Houston Texans owner Bob McNair's comparison of NFL players protesting during the national anthem to "inmates running the prison" caused a firestorm on Friday.
Richard Sherman and Bobby Wagner of the Seattle Seahawks were among the players who spoke out against McNair.
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Meanwhile, the comments nearly sparked a walkout of the entire Texans team, and started a storm of tweets from others around the league.
Say how you really feel huh!?!
— Cliff Avril (@cliffavril) October 27, 2017
That's how they really feel huh??? 🤦🏿♂️ These words out this man's mouth are infuriating to me and the rest of my brothers in this League https://t.co/o1oQXb5Liz
— Brian Orakpo (@rak98) October 27, 2017
What are the repercussions for the owner of the Texans referring to nfl players as inmates
— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) October 27, 2017
Once upon a time there was a man named Donald Sterling... https://t.co/KXi5MZTibi
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) October 27, 2017
Remember we only hold our players(I meant prisoners) to a higher standard then the ones in charge!! https://t.co/F0gEWy6JSd
— Rishard Matthews (@_RMatthews) October 27, 2017
People sayin’ how they really feel
— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz54) October 27, 2017
When racist apologize.......
— Terrance Knighton (@MisterRoast98) October 27, 2017
Stay woke https://t.co/pWvdn1UGQE
— Theo Riddick (@TheoRiddick) October 27, 2017
Oh yeah?🤔 https://t.co/UMrJMajTLF
— Jalen Mills (@greengoblin) October 27, 2017
He ain't really say that 🤔 https://t.co/Z5grrRVj8x
— KamarAiken17 (@KamarAiken88) October 27, 2017
NBA star Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors also weighed in - comparing McNair to former Clippers owner Donald Sterling - as did current Clippers center DeAndre Jordan:
Too late Bob, I ain’t rollin! Hopefully nobody is...even though I’m not a Texans fan, I’m from Houston and this irks me...and millions!
— DeAndre Jordan (@DeAndre) October 27, 2017
