Sheriff Clarke on National Anthem Debate: ‘What the Hell Is There to Discuss?’

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CLARKE: "Everyone in America knows that -- 2 minutes and 12 seconds to sing the national anthem. Players can't stand at attention. I'm not even saying they have to put their hands over their hearts. Stand at attention for the flag. If you can't do that, it means they are undisciplined. They are dying the death of 1,000 cuts. Roger goddell has lost control of this thing. He's afraid that if he imposes a policy that they have to stand at attention and face the flag, they won't do it. The question becomes now what? He let this thing spiral out of control. The dog is wagging the tail. He's not right. He has the authority to set rules and procedures for their employees. Players are employees. We have the tail wagging the dog. Now I hear the owners are going to meet in Chicago or New York to discuss this? I thought what the hell is there to discuss? Stand at attention. Face the flag. And give it some respect. This is about respecting."