Cam Jordan on Drew Brees: “He has so much in his heart that he wants to let it out” | Saints

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan, who has played with Drew Brees since 2011, said Thursday that the team’s most famous quarterback has “so much on his mind and so much in his heart that he wants to let go.” in terms of being an ally for social justice, police brutality and equality for black communities.

Jordan’s comments refer to when Brees was widely criticized in June for a statement about NFL players protesting during the national anthem.

Since then, Brees has apologized numerous times for his comments after a “vulnerable” and “necessary” meeting with his teammates, many of whom publicly criticized his position and expressed personal pain.

For Jordan, talking to Brees via “man” text messages, calls and video chats from the team and family has led to a better understanding, the All-Pro defensive end said at an event in AL Davis Park to announce a Partnership with United Healthcare that provides 70 laptops, computers and other essential electronic devices for New Orleans youth.

“At the time, I understand that Drew is a man of his word and a man of action,” Jordan said. “As has been proven time and time again, he is who he is, he will do exactly what he says he will do, and I feel like he is going ahead with it. I will let his actions speak for themselves.”

Brees was attacked on June 3 during an interview by Yahoo Finance where he said he would never agree to kneel during the national anthem and that players should stand up.

“I will never agree with anyone who does not respect the flag of the United States of America or our country,” said Brees. “Looking at the flag during the anthem, I imagine my two grandparents who fought for this country during World War II, one in the Army and one in the Marine Corps. Both risked their lives to protect our country and try to do our country and this world is a better place

“So every time I stand with my hand over my heart looking at that flag and singing the national anthem, that’s what I think. And in many cases, it makes me cry to think of all that has been sacrificed.”

The interview was released a few days after the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in late May.

Several NFL and NBA players openly disagreed with Brees’ stance, with Jordan being one of them.

“He’s been the leader and a guy I can trust, on the field. Well, off the field he has to line up,” Jordan told NFL.com’s Michael Silver on June 4. I can’t allow people to stand on tiptoe. The line of this topic. You can’t play both sides on this one. We are fighting to end social injustice, and you are with us or not. “

Brees would then issue a public apology in writing on his social media accounts, followed by a video apology that promises to improve. She then distanced herself from the support she received from President Donald Trump, who said she believed Brees had nothing to apologize for.

“Through my ongoing conversations with friends, teammates, and leaders of the black community, I realize that this is not a problem with the American flag,” Brees said in his response to Trump. “It never has been.”