Drew Brees wrote a lengthy apology posted on Instagram Thursday morning after telling Yahoo “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country” when asked about NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.
After NFL players, some of his Saints teammates and others including LeBron James spoke out criticizing him, there was another round of reaction from the NFL community about his apology.
There were many current and former players who weren’t buying it, and at least one of his Saints teammates indicating he thought it was a step in the right direction.
Here’s what was said:
Im sorry for the way that America is crucifying me , I’m not sorry for what I said. Got it https://t.co/XbsiARDxBk
— Booger (@ESPNBooger) June 4, 2020
Drew Brees backpedaling better than Deion Sanders. Smh! ITS WAS NEVER ABOUT THE FLAG OR THE MILITARY…. but we All know that.
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) June 4, 2020
We still got questions Drew!!!!… let’s go live with it like you went live when you said it!!! @drewbrees
— Tim Jennings (@HennOrJenn26) June 4, 2020
Drew Brees asked for forgiveness and wants to stand with us and you’re still inciting divisiveness? You my friend are apart of the problem!
— Darrin Walls (@DWalls2ND) June 4, 2020
Sorry means =Caught… We all have a right to an opinion. And that’s when u know lol how people feel pic.twitter.com/TesFbyROAO
— Khiry Robinson (@_numberthreeRB) June 4, 2020
This mf apologize to the black community 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 but I’m the crazy one bahahahhahahahahhaha
— Khiry Robinson (@_numberthreeRB) June 4, 2020
Drew Brees apology ain't it… he gonna have to say all this on camera to believe him.
He back pedaling better than some of best DBs to ever play the game.
— Will Davis (@WillieD_effect) June 4, 2020
JUST NOW: "For him to admit that he was wrong.. I think that is leadership at its finest."
New Orleans @Saints linebacker @demario__davis reacts to hearing @dreabrees' apology in real time. pic.twitter.com/ynY2Ssy6je
— Alli Hedges Maser (@AllisonLHedges) June 4, 2020
Top two people recognizing (and seemingly approving) Drew Brees’ apology: Demario Davis and Craig Robertson, both leaders inside the Saints locker room. pic.twitter.com/uDL1gWNsAw
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) June 4, 2020
The shutterstock photo and the PR apology, smh! We would of much rather heard your voice! Use your platform Drew! #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/gTB5xcpaIQ
— Marcus Cromartie (@Cromartie_M) June 4, 2020
My thoughts. pic.twitter.com/IgYUrAIAMJ
— Nino (@qdiggs6) June 4, 2020
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