Brees for his anthem comments

I have to say - I don't think Drew understands what the kneeling is all about. It's my understanding that Kaepernick consulted with a retired green beret about how to best protest while still respecting the flag, and kneeling was advised. This shows he was thinking critically about the best way to handle it while still honoring those who sacrificed so much for this country.

And really - since when has kneeling become a sign of disrespect? We kneel before God when we pray. Are we disrespecting the Almighty?

Now if players grabbed their crotch or turned their backs on the flag, I would feel differently. I respect his regard for our nation, his family, and our vets, but Drew doesn't seem to be contextualizing this properly at all. This just made me sad.

I understand that Kaep was well intentioned by consulting a veteran, but I do think it’s a bit like the “my black friend is cool with me saying the n word” argument. Speaking as a veteran, I don’t think we’re the authority on what is or isn’t offensive, but I just don’t like the argument about one vet saying it’s fine so it must be. That being said, I do think it was a little tone deaf for Drew to not have a more nuanced take given current events.