Update: Drew Brees has now issued an apology.
The media vilified New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees because he refuses to kneel during the Anthem.
Over the past decade Brees has done more for the city of NOLA & local charities than anyone on Earth, living or dead. Cancel culture will attack the best of our society. Never cave to the rage mob.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he still disagrees with Colin Kaepernick’s protests during the national anthem.
In an interview with Yahoo Sports, Brees reiterated his position that Kaepernick had every right to his opinion and even his activism, but that taking a knee during the anthem was the wrong time and place to protest.
“I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country,” Brees told Yahoo. “Let me just tell what I see or what I feel when the national anthem is played and when I look at the flag of the United States. I envision my two grandfathers, who fought for this country during World War II, one in the Army and one in the Marine Corps. Both risking their lives to protect our country and to try to make our country and this world a better place.
“So every time I stand with my hand over my heart looking at that flag and singing the national anthem, that’s what I think about,” Brees continued. “And in many cases, that brings me to tears, thinking about all that has been sacrificed.”
Brees added that the anthem isn’t just about the military, either.
Drew Brees also said he supports Kaepernick's right to protest and he agrees with the common belief that George Floyd was wrongly killed but that information seems to have slipped by most of the people angry at Brees.
NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 30: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints stands with his hand over his heart during the playing of the National Anthem before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Superdome during week 4 of the preseason on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Rams 28-0. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)