Jurrell Casey plans to protest on field during anthem

[T-post Tom]

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

[Spott]

This shit is definitely going to the DC now.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Spott

This shit is definitely going to the DC now.

Is this a political discussion or not?

[dj56dt58]

if a player kneels for the anthem make it a 15 yard penalty on their teams first possession

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by dj56dt58

if a player kneels for the anthem make it a 15 yard penalty on their teams first possession

Its a great idea really. Start penalizing the team on the field and it will stop.

[Flying High D]

Whoever thinks Trump started this never thought America was ever Great to begin with.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by JakeF

The man that started all of this. He is listening to the anthem without showing the proper respect. He ended up being elected president by the same people demanding players get fired for kneeling.

It's just another excuse for millionaire grown men to be attention whores to maje up for their daddy issues.

[CHENZ A!]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Social Injustice does not exist, nor does most of what they are protesting or as you pointed out, there would be specific discussions to be had instead of just SJW buzzwords.

It's seriously baffling to me how someone so naive, ignorant, and obviously sheltered can actually exist in todays world. At least if you were being intentionally dishonest it would make sense, but if that's your actual take.. yikes. You should probably just boycott.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by CHENZ A!

It's seriously baffling to me how someone so naive, ignorant, and obviously sheltered can actually exist in todays world. At least if you were being intentionally dishonest it would make sense, but if that's your actual take.. yikes. You should probably just boycott.

NAh dude I am not the one falling for the bullshit.

Before lecturing me on what you think I know or dont know you may want to think of who is in charge in all these places all these players are claiming Social Injustice exist.

You know where these places are, I believe you live in one. You should know who is in charge.

So go ahead and act enlightened but as far as I am concerned you are dumber than these players complaining about being ****ed by their own.

[dj56dt58]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Its a great idea really. Start penalizing the team on the field and it will stop.

There is no suspension or fine involved so nflpa is less likely to get involved and they won’t want to hurt their team so they are more likely to exercise their right to stay in the tunnel

I’m all for freedom of speech and equality but this has reached the point that it’s more like a 2 year old throwing a tantrum without even knowing why

[Al Bundy]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

NAh dude I am not the one falling for the bullshit.

Before lecturing me on what you think I know or dont know you may want to think of who is in charge in all these places all these players are claiming Social Injustice exist.

You know where these places are, I believe you live in one. You should know who is in charge.

So go ahead and act enlightened but as far as I am concerned you are dumber than these players complaining about being ****ed by their own.

Holy shit you are stupid.....

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Holy shit you are stupid.....

Says the grown man who drives Uber.