Seattle Seahawks star defenders Richard Sherman and Bobby Wagner appeared to respond to Houston Texans owner Bob McNair's comment - in which McNair compared anthem protests by NFL players to "inmates running the prison" - in a series of tweets Friday.
McNair apologized after his comment appeared in an ESPN story detailing the recent league meeting. However, Sherman was unconvinced and appeared to suggest McNair's words showed his "true colors":
I can appreciate ppl being candid. Don’t apologize! You meant what you said. Showing true colors allows ppl to see you for who you are.
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) October 27, 2017
I wish more ppl would do that. So the world could ostracize those who don’t want to see EQUALITY. Otherwise they will continue to hide
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) October 27, 2017
Wagner, like Sherman, didn't refer to McNair by name, but he expressed his feelings succinctly:
People sayin’ how they really feel
— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz54) October 27, 2017
Wagner and Sherman could have the chance to confront McNair face to face, as the Seahawks play the Texans on Sunday.
