Watch: Malcolm Jenkins posts emotion-packed reaction to Drew Brees’ comments

Malcolm Jenkins had a powerful, emotional reaction to teammate Drew Brees’ comments that sparked major controversy.

The New Orleans Saints are going to have to do a lot of work to fix the house Drew Brees’ comments Wednesday divided.

Defensive back and activist Malcolm Jenkins responded with a powerful and emotion-filled message. (Warning: there is some tough language).

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As I was trying to muster up the energy and find the words to address Drew Brees’s comments I recorded this video. Before I could post it, Drew reached out to me to discuss his point of view.

All in all, I’m still posting this video because it’s important for anyone who wants to consider themself an ally to know how these words and actions affect those who you want to help. Drew’s words during his interview were extremely painful to hear and I hope he rectifies them with real action.

ESPN’s Dianna Russini is reporting the Saints are trying to organize a team meeting to handle the situation created by the quarterback’s comments when he reiterated his stance on how he will “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America” during an interview with Yahoo Finance.

 

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Words to unite.. A mentor of mine once told me that if you listen closely, the sound of children playing is the same no matter where you are in the world. The laughing, shouting, screaming, giggling… No matter what language you speak, no matter what your race, color, religion… the exact same. At some point we all change… The reasons… Our environment, experiences, education…The voices and influences around us. If you are reading this, you are probably one of those whose voice and influence is very powerful in the life of a young person. So when you ask what difference you can make in this world… It’s exactly that. Raise, teach, but most importantly model to young people what it is to love all and respect all. There is a saying in every locker room I have been in… Don’t just talk about it, be about it. Acknowledge the problem, and accept the fact that we all have a responsibility to make it better. “Your actions speak so loudly I can’t hear what you’re saying”

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