I am done watching NFL games. I will not follow my team any longer, I will not ever attend another game, nor will it be broadcast on any of my home TV's.
It is one thing when a handful of overpaid players refuse to stand for the National Anthem and disrespect this country, especially our veterans. But now when Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross supports players that show this type of disrespect, that was the last straw for me. Ross said the protesting players are "smart young men of character who want to make our world a better place for everyone. They wanted to start a conversation and are making a difference in our community, including working with law enforcement to bring people together".
By making this statement I can only draw the conclusion that kneeing during the National Anthem has something to do with racial issues or intercity issues, but when I see them do it I only see spoiled overpaid young men who have never defended our country disrespecting our country and it pisses me off.
I am only one old veteran. My opinion will never count, nor will my withholding a few dollars from NFL purchases ever mean anything to a rich Steve Ross. However, it will make me feel better to be done with the NFL.