Speaking candidly at a press conference, the Patriots quarterback was quoted as saying he would “rather retire tomorrow” than wear it. The remarks spread rapidly across social media, triggering intense backlash from league observers and advocacy groups.
With pressure mounting, both Maye and New England’s leadership now face a pivotal moment that could shape his future within the next 24 hours.
The controversy surrounding Drake Maye’s recent comments has sent shockwaves through the NFL. As one of the league’s promising young quarterbacks, Maye has become a lightning rod for discussion after voicing his refusal to wear the LGBT rainbow captain’s armband, a symbol of inclusion and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Why nfl not dead yet after all these years of woke nonsense and bs?!
Tarded people still watch it.
Including patriots.
Then you’re missing the fight. Players open prayers. Thanking Jesus before and after the game. Players on their knees together, praying, and news agencies cutting feed. Trying to hide it. The fight is there. It’s worth it. All this is for Jesus. He doesn’t ask for it. But for us who follow Him, we want to show our love and support for our savior. That includes NFL players. And all that sounds Tarded to you? Don’t call me a patriot, I’m a Christian first.
I remember when they didn't respect our flag or country.
It wasn't that long ago.
Don't get me started on the satanic half time shows.
It’s a football game, they could keep the flag out of it for all I care. But, instead before every game they pull out the biggest American flag with probably a hundred people holding it while they sing the anthem. I mean what’s next, I have to pledge allegiance when I go to church? Keep it out imo. God doesn’t care about our allegiance towards a flag. Heaven isn’t gonna have any patriotic symbols for those people. And after all that, players are still being very vocal about Jesus. Openly talking about their faith. And it’s not wanted by “people”. Yet they do it. And that’s awesome to see. I love watching football. But I love Jesus 1000% more. So to see those two intertwined is very nice to see. Will Satan intervene? Of course, that’s what he does. But if I walked away with my feelings every time Satan intervened, they win. I don’t see any halftime shows the whole season, so I won’t be watching the superbowl’s either. I just turn the channel. So will everyone else. Massive ratings drop. They wanna mess up every thing, complying is up to the person. But avoiding something intentionally, something you enjoy(d)because they taint it, that’s exactly what the want. Soon they’ll be bursting up into churches to get people not to go….oh wait. Guess where I’m going here in a few? Church. Sunday school first tho.
Watch the game then.
It's not for me.
Well it’s just a friendly reminder that everyone that does, isn’t “Tarded”. It reminds me of what my preacher said, he mentioned people walked away from football when someone took a knee to a flag. But they don’t hesitate when their music, movies, or even themselves use the Lord’s name in vain. Not even bothered by it. But don’t dare disrespect a flag. It just shows where their loyalty lies imo.
People go a long way to justify things they like.
Call it what you want.
Do you still watch the whole game between those prayer moments? All entertainment leagues showed their true colors during BLM. All donating millions to BLM. In the end it’s all bread and circus.
I propose your prayers support the fight you speak of better than your viewership.
I generally watch the whole game yes. Even pregame stuff. Not to much postgame. All season and even playoffs, no BLM. No black anthem. Nothing. Might see a helmet with “choose love”, that’s about it. Most players an esp fans don’t give two craps about that stuff. And I’m glad players are becoming vocal now. Really started last year. And good for them. For the Super Bowl, I won’t watch the halftime, like most others won’t either. I just turn the channel. When 100million others do it, they see the rating drop. They know. They know if they go to far it’s gonna be bad. People’s agendas aren’t gonna stop anytime soon. People have to learn how to make a statement in return. You could completely walk away, sure. So eventually they’ll keep you excluded totally. And not from football, anything. Eventually you have to take a stand or statement, and your wallet is the best way in most situations. But what about church? If they can bust up into church, and get away with it, people will stop going. I won’t. I’m not gonna let Satan use his minions to deter me that easily. Can’t hide forever. Jesus didn’t. Be bold.
They stop when they realize they needed silver more than lead. And can't afford the electricity or time.
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water!
Dont be that person who never grew up with sports always has some negative take on sports.
I love sports until they started being the poster child for the left.
It’s a hard no
I haven't watched those OVER-GROWN BABY HUEY'S SINCE 2015!!!!!! My late wife and I watched Collage and NFL every Saturday & Sunday due to her having breast cancer!!!!!
Tango Yankee on that beautiful reply Tetartos_Ippeas!!!!!! That is why I love this board...NO PRETENSES!!!!!!
Same here! Peyton Manning with the Brpnocs will be the last season I ever watched.
I loved football. I watched every Sunday. Then came the kneeling bs. I started only watching my Saints, since they tended NOT to do that stupid shit every Sunday. Then I quit watching all together.
The NFL itself is not very popular here. Most hate Roger Goodell. Hate. Actively hate lol. Last time he was in town, no restaurant said they'd refuse to serve him, just watch out, they might spit in his food 🙈
Very disgusting but he is actively disliked intensely in New Orleans and surrounding area lol.
Now, with this Bad Bunny bs, I look squarely at the NFL. The singer idiot is doing what he always does. The NFL had the choice NOT to sign him on. So, I'm not watching any all.
How are you doing? I think about you often.
Absolutely any time! I understand the feeling everyone around you is dying. Better than I wish I did. I hope you can actually get to spend time with her soon. I get the distinct feeling you both need that. I'll pray you get it soon.
Michael is with you in spirit. I know that doesn't really help. The reality of how much you emotionally depend on them really hits you. It hit me really hard that first New Year Eve. It was horribly foggy and the smoke from all the fireworks just added to it. I was driving home, nervous bc I couldn't see well. My husband always drove, and rare occasions we weren't together, I'd call him and he'd talk to me and keep me steady. Thats the night I truly realized I was alone. I had quit smoking 6 yrs prior. I bought a pack of cigarettes that night. I finally decided to quit again about 5 months ago. I hid it from everyone 🙈 was so ashamed of caving.
Thank you for your prayers and thoughts as well. I don't envy you this tough situation. Don't hesitate if you need a shoulder or an ear.
EDIT: don't hesitate period lol. You don't have to need an ear or shoulder, if you just want to chat.
I thought that dude passed away according to his wife unless she's running his account or a ghost? 🤔
Its his widow.
The game I respect, not the charade that goes on.
I didn't like the prayerfest that came from Tim Tebow every time he scored.
Agree. Its football. Play football. Leave the politics, religion and everything else NOT football outside the arena. Do you on your personal time.
I think it was the famous Fred dryer who use to play defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams way back when,
Who also was starring in some TV series maybe it was Hunter, who said, when you score a touchdown act like you've been there before.
i love sports, i just don't watch it. it's like some humiliation ritual watching something you're not doing. same reason that i think watching egaming is also retarded. don't watch and fantasize something, just do it.
I can see going to support a team in person. Also if I know people on the team in person I’m more apt to give a damn
yeah, for sure if you have friends family IN the game of course but that's not what we're talking about. Support a team doesn't mean what it used to. Teams used to have real connection to the community, such as in the old days the players were actually from that city born and raised. Now the team is made of people without any identity to the city at all, so you're just there supporting a corporation.
All sports are rigged for comms. You’ll see hundreds of examples on this site. https://decodingsymbols.wordpress.com/
I agree.
Yeah there’s a lot of rigging going on. That decodingsymbols is interesting but he’s kind of a schizo too
Is he? Or is he just on to something? Deep digs. Open mind. Super Bowl. Superb Owl. Have you seen that decode?
I grew up with sports on constantly- i played baseball and hockey and soccer. I had no interest then and have no interest now. There is zero benefit for me to watch or follow sports of any kind. I think it’s a complete waste of my time.
Yeah it’s a time waster. Just think of how many hours the men of our country have wasted on sportsball
As much as I want this to be true, It is a fake story.
I believe you are correct. 'Captain's Armband'. This isn't soccer...and the 'rest of the season' is tomorrow. Sounds fake and gay.
True fuckery to get 99% of the country liking the patriots.
So the Pats are going to win.... no?
Sauce is absent from your comment. A link would fix that.
Seriously?
No reputable sports outlet (NFL.com, ESPN, AP, or Reuters) has reported anything like this.
The NFL has no policy or requirement for players to wear LGBTQ armbands, that’s something sometimes seen in European soccer, not the NFL.
This comes from fake Facebook and Instagram posts.
Similar false stories about other players (like Travis Hunter and CeeDee Lamb) have already been labeled as fake news. This is literally about the 100th time a version of this fake story has circulated recently
Fact Check: Your Favorite Sports Star Did NOT Refuse To Wear An LGBT Armband -- It's Spam From Vietnam
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fact-check-favorite-sports-star-124656911.html
I told my brother this. He rolled his eyes and said I was reading fake news again. Any other source? Our credibility is at stake.
Don't share anything you haven't personally vetted.
Yeah, I know. I usually don’t. He just happened to be in the room when I read it. It was a sports rumor and I did show him the OP’s link. So no harm, no foul.
Back him up team!
Sounds like a hero And if he’s fired a multi billion dollar lawsuit Freedom of speech- can’t force him to advocate sin or evil
Fake story
Yes, I have found that out over the last 12 hours. I'm going to leave it up. You know I think this fake story has gone viral? Because I think they know the ratings on the Super Bowl are going to be horrible and they're trying to get people to watch just to support Drake May and this larp.
Here is the issue. I have been a fan of the Minnesota Vikings since they played the steelers in the super bowl. I think that was 74. Of all the players, coaches,owners and stadiums through the decades the only constant is me. And other fans like me who have illogical emotional ties to their teams. I boycotted for 4 years after the kneeling for the flag bullshit. And tbh, I am not as attached as I once was. But im still a fan. And after all this woke,leftist nonsense goes bye bye I still will be. I t does not distract me to the issues but it is a nice break from them.
I think Drakes opinion on this is held by a LOT of players too scared to speak up. Now I must root for him tomorrow because what he did took HUGE balls.
A real MAN standing up to Insanity and saying NO to the sick MSM 'politically correct' BS.
I can only find this story on sites I’ve never heard of & and Ai YouTube channel. Seems fake. A site with the name “topnewsource” is a dead giveaway.
That entire site appears to be filled with lies.
I wanted this guy for my Bears over Caleb Willams!
I like that guy already. Just wait President Trump will have his back.
This faggery needs to end because of Sodom and Gomorrah. As a civilization are we going to act like it never happened?
He will be sacked for life.
Even in his sleep.
Young man’s strength of character is on display. They won’t be able to break him. God wins again!
Is there a video of this. I saw one earlier that was Ai and not seeing anything else. Been a long week so might just be blind.. .
Hope all is well with you brother.
If he is not allowed to play I bet the entire team boycotts the game!!! Getting interesting isn't it?
It’s a fake story. Can only find it on sites I’ve never heard of and an Ai YouTube channel. It would like it to be true.
If so, I hope some creep gets sued for 10 times his net worth!
The corrupt NFL owners and board members are child trafficking pedophiles. They have been pushing & supporting their disgusting agenda while openly shunning Jesus.
Since when did a sexuality have a flag?
You made the front page of Godlike.com. They posted the link. The NFL are run by People who hate Families.
NFL is rigged. Period if you can’t see it your brain dead.
Well I’m not watching my choice, NFL is Rig, Some American athletes, most of whom are African Americans, have protested against systemic racism in the United States by kneeling on one knee, while being multimillionaires, our country is being invaded by illegals and communists and our men will be watching Bad Bunny performing in a dress at half time. Disgusting, while your children rot, unbelievable
Faggots and trannies don't give a shit about football.
Why did you post this bullshit here?