I'm part American Indian, and part white ancestry.
Plenty of my ancestry, could farm, have horses, cows...and own their own shops. And I'm pretty damn successful....as my children are too.
I'm quite sure...many black players would be very qualified to do what my family has done.
So don't go saying....these folks have no qualifications...!!
But perhaps I should elaborate on my comment.
Believe me my Free Republic friend, There are just as many white NFL players that have zero skills outside of football as any other color. They just aren't protesting the flag. And in doing so, alienating their fans and the people who make those mega salary's possible.
I am friends with and work with people of every race, color, religion and ethnic background. I can be friends and work with anyone. If your stupid though, you and I may be going to have issues. These players are being stupid. We live in the freest land on earth. I know because I have spent my entire adult life defending freedom across the globe and have seen how people struggle to just survive in other countries.
I am quite sure some NFL players have life skills outside football and many have degrees from prestigious universities.
Many pro football players were identified as young as middle school as having football talent and coached, coddled and pursued by college coaches since they were young. Many left college early and entered the NFL Draft with no degree.
There aren't many small farmers making millions of dollars every year for playing a game.