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

We put far too much emphasis on symbols and not enough on the virtues on which they stand for. It's a flag. Fabric. Dyed fabric made in a sweatshop in some far off land. What's the point of respecting it when the country and virtues it represents burn to the ground? We're seeing continual systematic abuse of civilians and their rights by those who are supposed to uphold those rights and protect those civilians. Drew has drank the Flavor-Aid on this issue. He can keep his flag and cuddle it every night while everyone else tries to keep what it stands for a reality - at least for once in this country's history, we finally have a chance to actualize what the flag stands for and not have a lie we tell ourselves to make us feel better. It's non-negotiable. I'm tired of seeing innocent people killed and abused. Kneel, burn the flag, whatever it takes to end the oppression of minorities and the poor. The veterans in my family took an oath to the constitution. The police and correctional personnel in my family took an oath to uphold the laws. Nothing about flags. I say this as I wear flag themed shorts.

I'm ready for Taysom. I have been since last season.