Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens’ recent comments on the imbalance between white owners and black players in the NFL created a firestorm of reactions on social media.
Owens referenced race and politics in the NFL during his appearance Wednesday on The Jason Lee Show. Owens mentioned Kaepernick’s protest and said the former NFL quarterback was kept out of the league because of racism. He also talked about how powerless many NFL athletes feel about politics in the NFL.
Owens said many players in the NFL have unhealthy relationships with owners in the league. He said the fact that most players are black, but their owners are white creates a complicated dynamic:
“You look at the dynamics of that, that slave-type mentality, and I think over the years we’ve had several conversations,” Owens said. “I know I have with a lot of the guys who play in the league.
Honestly, these owners, the way it’s set up. They honestly have these players thinking that we need them versus the players really understanding the power that they have.”
NFL fans react to Terrell Owens’ comments on ownership
Fans reacted to Owens’ comments on social media. Many agreed with Owen’s point that there is an unfair disparity with white ownership in the NFL. But most fans seemed to think the millionaire was talking about a champagne problem.
Stop saying this. It diminishes what our ancestors experienced during slavery. Making millions of dollars isn't slavery.
Terrell Owens: NFL players have 'slave-type mentality' due to power dynamics with team owners https://t.co/aCpIis2u0P
— Joe Cain (@nvmelv) December 16, 2023
Don’t know why you all like him😂 TO has a low IQ 😂
— Moroni Peterson (@MoroniPeterson) December 15, 2023
Case and point. TO is right. It starts the day they are drafted. The Black mind must be nurtured when they're children or they will be docile minded in the hands of white supremacy.
Terrell Owens: NFL Players Have 'Slave-Type Mentality' With Team Owners (https://t.co/QBfcfiUtFC)
— Nation Of Hebrew Israelites (@NOHIsraelites) December 15, 2023
One of the richest, most privileged, well known men in the world @terrellowens claims victimhood
— Jim Peeps (@Jimpeeps12) December 14, 2023
Terrell Owens doesn’t think . He’s an ex athlete thats it. Why does anyone care about anything he has to say outside football
— NormalHumanNY (@SeanOMa25003555) December 15, 2023
Embarrassing to whom because his family gives zero 🤬‘s but why are we trying to go down this rabbit hole again with an athlete who people want to label “Un-American” behavior for not standing? Slave ownership mentality. “Stand for the beautiful anthem” is your view only it seems
— Justin Owens (@juice0326) December 14, 2023
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