Seahawks Planning 'Demonstration Of Unity' Before Opener
RENTON, Wash. (CBS/AP) — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin tweeted Thursday that the team "will honor the country and flag" in a "demonstration of unity" prior to Sunday's season opener against Miami.
When approached in the locker room by reporters, Baldwin declined to elaborate further saying, "you'll see on Sunday."
Goodell Doesn't Agree With Kaepernick's Actions
Former Green Beret and one-time Seahawks long-snapper Nate Boyer later tweeted that he had spoken with the Seahawks players about their plans and wrote, "what the team will do is a powerful sign of unification + respect for the Anthem + those that fight for our Freedom!"
...While recognizing the injustices that exist in this country. It's 9/11, we haven't been unified for last 15 years https://t.co/iWb1YkeOpD
— Nate Boyer (@NateBoyer37) September 9, 2016
In an interview with Fox Sports Radio later Thursday, Boyer expanded on his tweet.
"I spoke with the players, and they realize that 9/11 is a very important day in our nation's history. The Seahawks, and probably every team, will be honoring those who serve in camouflage, and also those in blue who served on such a difficult day," Boyer said. "Shortly after 9/11 our country seemed more unified than I had ever experienced, and was the most unified it has been since I have been alive. Since that date, we have grown farther apart in our unity. Standing together this Sunday is key to making progress. What the team will do is a powerful sign of unification."
However, according to a report, Linebacker Bobby Wagner said that if any protest occurs, the entire Seahawks team would be taking part in it.
"It's going to be a team thing," Wagner said. "That's what the world needs to see. The world needs to see people coming together versus being individuals."
Colin Kaepernick Wears Socks With Cops As Pigs
Wagner did not provide specifics about the Seahawks' potential plan, only saying that "whatever we decide to do will be a big surprise."
According to the report, Baldwin backed up Wagner's claim, noting the locker room has talked about it.
(TM and © Copyright 2016 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
