Ben regrets...

I don't think the team is divided in any way.. I just think the whole thing is an unnecessary distraction. The smart play was to go out there, stand, and lock arms... Like the Bears did. Apparently that idea was scrapped immediately, leading us to this stupid bungled mess of a display. Even if AV truly didn't intend to go out there and stand by his lonesome, he at least cared enough about the National Anthem ceremony to want to be in front to witness it, as a non-captain. No other player made that request.

 

What don't you understand about it wasn't Tomlins decision? It was a TEAM decision. I thought if anybody would understand that it would be AV.

 

People will never understand the connection us Military people have to our Flag, National Anthem, and traditions it's like a love affair for lack of a better example. It's uniquetake from a guy who has had many opportunities ceremoniously with our Flag I have alot of fond memories its really unexplainable.

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...letter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Don't know if this was posted already but I didn't see it. Ben lost sleep over this. I wonder if this really was on the forefront of the team's mind, if that is why they came out so listless. Naaaaaaww, that was just a Tomin-coached team playing a basement dweller.

 

This is exactly what I mean. In the military we defended those who couldn't defend themselves. Now, I guess I'll love this country for those that don't!

 

A lot of you who are former servicemen or women are talking about solidarity and having your brothers back. There was even one who stated if given the option of kneeling or not taking part or being fired, that they would say fire me because I stand with my brother in arms AV. If you were in AV's place would you want that? Yes the talk of solidarity and the offer are great but would you want someone to sacrifice the security and we'll being of their family to stand with them under those circumstances. Perhaps I'm wrong but I don't think AV would want a fellow service member to fall on their sword for him. He would thank for your support, tell you he served so that you have the freedom to not have to make such a choice and that you should do what is right for you. I don't know maybe I am wrong but if this was my grandfather who served by the way and I told him I was going to get fired for standing with him, he'd call me an idiot and to take care of my family and not worry about such things. We are a strange family though what do I know.