The OnionCompte certifié

they are. Now they have decided to just call in sick

I know this is a joke, but what if they just protested what's irritating them? Protest the police, not your country. Or move away.

I wish these 'national dialogues' were born of facts.

so many white tears in these replies

Thank you for this one.

can't people raise awareness police violence without forcing us all to talk about it?

Wrong. It's great they are starting a national dialogue. Those who would silence them and part of the problem.

Some players plan to stand on their tip-toes or even a chair during the Anthem but nobody frankly knows what that means!

sarcastic crap

@NateKreckman simple protest during this craptacular display of gridiron action