NFL May Be Missing the Mark With Extremely Un-Woke 'Black' Anthem They Plan to Use Before Games

The NFL is adding a new anthem in front of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” As a part of Commissioner Roger Goodell’s ongoing “wokening,” they are adding “Lift Every Voice” before the national anthem. This song is traditionally known as the black anthem and will play at every opening game.

To be honest, at this point, I don’t care what the NFL does. I watch sports to relax and watching a bunch of grown men who make millions of dollars complain about oppression is not relaxing. Neither is seeing that, as a nation, we can’t agree on some fundamental symbols and ideals.

It was Drew Brees’ apology tour that sealed the deal. To be a professional athlete and have no spine is unfortunate. I get that it was likely a move his PR folks convinced him to make. However, it seems to betray the Saints quarterback’s fundamental beliefs. Now he is just another frog in the lukewarm pot.

Goodell has embraced ex-quarterback Colin Kaepernick as his minister in the Church of Woke™. Now he is encouraging a team to sign Kaepernick as well. I guess Goodell forgot Kaepernick was a benched, mediocre player before his publicity stunt. Maybe he also forgot the ex-49er was given a tryout last fall and decided to conduct a media circus instead. Kaepernick’s stunt even ticked Jay-Z off.