Bills Players Kneeling in End Zone

[Bills4Ever4Life]

 

So I have zero issues with players kneeling.

At first I thought it was the new protest. However, they didn't all kneel and stand up together. Their heads are down as if they are praying. Just wondering if anything was said about this and whether this is the new "kneel" strategy or whether this is just the more spiritual players praying before the game. I had never seen this at all last year. 

I also thought it was super cool that they came out to Skillet's new song Legendary. Sweet song that is kid friendly despite being hard rock. Oh and also I loved the new Buffalo Bills props that were all synced up blowing out smoke as the player ran out. That was pretty cool too. Glad to see they didn't plan on just keeping the same old intro for a decade ;).

Edited August 30, 2019 by Bills4Ever4Life

[thebandit27]

Just players praying before the game; they've been doing this for years 

[Coach Tuesday]

What a time to be alive.

[PromoTheRobot]

Photos like these are often passed around on social media as proof of players disrespecting the flag, when actually they are praying pre- or post-game. Disgusting.

[Bills4Ever4Life]

1 minute ago, thebandit27 said:

Just players praying before the game; they've been doing this for years 

 

My brother and I just got season tickets last year and we went to every game I am surprised we never saw this. I think thats VERY cool. 

[Matt_In_NH]

Football players have always prayed before games........so irritating people just make assumptions.

[Bills4Ever4Life]

Just now, PromoTheRobot said:

Photos like these are often passed around on social media as proof of players disrespecting the flag, when actually they are praying pre- or post-game. Disgusting.

First off, I took this photo last night ;). Second I just want to be very clear that if they were kneeling for social injustice OR praying. Either way I am cool with it and love it. 

[Golden*Wheels]

I remember being surprised years and years ago to see opposing players get together to pray after the game. Think it was Bills/Fins. Was actually pretty cool and really put the "it's just a game" stuff in perspective for me. These dudes were just happy to have gotten through another Sunday in one piece.

[HOUSE]

 

 

One of the Bills foot is out of the end zone. Now he have to run....

 

Edited August 30, 2019 by HOUSE

[Bills4Ever4Life]

1 hour ago, mattynh said:

Football players have always prayed before games........so irritating people just make assumptions.

I've just been to a ton of games and somehow missed it before. I think its actually very cool. 

Edited August 30, 2019 by Bills4Ever4Life

[PromoTheRobot]

Just now, Bills4Ever4Life said:

First off, I took this photo last night ;). Second I just want to be very clear that if they were kneeling for social injustice OR praying. Either way I am cool with it and love it. 

 

I wasn't calling you out. I was just pointing out that some people do that, mostly on Facebook.

[Gugny]

I don't mean for this to come across in any negative way possible, but .... who cares?

 

Honestly, they're not making a noise; not looking at anyone; not hurting anyone. 

 

It clearly looks like they're praying .. which is par for the course.  But if not ... so what?

 

We, as a society, need to worry about/control our own actions and stop worrying about what everyone else - specifically if they're harming no one - is doing.

 

Personally, I think this kind of crap has been old and it's getting older.

 

[Bills4Ever4Life]

1 hour ago, PromoTheRobot said:

 

I wasn't calling you out. I was just pointing out that some people do that, mostly on Facebook.

Just wanted to be perfectly clear on my stance so as not to cause a stir

1 hour ago, Gugny said:

I don't mean for this to come across in any negative way possible, but .... who cares?

 

Honestly, they're not making a noise; not looking at anyone; not hurting anyone. 

 

It clearly looks like they're praying .. which is par for the course.  But if not ... so what?

 

We, as a society, need to worry about/control our own actions and stop worrying about what everyone else - specifically if they're harming no one - is doing.

 

Personally, I think this kind of crap has been old and it's getting older.

 

Honestly I brought it up because I thought it was cool and was looking for the meaning. Were they praying? If so, I'm a christian and find that to be VERY cool and if its been happening all along can't believe i missed it. If it's the new kneeling action for social injustice I also think it's super cool because I am a fan of the cause. Either way I was just looking for fun conversation with you guys and thought i finally had a fun post to put up

Edited August 30, 2019 by Bills4Ever4Life

[Mr. WEO]

Pegula looked out the window from the owner's box at that moment and started sweating....and looking for nautical metaphors to describe how he felt about it all....

[Ethan in Cleveland]

Freedom of speech and freedom of religion are both in the Bill of Rights. 

[atlbillsfan1975]

Next thing you know someone will claim players kneeling to pray is offensive to them.

[Mr. WEO]

11 minutes ago, Bills4Ever4Life said:

 

So I have zero issues with players kneeling as long as its not during the anthem. I am a veteran and have a special hatred for those that will do anything but stand with one hand over there heart and hats removed etc.

 

 

But did you not notice they are all facing in the same direction?   Mecca....perhaps?!?

[Bills4Ever4Life]

Just now, Mr. WEO said:

 

But did you not notice they are all facing in the same direction?   Mecca....perhaps?!?

nah they don't have their Yoga Mats out

[Mr. WEO]

Just now, Bills4Ever4Life said:

nah they don't have their Yoga Mats out

 

That plush new turf no doubt is fine for yoga

[CLTbills]

I was at the Carolina game a few weeks ago and saw the same thing. Definitely appeared they were praying.

Pretty cool to see them do as a group.