After a firestorm of social media posts from Drew Brees’ team mates regarding his comments about disrespecting the American flag, many are now pledging forgiveness of their quarterback, after a lengthy and genuine apology on Instagram.
All-Pro wide receiver Mike Thomas started the acceptance of Brees' apology.
One of my brothers made a public statement yesterday that I disagreed with. He apologized & I accept it because that’s what we are taught to do as Christians. Now back to the movement! #GeorgeFloyd
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 4, 2020Team captain, linebacker Demario Davis told CNN, "For him (Brees) to admit that he's wrong, that is leadership at its finest.”
JUST NOW: "For him to admit that he was wrong.. I think that is leadership at its finest."New Orleans @Saints linebacker @demario__davis reacts to hearing @dreabrees' apology in real time. pic.twitter.com/ynY2Ssy6je
— Alli Hedges Maser (@AllisonLHedges) June 4, 2020Saints offensive lineman Terron Armstead posted this yesterday on Twitter.
I could’ve easily got on social media and attacked @drewbrees yesterday. His comments were extremely insensitive, dismissive, and flat out disappointing. Knowing him personally and his character I decided not to do so, and addressed things internally....
— Terron Armstead (@T_Armstead72) June 4, 2020Running back Alvin Kamara admitted Brees' intial comments stung and bothered him. He showed great maturity and talked to Brees about it; explaining why the things that were said cut so many people.
I’ve had a day to digest the comments that Drew made. I was disappointed and hurt. We talked and i explained to him where he dropped the ball and he understood. But now it’s time for us to be part of the solution, not the problem. We have to educate to progress.
— Alvin Kamara (@A_kamara6) June 4, 2020Some of Brees' teammates are taking a backseat regarding social media posts accepting his apology and keeping their conversations with Brees private.
