This morning, an ESPN story about the NFL’s meetings between players and owners about the protests during the national anthem was released, providing a look into the meetings that bad some of the league’s owners look pretty bad.
One of those owners was Bob McNair of the Houston Texans, who said that “we can’t have the inmates running the prison” in regards to the players protesting.
McNair apologized for his comments, but the damage was already done – and members of the Texans were not happy, with some even desiring a walk out during Friday’s practice.
Texans players wanted to walkout today in response to owner Bob McNair’s comments, per @sarahbarshop. Had to be persuaded to stay.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 27, 2017
Houston wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was not at practice because of what head coach Bill O’Brien said was a personal day. It was later revealed that Hopkins took the day off because of McNair’s inflammatory comment.
Bill O'Brien said DeAndre Hopkins took a personal day today. He left the building.
— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) October 27, 2017
Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins’ absence from practice today was related to Bob McNair’s comments, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 27, 2017
Duane Brown also talked about McNair’s comment following practice, revealing that he was “sickened” and confirmed that the team considered walking out of practice.
Duane Brown said players considered walking out of the building today after Bob McNair comments
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 27, 2017
Duane Brown on comments 'It sickened me'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 27, 2017
Duane Brown said players met before practice and decided to practice ultimately but it's not over and players will reconvene
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 27, 2017
Texans rookie safety Treston Decoud, a fifth round pick, also sounded off, saying he believes McNair isn’t the only owner to feel the way he does.
I don’t believe he is the only owner that feel that way… smh
— Treston Decoud (@_TD31) October 27, 2017
The Texans are 3-3 this season, and host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. I wouldn’t be shocked if more people end up talking about McNair’s quote and the reaction to it rather than the game itself in the next 48 hours.
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