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

Again for the hundredth time, that’s why you never mix politics with sports. If someone asks you a question pertaining to a currently political or whatever situation you politely reply with a “NO COMMENT “.
Shame on Drew for not knowing better.
That’s not how it works. If you say “no comment” you are guilty. That’s how it works now. He was put in a lose/lose situation and the only safe haven would have been to lie. I guess he could just not do interviews. He would be crucified for that as well, but maybe to a lesser degree.