“Despicable” is a word being thrown around a lot today; one that readily applies to the National Football League. Officials of the League claim they will allow athletes to continue to disrespect the flag and the National Anthem. However, at the same time they refuse to allow athletes to show their patriotism. The standout examples: The Dallas Cowboys were told no when they wanted to display an insignia on their helmets to support the fallen police killed in action, and when three football players, Avery Williamson, Victor Cruz, and Odell Beckham Jr. wanted to wear 9/11 cleats they were told they would be substantially fined. When the NFL finally decided to take a stand against athletes who want to express their values, it was against the athletes that chose to honor those fallen on 9/11 and show some patriotism. The athletes wanted to wear blue cleats covered with stars and bear red- and white-striped Nike swooshes, which read “Never...(Read Full Article)