Carroll supports Bennett while saying Seahawks should stand
Aug 15, 2017 - 9:21 PM RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is supporting Michael Bennett's decision to sit during the national anthem while also saying he believes players should stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner." Carroll spoke Tuesday about Bennett's decision to sit before the preseason opener Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. Bennett didn't inform Carroll or his teammates of his decision to sit while the rest of the Seahawks stood locked arm-in-arm on the sideline. Bennett said after the game that the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, including the death of a woman struck by a car deliberately driven into a group of counter-protesters, solidified his decision. Carroll said he's met with Bennett on a couple of occasions since Sunday to talk about his actions. "It's easy for me to support him in his issues. But I think we should all be standing up when we're playing the national anthem," Carroll said. ___ More AP NFL: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFLNo one has shouted yet.
Be the first!
Be the first!
Related News
- Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert Share Pressure with Chargers Jan 25
- Seahawks by the Numbers : Stacks of sacks, and other fun math Dec 26
- Chargers Daily Links: Bolts earn C+ game grade in loss to Bills Dec 26
- Pre-Snap Reads 12/26: Seahawks Holiday weekend review Dec 26
- ‘Monday Night Football’ picks and open thread: Ravens at 49ers Dec 25
- NFL on Christmas open thread: Raiders at Chiefs, Giants at Eagles Dec 25
- Inside the Hawks’ best drive of 2023 Dec 25
- NFL Opening Odds, Week 17: Seahawks open as field goal favorites against Steelers Dec 25
- Post-Snap Reads 12/25: Seahawks rally for huge road win in Tennessee Dec 25
- MNF Staff Picks: A Christmas Day triple header headlined by a potential Super Bowl preview Dec 25
- Broncos, Saints on their way to giving Seahawks better draft pick Dec 25
- Winners and Losers from Seahawks 20, Titans 17 Dec 24