The NFL is scrapping its efforts to “End Racism” before Sunday’s Super Bowl and Donald Trump’s plan to make history by being the first sitting president to attend.

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    2 days ago

    Not going to happen but one or both sides refusing to play would be a massive “Fuck you!” To Trump and let the NFL know who they should be beholden to. Wouldn’t even take every player, just most of a side.

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      1 day ago

      I’m hoping Kendrick covers Fuck Donald Trump at the Halftime show. Won’t happen, but a man can dream.

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      Nothing would stop someone who made it to the Superbowl to not play. Especially since many (most?) of them probably support him. I know the Chiefs kicker Butker does. They’re rich as hell you know.

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      You’re right, that isn’t going to happen 😉

      Also, keep in mind that every position has at least one backup

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        Most of these players are probably of the “I got mine” mindset. They’re not going to blow that up for ethics

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          I mean, wouldn’t the game not happening be such a big deal that even people who aren’t normally interested would tune in just to see all the drama? I never watched it, but if such a protest happened I would likely be interested to see that.