From left, Miami’s Jelani Jenkins, Arian Foster, Michael Thomas and Kenny Stills kneel during the national anthem. (Stephen Brashear/Associated Press)Observers should not have been surprised to see several NFL players emulate Colin Kaepernick by refusing to stand Sunday during the national anthem. “Sitting or kneeling down during the national anthem is a disgrace to those people who have served and currently serve our country,” she wrote in a caption. We also recognize that it’s an individual’s right to reflect during the anthem in different ways. … They say it’s not the time to do this, well, when is the time?”"If kneeling for your flag is disrespectful then kneeling for your God is disrespectful," Arian Foster said.

Source: Washington Post September 12, 2016 01:45 UTC