Nice misdirection there. His comments ring true. The fact that he supports Trump does not change my opinion of his comments.
NFL players are paid to play. The fans pay to see them play. And just because some of them want to make a "statement" in the middle of their job does not mean that everyone support them for their "free speech".
Who decides whose Free Speech should be allowed in the middle of a job and whose should not?
Why did Tebow get in trouble for taking a knee?
The NFL has mishandled this whole situation. And so has Trump.