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with the players’ union regarding a national anthem policy Chuck Bednarik Jersey , players who demonstrate are emphasizing they are protesting social injustice, racial inequality and systematic oppression.They are not against the country, military, flag or “The Star-Spangled Banner” itself.President Donald Trump wants players to “find another way to protest” and contended “most of them are unable to define” what they’re demonstrating against.Players, however, have made clear their position numerous times.“I think part of the problem is that when you continue the rhetoric that this is controversial or this is somehow a negative thing, people treat it as such,” Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said after resuming his demonstration before Thursday night’s game. “But we’ve seen in other leagues when they’ve decided to amplify the voices of their players to also emphasize the importance of the issues that we’re raising, and change the narrative away from the anthem, that not only is it more acceptable, the fan base gets educated on what we’re talking about, and we can actually make some movement.”Jenkins stopped his demonstration last season after the NFL committed $90 million over the next seven years to social justice causes in a three-segment plan that involves league players.Jenkins and a few teammates wore a T-shirt before the game that read on the front: “More than 60 percent of prison populations are people of color.” On the back, it said: “Nearly 5,000 kids are in adult prisons and jails. #SchoolsNotPrisons.”The league and the NFLPA have yet to announce a policy for this season regarding demonstrations during the anthem after the league initially ordered everyone to stand on the sideline when the anthem is played, or remain in the locker room.League spokesman Brian McCarthy declined comment Friday and reiterated his statement Thursday night, saying “constructive” discussions are ongoing with the union.“I understand that it’s a business and you want to protect your bottom line and all of that, but at the end of the day, I think the smartest thing right now is to not have a rule and provide a better option,” Jenkins said.Teammate Chris Long showed his support for Jenkins, as he did last season, by putting his arm around him.“Malcolm is taking action and he can always sleep good at night knowing that he’s not being a fraud,” Long said. “He’s (demonstrating) and he’s working in the community http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-herman-edwards-jersey , like a lot of these guys are doing.”On Friday night, Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem before the exhibition opener against the Detroit Lions. Lynch also sat for the anthem all of last season, but never gave a reason for his decision.In Miami, Dolphins receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson kneeled behind teammates lined up standing along the sideline. Defensive end Robert Quinn stood and raised his right fist.“If you continue to misinterpret what we’re doing, reach out to me, take a look at my website, take a look at my Twitter, all my social media platforms,” Stills said. “I think you’ll get a better idea of why we’re doing what we’re doing and maybe you can come to the other side and start supporting us.”Stills said “it would take a lot” for him to stop protesting.“A good first step for us as a league would be acknowledging what they’re doing to Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid,” Stills said. “You can’t say as a league you support the players and their protests and then blackball the players who initially started the protests. To come to the drawing board and talk about solutions, we need to start there as a league, and then we can start drawing up other solutions to some of these other problems.”Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, began the movement in 2016 and was joined by teammate Eric Reid. Both are unemployed — Kaepernick didn’t play last season, either — and have pending collusion grievances against the NFL.Kaepernick tweeted support for Stills and Wilson.Wilson said he feels more free to express himself with the Dolphins than he did with the Kansas City Chiefs, but didn’t elaborate.“You get a lot of backlash for doing this,” Wilson said. “Nobody wants to bring the negative attention to themselves, but when you have a platform like this and you’re able to speak on certain situations, you want to do that. We’re not harming anybody.”Writing on Twitter from his New Jersey golf resort, Trump said Friday players “make a fortune doing what they love,” and those who refuse to stand “proudly” for the anthem should be suspended without pay.Quinn had a powerful message for critics.“It’s not a protest. It’s an awareness,” he said. “I think ‘protest’ segregates this country. The awareness we’re trying to raise — this country preaches freedom and unity. That’s all I’m trying to do. If you believe in something Womens Tommy McDonald Jersey , no matter the consequences you stand by it. I want heaven here on Earth. I believe we preach too much negativity throughout this whole world. I think the message that needs to be spread is peace, love and happiness.“Hearing the slander that we’re protesting the flag, that’s not it. It’s not a protest. It’s no disrespect to any servicemen or women out there. They salute with their hand over their heart, I hold my fist up. How can you look at that any different? That salute is just as meaningful to them as my fist in the air.”Three Seahawks players, Branden Jackson, Quinton Jefferson and Duane Brown, left the field following team introductions and before the start of the anthem Thursday night.“I think there are a lot of people that are supportive of the players and then there are a couple of people that have been very vocal against it. Those people have power,” Brown said. “We’ll see what happens.” Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ...Eagles should steer clear of Antonio Brown - NBCSPBrown turns 31 in July, and though he remains one of the most productive receivers in the league, his numbers have dipped some since his bonkers 2013-15 seasons. We’re not talking about somebody whose best days are still ahead. Nor is receiver one of the Eagles’ biggest needs. Alshon Jeffery is a superstar. Zach Ertz is a tight end posting receiver-level production. Nelson Agholor is a fine supporting player and Dallas Goedert could have a bigger role in the offense next season. It wouldn’t hurt to add talent here, just not at the expense of $12 million and a bunch of draft picks, and certainly not for a malcontent in his 30s. You probably don’t need to worry about the Eagles going after Brown, and all the evidence indicates they shouldn’t.Eagles’ 7 Round Mock and the re-signing phase - BGNWith the offseason underway, there’s a bevy of choices facing the Philadelphia Eagles. What players the Eagles will re-sign, cut, renegotiate with, pursue in free agency, and draft is still a mystery, but that picture is becoming more clear. For starters, it doesn’t sound like the Eagles are working with Golden Tate on a contract extension. Is it because they’re waiting to move Nelson Agholor and his healthy fifth-year option price tag of $9.3M? Or because they’re looking to take a second swing at New York Jets’ restricted free agent Robby Anderson? Regardless of the cause, Tate’s recent tweets sure make it seem like the Eagles aren’t prioritizing his return.The DB Discussion - Iggles BlitzThe Eagles could turn to the draft, but haven’t they already done that with Mills Jerome Brown Jersey , Maddox, Douglas and Jones? If there is a CB they love, go take him. I just don’t think this is an area to force a move. One of the keys for me is that the Eagles can have competition. They aren’t relying on one or two guys to solve the problem. Have the players battle it out in Training Camp. The best duo wins, regardless of experience or draft status. The goal is to find a pair of solid outside CBs and see what they can do. Now, the DBs could fall flat on their face this year and CB could be a major area of need in the 2020 offseason. But you could also see some players emerge and solidify the position for years to come.Fran Duffy’s Combine Preview: Running Back - PE.comDevin Singletary, Florida Atlantic: The junior, who has scored more touchdowns than anyone in college football over the last two years, has been a dynamic player for Lane Kiffin. A large reason for that is his athleticism. Singletary has LeSean McCoy-esque lateral agility, speed to burn in the open field, and the ability to make defenders look silly one-on-one in space. His physical tools should put him in position to test extremely well on the turf in Lucas Oil Stadium, and he should be a Day 2 selection in April.NFL experts predict: Answering 2019 offseason’s biggest questions - ESPN In$iderDan Graziano, national NFL writer: Jags trade RB Leonard Fournette to Eagles for QB Nick Foles. Why not? The Jaguars have clearly soured on Fournette, and the Eagles obviously don’t need Foles at the franchise-tag price. Fournette would give Philadelphia the kind of back LeGarrette Blount was for them during their Super Bowl run (only better, if he can stay healthy), and the salary relief (Fournette is scheduled to make about $2.9 million this year and $4.2 million next) could help Jacksonville take on Foles on a new contract.Antonio Brown bids farewell to Steelers fans: “time to move on and forward” - Behind The Steel CurtainThroughout the tumultuous offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, there has been a strong silence from All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown. While former and current teammates, Mike Tomlin, Art Rooney II and anyone else with a microphone chime in on the situation between Brown and the organization, Brown has remained silent. That is, until now... On Tuesday, Brown posted this video on multiple social media platforms with a simple message to Steelers Fans.Antonio Brown Has Officially Requested a Trade. What Happens Next? - The RingerBut while those could be written off as eccentricities, Brown also faces mounting legal issues. The mother of Brown’s daughter said he pushed her to the ground during a dispute about payment for the daughter’s hair appointment last month http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-seth-joyner-jersey , according to a police report of the incident. Brown was not arrested, though the NFL is investigating the incident. One of Brown’s lawyers told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the allegations are “baseless and false.” Brown has filed for custody of the daughter. Brown is also facing a lawsuit in Florida for throwing furniture off of a 14th-floor balcony and nearly hitting a child, according to the suit. And just hours before Brown posted the trade request on social media on Tuesday, he no-showed for a court hearing at which he was found guilty for reckless driving for going more than 100 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone in Pennsylvania. The team that trades for Brown will inherit these issues.Pass-rushers to target in the 2019 NFL Draft and free agency - PFFBrian Burns, Florida State EDGE — Though he doesn’t get the same love as Bosa and Allen do at the top of the draft, Florida State’s Brian Burns is loaded with pass-rushing talent. His 90.4 pass-rush grade tied for eighth at his position this past season, and he ranked third in the country in total pressures with 66.26 NFL veterans who could be cut candidates in the 2019 offseason - SB NationTimmy Jernigan, DT, EaglesNelson Agholor, WR, Eagles. Jernigan is good enough to justify his $13 million salary when healthy, but Philadelphia headed into the offseason already over the cap and still has to figure out how to handle its Nick Foles situation. The five-year veteran would be a difficult cut to make, but with $7 million in savings to be gleaned from his release, the Eagles may have no other choice. Same goes for Agholor, who shed the “bust” label that followed him over his first two years as a pro to develop into a useful, if not prolific target for the Eagles. His $9.38 million fifth-year option for 2019 is entirely non-guaranteed, and if Philly thinks if can run with Alshon Jeffery at the top of its WR depth chart and a handful of cheaper options like a re-signed Jordan Matthews and Mack Hollins, it could send the USC product to the unemployment line....Social Media Information:BGN Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBGN Twitter: Follow @BleedingGreenBGN Manager: Brandon Lee Gowton: Follow @BrandonGowtonBGN Radio Twitter: Follow @BGN_Radio