Bill Belichick’s silence becomes conspicuous

Yahoo ^ | June 5, 2020 | Mike Florio

[C19fan]

In this historic moment, there is no middle ground. The choices are to support the notion of equality, liberty, and justice for all, or not to. Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the 2019 NFL defensive player of the year, left no doubt regarding his position on the matter, given his involvement in the powerful and moving video produced by several prominent NFL players. So where does his boss stand? The question of Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s silence has been raised by Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston. At a time when more and more coaches are speaking out in compelling fashion (including a pair of former Belichick lieutenants, Brian Flores and Bill O’Brien), Belichick remains quiet.

[C19fan]

Money quote:

Again, there is no middle ground. There should be nothing political about this. Either you support equality, liberty, and justice for all, or you don’t.

Florio going full totalitarian. I guess Florio never heard of Thomas More.

[C19fan]

Goebbels: Either you support equality, liberty, and justice for allNational Socialism, or you don’t.

Lenin: Either you support equality, liberty, and justice for allCommunism, or you don’t.

Henry VIII: Either you support equality, liberty, and justice for allChurch of England, or you don’t.

[Gay State Conservative]

Thank God that we have actors,singers and athletes to guide us when considering matters of decency....morality...right and wrong! Otherwise we deplorables...we bitter clingers...we “uneducated,white,cisgender,males” simply wouldn't be able to decide *what* to think!

[C19fan]

I love how these Lefties went from "dissent is the highest form of patriotism" to kneel before ZodBLM.

[Roklok]

Belichick’s response should be “ My job is to coach. I don’t get involved in political discussions.”

[Altura Ct.]

The choices are to support the notion of equality, liberty, and justice for all, or not to.

That's BS. Show me how that works exactly. Discriminate against whites? Tax whites? Be specific. Who gets to determine what is 'equal'?

[Travis McGee]

KNEEL BEFORE YOUR MASTERS, SLAVE!

[skams19]

Belichick’s response should be “ My job is to coach. I don’t get involved in political discussions.”

This is exactly right. It is an onslaught today targeting anything successful. Bullying blackmail as taught by Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.

[Mark17]

Belichick’s response should be “ My job is to coach. I don’t get involved in political discussions.”

Brees should have come up with a similar statement.

[djpg]

Hey Florio, are you for or against punishing illegal and violent activity during the protests or are you not? There is no middle ground on this.

[woodbutcher1963]

Unfortunately, Brees knows he is in the twilight of his career in the NFL as a player. IF he wants to be employed by Fox, NBC, ESPN, CBS post NFL player he needs to correct his speech.

Also, if he wants to do commercials for local car dealerships, etc in the greater New Orleans metro area, then the same thing applies.
OR Drew can retire and live off his pension and prior investments.

[woodbutcher1963]

OR has Bill has said in the past after losing a weekend game. IT’s on to Miami. NEXT QUESTION.

[Mark17]

Unfortunately, Brees knows he is in the twilight of his career in the NFL as a player. IF he wants to be employed by Fox, NBC, ESPN, CBS post NFL player he needs to correct his speech.

Yeah, I know, but it really sucks. PC is totally out of control. Will it ever be normal again?

[RummyChick]

Dont think so..not for a long time

this nonsense is our new normal

[Vinnie]

I dislike Belichick but he is smart to keep his mouth shut .

[Flick Lives]

Leftists have “evolved” over the years.
They use to say, “I don’t agree with you, but I defend your right to speak”.
Then they silenced anyone who disagreed with them.
Now they demand everyone mouth the words they want to hear.

[Jim Noble]

The choices are to support the notion of equality, liberty, and justice for all, or not to.

Equality and liberty are antonyms.

[newfreep]

Florio is a nasty leftwing socialist & racist...and not very bright.

I rarely visit PFT anymore...

[Texas Eagle]

I think that’s the whole point. Keeping your mouth shut is no longer an option. Hopefully, he’ll retire rather than sell his soul.

[napscoordinator]

There are 50 coaches. Have they all said something. I know packers and redskins have. That’s not all. Leave patriots out of it.