Exactly. What do you think would have happened if Tom Brady, Eli, or Luck had decided to kneel in protest of police brutality or any other perceived issue. Do you believe that the guy in D.C. with the orange hair would have said anything? Do you think that he would have referred to them as " sons of bitches" ? I don't think so. So, in my opinion he did so for one reason only & it had nothing to do with patriotism. Those of you who insist that the kneeling has something to do with patriotism can still stick a flag pin in your lapel & act patriotic, just like I see many politicians do.