Steelers will NOT be on the field for National Anthem.

[Tibs]

Or we should implement the Trump rule that states the NFL has to proportionally and equally have each race and sex as it is according to the us census bureau. Sounds stupid right? Now imagine being a "privileged" white male and listening to the Rooney rule. Sent from my iPhone using Steeler Nation mobile app

You have a problem with the Rooney rule? That simply states minorities should be given equal opportunity for employment? It's not a mandate, nor a quota, simply states minorities should be in on the interview process and be given a fair shake. Even that, you have a problem with?

 

[Tibs]

What the hell? Yellow-bellied communist agitators down in Texas.

 

[FordFairLane]

Wow. Anything to keep up the facade.

Facts. Be. Damned.

Yeah, I got some real nice land in Florida where President Trump isn't President if you buy his statement.

He's a good teammate that's all I can say.


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[Buster]

They did the right thing. Take a knee before,or after the national anthem. Stand during. Now, was that so hard?

 

[IndySteel]

How should I react to such open hostility? What should one do in a situation like this, faced with sniveling, grovelling internet menace? Go run to the mods? Maybe Tim Steelersfan can come save the day and put you in your place for being such a ruffian. Mercy me!

Or perhaps you should just admit that you hate America. We all know it’s true. You have exposed yourself repeatedly. And not in the way Flog likes.

 

[Buster]

You have a problem with the Rooney rule? That simply states minorities should be given equal opportunity for employment? It's not a mandate, nor a quota, simply states minorities should be in on the interview process and be given a fair shake. Even that, you have a problem with?

I've always had a problem with the Rooney rule. Why? Way too often a token minority candidate is brought in to go through the motions, when there is already a pre-determined candidate. I would find that more insulting than not being considered at all.

 

[Tibs]

Yeah, I got some real nice land in Florida where President Trump isn't President if you buy his statement. He's a good teammate that's all I can say.

Sorry, but that's pathetic. Turns out the narrative doesn't quite fit what you thought 24 hours ago, so instead of facing the facts you - and others - will twist this into something more amicable. That he didn't wander ahead on his own and got stuck separated from his teammates. That he feels like **** for doing so. That he's embarrassed by the whole thing. He said this in front of the full glare of live tv cameras and reporters. You think Villanueva is that insincere? That he'd come out and stand in front of the world and lie his *** off? Really? The man you guys are calling an American hero mere minutes ago is now a bold faced liar? Wow.

 

[FordFairLane]

You have a problem with the Rooney rule? That simply states minorities should be given equal opportunity for employment? It's not a mandate, nor a quota, simply states minorities should be in on the interview process and be given a fair shake. Even that, you have a problem with?

Yes, you should interview the best candidates regardless of race or sex. But someone who grew up with affirmative action for companies and colleges to have "enough" minority's for quotas.


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[greenleader]

Wow, you people are something else. I'd be ashamed to call a decorated Army veteran a liar. But that's exactly what you are doing, knowingly or not.

I would assume the team told him not to talk to the media after the game so they would have a little time to cook up a bullshit story...

I think he's saying what his bosses are telling him to say. So what, can you name any man that never told a lie?

 

[Tibs]

Or perhaps you should just admit that you hate America. We all know it’s true. You have exposed yourself repeatedly. And not in the way Flog likes.

I love this country more than you'll ever know or ever understand. But you don't mean **** to me, so who gives two ***** what you think.

 

[Tibs]

I think he's saying what his bosses are telling him to say. So what, can you name any man that never told a lie?

Sad you have such little respect for Villanueva. He's much more of a man than that.

 

[Buster]

This country Hungary?

 

[IndySteel]

I love this country more than you'll ever know or ever understand. But you don't mean **** to me, so who gives two ***** what you think.

Bullshit. You’re a socialist who wants globalism and the destruction of America. You can’t hide from it. You’ve told us yourself. Own it, *****.

 

[hamster]

President Trump, the Great Unifier!

 

[Tibs]

Yes, you should interview the best candidates regardless of race or sex. But someone who grew up with affirmative action for companies and colleges to have "enough" minority's for quotas.

There are 'quotas' for NFL teams abiding by the Rooney rule and hiring minorities? That's why the Rooneys hired Tomlin, cause they're getting xtra cash from the League? Those money-groveling Rooneys, I knew it.

 

[Tibs]

Bullshit. You’re a socialist who wants globalism and the destruction of America. You can’t hide from it. You’ve told us yourself. Own it, *****.

You're ******* crazy and need to get your head checked dude.

 

[Tibs]

This country Hungary?

No jackass, the country I was born and raised in. The only country I've ever called my own.

You can't quit can you? Gasping for air, man. Don't let them see you sweat.

 

[oneforthebus]

Wow, you people are something else. I'd be ashamed to call a decorated Army veteran a liar. But that's exactly what you are doing, knowingly or not.

I didn't say he is a liar. I guarantee he is embarrassed by the attention he has gotten, the jersey sales, he has probably been made to feel like a traitor by some of his teammates, and is trying to minimize the stand he took because of it. That doesn't make him a liar, that makes him someone who is deeply conflicted and should have NEVER been put in this position to begin with. HE SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN PUT IN THIS POSITION and that is on Tomlin.

I did not call him a liar so **** off Tibs. I have nothing but the utmost respect for him. Damn I can have an intelligent conversation with you sometimes but other times you are a complete *******.

******* ban me for that if you want mods. I am done.

 

[FordFairLane]

There are 'quotas' for NFL teams abiding by the Rooney rule and hiring minorities? That's why the Rooneys hired Tomlin, cause they're getting xtra cash from the League? Those money-groveling Rooneys, I knew it.

You really want to know how to end racism? End ALL special treatment and handouts to minorities. It would take an entire generation worth of suffering before the new generation would pull through and finally we'd all be equal. But instead enjoy your Obama phone and your EBT card.


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[Buster]

I just wanted clarification. When you say "this country" and you are in Hungary, I would expect that is what you mean. Geesh...step away from the ledge.

 

[Buster]

I didn't say he is a liar. I guarantee he is embarrassed by the attention he has gotten, the jersey sales, he has probably been made to feel like a traitor by some of his teammates, and is trying to minimize the stand he took because of it. That doesn't make him a liar, that makes him someone who is deeply conflicted and should have NEVER been put in this position to begin with. HE SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN PUT IN THIS POSITION and that is on Tomlin.

I did not call him a liar so **** off Tibs. I have nothing but the utmost respect for him. Damn I can have an intelligent conversation with you sometimes but other times you are a complete *******.

******* ban me for that if you want mods. I am done.

He's just playing stupid with the "calling him a liar" exaggeration. He knows exactly what we mean by taking one for the team. He just likes playing the agitator role.

 

[Tibs]

I didn't say he is a liar. I guarantee he is embarrassed by the attention he has gotten, the jersey sales, he has probably been made to feel like a traitor by some of his teammates, and is trying to minimize the stand he took because of it. That doesn't make him a liar, that makes him someone who is deeply conflicted and should have NEVER been put in this position to begin with. HE SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN PUT IN THIS POSITION and that is on Tomlin. I did not call him a liar so **** off Tibs. I have nothing but the utmost respect for him. Damn I can have an intelligent conversation with you sometimes but other times you are a complete *******. ******* ban me for that if you want mods. I am done.

oneforthebus, take a deep breath. Villanueva came out and explained, fairly clearly, what happened yesterday. I take him at his word. You suspect something more nefarious. I'm stating I believe what he's saying is true. You're saying it's not. Those are the facts. Read through this again in the morning, including your own post.

Now you say he should never have been put in this position, it's all on Tomlin. That's nowhere near accurate either. The players themselves chose to stay in the tunnel. Villanueva agreed with them. Read the facts, then tell me to **** off, if you so choose.

 

[hamster]

I didn't say he is a liar. I guarantee he is embarrassed by the attention he has gotten, the jersey sales, he has probably been made to feel like a traitor by some of his teammates, and is trying to minimize the stand he took because of it. That doesn't make him a liar, that makes him someone who is deeply conflicted and should have NEVER been put in this position to begin with. HE SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN PUT IN THIS POSITION and that is on Tomlin.

I did not call him a liar so **** off Tibs. I have nothing but the utmost respect for him. Damn I can have an intelligent conversation with you sometimes but other times you are a complete *******.

******* ban me for that if you want mods. I am done.

It is obvious to me that a decision was made today to change the narrative, and AV threw himself onto his sword, for team's sake. They concocted an alternative explanation, and ran with it today. I am sure that Tomlin would not take no for an answer. Call that a liar if you want, but I see it as a good team mate trying to put this behind them.

 

[Steelr4evr]

Bullshit. You’re a socialist who wants globalism and the destruction of America. You can’t hide from it. You’ve told us yourself. Own it, *****.

He loves his hungaria. He likes to talk about us,but he's a ******* outsider looking in from far far away. His opinion means dick. Just a bunch of euro horseshit.

 

[Tibs]

He's just playing stupid with the "calling him a liar" exaggeration. He knows exactly what we mean by taking one for the team. He just likes playing the agitator role.

Taking one for the team to what end? How is this taking one for the team? Doesn't make any sense. If Villanueva wanted to stand by himself, put his hand on his heart and pay respects to the flag during the anthem, you think he wouldn't own up to that? Again, I think you guys are jumping through hoops, going overtime with the mental gymnastics on this one.