The NFL began the new season by dismissing seven players for the heinous act of kneeling during the playing of the national anthem, demonstrating an unprecedented zero tolerance for “wokeness.”
Yes, you read correctly. The NFL reacted quickly and brutally when a few players dared to take a knee at the season-opening ceremony, which was seen by millions of people.
The NFL said that it would no longer allow any kind of protest during the anthem, a decision that shocked the sports community. It seems like the league has had enough of kneeling and “wokeness” of any kind.
At a hurriedly planned news conference, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said, “This is a new season, free from kneeling wokeness.” He hardly disguised his joy at finally ending the four-year-old drama that has split players, fans, and critics.
Standing in front of a giant banner that said “Keep Football Great,” which, let’s face it, seems a little too on-the-nose,
Goodell went on, “from now on, players will stand tall, proud, and completely devoid of any political opinions—at least during the national anthem.”
In circumstances more suited for a high-stakes heist film than the opening ceremony of America’s favorite sport, security promptly led the players who took the now-famous knee off the field.
Some well-known players were among those banned, including offensive lineman Ricky “Brick House” Davis, wide receiver Devin Thompson, and defensive end Marcus “The Wall” Johnson.
According to reports, everybody was instructed to pack up their lockers, turn in their helmets, and, as a last insult, remove their social media accounts for good measure.
As it turns out, taking a knee is now a disqualifying crime, similar to using performance-enhancing drugs or getting discovered deflating footballs, rather than just being a form of political protest.
With the dismay of a father whose child just hurled a fastball through the living room window, Goodell shook his head and muttered, “We warned them.” “We’ve given them plenty opportunities.
These players, however, paid little attention. They will have plenty of time to think back on their choices—from the luxury of their living rooms—now that they have chosen the awakened road.
In response to this abrupt disqualification, the players have not spoken out. Instead, they would have spoken up—had they not been compelled to remove all of their social media accounts,
Which essentially silenced them online.This daring new measure is a part of the NFL’s larger effort to rid its field of what many owners and fans have called.
“unnecessary distractions.” The league has had enough of the arguments surrounding anthem demonstrations for years.
The objective? Because, as Goodell stressed, “Let’s not get carried away with the symbolism,” a united football season would only permit kneeling in the huddle, and even then, only for a brief period of time.
“This is football,” Goodell said, wildly waving his arms in the air like a revival meeting preacher. It has nothing to do with politics.
It has nothing to do with social justice. For the amusement of the general public, 22 guys are shown on a field knocking each other out.
And we want the game to return to its original, wonderful, and unadulterated state. No more “woke” message, no more kneeling. Only football.
To further emphasize the point, the NFL has also announced a number of new stadium regulations for the season, such as a “stand or leave” policy that asks fans.
Who are caught sitting or kneeling to “reconsider their commitment to the game” and a mandatory flag-waving during the anthem (fans will receive tiny American flags at the gate).
The league is adamant about eliminating anything even somewhat political from its territory, as if anybody needed further evidence. To make sure that players don’t get any amusing ideas about protesting during halftime,
Some teams are reportedly thinking about playing the national anthem many times throughout the game. This is one really strange development.
In order to make sure that both players and spectators are standing throughout the anthem, there has even been discussion of placing “patriot cams” in stadiums.
Ultimately, as one club owner said, “Are you even an American if you’re not standing?” This harsh attitude has, of course, provoked responses from football fans everywhere.
Many ardent NFL supporters, who have been clamoring for the league to “get back to basics,” are hailing the ruling as a triumph of common sense and patriotism.
“At last! Outside Soldier Field, one especially fervent supporter said, “No more of this kneeling nonsense.”
“I didn’t come here to watch grown men silently protest during the anthem; I came here to watch them beat each other!” It’s time for the NFL to take action.
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