The National Football League, owners and players have been releasing statements in light of the recent horrific death of George Floyd and the social injustice taking place in our country.

Kaitlin O'Toole is joined by SI's writer Conor Orr for his opinion on why he thinks these statements may not be enough.

Conor explains that for many organizations a blanket statement addressing racial inequality at this time is not enough. He breaks down why people are upset and feel there is possibly a lack of authenticity in the press issues being released. He also gives insight to how things can be done better moving forward.

Read the full transcript below: 

Kaitlin O'Toole: Football league owners and players have been releasing statements in light of the recent death of George Floyd and the social injustice in our country. Joining me now to discuss this is SI's writer Conor Orr. Conor, some people are questioning these statements, the possible authenticity behind them. What more can you tell us about this?

Conor Orr: Well, I just think that, for the first time, people are looking at the content of these things, right. And when you're coming out and saying something at a time like this, what do you actually saying? I think that there's been a wide spectrum of people trying to voice their opinion on this, perhaps without listening to the more valuable perspectives. I think the NFL stood out there when something like this happens, you have to put your best foot forward. You have to be a leader. Instead, what they said amounted to, "we're sorry that everybody's upset," and I don't think that that's good enough and I think that a lot of people don't think that that's good enough.

Kaitlin O'Toole: So on that note, Conor, give us some insight. Why do you think can be done better in this regard?

Conor Orr: Well, you know, certainly my perspective here, I think there are a lot more valuable voices to consult here, but in just looking at some of the teams; Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins, their head coach, was really the first one out there relaying his experiences, talking from the heart. Chargers' head coach Anthony Lynn was another who really took the lead on this and sharing his personal experience. I think that what the league needs to do and players need to recognize is that this is a time to listen to people who have firsthand experience, people who have direct knowledge of this situation and to stand behind them and to be an ally. I think that all of these statements that have been released have kind of shed a light on that, right? Who's doing that and who's not doing that?

Kaitlin O'Toole: Thank you so much for your insight on this, appreciate it. 

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