SportsBeat KC: Breaking down Drew Brees and reaction from NFL, including Chiefs
The biggest NFL story to come out of the nationwide protests is happening now. In an interview, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees repeated a stance he’s had about standing for the national anthem before games. Brees said anything but standing at attention is disrespectful.
The kneeling that took place before games three years ago over racism and social injustice could happen this year in light of the protests that have swept the nation. Brees’ teammates and others around the NFL, including members of the Chiefs, took to social media, to criticize Brees, who issued an apology on Thursday.
On SportsBeat KC, Chiefs beat writer Herbie Teope joins host Blair Kerkhoff to talk about the events of the past two days. Teope covered the Saints from 2016-19. He knows the team, the players and the locker room dynamics. And as a 20-year veteran of the Army, Teope brings a unique perspective.
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Saints’ Drew Brees pens apology for comments about flag, national anthem
Tyrann Mathieu, other Chiefs players blast Saints’ Drew Brees over flag comment