head coach Mike McDaniel was the latest to answer a question about what he thought of Butker’s speech, specifically how he handles players in his own locker room who may speak up on their beliefs.
“I think you do have to open the eyes of the players to their platform if they’re new to the situation,” McDaniel told reporters, via Yahoo Sports. “I think you have to understand that what you say publicly can be fragmented and last with you forever. These are individuals who believed what they were standing up for, and while Butker’s speech had nothing to do with civil rights, the same rules apply: He will be remembered for this speech as well as his stellar performances on the gridiron.
