Trump fallout: Bucs' DeSean Jackson to make 'statement' Sunday

[bathroommonkey76]

Bucs receiver DeSean Jackson said Saturday that he will make a "statement" before today's game against the Vikings in response to President Donald Trump's comment that owners should "fire" players who kneel in protest during the national anthem.

"I definitely will be making a statement," Jackson said on Twitter. "No disrespect to our military. … But we have to stick together as people!! Unity."

Jackson also called Trump a "joke."

Jackson was one of several Bucs who joined other players around the league pushing back against the president after his comments at a rally for Alabama Republican U.S. Senate candidate Luther Strange on Friday night in Hunstville.

Trump said: "Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, 'Get that (expletive) off the field right now, out, he's fired. He's fired!' You know, some owner is gonna do that. He's gonna say 'That guy that disrespects our flag, he's fired.' And that owner … they'll be the most popular person, for a week. They'll be the most popular person in this country."

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[uponit7771]

1. Good, Jackson is a franchise player too ... bout time the leaders of the NFL step up against Red Don

[MyOwnPeace]

2. I truly believe......

tomorrow (Sunday) is gonna' be interesting!
We could get a good read on true sentiment regarding our current "situation" -
will players kneel?
will patrons walk?
will ANYTHING happen?

It IS a great opportunity to make a statement to "STICK IT" to Orange Cheat-o!

[Not Ruth]

3. Burn the flag?

[bathroommonkey76]

4. Will this be before or after your

self-immolation protest at 1 p.m. tomorrow?

[GusBob]

5. TB Bucs fire Desean Jackson and they will never win another game this year

The seats will be empty come Dec for sure