Several Saints players weigh in on Drew Brees interview
The Drew Brees backlash has run rampant after his Wednesday morning interview with Yahoo Finance. Several New Orleans Saints players, as well as many other football players and prominent sports figures, have voiced their opinion on social media. Disclaimer: Some of the statements and videos may be considered NSFW.
Malcolm Jenkins
Via his Instagram, "As I was trying to muster up the energy and find the words to address Drew Brees’s comments I recorded this video. Before I could post it, Drew reached out to me to discuss his point of view."
"All in all, I’m still posting this video because it’s important for anyone who wants to consider themself an ally to know how these words and actions affect those who you want to help. Drew’s words during his interview were extremely painful to hear and I hope he rectifies them with real action."
I recorded a few videos when thinking of how to respond to Drew Brees, I don’t take any of it back-I meant what I said-I removed the 1st video because I knew it be more about the headlines. I want people to understand how those of us struggling with what’s going on feel pic.twitter.com/T054qt0YEz
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) June 3, 2020
Demario Davis
(1/8) With everything going on right now, my heart is almost unbearably heavy but my faith is strong. It's very deflating to work so hard to do things to move society forward yet feel like we are taking steps back.https://t.co/BdATxbFdVJ pic.twitter.com/hxURfHgI3L
— Demario Davis (@demario__davis) June 3, 2020
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 3, 2020
He don’t know no better.
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 3, 2020
Cameron Jordan
I’ve been told countless times, believe only half of what you see and none of what you hear. Idk bout it. I do know Actions speak louder than words. I’ve been told that a plenty... show me
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) June 3, 2020
Be a better ally...
— Cam Jordan (@camjordan94) June 3, 2020
Emmanuel Sanders
Smh.. Ignorant
— Emmanuel Sanders (@ESanders_10) June 3, 2020
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
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— Alvin Kamara (@A_kamara6) June 3, 2020
Marcus Davenport
Cam Jordan actually responded to Davenport's tweet, saying "Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, but This ain’t it, Does it seemingly denounce the focal point of what the intended kneeling was meant for, yes! 📱"
Former teammates of Brees have also weighed in, which most notably might have been Marques Colston.
Colston said in a lengthy Twitter post, "I saw something today from a former teammate that I couldn't ignore. Drew, I had a ton of respect for you as a teammate on the field."
He continued, "But as a man, a black man, and a father your comments today cut deep. Not because you have an opinion or perspective - but because it continues to be so dismissive and insensitive to others."
— Marques Colston (@MarquesColston) June 3, 2020
According to ESPN's Dianna Russini, players are not wishing to give any quotes to the media and there's a plan for a team meeting to discuss this matter in-house.