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Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin says some NFL owners have stifled anthem protests
Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin says some NFL owners have stifled anthem protests
After San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's polarizing national anthem protest went viral and sparked passionate debate from fans and fellow players, many NFL teams across the league — and even athletes outside of the NFL — began protesting the national anthem in their own way in solidarity with Kaepernick.Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin was a vocal supporter of Kaepernick, and the Seahawks began linking arms during pregame ceremonies to "stand up for social justice."In a recent appearance on HBO's Any Given Wednesday, Baldwin revealed that there may have been an even greater number of protests, but some NFL owners stepped in and instructed their players to observe the anthem without making a statement.
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Browns were hosed by refs -- here's the proof the NFL says doesn't exist
Browns were hosed by refs -- here's the proof the NFL says doesn't exist
It looks like the greatest mystery of the 2016 NFL season has finally been solved.Thanks to a new angle of Duke Johnson's fumble, it seems pretty clear that he regained possession against the Redskins, even though Washington was awarded the ball.If you've somehow been able to avoid the controversy, here's a quick recap of what happened: Johnson fumbled in the fourth quarter and possession was awarded to the Redskins even though the Browns running back clearly came out of the pile with the ball (You can see video of the play here).
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49ers' problem isn't the QB, it's Chip Kelly, NFL analyst says
49ers' problem isn't the QB, it's Chip Kelly, NFL analyst says
Former Eagles head coach Chip Kelly and the San Francisco 49ers were thumped on Thursday night at home against the Arizona Cardinals and at least one former player believes the blame for the Niners' 1-4 start has nothing to do with the team's quarterback situation."I don't think the problem is Blaine Gabbert or Colin Kaepernick," ESPN NFL analyst Damien Woody said Thursday on ESPN Radio."I think the problem is Chip Kelly.
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