“If it ever becomes an issue or a situation, we’ll have that discussion. “Everybody’s entitled to their opinion, though,” Rivera said. Rivera, who hired Del Rio to run Washington’s defense without any prior relationship, said he would not discuss anything he talks about with his staff. With five years left until their current lease at FedEx Field is set to expire, the Commanders have no stadium deal in place with Virginia, Maryland or the District of Columbia. The measure initially cleared the state with broad Senate support, but other defectors had raised concerns even before Del Rio’s remarks. Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, a sponsor of the bill, said the comments were “not helpful” but talks over the legislation would continue. I think what’s burning down today is the stadium bill.” Scott Surovell predicted there would be no more “votes on stadium bills this year.” Just sealed the deal to cast my vote as a NO. Jeremy McPike tweeted a clip of Del Rio speaking with the message: “Yup.
Two northern Virginia Democratic senators who had previously been enthusiastic supporters of the measure expressed concerns about Del Rio’s comments. The remarks generated a prompt backlash from some Virginia lawmakers, who for months have been considering whether to pass legislation intended to incentivize the team to build a new stadium in the commonwealth by offering generous tax incentives. Every now and then, there’s some people that get offended by it.”
I love this country and I believe what I believe and I’ve said what I want to say. “Anything that I ever say or write, I’d be comfortable saying or writing in front of everybody that I work with, players and coaches,” Del Rio said. If I have a reaction, a feeling, towards something, I’ll express that with him.”ĭel Rio, 59, has posted conservative opinions to his verified Twitter account numerous times since joining Rivera’s staff in Washington in 2020. After a reporter read it to him, Fuller said: “I don’t have a reaction right now. Washington defensive back Kendall Fuller, a Black player, said he was not aware of Del Rio’s tweet. I’m just expressing myself and I think we all as Americans have a right to express ourselves, especially if you’re being respectful. “If they are (concerned) and they want to talk about it, I’d talk about it with anybody,” Del Rio said. 6.ĭel Rio and coach Ron Rivera say they aren’t concerned if the opinion will upset Black players who make up the majority of their team, some of whom spoke out about police brutality and racism in the wake of Floyd’s killing two years ago. His comments followed a Twitter post Monday night in which he said, “Would love to understand ‘the whole story’ about why the summer of riots, looting, burning and the destruction of personal property is never discussed but this is ?” He was responding to a tweet about the Congressional hearings into Jan. Brady, Bucs beat Cowboys 19-3 Prescott out with hand injury
0 kommentar(er)
