Mike Ditka did not hold back.
Chicago Bears legend and NFL Hall of Famer said they opposed players kneeling by the national anthem, and as president of the X League, a women’s tackle soccer organization, formerly known as Legends Football League said it would not. They want league players to protest that way.
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“If you can’t respect our national anthem, get it out of the country,” Ditka said in an interview with TMZ Sports. “This is how I feel. Of course, I’m old-fashioned, so I’m just going to say what I feel. “
Ditka’s comments came after New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees initially said he would never agree with anyone who didn’t respect the flag, but after he received a huge reaction from fans and players. From across the league, Brees changed his stance on the issue. Other athletes have voiced their opinions on the matter in light of recent events, sparked largely by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis earlier this year.
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However, Ditka said he would not change how he felt about this issue.
“You do not protest against the flag and you do not protest against this country that has given you the opportunity to earn a living playing a sport that you never thought would happen,” Ditka told TMZ. “So I don’t want to hear all the crap.”
