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T-post Tom 07-19-2018 12:51 AM

Jurrell Casey plans to protest on field during anthem
 
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey says he plans to protest social injustice on the field during the national anthem before games this season and "take my fine."

"I'm going to take a fine this year, why not?" Casey told CNN at an NFL promotional event in London. "I'm going to protest during the flag. That's what I'm going to say now.

"... It is what it is, I ain't going to let them stop me from doing what I want to do. If they want to have these battles between players and organizations, this is the way it's going to be."

The Titans did not comment on Casey's remarks.

The NFL approved a new national anthem policy in May requiring players and league personnel on the sideline to stand. Players and personnel also have the option to remain in the locker room if they choose not to stand during the anthem.

Under the change, individual clubs have the power to set their own policies to ensure the anthem is being respected during any on-field action. If a player chooses to protest on the sideline the NFL will fine the team. Players could also be fined by their teams, per the policy.

Colin Kaepernick's decision to protest social inequality against minorities by taking a knee during the playing of the national anthem before a preseason game in 2016 spurred other players to protest. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the actions of protesting players and called on team owners in September to "fire" them. The following week, players and team owners across the league took part in displays of solidarity during the national anthem. Some players continued their on-field protests for the rest of the season.

Casey told CNN his protests in 2018 will be a "continuation" of what he did last season when he raised a fist during the playing of the anthem.

"Around the NFL, guys are definitely not happy about it," Casey said about the policy. "I feel it's not right, I don't think it was a good decision for the NFL to come up with that ruling. But they have their reasons for what they've done."

Casey said he was prepared to face "blowback" from people who disagree with his decision.

"It is what it is, at the end of the day, I don't pay no mind to it. I'm going to do what I do that's going to bring light to my community. ... I will continue to use my platform to keep on speaking up."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000940855/article/jurrell-casey-plans-to-protest-on-field-during-anthem

Flying High D 07-19-2018 01:05 AM

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ILChief 07-19-2018 05:43 AM

I'm so over this from all sides

Hog's Gone Fishin 07-19-2018 06:16 AM

They should just go ahead and cut his ass.

BigCatDaddy 07-19-2018 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin (Post 13634922)
They should just go ahead and cut his ass.

This. The only way to clean up this mess is send these guys packing to the cfl.

Why Not? 07-19-2018 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying High D (Post 13634875)

This

WhawhaWhat 07-19-2018 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Why Not? (Post 13634925)
This

It's been that way for a long, long time.

MarkDavis'Haircut 07-19-2018 06:36 AM

Who?

Mecca 07-19-2018 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying High D (Post 13634875)

Anyone with a public profile is going to be taken as being somewhat important. That's just how life works.

SuperBowl4 07-19-2018 06:37 AM

What does Pappa John think about this?

Mecca 07-19-2018 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Carr4MVP (Post 13634930)
Who?

If in reality you don't know who he is, then you don't pay much attention.

Skyy God 07-19-2018 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperBowl4 (Post 13634932)
What does Pappa John think about this?

Probably has something to do with Casey being dragged by a truck back in the day.

Red Dawg 07-19-2018 06:40 AM

Football players are so stupid. Really stupid. Always in the news for some bullshit.

MarkDavis'Haircut 07-19-2018 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca (Post 13634933)
If in reality you don't know who he is, then you don't pay much attention.

Honestly, his name doesn't ring a bell but I have also scaled back my NFL involvement. A decade ago, I knew almost every player in the league.

Mecca 07-19-2018 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Carr4MVP (Post 13634941)
Honestly, his name doesn't ring a bell but I have also scaled back my NFL involvement. A decade ago, I knew almost every player in the league.

Dude he's a defensive tackle that gets sacks...how many DT's have 40 career sacks? he does.


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